What Does NYC Mean in Text? A Simple Explanation

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As a New Yorker, I tend to use NYC in my conversation and writing to refer to New York City. But when I was asked the NYC meaning in text, I became curious about the meaning behind this abbreviation. I have discovered that NYC can have multiple meanings as an acronym or slang other than New York City depending on the context in which it is used in a chat! So what does NYC stand for in texting?

What is the NYC meaning in Text?

NYC in text can translate to two things – Not Your Concern and No You Can’t.  

Not Your Concern

Not Your Concern is a quick way to indicate the information being discussed is not relevant or applicable. This is especially true online and on social media platforms, where NYC can be a polite way to decline answering a personal question, or to let someone know that they are crossing a boundary in asking questions about a particular topic or conversation that is none of their business.

No You Can’t

In the appropriate context, NYC can mean No You Can’t, which does sound like something parents can text to their kids often!

Now that I know the alternative NYC text meaning, I will plan to use NYC in text when I need to say “Not Your Concern” or “No You Can’t”.  I guess in my case, it will be NYC from NYC.

What is the NYCC Full Form in Chat?

NYCC is often used in social media, and stands for Not Your Credit Card.

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