Collection of Popular Abbreviations used in texting and tweeting
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These are popular abbreviations that you may have come across in user forums, Social Media posts, personal message thread, workplace or generally on the Internet.
They are used when communicating (messaging, texting and tweeting) privately and publicly. Their sources are included as links at the top of each collection.
ROFL means Rolling on floor laughing.
STFU means Shut the *freak* up.
LMK means Let me know.
ILY means I love you.
YOLO means You only live once.
SMH means Shaking my head.
LMFAO means Laughing my freaking *a* off.
NVM means Never mind.
IKR means I know, right.
OFC means Of course.
https://preply.com/en/blog/the-most-used-internet-abbreviations-for-texting-and-tweeting/
LOL: Laughing out loud
ASAP: As soon as possible
FYI: For your information
G2G: Got to go
FB: Facebook
MSG: Message
TTYL: Talk to you later
IMO: In my opinion
BF – Boyfriend
GF – Girlfriend
ILY – I Love You
MCM – Man Crush Monday
WCW – Woman Crush Wednesday
Abbreviation/acronym Meaning
ABT About
ADR All Due Respect
AFAIK As far as I know
AKA Also known as
AMA Ask Me Anything
ASAP As soon as possible
B4 Before
BBS Be Back Soon
BC Because
BOGO Buy one get one
BTS Behind The Scenes
BYOB Bring Your Own Beverage
CTA Call to action
DAE Does Anyone Else
IY Do it yourself
DL Down Low
DND Do not disturb
EOD End of day
FOMO Fear of missing out
Frl For real
G2G Got to go
GOAT Greatest Of All Time
GG Good game
HBD Happy Birthday
HW Homework
IDC I Don’t Care
IK I Know
IKR I Know Right
IMU I Miss You
IOU I Owe You
IRL In Real Life
ISO In Search Of
JIC Just in case
JK Just Kidding
JW Just wondering
MFW My Face When
MYOB Mind your own business
N/A Not available/not applicable
NBD No Big Deal
NP No problem
NSFW Not Safe For Work
OFC Of Course
OOO Out of the office
PDA Public Display (of) Affection
POV Point of view
PSA Public Service Announcement
QOTD Quote of the day
RIP Rest In Peace
RN Right now
ROFL Rolling On (the) Floor Laughing
RSVP Répondez S’il Vous Plaît (Respond Please)
SFW Safe For Work
T&C Terms and conditions
TBA To Be Announced
TBH To be honest TFW That Feeling When
TGIF Thank god it’s Friday
TIA Thanks in advance
TLC Tender loving care
TMRW Tomorrow
TTYS Talk To You Soon
TY Thank you
TYIA Thank You In Advance
TYVM Thank You Very Much
UGC User-generated content
YW You’re welcome
W/E Whatever
W/O Without
WYD What (are) You Doing
WYSIWYG What you see is what you get
YOLO You Only Live Once
YSK You Should Know
https://simpletexting.com/blog/text-abbreviations/
Asap – As soon as possible: Can you send me that report asap?
Atm – At the moment: I can’t talk, I’m at work atm
BRB – Be right back: Sorry, just grabbing a coffee – BRB!
Brt – Be right there: Found the place, brt!
BTW – By the way: I’m on the way, BTW should I bring anything?
FTW – For the win: Did you see the game last night? Bills FTW!
FWIW – For what it’s worth: FWIW, I think it’s going to rain anyway.
Fyi – For your information: Fyi, the meeting is at 2 pm today
Hbu – How about you: I’m doing great, hbu?
HMU – Hit me up: If you need anything just HMU!
IDK – I don’t know: The traffic’s delayed me, IDK what time I’ll get there!
Ig – I guess: I mean if you’re going too ig I will
IIRC – If I remember correctly: IIRC, he still works there.
IMHO/IMO – In my humble opinion/in my opinion: IMHO, coffee is way better than tea.
Istg – I swear to god: If this traffic doesn’t let up I’m gonna be late, istg
Iykyk – If you know, you know: That deli down the street is the best lunch place around. Iykyk
LMK – Let me know: LMK if you need anything from the grocery store.
