Gen Z Slang
Zoomers who made cancel culture and no cap a thing
Born: 1997-2012
About Gen Z
🏷️ Also Known As
Popular nicknames and alternative names for Gen Z
👥 Age & Demographics
Age Range
13-28 years old
Current Age (2025)
Currently 13-28 years old (as of 2025)
Birth Years
1997-2012
💰 Financial Statistics
Average Income
$35,000 - $45,000 annually
Average Net Worth
$5,000 - $20,000 (early career)
👔 Fashion & Style
💼 Common Jobs & Careers
- •Entry-level positions across industries
- •Tech and software development
- •Digital marketing and social media
- •Creative industries (design, art, music)
- •Healthcare and education
- •Retail and service industry
🚀 Side Hustles & Extra Income
- •Freelance content creation
- •Social media influencing
- •Online tutoring and teaching
- •E-commerce and dropshipping
- •Gig economy (Uber, DoorDash)
- •Stock trading and crypto
- •Selling digital products
- •Virtual assistance
1000 terms found
W
Shorthand for win
Example:
"Got the job today, big W!"
L
Shorthand for loss/losing
Example:
"I forgot my wallet at home, that’s an L."
L+ratio
Response to a comment or action on the internet that is particularly bad.
Example:
"Your tweet got 5 likes and 100 replies calling you out. L + ratio."
Dank
excellent or of very high quality
Example:
"That meme is so dank!"
Cheugy
Derogatory term for Millennials. Used when millennials are perceived to be excessively attempting to be trendy or stylish.
Example:
"That phrase is so cheugy, no one says that anymore."
TFW
That feeling when
Example:
"TFW you finish a big project and can finally relax"
Woke
being politically aware
Example:
"He’s really woke about climate change."
Bop
An excellent song or album.
Example:
"This new track is a total bop!"
G.O.A.T
The greatest of all time
Example:
"Michael Jordan is the GOAT of basketball."
Smol
Something that is small, and in most cases exceptionally adorable.
Example:
"Look at that smol puppy, it’s adorable!"
Glow up
a makeover or transformation from bad to good.
Example:
"She really had a glow up since high school."
Ghosting
common amongst the earlier talking stages of a relationship. Ghosting someone means you start ignoring them or stop texting them back.
Example:
"We were talking for weeks, and then she just ghosted me."
Salty
Used when someone feels jealous
Example:
"He’s just salty because he lost the game"
Sip tea
Gossiping (spilling the tea)
Example:
"I’m just here to sip tea and watch the drama unfold."
Drip
Another way of saying swag, drip is a term for a cool or sexy trend or style.
Example:
"His drip today is on point."
Iykyk
Acronym for "If you know, you know." Used to describe inside jokes.
Example:
"That hidden message in the movie was iconic. IYKYK."
Rent free
To be constantly thinking or upset about something.
Example:
"That song is living rent-free in my head"
Catch these hands
Used to threaten physical combat with someone
Example:
"If you keep talking like that, you’re gonna catch these hands."
Drag
If you drag someone, you're criticizing or making fun of them
Example:
"She dragged him for his terrible performance."
Bussin’
Used to say something is good. Primarily used to describe food
Example:
"This pizza is bussin’!"
Cancel culture
a form of shaming the actions or opinions of a public figure, company, or organization
Example:
"People are saying he’s canceled after those comments."
Ffs
For fuck sake
Example:
"FFS, why is this meeting taking so long?"
e-boy
similar to emo or goth culture, but they use the internet to express themselves.
Example:
"He’s such an e-boy with those black nails and chains."
e-girl
similar to emo or goth culture, but they use the internet to express themselves.
Example:
"She’s such an e-girl with her neon eyeliner and platform boots."
Big yikes
Used to describe something embarrassing.
Example:
"She wore the same dress as the bride at the wedding? Big yikes."
Finna
shortened term for saying "I'm going to"
Example:
"I’m finna head out."
cap
A lie or exaggeration
Example:
"He said he’s a millionaire, but that’s cap."
High-key
the opposite of being low-key.
Example:
"I high-key love this song."
Simp
Sycophancy, being overly affectionate in pursuit of a sexual relationship
Example:
"He buys her gifts every day, he’s such a simp."
Camp
Something that is ironically trendy. One might consider Crocs to be of the camp aesthetic.
Example:
"That outfit is so camp, it’s amazing."
Snack
a person that you find attractive
Example:
"He showed up to the party looking like a whole snack."
Take several seats
If someone is really getting on your nerves, you might tell them to take several seats.
Example:
"You’re being way too extra right now, take several seats."
Not you
Used to condemn or poke fun at someone or something.
Example:
"Not you eating the last slice of pizza!"
Sheesh
To praise someone when they are doing something good. The one being praised is to do the "ice in my veins" pose popularized by Basketball player D'Angelo Russell.
Example:
"Sheesh, that’s a lot of money!"
Hits different
Something that is better in a peculiar manner
Example:
"This song hits different at night."
Bet
Yes, ok, "it's on."
Example:
"You want to meet at 6? Bet."
Periodt
Used to add emphasis to something
Example:
"That’s the best movie of all time, periodt."
Finesse
Finesse means to trick or manipulate someone or a situation in order to get what you want.
Example:
"He finessed his way into the VIP section."
I’m weak
Similar to "I'm dead", this is just another term to use when you find something hilarious
Example:
"That joke had me weak!"
Main character
a phrase used to describe someone who is generally well-liked and charismatic. It can also be used to describe someone when they're making a scene, but not necessarily in a bad way
Example:
"She’s living her life like she’s the main character in a movie."
Sis
A shortened version of "sister", this term is typically used to greet a friend, no matter their gender.
Example:
"Sis, you are killing it in that outfit!"
Sending me
Another term to use if you find something particularly funny.
Example:
"That meme is sending me!"
Gaup
Money, and lots of it.
Example:
"I’m trying to stack up this gaup before the weekend."
This ain’t it, chief
Another way of giving disapproval for something.
Example:
"That outfit? This ain’t it, chief."
Extra
Someone who is out there and enjoys taking things to a new level of flamboyance.
Example:
"She brought a whole suitcase for a weekend trip, she’s so extra."
Clapback
Swift and witty response to an insult or critique
Example:
"Her clapback to that troll was savage."
@ me
Pronounced "at me." Used on social media when someone feels attacked by a post.
