# leetspeak

> English word · Noun · IPA /ˈliːt.spiːk/

## Definitions
1. A form of chatspeak characterized most strongly by its alphanumeric substitutions.

## Etymology
From leet + -speak; the former element is from elite, respelled according to leetspeak conventions.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/leetspeak