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👩‍⚕️ A registered nurse ⏰ Right now
RN

RN

9.9
An informal written short form meaning right now
  • adverb
  • Slang
translation icon : ahora mismo
  • She asked me to send the revised slides RN, because the client needs them.

Examples

  • I'm busy RN.

  • Can you call me RN?

  • I can't join the call RN — I'll be free in about an hour.

  • He said he'd be at the office RN, so I waited by the reception desk.

  • I need the answer RN so I can move forward with the project.

  • Can you help me RN? I have a question about the homework.

  • I have to leave RN to pick up my daughter from school.

Synonyms

ATM
vsRN
  • Slang
5.4

A short form used in messages to mean right now

is an informal written abbreviation indicating immediate action
naw
vsRN
  • UK
9.9

At this moment

is an informal written abbreviation indicating immediate action
noo
vsRN
  • UK
9.9

At this moment

is an informal written abbreviation indicating immediate action

How Immediate

immediately
∞ 1.0
RN
  • Slang
9.9
soon
∞ 1.0
later
1.0

Surface Forms

RN positive

Morphology

RN = right + now (semi-transparent) = R + N

As an informal written abbreviation of 'right now', the source words make the meaning clear, but the letters are not a transparent morphological derivation for learners unfamiliar with the abbreviation.

Etymology

RN is a quick short form of right now, used especially in messages and chat. So when someone writes RN they mean 'right now' or 'immediately'.