HOW IT READS IN CONTEXT
The surrounding pattern matters.
A reaction says 'seen' without opening a dialogue. Tell me what you sent and I'll tell you what the tapback means.
PHRASE · TEXTING DICTIONARY
What does “Reacts instead of replying” mean?
Context decides the real answer.
What does it mean when he reacts instead of replying? A reaction says 'seen' without opening a dialogue. Tell me what you sent and I'll tell you what the tapback means.
PLAIN MEANING
What does it mean when he reacts instead of replying?
EXAMPLE
“He reacts to close a thread”
A like on your last message can be a graceful 'got it, we're done here' — not cold, just an ending.
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