"tru" meaning in English

See tru in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more tru [comparative], most tru [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} tru (comparative more tru, superlative most tru)
  1. (Internet slang, text messaging) Abbreviation of true. Tags: Internet, abbreviation, alt-of Alternative form of: true Derived forms: tru dat
    Sense id: en-tru-en-adj-TKfxyDzY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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