Everyday Office Jargon · Associate level

"Ping me"

"Ping me" means to send someone a quick message or notification, usually over Slack, email, or text.

Say this instead: message me

How "Ping me" shows up at work

Borrowed from network diagnostics and now worn smooth by overuse. "Ping me" is the preferred close for meetings that end without a firm next step, giving everyone a polite exit.

Buzzword

Once the report is ready, just ping me and we'll get it in front of the team.

Plain English

Once the report is ready, just message me and we'll get it in front of the team.

Corporate Rank: Associate · Category: Everyday Office Jargon

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