What does SOZ mean? Are you looking for the definition of this texting acronym? This article explains how to use this internet slang term with useful conversation examples and ESL infographic.
SOZ Meaning
What Does SOZ Mean?
The slang term ‘soz’ is an abbreviated way of saying, sorry. Ironically, it takes a split second to place the z instead of rry in the word sorry. However, this slang term is the popular way of telling someone you are sorry for something you have done to them. Also, a way of sarcastically saying sorry to someone who should apologize about something they have done.
While it is an informal way to say I’m sorry, it should remain in the informal conversation. Use of ‘soz’ for other purposes than a flip I’m sorry, could actually be disrespectful to your friends.
Origin of SOZ
While a definite date of origin is hidden to the world, it has been added to the Cambridge Dictionary as an informal word for sorry. Social media seems to be the most often discussed origin of the abbreviation. The need and desire to abbreviate every word possible gave birth to ‘soz’.
Conversation Examples
How you would use this texting abbreviation.
Example 1
- Texter 1: I got a D!
- Texter 2: On the math quiz?
- Texter 1: YES!
- Texter 2: Oh wow, I got a B.
- Texter 2: soz
It will often be used while texting, saying ‘soz’ can be taken both sincere and sarcastic. Like in this instance the friend is sorry their buddy got a D, however they aren’t sorry they got a B on the same test.
Example 2:
- Texter 1: I heard about your dad, soz man.
- Texter 2: It’s all good, thank you though.
- Texter 1: Yeah still soz. I know how someone leaving can be.
- Texter 2: TY
Here you have a conversation between friends, and one keeps saying sorry about his friend’s dad just leaving him and his mom even though the friend doesn’t really want to talk about it.
- ty – Thank You
Other Meanings
- Spirit Of Zopilote
- Son Of Zeus
- Small Occluded Zones
- Serum Opsonized Zymozan
SOZ Meaning Infographic