Example:
"I’m about to pull up, C me at the club!"
Asl
Has two definitions. It can be used as a shortened version of "as hell." It can also be used as an acronym for age/sex/location.
Example:
"It’s cold asl outside!"
Bang 30s
To get in a physical altercation with someone.
Example:
"He was out there bangin’ 30s all night."
Based
Originally meaning "to be your self and not care about how others view you", The word is now used to indicate an opinion or something that someone agrees with. It is especially common in political slang and discussions.
Example:
"He doesn’t care what anyone thinks, he’s so based."
Beat your face
To apply makeup to the face.
Example:
"I’m about to beat my face for this event tonight."
Big mad
Term used to describe when someone is excessively angry.
Example:
"He’s big mad because we beat his team last night."
Body count
A euphemism for how many people one has had sex with. Initially referred to specifically sexual intercourse, but was expanded to include all forms of sex.
Example:
"What’s your body count?"
Boujee
A high-class/materialistic person.
Example:
"We’re going to a boujee restaurant tonight."
Bussy
"Boy Pussy," i.e. a man's anus.
Example:
"He was joking about his bussy all night."
Cringe
A response to embarrassment or social awkwardness
Example:
"That performance was so cringe."
Ded
Used to describe something humorous to such an extent as to "kill you."
Example:
"That joke had me ded."
Facts
The truth
Example:
"Pizza is the best food ever. Facts."
Glow-up
A major improvement in one's self, usually an improvement in appearance, confidence, and style. Frequently used in a context relating to puberty.
Example:
"She had a major glow-up over the summer."
I oop
Used to express shock, embarrassment, and or amusement.
Example:
"She spilled her drink on her dress and I oop!"
t's giving…
Describes the vibes or connotation of something.
Example:
"It’s giving 90s nostalgia with that outfit."
Lit
Colloquially: "Enlightened", "Hot", "Fire." The new hotness; something remarkable, interesting, fun or amusing. Generally positive.
Example:
"That party was lit!"
Mid
Short for mediocre
Example:
"That movie was mid, nothing special."
NPC
Someone who cannot think for themselves and/or has no or little control over their own life. Someone that is ready to agree with popular opinion unquestioningly and always believes what they are told. Gullible
Example:
"She’s acting like such an NPC, just going with the flow."
OK boomer
Derogatory term directed towards Baby Boomers. Used as a response when boomers are deemed to be out of touch with younger generations
Example:
"You don’t understand memes? OK boomer."
On god
Short for "I swear to god." Means that a person's statement is frank.
Example:
"I’m telling you, that was the best movie I’ve ever seen, on god!"
Ratio
When an internet post has a comparable number of comments/replies to "likes", which is usually indicative of a poor reception.
Example:
"That tweet got ratio’d so bad, more people replied than liked it."
Rizz
One's courtship/seduction skills
Example:
"He’s got so much rizz, everyone likes him."
Sksksk
Used to convey happiness/laughter
Example:
"I spilled my drink sksksk."
Slaps
Used to refer to something (typically music) that is perceived to be good.
Example:
"This new track slaps!"
Sus
Short for suspect/suspicious.
Example:
"Why’s he acting so sus all of a sudden?"
Slay
To do something well.
Example:
"She’s slaying in that outfit tonight!"
Tea
Gossiping (spilling the tea)
Example:
"Spill the tea, I need to know what happened!"
Understood the assignment
To understand what was supposed to be done; to do something well
Example:
"That outfit is fire, she really understood the assignment."
Valid
Understandable
Example:
"Those sneakers are valid!"
Vibe Check
To check one's personality or attitude
Example:
"Vibe check: Are you good?"
Vibing
describes a generic positive feeling that someone has about something
Example:
"We were just vibing to some music all night."
Wig
To do something so well as to "make one's wig fly off."
Example:
"That performance was amazing, wig!"
Af
As fuck
Example:
"I’m tired af after that workout."
Big brain
When you have done something silly making you feel like your own brain shrinks as you regret all of your life
Example:
"He solved that puzzle in seconds, big brain moves."
Chad
Used to describe your typical alpha male
Example:
"He’s such a Chad, always winning at everything."
Clapped
To be completely and utterly destroyed.
Example:
"That car is clapped, it’s falling apart."
Clown
People who are completely unintelligent.
Example:
"I waited all day for him to text me back. I’m such a clown."
Cringy
anything that’s embarrassing or try-hard
Example:
"That old tweet was so cringy, I can’t believe I posted that."
fomo
Fear of missing out
Example:
"I have major FOMO after seeing everyone’s vacation pics."
Fr
For real
Example:
"You’re moving to LA? Fr?"
I can’t even
an expression commonly used when someone is feeling either so overjoyed or exasperated that they can’t even find the right words; depending on the context.
Example:
"Ion even care what they think."
Ion
I don’t
Example:
"This meme is too much, I can’t even!"
IRL
In Real Life
Example:
"Let’s meet IRL next week."
Karen
A stereotype for women who behave extremely unreasonably and childish – especially towards service staff or people of colour – and tend to invoke their racial privilege
Example:
"That woman asked to speak to the manager, total Karen move."
Low key
Secretly
Example:
"I’m low key excited about the new movie."
Mom
It just means to admire or look up to someone so much that you jokingly want to be adopted by them or have them as your second parent
Example:
"Beyoncé is such a mom."
Dad
It just means to admire or look up to someone so much that you jokingly want to be adopted by them or have them as your second parent
Example:
"Keanu Reeves is my dad."
NGL
Not Gonna Lie
Example:
"NGL, that was a tough workout."
IMO
In my opinion
Example:
"IMO, that movie wasn’t that great."
Pick me girl
Pick me girls are the type of girls who claim that they are nothing like other girls, in order to get attention from guys (also see ‘simping’ below). It’s a derogatory term.
Example:
"She’s such a pick me girl, always saying she’s not like other girls."
Boomer
Short for ‘baby boomer’, referring to older folks born 1946 to 1964 – but mostly used to clap back at pretty much anyone who’s older and not so in-the-know.
Example:
"My boss is such a boomer, doesn’t even know how to use Zoom."
Sleeping on
When you "sleep on" something, you overlook or underestimate it
Example:
"You’re sleeping on this new album, it’s so good."
Shade
Diss. Also: throwing shade; being shady.
Example:
"She was throwing shade at my outfit."
Shook
Surprised or shocked.
