The full form of DTP is “Disturbing in the Peace” which seems to be the most common full form of the abbreviation DTP. But, in the age we live in, there are so many chatting platforms that are being used by millions of people worldwide, there might be many different full forms of one single abbreviation. The same goes for DTP too, yes, there are so many different meanings of DTP out there.
Chattings are generally informal, and there can be different meanings of some short forms, and at other places it can be something else. So, the context becomes more important when we talk about abbreviations. In the context that we are talking about, the meaning may become different. Let me give you an example, if I say “he is DTP” while studying in the group, the meaning “Disturbing in the peace” is perfect, but when I say “My son got DTP vaccine today”, there DTP means “Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis”.
That is why context is very important while using any abbreviation.
You can use DTP both as Acronyms and Abbreviations as per the situation. Oh, wait! Let me tell you that Acronyms and Abbreviations are not the same but have some differences.
Acronyms are abbreviations that can have different meanings and highly depend on the backup sentences. Whereas an Abbreviation is the short form of a word or phrase with complete meaning without any backup sentence. Point to note that every Acronym can be an Abbreviation, but every Abbreviation may not be an Acronym.
Now, let’s discuss what does DTP mean in texting and in general use?
What Does DTP Mean in Texting and in General Talk?
Most Common Full Forms of DTP:
- Down to Party
- Disturbing in The Peace
- Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis
- Desktop Publishing
- Don’t Type Please
Let’s now talk about when and how to use these DTP full forms in different contexts because you cannot use them properly if you don’t know them well.
When to use DTP for Desktop Publishing?
DTP stands for Desktop Publishing when it is discussed about computers, more specifically the graphic design. If you have not been in this field, allow me to tell you that Desktop Publishing is a computer graphic course that includes learning of graphic design. You learn Corel Draw, Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Pagemaker, etc. in this course. So, when it is about computers, DTP will mean Desktop Publishing.
Examples:
- I have done a DTP course, and I am looking for a Graphic Design job.
- Our requirement for candidates to have a DTP course completed.
When to use DTP for Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis?
When we talk about kids vaccination, DTP is the term used there as there is a vaccine with name DTP which is for the safety from 3 diseases Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis. So, in this context, DTP is used as the name for that vaccine.
Examples:
- My son got the DTP vaccine today.
- Did your daughter get the DTP vaccine today at the vaccine center?
When to Use DTP for Disturbing in The Peace?
You can use DTP for any person or thing that is disturbing your peace. If you are studying, and your brother is making noise, you can just complain about him to your parents using the word DTP.
Examples:
- Mom, Ricky is DTP. He is not letting me study.
- Max was DTP at the library today.
When to Use DTP for Down to Party?
When you are going to a party, you can use DTP as it simply means ready for the party.
Examples:
- I am DTP, let’s go.
- Are you guys ready for DTP?
When to Use DTP for Don’t Type Please?
When you are talking to some friend, and he is typing too much, you can just say, DTP bro. That would mean, Don’t Type Please. You can use it in various ways and in various situations.
Examples:
Hope you liked the DTP meanings, and Usage in different situations or you say the different context.
Although I am finished explaining DTP, I would like to tell you one thing that many of my readers and friends have asked a lot of times and that is “Why People Actually Use Short Forms While Chatting”?
So, here is the explanation for the same.
In the early days, when there were not many social media apps like WhatsApp, FB, and others, people used phone’s default messaging app to send SMS which used to cost for every message. And, generally, per SMS was having some limit of characters around 1000 I guess. So, in those days, to say more in one single SMS, people started using short forms in texting which helped save lots of characters. That was good to save money as well because if you use short forms, you can say a lot in single SMS rather than 2 SMS if you don’t use short forms. Gradually, it became a habit, and even now, when not every single message costs you on WhatsApp or other chat apps, people still use short forms. Because it looks cool, and also, saves you from typing more. Plus saves a lot of time too if you think on a bigger scale.
Final Words
There are many meanings and usages of DTP in different situations. I have explained a few that I know and have used.
So, using such short forms is cool, and saves you from typing more letters. So, save time, and save resources. Enjoy texting!
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