Poss Meaning in English
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Definition
An informal, shortened way of saying 'possible' or 'possibly' in casual speech or online chat.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly in texting, social media, or very casual conversation, rarely in spoken formal English. Not accepted in academic writing. Most common as 'it's poss' or 'def poss'. Avoid in professional or formal settings.
Spanish: posible (forma abreviada, informal)Portuguese (BR): possível (forma abreviada, informal)Portuguese (PT): possível (forma abreviada, informal)Chinese (Simplified): 可能（俚语缩写）Chinese (Traditional): 可能（俚語縮寫）Hindi: संभव (छोटा, अनौपचारिक रूप)Arabic: ممكن (اختصار غير رسمي)Bengali: সম্ভব - সম্ভবতRussian: возможноJapanese: 可能（カノ） - かもVietnamese: có thểKorean: 가능 - 아마Turkish: mümkünUrdu: ممکن - شایدIndonesian: mungkin
Example Sentences
It’s def poss we’ll be late if there’s traffic.
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Is it poss to finish this today?
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That's poss if we leave early.
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She said it's poss to get tickets online.
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I'm not sure, but it's poss we could meet tomorrow.
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Totally poss, let me check my schedule.
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