Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
icq
noun
/ˌaɪ siː ˈkjuː/
Definition
ICQ is a messaging software that allows users to send messages and files in real-time over the Internet.
Examples
- She still uses ICQ to connect with friends from her school days.
- We communicated through ICQ to plan our meetings.
- ICQ was a revolutionary platform at the time of its release.
Meaning
The name ‘ICQ’ comes from the phrase ‘I Seek You’. It is one of the first instant messaging services that gained popularity in the late 1990s.
Synonyms
- Instant messaging
- Chat application
- Messenger