LOL – Laugh out loud: That’s so funny, LOL!
Ngl – Not gonna lie: Ngl, I’m ready for Friday
NVM – Nevermind: NVM about grabbing the chips, I found some at home!
OG – Original gangsters (used for old friends): You’ll love her, she’s one of my OGs!
OMG – Oh my God/goodness: OMG I can’t believe that happened!
OMW – On my way: I’ve just left, OMW now!
Ong – On god (I swear): I’m way too sick to work today, ong
OOTD – Outfit of the day: What’s your OOTD? I don’t know which shoes to wear!
Rq – real quick: Can you check the deadline for me rq?
Sm – So much: You’re a lifesaver, thank you sm SMH/SMDH – Shaking my head/shaking my darn head: I can’t believe you just said that, SMH.
TBD – To be determined: The time and place is TBD!
TTYL – Talk to you later: I’ve got to run, TTYL.
Wya – Where you at: Just got here, wya?
Yw – You’re welcome: Thanks for the help, yw
PAW (Parents are watching)
PITR (Parent in the room)
PBB (Parent behind back)
POMS (Parent over my shoulder)
KPC (Keeping parents clueless)
PAH (Parent at home)
HIFW – How I feel when
TFW – That feeling when. TFW internet slang often goes in a caption to an image.
MFW – My face when
MRW – My reaction when
IFYP – I feel your pain
LOL – Laughing out loud
TNTL – Trying not to laugh
JK – Just kidding
IDC – I don’t care
ILY – I love you
IMU – I miss you
ADIH – Another day in hell
IDC – I don’t care
ZZZ – Sleeping, bored, tired
WYWH – Wish you were here
TIME – Tears in my eyes
BAE – Before anyone else
SSDD – Same stuff, different day
QQ – Crying
FIMH – Forever in my heart
BSAAW – Big smile and a wink
BWL – Bursting with laughter
LMAO – Laughing my a** off
BFF – Best friends forever
CSL – Can’t stop laughing
IMOIMHO – In my opinionIn my humble opinion
OMDB – Over my dead body
NTH – Nice to have. what does nth mean in texting messaging
POV – Point of View
TBH – To be honest
FTW – For the win
WTF – What the f***
FTL – For the loss
YNK – You never know
SMH – Shaking my head
SRSLY – Seriously
YGTR – You got that right
GMTA – Great minds think alike
AYMM – Are you my mother?
CWOT – Complete waste of time
IANAL – I am not a lawyer
AFAIK – As far as I know
AFAIR – As far as I remember
AFAIC – As far as I’m concerned
ASL – Age, sex, location
AAMOF – As a matter of fact
FWIW – For what it’s worth
YMMV – Your mileage may vary
IIRC – If I remember correctly
DM – Direct message
AFAICT – As far as I can tell
TL;DR – Too long; didn’t read
IRL – In real life
TIL – Today I learned
SOML – Story of my life.
EMBM – Early morning business meeting
J4F – Just for fun
JSYK – Just so you know
FAWC – For anyone who cares
RLRT – Real life retweet
OH – Overheard
WUZUP – What’s up?
CS – Career suicide
DWH – During work hours
OMW – On my way
GRATZ – Congratulations
GL – Good luck
IDK – I don’t know
TTYL – Talk to you later
BRB – Be right back
W8 – Wait
NFS – Not for sale
B4N – Bye for now
B@U – Back at you
BBBG – Bye bye be good
BBIAS – Be back in a sec
RUOK – Are you OK?
CYT – See you tomorrow
DBMIB – Don’t bother me I’m busy
DM – Direct message
GFN – Gone for now
AFK – Away from keyboard
NSFW – Not safe for work
NSFL – Not safe for life
SFW – Safe for work
GRAS – Generally recognised as safe
NBD – Not big deal
OC – Original content
4AO – For adults only
OP – Original poster
PPL – People
ICYMI – In case you missed it
JIC – Just in case
NAGI – Not a good idea
GOI – Get over it
RBTL – Read between the lines
AYOR – At your own risk
DIY – Do it yourself
E123 – Easy as one, two, three
GAHOY – Get a hold of yourself
TMB – Tweet me back
WTPA – Where the party at?
