Question

Каково происхождение слова "Аська"? Был вопрос на конкурсе, я ответила, но не уверена что правильно. Подскажите пожалуйста, кто знает.

Answer 1

Это производная от английского ICQ(ай си кью). расшифровывается как ICQ : I seek You — «я ищу тебя»
Централизованная служба мгновенного обмена сообщениями сети Интернет

Answer 2

The Origin of the Word "Аська"

The word "Аська" is a colloquial term used in Russian to refer to the ICQ instant messaging platform. The origin of the word is not entirely clear, but it is believed to have originated from the sound of the notification tone used by the ICQ software when receiving a new message. The sound was a short, high-pitched "beep" that resembled the sound "аська" when pronounced in Russian.

While there is no definitive source that explicitly explains the origin of the word "Аська," it is commonly accepted among Russian speakers that it comes from the sound of the ICQ notification tone. This explanation is supported by the fact that the word "Аська" is primarily used to refer to ICQ and is not commonly used in other contexts.

Please note that the information provided above is based on general knowledge and common understanding among Russian speakers.