Using the word ping

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Is it correct to say:

I will ping you on WhatsApp.

or it's better to say:

I will message you on WhatsApp.

I am not sure if ping has become a synonym for message.

Best Answer

At least https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/ping says:

[ T ] informal
to send an email or text message:
Ping me an email.

So yes, you can use ping as a synonym for message in an informal situation.

Personally I would only use it when talking about a specifically short message. Something like "you ready to go?" or "Are you here?".

Given how whatsapp is typically used that certainly fits.

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