Example:
"I was shook when I found out the news."
Smh
Shake my head’. Another one for texting, smh usually signifies exasperation
Example:
"You forgot your homework again? Smh."
TBH
short for “to be honest” and is usually used when making a comment or a joke (best to stick to texts with this one too).
Example:
"TBH, I didn’t enjoy the party last night."
Thirsty
Stands for desperate, usually for attention
Example:
"He’s been texting me nonstop, he’s so thirsty."
Thirst trap
a social media post intended to, uh, entice viewers and get attention.
Example:
"She posted a total thirst trap on Instagram."
Yas
A very enthusiastic and celebratory way of saying yes!
Example:
"Yas queen! You’re slaying that outfit!"
Yeet
The Gen Z version of YOLO (you only live once). Usually exclaimed (pretty loudly) when doing something risky or throwing an item very hard (most of the time for absolutely no reason at all and with absolutely no aim).
Example:
"He yeeted the ball across the yard."
ick
used to express disgust at something unpleasant or offensive.
Example:
"He talks with his mouth full, that gave me the ick."
naur
means no or know. It functions as a more dramatic way of saying "no" or "know," and sounds like "no" with an Australian accent.
Example:
"Naur, why did you do that?"
Say less
A shortened version of "say no more."
Example:
"Want to grab dinner? Say less, I’m there."
Unserious
a more fun way of saying something or someone is ridiculous, or that it can't be taken seriously.
Example:
"You’re being so unserious about this important issue."
Gagged
To be “gagged” is to be shocked, amazed, et cetera.
Example:
"I was gagged when I saw her outfit!"
Ate
If you “ate” something, it means you executed it extremely well.
Example:
"She ate that performance, no crumbs left."
Poggers
an expression that conveys excitement
Example:
"You won the game? Poggers!"
Heather
any lovely person who seems like they’re the main character, evoking as much admiration as jealousy
Example:
"She’s such a Heather, everyone loves her."
Wth
What the hell
Example:
"You like pizza? I’m with it."
Flex
Used to describe someone showing off, gloating, or parading around.
Example:
"He’s flexing his new car all over social media."
Gucci
term born out of the popularity of the high-end fashion brand. These days, it means that something is good
Example:
"Everything is Gucci, don’t worry."
Hot girl summer
Hands down one of the biggest slang terms to hit pop culture in the summer of 2019, hot girl summer is about women having a good time and being unapologetic about who they are
Example:
"I’m ready for hot girl summer this year!"
Sturdy
used to describe someone's dance moves. It's usually used in the phrase "get sturdy", which means that someone is performing a specific type of dance in which they move their legs, spin, and hop.
Example:
"He’s so sturdy on the dance floor!"
Skill issue
used to blame someone for their own loss.
Example:
"You can’t beat the level? Sounds like a skill issue."
TNTL
Trying not to laugh
Example:
"That meme is TNTL-worthy!"
G2G
Got to go
Example:
"Sorry, G2G! Talk later!"
YNK
You never know
Example:
"I might move abroad one day, YNK."
CSL
Can’t stop laughing
Example:
"That joke was hilarious, CSL!"
GMTA
Great minds think alike
Example:
"You bought the same shoes as me? GMTA!"
IMOH
In my humble opinion
Example:
"IMOH, this is the best pizza place in town."
JK
Just kidding
Example:
"You’re fired! JK, I could never fire you."
Bae
Short for “baby." Often a pet name for a crush or significant other.
Example:
"I’m spending the weekend with my bae."
SSDD
Some stuff, different day
Example:
"How’s it going? SSDD."
WYWH
Wish you were here
Example:
"The beach is amazing, WYWH!"
Benching
Just like in sports, benching someone in dating means putting them to the side to date other people.
Example:
"I think he’s benching me—he texts but never makes plans."
Breadcumbing
When someone leads you on by flirting and making you feel special but without any intention to actually commit to a relationship.
Example:
"She’s breadcrumbing him, always texting but never wanting to meet."
Cuffing
"Cuffing" simply means to get into a relationship.
Example:
"Everyone’s cuffing this fall, it’s relationship season."
DTR
Define the relationship
Example:
"We need to DTR soon, I need to know where we stand."
Gaslighting
refers to a form of psychological manipulation in which a significant other makes you feel crazy or wrong, even when unjustified
Example:
"He keeps telling me I’m overreacting, but I think he’s gaslighting me."
ILY
I love you
Example:
"Goodnight, ILY!"
Pink flags
Based on the idea of red flags, pink flags are on step down. They aren’t huge warning signals that something is wrong, but they can hint that this relationship isn’t super healthy
Example:
"She’s always late—kind of a pink flag, but not a dealbreaker."
Smash
means to have casual sex
Example:
"They hooked up last night, definitely a smash."
Situationship
Describes two people who are not officially dating but who have feelings for each other
Example:
"We’ve been hanging out a lot, but it’s just a situationship."
Zaddy
Refers to an attractive, well-dressed man. Often, it’s an older man
Example:
"Look at him in that suit, total zaddy vibes."
Zombie-ing
This happens after someone ghosts you, and then decides to start talking to you again like nothing ever happened.
Example:
"He ghosted me months ago, and now he’s zombie-ing by texting me again."
AFK
Away From Keyboard
Example:
"I’ll be AFK for 10 minutes, need to take a break."
ASAP
As Soon As Possible
Example:
"I need that report ASAP!"
ATK
At The Keyboard
Example:
"I’m ATK, ready for the meeting."
ATM
At The Moment
Example:
"I’m busy atm, can we talk later?"
A3
Anytime, Anywhere, Anyplace
Example:
"Let’s meet up, I’m A3."
BAK
Back At Keyboard
Example:
"I’m BAK, what did I miss?"
BBL
Be Back Later
Example:
"I’m stepping out, BBL."
BBS
Be Back Soon
Example:
"Grabbing a snack, BBS."
BFN
Bye For Now
Example:
"Got to run, BFN!"
B4N
Bye For Now
Example:
"That troll got a BAN from the server."
BRB
Be Right Back
Example:
"Need to grab my phone, BRB.”"
BRT
Be Right There
Example:
"Just parking, BRT!"
BTW
By The Way
Example:
"BTW, I’ll be late to the party."
B4
Before
Example:
"I need to finish this B4 I go out."
B4N
Bye For Now
Example:
"Heading out, B4N!"
