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Get better acquainted with the world of text messaging and instant messaging with Digital Landing's guide to frequently used text messaging acronyms.
Text Messaging Dictionary
By Ron Miller
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Today's text-message culture would surely drive your old high school English teacher batty. It comprises shortcuts and acronyms designed to reduce keystrokes and keep conversation flowing smoothly, but it would make spelling and grammar purists cringe. This list should help you understand the instant messaging world. Much of it also applies to email and other forms of digital communication. Once you start using it, you will be surprised how easily you pick it up -- and you may even find your IM speech spilling over into your offline life.
| Acronym | Meaning |
| & | And |
| ? | Question |
| @ | At |
| 2 | To, too |
| 2m | Tomorrow |
| 4 | For |
| abt | About |
| afaik | As far as I know |
| altho | Although |
| Asl or a/s/l | Age, sex, location |
| Atm | At the moment |
| b4 | Before |
| bbl | Be back later |
| bc | Because |
| bf | Boyfriend |
| bff | Best friend |
| brb | Be right back |
| btw | By the way |
| cul8r | See you later |
| cuz | Because |
| cya | See ya |
| cya | Cover your ass |
| cye | Check your e-mail |
| dunno | I don't know |
| ftr | For the record |
| fwiw | For what it's worth |
| fyi | For your information |
| g2b | Go to bed |
| g4u | Good for you |
| ga | Go ahead |
| gf | Girlfriend |
| gl | Good luck |
| gr8 | Great |
| gtg | Got to go |
| hi5 | High five |
| hiyo | Hello |
| hw | Homework |
| ic | I see |
| idc | I don't care |
| idk | I don't know |
| iirc | If I recall correctly |
| ily | I love you |
| im | Instant message |
| ima | I'm going to |
| imho | In my humble/honest opinion |
| iming | Instant messaging |
| imo | In my opinion |
| imnsho | In my not so humble opinion |
| j/j | Just joking |
| j/k | Just kidding |
| j/p | Just playing |
| j/w | Just wondering |
| jc | Just checking |
| jlo | Jealous |
| jooc | Just out of curiosity |
| jsuk | Just so you know |
| jtlyk | Just to let you know |
| k | OK |
| lil | Little |
| lis | Like I said |
| lmao | Laughing my ass off |
| lol | Laughing out loud |
| ly | Love you |
| mhm or mmhmm | Yes |
| mkay or mmkay | OK |
| myob | Mind your own business |
| n/o | No Offense |
| nbd | No big deal |
| ne1 | Anyone |
| newayz | Anyways |
| nm | Not much, Nevermind |
| noyb | None of your business |
| np | No problem |
| nvm | Nevermind |
| o/c | Of course |
| oic | Oh I see |
| omg | Oh my God/goodness |
| omw | On my way |
| orly | Oh really |
| otoh | On the other hand |
| pix | Pictures |
| pls, plz | Please |
| ppl | People |
| qt | Cutie |
| r | Are |
| rly | Really |
| rofl | Rolling on the floor laughing |
| rpg | Role playing game |
| sn | Screen name |
| srsly | Seriously |
| sry | Sorry |
| sum1 | Someone |
| t or d | Truth or dare |
| t4 | To tell the truth |
| tafn | That's all for now |
| tbh | To be honest |
| tho | Though |
| thru | Through |
| tht | That |
| thx | Thanks |
| tia | Thanks in advance |
| tmi | Too much information |
| tru | True |
| ttfn | Ta ta for now |
| ttyl | Talk to you later |
| txt | Text (message) |
| ty | Thank you |
| u | You |
| ugh | Expression of disgust |
| ur | You are |
| vbg | Very big grin |
| w/e | Whatever |
| wat | What |
| wb | Welcome back |
| wi5 | Wireless high five |
| wth | What the heck? |
| wyr | Would you rather |
| y | Why |
| y/t | You there? |
| ya, yea, yup | Yes |
| ymmv | Your mileage may vary |
| yo | Hi |
| yw | You're welcome |