DAE – Does anyone else?
PRT – Please retweet
PTB – Please text back
TIA – Thanks in advance
BUMP – Bring up my post
https://www.messagedesk.com/blog/text-abbreviations-list-texting-acronyms
ADR: All due respect
AFAIK: As far as I know
AKA: Also known as
AMA: Ask me anything
AMAA: Ask me almost anything
ASAP: As soon as possible
ATM: At the moment
Bae: Before anyone else
B4N: Bye for now
BBL: Be back later
BC or B/C: Because
BDAY: Birthday
BFF: Best friends forever
Bestie: a best friend or term of endearment
BRB: Be right back
BTW: By the way
BYOB: Bring your own beverage/beer
COB: Close of business
CYA: See ya
CYT: See you tomorrow
DAE: Does any else
DIKY: Do I know you?
DIY: Do it yourself
DM: Direct message
EOD: End of day
F2F: Face to face
Finna: going to, intending to
FML: F*** my life
FOMO: Fear of missing out
FTFY: Fixed that for you
FTW: For the win
FWIW: For what it’s worth
FYI: For your information
G2G: Got to go
GR8: Great
HBU: How about you?
HIFW: How I feel when
HMU: Hit me up
HW: Homework
HTHv: Hope this helps
ICYMI: In case you missed it
IDC: I don’t care
IDK: I don’t know
IFYP: I feel your pain
IG: Instagram
IIRC: If I recall correctly
IKR: I know, right
ILY: I love you
IMO: In my opinion
IMHO: In my humble/honest opinion
IRL: In real life
ISTG: I swear to god
IYKYK: If you know you know
JIC: Just in case
JK: Just kidding
JSYK: Just so you know
K: ok
KMN: Kill me now
LMK: Let me know
LOL: Laughing out loud
LMAO: Laughing my a** off
MFW: My face when
MID: Below average or low quality
MRW: My reaction when
MSG: Message
NBD: No big deal
NGL: Not gonna lie
NP: No problem
NSFW: Not safe for work
NTH: Nice to have
NVM: Nevermind
OFC: Of course
OG: Original gangster
OMG: Oh my god/gosh
OML: Oh my lord
OMW: On my way
OOTD: Outfit of the day
OTOH: On the other hand
PNL: Peace & love
POV: Point of view
PPL: People
PSA: Public service announcement
QAP: Quick as possible
QOTD: Quote of the day
RIP: Rest in peace
RN: Right now
ROFL: Rolling on the floor laughing
RSVP: Répondez s'il vous plaît (respond please)
RT: Retweet
SFLR: Sorry for the late reply
SFW: Safe for work
SMH: Shaking my head
SNMP: So not my problem
SO: Significant other
SRSLY: Seriously
Sus: Suspicious
TBA: To be announced
TBC: To be continued
TBD: To be determined or to be decided
TBF: To be frank
TBH: To be honest
Tea: Gossip, drama
TFW: That feeling when
TGIF: Thank goodness/god it’s Friday
THX: Thanks
TIA: Thanks in advance
TIL: Today I learned
TL;DR: Too long, don’t/didn’t read
TMI: Too much information
TTP: To the point
TTYL: Talk to you later
TY: Thank you
TYT: Take your time
V: Very
VIP: Very important person
WDYM: What do you mean?