CU
See You
Example:
"It was fun hanging out, CU later!"
CUL8R
See You Later
Example:
"Got to go, CUL8R!"
CYA
See You
Example:
"CYA tomorrow!"
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Example:
"Check the FAQ before you ask questions."
FC
Fingers Crossed
Example:
"I applied for the job, FC!"
FWIW
For What It's Worth
Example:
"FWIW, I think you should go for it."
FYI
For Your Information
Example:
"FYI, the meeting has been moved to 3 PM."
GAL
Get A Life
Example:
"You’re still talking about that? GAL!"
GG
Good Game
Example:
"That was a tough match, GG!"
GN
Good Night
Example:
"It’s late, GN!"
GMTA
Great Minds Think Alike
Example:
"We ordered the same thing! GMTA."
GR8
Great!
Example:
"That party was GR8!"
G9
Genius
Example:
"I’m signing off, G9!"
IC
I See
Example:
"IC, that makes sense now."
ICQ
I Seek you (also a chat program)
Example:
"Keep this number ICO any emergencies"
ILU
ILU: I Love You
Example:
"You mean so much to me, ILU!"
IMHO
In My Honest/Humble Opinion
Example:
"IMHO, the sequel was better than the original."
IMO
In My Opinion
Example:
"IMO, that’s the best coffee shop in town."
IOW
In Other Words
Example:
"IOW, we need to finish the project by Friday."
IRL
In Real Life
Example:
"We finally met IRL after months of online chatting."
KISS
Keep It Simple, Stupid
Example:
"Let’s just KISS this idea and avoid overcomplicating it."
LDR
Long Distance Relationship
Example:
"We’ve been in an LDR for two years now."
LMAO
Laugh My A.. Off
Example:
"That meme had me LMAO!"
LOL
Laughing Out Loud
Example:
"I just spilled coffee all over my desk, LOL."
LTNS
Long Time No See
Example:
"LTNS! How have you been?"
L8R
Later
Example:
"Gotta run, see you L8R!"
MTE
My Thoughts Exactly
Example:
"That was so unnecessary! MTE."
M8
Mate
Example:
"How’s it going, M8?"
NRN
No Reply Necessary
Example:
"I texted him last night, but I got NR."
OIC
Oh I See
Example:
"OIC, that makes sense now."
PITA
Pain In The Ass
Example:
"Dealing with this paperwork is such a PITA."
PRT
Party
Example:
"Are you going to the PRT tonight?"
PRW
Parents Are Watching
Example:
"I can’t talk right now, PRW."
QPSA?
Que Pasa?
Example:
"For more info, check QPSA7 in the FAQ."
ROFL
Rolling On The Floor Laughing
Example:
"That video had me ROFL!"
ROFLOL
Rolling On The Floor Laughing Out Loud
Example:
"I tripped and spilled my drink, ROFLOL!"
ROTFLMAO
Rolling On The Floor Laughing My Ass Off
Example:
"The prank was so funny, I was ROFLMAO."
SK8
Skate
Example:
"Let’s go Sk8 at the park this weekend."
STATS
Your sex and age
Example:
"I need those sales STATS by the end of the day."
ASL
Age, Sex, Location
Example:
"What’s your ASL?"
THX
Thank You
Example:
"THX for helping me out!"
TTFN
Ta-Ta For Now!
Example:
"I’m heading out, TTFN!"
TTYL
Talk To You Later
Example:
"I’ve got to go, TTYL!"
U
You
Example:
"How are U doing today?"
U2
You Too
Example:
"Have a great day! U2!"
U4E
Yours For Ever
Example:
"I’ll always be there for you, U4E."
WB
Welcome Back
Example:
"WB! How was your trip?"
WTF
What The Fuck
Example:
"WTF happened here?"
WTG
Way To Go!
Example:
"You aced the exam? WTG!"
WUF
Where Are You From?
Example:
"WUF? You sound like you’re from the UK."
7K
Sick:-D Laugher
Example:
"That move was 7K!"
TFW
That feeling when. TFW internet slang often goes in a caption to an image.
Example:
"TFW you finish a tough project and can finally relax."
MFW
My face when
Example:
"MRW I see the weather forecast for the weekend."
MRW
My reaction when
Example:
"MFW someone eats my leftovers without asking."
IFYP
I feel your pain
Example:
"It’s been a long week. IFY, man."
LOL
Laughing out loud
Example:
"She just tripped over her own feet, LOL."
TNTL
Trying not to laugh
Example:
"This video is hilarious, but TNTL!"
JK
Just kidding
Example:
"You’re in trouble…JK!"
IDC
I don't care
Example:
"You can pick the movie, IDC."
ILY
I love you
Example:
"Goodnight, ILY!"
IMU
I miss you
Example:
"Haven’t seen you in a while, MU!"
ADIH
Another day in hell
Example:
"Work was brutal today, ADIH."
IDC
I don't care
Example:
"IDC what we eat for dinner."
ZZZ
Sleeping, bored, tired
Example:
"I’m exhausted, time for bed. ZZZ."
WYWH
Wish you were here
Example:
"This beach is so beautiful, WYWH!"
TIME
Tears in my eyes
Example:
"That movie was so emotional, I have TIME right now."
BAE
Before anyone else
Example:
"Spending the day with BAE at the beach."
FIMH
Forever in my heart
Example:
"Even though you’re far away, you’re FIMH."
BSAAW
Big smile and a wink
Example:
"You did great today, BSAAW!"
BWL
Bursting with laughter
Example:
"That stand-up comedy had me BWL!"
LMAO
Laughing my ass off
Example:
"That joke had me LMAO all day!"
BFF
Best friends forever
Example:
"Can’t wait to hang out with my BFF this weekend!"
CSL
Can't stop laughing
Example:
"That video was so funny, I’m CSL!"
?
I don’t understand what you mean
Example:
"You said what? ?"
?4U
I have a question for you
Example:
"Hey, ?4U: Do you know what time the meeting is?"
;S
GeHmm? What did you say?
Example:
"Sorry, ;S, can you repeat that?"
^^
read message
Example:
"Got it, ^^"
<3
sideways heart
Example:
"I really appreciate you <3."
</3
broken heart
Example:
"They broke up last night, </3"
<3333
a bigger heart
Example:
"I love you soooo much! <3333"
@TEOTD
At the end of the day
Example:
"It was a tough project, but @TEOTD, it was worth it."
