SOZ

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Texting and Chat

SOZ
Stands forSorry
CategoriesTexting & Internet Slang

SOZ stands for Sorry, a texting and chat abbreviation.

Casual British and Australian slang apology, usually for something minor such as a late reply or a small mistake. Its jokey sound keeps the apology light rather than heartfelt.

Example: Soz, only just seen your message, been at work all day.

Usage notes

A playful clipping of "sorry," common in UK texting since the 2000s and sometimes written "sozzy." It can sound flippant if used for serious matters. Rare in American English, where "sry" is the usual texting form.

More texting and chat abbreviations

  • RUOK – Are you OK?
  • SM – So much
  • SMDH – Shaking my damn head
  • SMH – Shaking my head
  • SN – Screen name
  • SOL – S*** out of luck
  • SRSLY – Seriously
  • SRY – Sorry
  • STFU – Shut the f*** up
  • SUM1 – Someone
  • SUP – What's up?
  • SYS – See you soon

See all 215 texting and chat abbreviations →

Edited by the AbbreviationList.com team. Spotted an error or a missing meaning? Contact us.