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Hi English learners 😎
You will find below a list of useful abbreviations or acronyms used a lot on the internet on social media or when writing SMS ... Try to learn them ASAP, they are very useful.
BTW, Feel free to complete this list by editing this wiki page. :) DIY ! ;)
Have fun!
| Acronym/Abbreviation | Meaning | Definition | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2F4U | Too Fast For You | ||
| 4YEO FYEO | For Your Eyes Only | It indicates that what the sender is about to share is only meant to be seen by the recipient and should not be shared further. FYEO often precedes the sharing of "juicy gossip" or explicit photos. | |
| AAMOF | As a Matter of Fact | ||
| ACK | Acknowledgment | ||
| AFAIK | As far as I know | ||
| AFAIR | As far as I remember / recall | ||
| AFK | Away from Keyboard | This abbreviation can simply indicate that you aren't online. AFK is a helpful phrase for communal online spaces, when you want a quick way to communicate that you're stepping away. Used before AFK. | |
| AKA | Also known as | ||
| ASAP | As Soon As Possible | ||
| B/C | Because | ||
| B2K BTK | Back to Keyboard | This abbreviation is typically used in computer-based conversations (such as chat forums and multi-player games) to mean "Back To Keyboard." In this context, BTK indicates that a participant who had been away from their computer or console for a brief period has now returned. Used after AFK. | |
| BTT | Bump to Top |
This abbreviation is used in chat forums and on message boards to move or "bump" a message thread (i.e., a conversation) to the top of the page. This is usually done by simply adding a comment (with the term BTT or "up" in it) that makes the thread the most recent, which usually puts it to the top again. The purpose of BTT-ing a thread is to encourage visitors to the site to engage on the thread topic. |
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| BTW | By the Way | ||
| C&P | Copy and Paste | To make a copy of a file, folder or selected text in another location. The phrase "cut and paste" is often used when the function is really copy and paste. | |
| CU | See you | ||
| CYS | Check your Settings | Used online when the site or software you are using does not perform as expected. You are prompted to verify your settings. | |
| DGMW | Don't get me wrong | ||
| DIY | Do it Yourself | Basically, DIY means that, instead of hiring a professional to do a particular task — or, instead of buying goods from a store or an artisan — you're choosing to do that task or create those products yourself with no direct help from an expert. | |
| EOBD | End of Business Day | ||
| EOD | End of Discussion | ||
| EOM | End of Message | ||
| EOT | End of Thread / .. Text / .. Transmission | ||
| FACK | Full Acknowledge | ||
| FAQ | Frequently asked Questions | ||
| FKA | Formerly known as | ||
| FOMO | Fear of Missing Out | The fear of missing out refers to the feeling or perception that others are having more fun, living better lives, or experiencing better things than you are. It involves a deep sense of envy and affects self-esteem. | |
| FTW | Fuck the World / For the Win | FTW is an abbreviation used for many different meanings within different groups of people: 1. Online gamers: "for the win". 2. Bikers/Old Jailbirds: "fuck the world" or "forever two wheels". 3. Texters/Online kids: "fuck the what" which is what the fuck backwards. 4. Nazis/White Supremacists: "forever truly white". 5. Animal activists: "free the whales". 6. Stoners/Potheads: "free the weed". 7. Eastcoast/Eastsiders: "fuck the west/west side/ west coast"....an jus randomly: "fuck that whore", "forget the worst" "forget the war"....etc | |
| FWIW | For what it's Worth | ||
| FYI / JFYI | (Just) For your Information | ||
| GOAT | the Greatest Of All Time | ||
| HF | Have fun | ||
| HMU | Hit me up | It's a request for social invitation, often posted online to announce that you're looking for something to do and to encourage others to reach out to you. | |
| HTH | Hope this Helps | ||
| ICYMI | In Case you missed it | ||
| IDK | I don't know | ||
| IIRC | If I Recall / Remember Correctly | ||
| ILY | I love you | ||
| IMHO | In my Humble Opinion | ||
| IMNSHO | In my not so Humble / Honest Opinion | ||
| IMO | In my Opinion | ||
| IOW | In other Words | ||
| ITT | In this Thread | ||
| LMK | Let me know | ||
| LOL | Laughing out loud | ||
| MMW | Mark my Words | ||
| N/A | Not Available / Applicable | ||
| NaN | Not a Number | ||
| NBD | No big deal | ||
| NNTR | No need to Reply | ||
| noob n00b | Newbie | ||
| NOYB | None of your Business | ||
| NRN | No Reply Necessary | ||
| OMG | Oh my God | ||
| OP | Original Poster, Original Post | ||
| OT | Off Topic | ||
| OTOH | On the other Hand | ||
| PEBKAC | Problem exists between Keyboard and Chair | ||
| POV | Point of View | ||
| ROTFL | Rolling on the Floor Laughing | ||
| RSVP | Repondez s'il vous plait (French: Please reply) | ||
| RTFM | Read the fine Manual | ||
| SCNR | Sorry, could not Resist | ||
| SFLR | Sorry, for late Reply | ||
| SMH | Shaking My Head | When you are obviously disgusted by something. | |
| SPOC | Single Point of Contact | ||
| TBA | To be Announced | ||
| TBC | To be Continued / To be Confirmed | ||
| TFW | That feel when | ||
| TGIF | Thanks God, its Friday | ||
| THX TNX | Thanks | ||
| TLDR | too long; didn't read | ||
| TIA | Thanks in Advance | ||
| TQ | Thank You | ||
| TTYL | Talk to you Later | ||
| TYT | Take your Time | ||
| TYSM | Thank you so much | ||
| TYVM | Thank You Very Much | ||
| w00t | Whoomp, there it is; Meaning "Hooray" | ||
| WFM | Works for Me | ||
| WRT | With Regard to | ||
| WTF | What the Fuck | ||
| WTH | What the Hell / What the Heck | ||
| YAM | Yet Another Meeting | ||
| YMMD | You made my Day | ||
| YMMV | Your Mileage may vary | ||
| YOLO | You only live once |
Other more formal acronyms: https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/English/Vocabulary/Useful-English-Acronyms-and-Abbreviations