0.02
My two cents worth
Example:
"Here’s my 0.02 on the situation: We should wait."
1TG, 2TG
Meaning number of items needed for win
Example:
"I’ve got 1TG before I finish this project!"
1UP
Meaning extra life
Example:
"Got a 1UP in the game! Extra chance!"
121
One-to-one
Example:
"Let’s have a 121 meeting to go over the details."
1337
Leet, meaning ‘elite’
Example:
"He’s so 1337 at coding, it’s impressive!"
143
I love you
Example:
"You’re my world, 143."
1432
I love you too
Example:
"1432, can’t wait to see you."
14AA41
One for all, and all for one
Example:
"We’re a team, 14AA41!"
182
I hate you
Example:
"You ate my last slice of pizza, 182!"
19
Zero hand
Example:
"Got a 19, no help at all."
10M
Ten man
Example:
"We’ve got a 10M team working on this project."
10X
Thanks
Example:
"You’ve been a big help, 10X!"
10Q
Thank you
Example:
"10Q for your feedback on the report"
1CE
Once
Example:
"I’ve only been there 1CE, but I loved it."
1DR
I wonder
Example:
"1DR what the weather will be like tomorrow."
1NAM
One in a million
Example:
"You’re amazing, truly 1NAM!"
2
to
Example:
"I’m heading 2 the store."
20
location
Example:
"What’s the 20 for the party tonight?"
2B
To be
Example:
"The answer seems 2B clear now."
2EZ
Too easy
Example:
"That exam was 2EZ!"
2G2BT
Too good to be true
Example:
"That deal sounds 2G2BT."
2M2H
Too much too handle
Example:
"All this work is 2M2H right now."
2MI
Too much information
Example:
"You’re sharing way too much, 2MI!"
2MOR
Tomorrow
Example:
"Let’s finish this 2MOR."
2MORO
Tomorrow
Example:
"See you 2MORO at the meeting."
2N8
Tonight
Example:
"Are you coming to the concert 2N8?"
2NTE
Tonight
Example:
"I’m free 2NTE if you want to hang out."
411
information
Example:
"Can you give me the 411 on what happened?"
404
I don’t know
Example:
"When it comes to math, I’m totally 404."
420
Lets get high
Example:
"You coming to the 420 party this weekend?"
459
I love you
Example:
"You’re everything to me, 459"
4AO
For adults only
Example:
"That movie is rated 4AO."
4COL
For crying out loud
Example:
"I told you to clean your room, 4COL!"
4EAE
Forever and ever
Example:
"You’ll be in my heart 4EAE."
4EVA
Forever
Example:
"Friends 4EVA!"
4NR
Foreigner
Example:
"He’s from Europe, total 4NR."
4SALE
For sale
Example:
"I’m putting my old car 4SALE."
^5
High-five
Example:
"We nailed that presentation, ^5!"
511
Too much information
Example:
"That’s a bit too personal, 511!"
555
Sobbing, crying
Example:
"That movie made me cry, 555."
55555
Crying your eyes out
Example:
"I lost my keys again, 55555!"
55555
Laughing
Example:
"That joke was hilarious, 55555!"
6Y
Sexy
Example:
"You’re looking 6Y in that outfit!"
7K
Sick
Example:
"That trick was 7K!"
81
Hells Angels
Example:
"Saw a bunch of 81 members at the rally."
831
I love you
Example:
"You mean the world to me, 831."
86
Over
Example:
"We need to 86 that project; it’s not working."
88
Bye-bye
Example:
"I’ve got to go, 88!"
88
Hugs and kisses
Example:
"Goodnight, 88!"
9
Parent is watching
Example:
"Can’t talk right now, 9."
*s*
smile
Example:
"That was sweet of you, *s*."
*w*
wink
Example:
"I’ll see you later *w*."
A3
Anytime, anywhere, anyplace
Example:
"Let me know when you’re free, I’m A3!"
AA
Alcoholics Anonymous
Example:
"He’s been attending AA meetings for a year now."
AA
As above
Example:
"See the AA instructions for details."
AA
Ask about
Example:
"If you’re unsure, just AA the manager."
AAF
As a matter of fact
Example:
"AAF, I did finish the report yesterday."
AAF
As a friend
Example:
"I only see him AAF."
AAK
Asleep at keyboard
Example:
"Sorry for the late response, I was AAK last night."
AAK
Alive and kicking
Example:
"Don’t worry about me, I’m still AAK!"
AAMOF
As a matter of fact
Example:
"AAMOF, I was just about to call you."
AAMOI
As a matter of interest
Example:
"AAMOI, do you know when the meeting starts?"
AAP
Always a pleasure
Example:
"Thanks for your help! AAP!"
AAR
At any rate
Example:
"AAR, we should meet next week to discuss this."
AAS
Alive and smiling
Example:
"Despite everything, I’m still AAS!"
AASHTA
As always, Sheldon has the answer
Example:
"You’re right again, AASHTA!"
AATK
Always at the keyboard
Example:
"She’s been AATK all night working on that project."
AAYF
As always, your friend
Example:
"Take care, AAYF, until next time!"
ABBR
Meaning abbreviation
Example:
"LOL is an ABBR for ‘laugh out loud’."
ABC
Already been chewed
Example:
"These ideas are ABC, let’s come up with something original."
ABD
Already been done
Example:
"Don’t worry about the task, it’s ABD."
ABT
About
Example:
"I’m ABT to leave for the meeting."
ABT2
About to
Example:
"I’m ABT2 finish my assignment."
ABTA
Good-bye
Example:
"It was nice seeing you, ABTA!"
ABU
All bugged up
Example:
"My computer is ABU after that update."
AC
Acceptable content
Example:
"The report you sent looks good, AC."
ACC
Anyone can come
Example:
"The party is open to everyone, ACC."
ACD
ALT CONTROL DELETE
Example:
"When your computer freezes, just ACD."
ACDNT
Accident
Example:
"Had a minor ACDNT on the way home, but I’m okay."
ACE
marijuana cigarette
Example:
"Let’s roll an ACE for the weekend."
ACK
Acknowledge
Example:
"Can you ACK that you received the package?"
ACPT
Accept
Example:
"Did you ACPT the terms of the contract?"
ACQSTN
Acquisition
Example:
"The company’s latest ACQSTN was a huge success."
ADAD
Another day, another dollar
Example:
"Work was tough today, but ADAD."
