Semiliterate


semiliterate: an adjective describing the state of being only partially or poorly literate. a semiliterate individual may struggle with reading, but their partial literacy is particularly evident in their writing.

using slang is not itself a sign of being semiliterate, but knowing only the slang definitions of many words may be.

consistently using the wrong spelling of similar-sounding words such as “their”, “there”, and “they’re” is another common sign of poor literacy skills.

perhaps the most frustrating sign of semiliteracy is the use of ‘netspeak’ or ‘txt-speak’, wherein the writer abbreviates short and simple words for no reason beyond laziness.
english: this test is crucial to p-ssing because it counts for 25% of my grade.
semiliterate slang: this test is crucial because it’s too hard!”

english: “they’re going over there to get their equipment.”
semiliterate misuse: “their going over their to get their equipment.”

english: “why are you writing like that?”
semiliterate netspeak: “y r u riten lyke dat??”

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