TC Expression - What It Means

The acronym TC means to take care. It's an alternative way of saying "farewell" or "bye" in online chat rooms, instant messaging applications, email, etc.

This texting abbreviation is often spelled in all lowercase letters as tc, and can be considered to mean the opposite of another abbreviation, TB, which means welcome back.

TC is used to politely express farewell salutations towards a regular member of an online community.

When that person is about to log off and be absent for a while, like overnight, it's common to say "tc" before leaving.

TC Usage Examples

• OK, peeps. I have to log for the night, wife is calling me. See you guys tomorrow!​
• tc, man. see you tomorrow
• Thanks so much for your help today! TC!
• You've had a really tough week... tc this weekend
• It was so nice to see you last night. tc

Terms that are related to TC include:

• TLC: tender loving care
• TCB: take care of business, taking care of business