ADBB
All done, bye-bye
Example:
"Finished the project, ADBB!"
ADD
Address
Example:
"Can you send me your ADD for the invitation?"
ADDY
Address
Example:
"What’s your ADDY for the party?"
ADIH
Another day in hell
Example:
"That meeting was rough, ADIH."
ADIP
Another day in paradise
Example:
"Spent the day at the beach, ADIP!"
ADMIN
Administrator
Example:
"You’ll need to talk to the ADMIN to get access."
ADMINR
Administrator
Example:
"She’s the ADMINR for this forum."
ADN
Any day now
Example:
"The package should arrive ADN."
ADR
Address
Example:
"I sent the package to your ADR."
AE
Area effect
Example:
"The spell has an AE that affects multiple enemies."
AEAP
As early as possible
Example:
"We need that report AEAP!"
AF
April Fools
Example:
"Got you good with that prank, AF!"
AF
As Freak
Example:
"That was cool AF!"
AF
Aggression factor
Example:
"His AF was too high in that game, he played too aggressively."
AFC
Away from computer
Example:
"Be right back, AFC for a bit."
AFAIAA
As far as I am aware
Example:
"AFAIAA, the meeting is still on schedule."
AFAIC
As far as I am concerned
Example:
"AFAIC, we’re good to go."
AFAIK
As far as I know
Example:
"AFAIK, they haven’t made a decision yet."
AFAIUI
As far as I understand it
Example:
"AFAIUI, the project is almost finished."
AFAP
As far as possible
Example:
"Finish the task AFAP, it’s a priority."
AFFA
Angels Forever, Forever Angels
Example:
"He had an AFFA tattoo on his arm."
AFJ
April Fool’s joke
Example:
"That wasn’t serious, just an AFJ!"
AFK
Away from keyboard
Example:
"I’ll be AFK for a few minutes, need a break."
AFZ
Acronym Free Zone
Example:
"No need for abbreviations, this is an AFZ."
AFPOE
A fresh pair of eyes
Example:
"I need AFPOE to review this document."
AGI
agility
Example:
"He’s got max AGI stats in the game."
AH
At home
Example:
"I’m AH, just relaxing today."
AIAMU
And I am a money’s uncle
Example:
"You’re saying you finished that in 5 minutes? AIAMU!"
AIGHT
Alright
Example:
"I’ll see you tomorrow, AIGHT?"
AIR
As I remember
Example:
"AIR, the deadline was next week."
AISB
As it should be
Example:
"Everything is going smoothly, AISB."
AISB
As I said before
Example:
"AISB, we need to stick to the original plan."
AISI
As I see it
Example:
"AISI, we should approach this problem differently."
AITR
Adult in the room
Example:
"I need to be the AITR and handle this responsibly."
AKA
Also known as
Example:
"He’s AKA the best coder in the company."
ALCON
All concerned
Example:
"Please send this memo to ALCON."
ALOL
Actually laughing out loud
Example:
"That was so funny, ALOL!"
AMA
Ask me anything (Reddit)
Example:
"Doing an AMA session on Reddit later!"
AMAP
As much as possible
Example:
"Please work AMAP on this project today."
AMBW
All my best wishes
Example:
"Congrats on your promotion, AMBW!"
AML
All my love
Example:
"Miss you, AML!"
AMOF
As a matter of fact
Example:
"AMOF, I was planning to call you today."
A/N
Author’s note
Example:
"A/N: I’ll update the next chapter soon."
AO
Anarchy Online
Example:
"I’ve been playing AO all weekend."
AOC
Available on cell
Example:
"I’m AOC if you need to reach me."
AOE
Area of effect
Example:
"The mage cast an AOE spell on the enemies."
AOM
Age of majority
Example:
"She just turned 18, officially at the AOM."
AOM
Age of Mythology
Example:
"I’m playing AOM with some friends later."
AOTA
All of the above
Example:
"When it comes to reasons I’m tired: AOTA."
AOYP
Angel on your pillow
Example:
"Goodnight, sleep tight, AOYP."
APAC
All praise and credit
Example:
"APAC to the entire team for the hard work!"
APP
Application
Example:
"I need to install this APP for work."
APP
Appreciate
Example:
"Thanks for your help, APP!"
AQAP
As quick or quiet as possible
Example:
"We need to finish this AQAP!"
ARC
Archive
Example:
"I'll ARC these old files."
ARE
Acronym rich environment
Example:
"Working in tech means being in an ARE."
ARG
Argument
Example:
"Had a huge ARG with my friend last night."
ASIG
And so it goes
Example:
"The plan didn’t work, ASIG."
ASAP
As soon as possible
Example:
"Can you send me the report ASAP?"
A/S/L
Age/sex/location
Example:
"Hey, A/S/L?"
ASL
Age/sex/location
Example:
"What's your ASL?"
ASLA
Age/sex/location/availability
Example:
"Can you give me your ASLA?"
AT
At your terminal
Example:
"I'll be AT in 5 minutes."
ATB
All the best
Example:
"Good luck with your exams, ATB!"
ATEOTD
At the end of the day
Example:
"ATEOTD, we just want the project to succeed."
ATM
At the moment
Example:
"I’m really busy ATM."
ATSITS
All the stars in the sky
Example:
"I love you more than ATSITS."
ATSL
Along the same line
Example:
"ATSL, we should consider other options."
AWC
After awhile crocodile
Example:
"See you later! AWC!"
AWESO
Awesome
Example:
"That party was AWESO!"
AWOL
Away without leaving
Example:
"He’s been AWOL for a few days now."
AWOL
Absent without leave
Example:
"He went AWOL during the meeting."
AYDY
Are you done yet?
Example:
"I’m waiting, AYDY?"
AYBABTU
All your base are belong to us
Example:
"That meme is classic, AYBABTU!"
AYEC
At your earliest convenience
Example:
"Please send me the document AYEC."
AYOR
At your own risk
Example:
"You can go ahead, but AYOR!"
AYSOS
Are you stupid or something?
Example:
"Why would you do that, AYSOS?"
AYS
Are you serious?
Example:
"AYS? I can’t believe it!"
AYT
Are you there?
Example:
"AYT? Haven’t heard from you."
AYTMTB
And you’re telling me this because
Example:
"AYTMTB? What’s the point?"
AYV
Are you vertical?
Example:
"AYV? Time to get up!"
