Noun: texting
- The act of sending text messages between mobile phones or devices
"Texting while driving is illegal in many countries"
- To send a message by SMS or similar text-based messaging service
"He texted her to confirm their dinner plans"
- Contact by sending a text message to a mobile phone or other electronic device
"I'll text you the address later";
- SMS
Type of: electronic communication, message
Encyclopedia: Texting
Text, speech and dialogue