check messages
[/tʃɛk ˈmɛsɪdʒɪz/]
verb phrase
verificar mensagens
1. to review or read messages that have been received, typically on a phone, email, or messaging application
I need to check messages before the meeting starts.
Preciso verificar as mensagens antes da reunião começar.
2. to look at incoming communications to see if there are any new or unread items
She checks messages every morning with her coffee.
Ela verifica as mensagens todas as manhãs com seu café.
This phrase has become ubiquitous in both Brazilian and American English due to widespread use of smartphones and messaging applications like WhatsApp, iMessage, and email. In Brazil, it's a common daily activity often done during social gatherings and work. The anglicism 'checkar' is increasingly used in informal Brazilian Portuguese, reflecting the global digital communication culture.
NYC Slang
peep your messages
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