AYW
As you were
Example:
"It’s all good now, AYW."
AYW
As you wish
Example:
"I’ll do it AYW."
AZN
Asian
Example:
"He’s AZN, right?"
B
Back
Example:
"I’ll be B in a sec."
B
Be
Example:
"Just B yourself!"
B&
Banned
Example:
"He got B& from the forum."
B2B
Business-to-business
Example:
"Our company focuses on B2B sales."
B2C
Business-to-consumer
Example:
"We need to boost our B2C strategy."
B2W
Back to work
Example:
"Break’s over, B2W."
B8
Bait
Example:
"Don’t take the B8, it’s a trap!"
B9
Boss is watching
Example:
"Quiet, B9!"
B/F
Boyfriend
Example:
"My B/F is meeting me later."
B/G
Background
Example:
"Give me the B/G on that."
B4
Before
Example:
"Let’s meet B4 the event."
B4N
Bye for now
Example:
"Gotta go, B4N!"
BAG
Busting a gut
Example:
"I was BAG laughing at that joke!"
BA
Bad *a*
Example:
"That move was BA!"
BAE
Before anyone else
Example:
"You’re my BAE."
BAE
Meaning Babe or baby
Example:
"Hey BAE, what’s up?"
BAFO
Best and final offer
Example:
"This is my BAFO, take it or leave it."
BAK
Back at keyboard
Example:
"BRB, BAK in 5."
BAM
Below average mentality
Example:
"That was such a BAM move."
BAMF
Bad ass mother fucker
Example:
"He handled that like a BAMF!"
BAO
Be aware of
Example:
"BAO of the changes in the schedule."
BAS
Big ‘butt’ smile
Example:
"He had a BAS after hearing the good news."
BASIC
Meaning anything mainstream
Example:
"Her outfit is so BASIC."
BASOR
Breathing a sigh of relief
Example:
"Finally finished the project, BASOR!"
BAU
Business as usual
Example:
"After the meeting, it was BAU."
BAY
Back at ya
Example:
"Good luck! BAY!"
BB
Be back
Example:
"I’m stepping out, BB in 10."
BB
Big brother
Example:
"Big data feels like BB is watching."
BB
Baby
Example:
"Hey BB, miss you!"
BBC
Big bad challenge
Example:
"This new project is a BBC."
BBIAB
Be back in a bit
Example:
"Gotta run, BBIAB!"
BBIAF
Be back in a few
Example:
"I’m heading to the store, BBIAF."
BBIAM
Be back in a minute
Example:
"Hold on, BBIAM."
BBIAS
Be back in a sec
Example:
"Let me grab some water, BBIAS."
BBL
Be back later
Example:
"I have to run some errands, BBL."
BBN
Bye, bye now
Example:
"Time for me to head out, BBN!"
BBQ
Barbeque
Example:
"We’re having a BBQ this weekend!"
BBS
Be back soon
Example:
"I’m taking a quick break, BBS."
BBT
Be back tomorrow
Example:
"Work’s done for today, BBT."
BC
Because
Example:
"I’m late BC traffic was crazy."
B/C
Because
Example:
"I’m leaving early B/C I have an appointment."
BC
Be cool
Example:
"Don’t worry about it, just BC."
BCNU
Be seeing you
Example:
"It was nice catching up, BCNU!"
BCOS
Because
Example:
"I’m heading home early BCOS I’m tired."
BCO
Big crush on
Example:
"I think I have a BCO that new guy."
BCOY
Big crush on you
Example:
"I didn’t know you had a BCOY!"
BD
Big deal
Example:
"It’s not that hard, no BD."
BDAY
Birthday
Example:
"My BDAY is next week!"
B-DAY
Birthday
Example:
"Happy B-DAY!"
BDN
Big darn number
Example:
"That’s a BDN to solve!"
BEG
Big evil grin
Example:
"He looked at me with a BEG after pulling the prank."
BELF
Blood Elf
Example:
"My main character in WoW is a BELF."
BF
Boyfriend
Example:
"I’m meeting my BF for dinner."
BF
Brain fart
Example:
"I totally had a BF during that meeting."
BFAW
Best friend at work
Example:
"He’s my BFAW; we have lunch together every day."
BF2
Battlefield 2
Example:
"I’m playing BF2 tonight."
BF
Best friend
Example:
"My BF and I have known each other for years."
BFF
Best friends forever
Example:
"She’s my BFF, we tell each other everything."
BFFL
Best friends for life
Example:
"We’ve been BFFL since high school."
BFFLNMW
Best friends for life, no matter what
Example:
"Even though we’re miles apart, we’re BFFLNMW."
BFD
Big freaking deal
Example:
"It’s not that hard, no BFD."
BFG
Big freaking grin
Example:
"She gave me a BFG when I told her the news."
BFFN
Best friend for now
Example:
"We’re not as close anymore, just BFFN."
BFN
Bye for now
Example:
"Got to go, BFN!"
BG
Big grin
Example:
"He walked in with a BG after winning the game."
BGWM
Be gentle with me
Example:
"It’s my first time here, BGWM!"
BHL8
Be home late
Example:
"Running late, BHL8 tonight."
BIB
Boss is back
Example:
"Gotta go, BIB."
BIBO
Beer in, beer out
Example:
"Had too many beers last night, you know how it is, BIBO!"
BIC
Butt in chair
Example:
"It’s time to get BIC and finish this report."
BIF
Before I forget
Example:
"BIF, don’t forget the meeting at 3!"
BIH
Burn in hell
Example:
"I’m so mad at him, he can BIH."
BIL
Brother in law
Example:
"I’m hanging out with my BIL this weekend."
BIO
I’m going to the bathroom
Example:
"BRB, BIO."
BION
Believe it or not
Example:
"BION, I actually won the lottery!"
BIOYA
Blow it out your ass
Example:
"I don’t care what you think, BIOYA."
BIOYN
Blow it out your nose
Example:
"You’re being ridiculous, BIOYN."
BIS
Best in slot
Example:
"That new sword is BIS for my character."
BISFLATM
Unverified
Example:
"The news about the merger is BISFLATM for now."
BITMT
But in the meantime
Example:
"We’re waiting for the results, BITMT, let’s finish the other tasks."
BL
Belly laugh
Example:
"That joke gave me a BL!"
BLNT
Better luck next time
Example:
"Didn’t win the game, BLNT!"