WFH: Work from home
WTF: What the f***
WTH: What the h***
W/O: Without
WYWH: Wish you were here
Yeet: To throw something or used as an exclamation
YGTI: You get the idea
YMMV: Your mileage may vary
YOLO: You only live once
YP: Yes please
YSK: You should know
ACCT: Account
ACK: Acknowledge
AFC: Away from computer
AOV: Average order value
API: Application program interface
B2C: Business to consumer
B2B: Business to business
BCC: Blind carbon copy
BD: Business development
BOGO: Buy one get one
CAC: Customer acquisition cost
CC: Carbon copy
CMS: Content management system
COB: Close of business
COGS: Cost of goods sold
CPC: Cost per click
CVR: Conversion rate
CRO: Conversion rate optimization
CSAT: Customer satisfaction score
CTA: Call to action
CX: Customer experience
DSC: Dedicated shortcode
EPS: Earnings per share
F2F: Face to face
FW: Forward
FTE: Full-time employee
FTP: File transfer protocol
GA: Google Analytics
EOB: End of business
EOD: End of day
EOM: End of month
EOT: End of thread
EOW: End of week
HR: Human resources
HQ: Headquarters
IAM: In a meeting
ICP: Ideal customer profile
IPO: Initial public offering
JV: Joint venture
KPI: Key performance indicator
LOI: Letter of intent
LTV: Lifetime value
OOO: Out of office
M&A: Mergers & acquisitions
MGMT: Management
MMS: Multimedia messaging service
MoM: Month over month
MRR: Monthly recurring revenue
MSG: Message
MTD: Month to date
NDA: Non-disclosure agreement
NGO: Non-governmental organization
NFS: Not for sale
NPS: Net promoter score
NRN: No reply necessary
OS: Operating system
PIN: Personal identification number
PIP: Performance improvement plan
P2P: Peer to peer
PC: Personal computer
PTO: Paid time off
PTE: Part-time employee
POC: Point of contact or proof of concept
PPC: Pay per click
QA: Quality assurance
RE: Regarding
RFI: Request for information
ROI: Return on investment
SaaS: Software As A Service
SEM: Search engine marketing
SERP: Search engine results page
SLA: Service level agreement
SMB: Small and midsized businesses
SME: Subject matter expert
SMS: Short messaging service
SPAC: Special purpose acquisition company
UX: User experience
T&C: Terms and conditions
UGC: User-generated content
WFH: Work from home
WOM: Word of mouth
VPN: Virtual private network
VoIP: Voice over Internet protocol
YoY: Year over year
YTD: Year to date
10DLC: 10-digit long code
https://mobile-text-alerts.com/articles/texting-abbreviations#tips
Numbers
2G2BT - Too Good To Be TrueExample: A free vacation? 2G2BT.
2MORO - Tomorrow
Example: See you 2MORO!
4EAE - For Ever And Ever
Example: We'll be friends 4EAE.
4YEO - For Your Eyes Only
Example: Here's some confidential info for you. 4YEO.
9 - Parent Is Watching
Example: Can't talk, 9.
99 - Parent No Longer Watching
Example: Alright, 99. Let's talk.
10Q - Thank You
Example: 10Q for the gift!
2NITE - Tonight
Example: Let's hang out 2NITE!
2WIMC - To Whom It May Concern
Example: Please forward this to the appropriate person. 2WIMC.
A
AFAIK - As Far As I KnowExample: AFAIK, the party is still on for Saturday.
AFK - Away From Keyboard
Example: Sorry, I'm AFK for a moment.
AYKM - Are You Kidding Me?
Example: AYKM? That's incredible!
ASAP - As Soon As Possible
Example: Can you send me the report ASAP?
B
BAE - Before Anyone Else (Term of Endearment)Example: You're my BAE.
B4 - Before
Example: I'll meet you B4 dinner.
BBL - Be Back Later
Example: I'll finish this and BBL.
BBLN - Be Back Later, Neighbors
Example: Going next door. BBLN.
BCNU - Be Seeing You
Example: Time to head out. BCNU.
BF - Boyfriend
Example: My BF is coming too.
BFF - Best Friends Forever
Example: Hanging out with my BFF today.
BFN - Bye For Now
Example: Catch you later, BFN!
BG - Big Grin
Example: That's hilarious! BG!
BOL - Be On Later
Example: Have to go, BOL.
BRB - Be Right Back
Example: Need to grab something, BRB!
BRT - Be Right There
Example: Almost there, BRT.
BTDT - Been There, Done That
Example: You don't have to explain; I BTDT.
BTW - By The Way
Example: BTW, have you seen the latest news?
C
CBA - Can't Be AskedExample: CBA to deal with this right now.
