1. Short for
typographical error (mistake when typing, not
indicative of not knowing how to spell)
2. used as an excuse when can't spell
3. synonym for fuck you, to those who point out any
slips you've made, even if non typing related
1. Teacher: "Your paper shows
THERI as an answer when it should be THEIR"
You: Sorry,
typo
2. Teacher: "Your paper shows THEIR as an answer when it should be THEY'RE"
You: Sorry, typo
3. Teacher: "You put LONDON as an answer, when it's actually
PARIS"
You:
Typo!