noun Internet Slang

PSA

/ˌpiː ɛs ˈeɪ/ · noun · informal

Public Service Announcement — flagging info you think everyone needs to hear.

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Definitions

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Stands for 'public service announcement,' used to mark a post as important info worth everyone's attention.

“PSA: the bridge is closed all weekend, take the long way.”
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Often used semi-jokingly to make a small personal gripe sound official.

“PSA: stop microwaving fish in the office kitchen.”
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3

A genuine heads-up about a scam, deadline, or safety issue.

“PSA, there's a phishing email going around pretending to be HR.”
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PSA In A Sentence

PSA: clocks go forward tonight, don't be late tomorrow.
Friendly psa that the parking lot is being repaved Monday.
PSA for everyone, the group order closes at noon sharp.

Origin & Usage

Borrowed from broadcast media's 'public service announcement,' the term moved online as a tongue-in-cheek or genuine way to flag important info to a feed or group.

Variants psapublic service announcement
Tags #acronym#internet#meme#texting

People Also Ask

What does PSA mean in slang?

It means 'public service announcement,' used online to flag info you think everyone should know. It can be serious or jokingly self-important.

Is a PSA always serious?

No, people often use it humorously for minor complaints, like 'PSA: reply-all is not your friend.' Tone gives it away.

Where did PSA come from?

It started in radio and TV as genuine public-interest messages. The internet borrowed it for both real heads-ups and comedic ones.

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