CUL8R - See You Later
Example: Gotta run, CUL8R!
CYA - See You
Example: I'll be there at 6 PM, CYA then.
D
DIY - Do It YourselfExample: Working on a DIY project this weekend.
DM - Direct Message
Example: Send me a DM with your contact info.
DND - Do Not Disturb
Example: DND, working on a project.
E
EOD - End Of DayExample: Let's finish this by EOD.
EOM - End Of Message
Example: Just saying hi. EOM.
ETA - Estimated Time of Arrival
Example: My ETA is 20 minutes.
F
F2F - Face To FaceExample: Let's talk F2F.
F8 - Fate
Example: We were meant to be. It's F8.
FB - Facebook
Example: I saw your post on FB.
FBF - Flashback Friday
Example: FBF to last year's trip.
FF - Follow Friday
Example: It's FF! Check out these cool accounts.
FITB - Fill In The Blank
Example: The answer is . FITB.
FOMO - Fear of Missing Out
Example: Everyone's going, and I have FOMO.
FTFY - Fixed That For You
Example: Your statement was confusing, FTFY.
FWIW - For What It's Worth
Example: FWIW, I liked your idea.
FYI - For Your Information
Example: FYI, the meeting is postponed.
G
G2G - Got to GoExample: Time to leave, G2G!
G9 - Genius
Example: You solved that quickly! G9!
GA - Go Ahead
Example: GA and ask your question.
GAL - Get a Life
Example: I really need to GAL!
GBTW - Get Back to Work
Example: Enough chit-chat, GBTW!
GF - Girlfriend
Example: My GF got me a gift card.
GG - Good Game
Example: Well played, GG!
GGWP - Good Game, Well Played
Example: GGWP, it was a close match.
GL - Good Luck
Example: You've got this! GL!
GLHF - Good Luck, Have Fun
Example: GLHF in the game!
GN - Good Night
Example: Time to sleep, GN!
GTR - Getting Ready
Example: Still GTR, almost done.
GTG - Got to Go
Example: Sorry, GTG now.
GR8 - Great
Example: The movie was GR8!
H
HAND - Have a Nice DayExample: See you tomorrow. HAND!
HAK - Hugs and Kisses
Example: Sending you HAK!
HBD - Happy Birthday
Example: HBD! Have an awesome day!
HHOK - Ha-Ha, Only Kidding
Example: HHOK, I didn't mean it.
HMU - Hit Me Up
Example: If you're free tonight, HMU.
I
ICYMI - In Case You Missed ItExample: ICYMI, there's a sale tomorrow.
IDC - I Don’t Care
Example: IDC where we go for lunch today, feel free to pick whatever sounds good.
IDRC - I Don't Really Care
Example: IDRC what we do, I’ll just enjoy hanging out.
IDK - I Don't Know
Example: IDK where he went.
IIRC - If I Recall Correctly
Example: IIRC, she said she would be late.
IKR - I Know, Right?
Example: IKR, the weather is so nice today.
ILU - I Love You
Example: I’ll see you soon! ILU!
ILY - I Love You
Example: Miss you! ILY!
IMO - In My Opinion
Example: IMO, the new album is great.
IMHO - In My Humble Opinion
Example: IMHO, you should take the job.
IRL - In Real Life
Example: Let's meet up IRL.
ISO - In Search Of
Example: ISO a new job.
J
J4F - Just For FunExample: This game is J4F.
JIC - Just In Case
Example: Bring an umbrella, JIC it rains.
JK - Just Kidding
Example: I’m not hungry. JK, I’m starving!
J/K - Just Kidding
Example: I'm so mad. J/K, it’s totally fine!
K
K - OKExample: K, sounds good - see you soon!
KK - OK
Example: Got it, KK. Thanks!
L
L8R - LaterExample: See you L8R!
L8R G8R - Later, Gator
Example: Leaving now. L8R G8R!
LMAO - Laughing My A Off
Example: That meme had me LMAO.
LMK - Let Me Know
Example: If you're interested, LMK.
LOL - Laugh Out Loud
Example: That joke is hilarious! LOL!
