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