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Texting & Internet Abbreviations

Learn the short forms people actually use in texts, chats, and online: IDK, BTW, TBH, ASAP, and more.

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IDK

short for "I don't know"

BTW

short for "by the way," used to add extra information

IMO

short for "in my opinion"

TBH

short for "to be honest"

FYI

short for "for your information"

ASAP

short for "as soon as possible"

LOL

short for "laughing out loud," used when something is funny

BRB

short for "be right back"

OMG

short for "oh my god," used to show surprise

TTYL

short for "talk to you later"

NVM

short for "never mind"

short for "just kidding"

IKR

short for "I know, right?", used to agree with someone

SMH

short for "shaking my head," used to show disapproval

FOMO

the fear of missing out on something fun others are doing

YOLO

said to justify doing something bold or risky

RSVP

used on invitations to ask people to confirm if they are coming

ETA

short for "estimated time of arrival"

FAQ

short for "frequently asked questions"

DIY

short for "do it yourself"

AKA

short for "also known as"

BFF

short for "best friends forever"

WFH

short for "work from home"

OOO

short for "out of office"

TL;DR

short for "too long, didn't read," used to give a quick summary

IRL

short for "in real life," not online

GTG

short for "got to go"

HMU

short for "hit me up," meaning to contact someone

short for "no problem"

TMI

short for "too much information"

ILY

short for "I love you"

ROFL

short for "rolling on the floor laughing," used when something is very funny

TBD

short for "to be determined," used when a detail isn't decided yet

THX

short for "thanks"

short for "right now"

XOXO

short for "hugs and kisses," used to sign off a message

LMAO

short for "laughing my ass off," used when something is very funny, informal

NGL

short for "not gonna lie," used before an honest opinion

FTW

short for "for the win," used to celebrate something great

TGIF

short for "thank god it's Friday"

FWIW

short for "for what it's worth," used before giving an opinion

AMA

short for "ask me anything"

ICYMI

short for "in case you missed it"

PSA

short for "public service announcement," used to share an important reminder

AFK

short for "away from keyboard," used to say you'll step away for a moment

IDC

short for "I don't care"

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