LULZ - Laughter At Someone Else's Expense
Example: That's not funny, don't do it for the LULZ.
LY - Love You
Example: Have fun on your trip! LY!
LYK - Let You Know
Example: If I hear anything, I'll LYK.
M
M8 - MateExample: This is my best M8.
MIA - Missing In Action
Example: She's been MIA all day.
MM - Music Monday
Example: #MM, sharing my favorite song.
N
N00B - NewbieExample: He’s just a N00B.
NAGI - Not a Good Idea
Example: Going out without an umbrella is NAGI.
NBD - No Big Deal
Example: It's NBD; we can reschedule.
NGL - Not Gonna Lie
Example: NGL, that was impressive.
NM - Not Much
Example: [Responding to “How’s it going?”] NM, you?
NOOB - Newbie
Example: Cut him some slack; he’s a NOOB.
NP - No Problem
Example: Thanks for helping out. NP.
NRN - No Response Necessary
Example: Sending the details, NRN.
NSFW - Not Safe For Work
Example: The video is NSFW (has some strong language).
NVM - Never Mind
Example: Oh, NVM, I found it!
O
OBO - Or Best OfferExample: Selling for $150 OBO.
OMG - Oh My G/Goodness
Example: OMG, did you see that?
OMW - On My Way
Example: Sorry, just woke up. OMW.
OOO - Out of Office
Example: I’m OOO until Tuesday.
OTOH - On The Other Hand
Example: OTOH, maybe we should wait.
OTP - One True Pairing
Example: They are my OTP in this show.
P
PAW - Parents Are WatchingExample: Can't talk, PAW.
POV - Point Of View
Example: From my POV, it was amazing.
PLS - Please
Example: PLS forgive me.
PLZ - Please
Example: Pass the salt, PLZ.
PM - Private Message
Example: Send me a PM with your address.
POV - Point of View
Example: From my POV, it was a great trip.
PPL - People
Example: PPL can be so funny sometimes.
Q–R
RAK - Random Act of KindnessExample: Received a RAK from a stranger today.
RL - Real Life
Example: In RL, I work as a teacher.
RN - Right Now
Example: Can't talk, busy RN.
ROFL - Rolling on the Floor Laughing
Example: ROFL, that video was so funny.
S
SFW - Safe for WorkExample: It's SFW, you can open it.
SK8 - Skate
Example: Going out to SK8 later.
SMH - Shaking My Head
Example: SMH, can't believe she did that.
SOS - Save Our Souls
Example: SOS, I need help with this.
SRY - Sorry
Example: SRY, I can't make it tonight.
T
TBA - To Be AnnouncedExample: The time is TBA for now.
TBH - To Be Honest
Example: TBH, I didn't enjoy the movie.
TBT - Throwback Thursday
Example: TBT to last summer's trip.
TGIF - Thank God It's Friday
Example: TGIF! Let's celebrate.
THX - Thanks
Example: THX for the help!
TIA - Thanks in Advance
Example: Can you make 30 copies for me? TIA!
TL;DR” or TLDR - Too Long, Didn’t Read
Examples: TL;DR. Can you summarize what it says?
TMI - Too Much Information
Example: TMI, I didn't need to know that.
TTFN - Ta-Ta for Now
Example: Heading out, TTFN!
TTYL - Talk To You Later
Example: Gotta go now, TTYL!
TYT - Take Your Time
Example: No rush, TYT.
U–W
W8 - WaitExample: W8 for me, I'll be there soon.
WB - Welcome Back
Example: WB! We missed you.
WBU - What About You?
Example: I'm going to the park. WBU?
WC - Wrong Chat
Example: Oops, WC! Sorry, wrong person.
WDYT - What Do You Think?
Example: WDYT about the new design?
WYD - What You Doing?
Example: Hey, WYD tonight?
WYWH - Wish You Were Here
Example: Sending you pictures from the beach. WYWH!
X–Z
YOLO - You Only Live OnceExample: Let's do it! YOLO!
YW - You're Welcome
Example: YW! Happy to help.
