unsend message
[/ʌnˈsɛnd ˈmɛsɪdʒ/]
verb phrase / noun phrase
desenviar mensagem / retirar mensagem
1. To recall or delete a message after it has been sent, preventing the recipient from viewing it
I accidentally sent the wrong message, so I decided to unsend it before she could read it.
Eu enviei a mensagem errada acidentalmente, então decidi desenviar antes que ela pudesse ler.
2. A feature in messaging applications that allows users to remove sent messages from conversation threads
WhatsApp's unsend message feature lets you delete messages within a specific time window.
O recurso de desenviar mensagem do WhatsApp permite que você delete mensagens dentro de uma janela de tempo específica.
This feature became increasingly popular with messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram in the 2010s. In Brazilian culture, the ability to unsend messages reflects the informal and fast-paced nature of digital communication. In the USA, it's often referred to casually as 'taking it back.' The feature addresses the common anxiety of sending messages by mistake or reconsidering communication after sending. The time limit for unsending varies by platform, typically ranging from minutes to hours.
NYC Slang
unsend / take it back
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