Bloke
Discord
Example:
"I’m chatting with some blokes on Discord."
BM
Bite me
Example:
"If you don’t like it, BM!"
BME
Based on my experience
Example:
"BME, that’s not how it usually works."
BM&Y
Between me and you
Example:
"BM&Y, I think she’s going to quit soon."
BOB
Back off buddy
Example:
"That’s my seat, BOB!"
BN
Bad news
Example:
"Got some BN about the project."
BOE
bind on equip
Example:
"I just found a BOE item in the dungeon."
BOHICA
Bend over here it comes again
Example:
"Another round of layoffs? BOHICA."
BOL
Best of luck
Example:
"BOL on your new job!"
BOM
Because of mine
Example:
"I’m late BOM, I had a meeting."
BOLO
Be on the look out
Example:
"BOLO for the new shipment tomorrow."
BOOMS
Bored out of my skull
Example:
"This meeting is making me BOOMS."
BOP
bind on pickup
Example:
"This sword is BOP, so I have to decide if I want it."
BOSMKL
Bending over smacking my knee laughing
Example:
"That video had me BOSMKL!"
BOT
Back on topic
Example:
"Okay, BOT, what’s the next agenda item?"
BOT
Be on that
Example:
"I’m BOT, working on it now."
BMS
Broke my scale, used when rating someone
Example:
"You’re so gorgeous, you BMS!"
BOYF
Boyfriend
Example:
"My BOYF is meeting me for dinner."
BPLM
Big person little mind
Example:
"He’s all talk, just a BPLM."
BRB
Be right back
Example:
"Need to grab something, BRB."
BR
Best regards
Example:
"Looking forward to the meeting, BR."
BRBB
Be right back bitch
Example:
"Hold on, BRBB!"
BRNC
Be right back, nature calls
Example:
"Need a quick break, BRNC."
BRD
Bored
Example:
"I’m so BRD at work today."
BRH
Be right here
Example:
"I’ll BRH if you need anything."
BRT
Be right there
Example:
"On my way, BRT!"
BSF
But seriously folks
Example:
"BSF, let’s get back to the point."
BSOD
Blue screen of death
Example:
"My computer just hit me with the BSOD!"
BSTS
Better safe than sorry
Example:
"I’m bringing an extra charger, BSTS."
BT
Bite this
Example:
"If you don’t like my idea, BT."
BT
Between technologies
Example:
"We’re currently BT, transitioning our systems."
BTA
But then again
Example:
"It seems like a good idea, BTA, it might not work out."
BTDT
Been there, done that
Example:
"Oh, another road trip? BTDT."
BTW
By the way
Example:
"BTW, did you see the new episode?"
BTYCL
Meaning ‘Bootycall’
Example:
"I got a BTYCL last night."
BUBU
The most beautiful of women
Example:
"She's absolutely stunning, a real BUBU."
BURN
Used to reference an insult
Example:
"That was a sick BURN during the debate!"
Buff
changed and is now stronger
Example:
"The mage class got a Buff in the new update."
BWL
Bursting with laughter
Example:
"That joke had me BWL!"
BYOB
Bring your own beer
Example:
"We’re having a party this weekend, BYOB!"
BYOC
Bring your own computer
Example:
"The LAN party is BYOC, so don’t forget your setup!"
BYOD
Bring your own device
Example:
"Our company is BYOD, so you can use your own laptop."
BYOH
Bat you on the head
Example:
"If you mess up again, I’ll BYOH!"
BYOP
paintball
Example:
"We’re going to the BYOP field this weekend."
BYTM
Better you than me
Example:
"That meeting sounds rough, BYTM!"
C&G
Chuckle & grin
Example:
"That joke made me C&G."
C4N
Ciao for now
Example:
"I’ve got to run, C4N!"
CAD
Control + Alt + Delete
Example:
"My computer froze, time for a CAD."
CAD
Canadian
Example:
"I met a CAD at the conference."
Cakeday
Birthday
Example:
"Happy Cakeday! Hope you have a great one!"
CAM
Camera
Example:
"Turn on your CAM for the meeting."
CB
Coffee break
Example:
"I’m heading out for a CB, anyone joining?"
CB
Chat break
Example:
"Let’s take a quick CB and catch up."
CB
Crazy
Example:
"That party last night was CB!"
CD9
parents are around
Example:
"I can’t talk right now, CD9."
CFS
Care for secret?
Example:
"CFS? I have some juicy gossip."
CFY
Calling for you
Example:
"Hey, CFY! Need your help with something."
CHK
Check
Example:
"Can you CHK if the report is ready?"
CIAO
Good-bye
Example:
"Heading out now, CIAO!"
CICO
Coffee in, coffee out
Example:
"Too much caffeine, CICO time!"
CID
Crying in disgrace
Example:
"After that presentation, I’m CID."
CID
Consider it done
Example:
"Need help with that? CID."
CLAB
Crying like a baby
Example:
"I was CLAB during that sad movie."
CLD
Could
Example:
"I CLD help you with that later."
CLK
Click
Example:
"Just CLK here to sign up."
CM
Call me
Example:
"I need to talk, CM when you’re free."
CMAP
Cover my ass partner
Example:
"Can you be my CMAP during the meeting?"
CMB
Call me back
Example:
"Missed your call, CMB when you can."
CMGR
Community manager
Example:
"She’s the CMGR for our online forum."
CMIIW
Correct me if I’m wrong
Example:
"CMIIW, but isn’t the meeting tomorrow?"
CMON
Come on
Example:
"CMON, you can’t be serious!"
CNP
Continued in next post
Example:
"This story is too long, CNP!"
COB
Close of business
Example:
"We need the report by COB today."
COH
City of Heroes
Example:
"I’m logging into COH tonight."
COS
Because
Example:
"I’m staying in COS it’s raining."
C/P
Cross post
Example:
"I’ll C/P this to the other forum too."
CP
Chat post
Example:
"I’ll respond to your CP later."
CR8
Create
Example:
"I’m trying to CR8 a new design."
Cray
crazy
Example:
"That concert was totally Cray!"
CRE8
Create
Example:
"I’m going to CRE8 a new logo."
CRA CRA
crazy
Example:
"That party was CRA CRA!"
CRAFT
Can’t remember a freaking thing
Example:
"I’ve been studying all night, but now I CRAFT!"
CRB
Come right back
Example:
"I just need to grab something, CRB."
CRBT
Crying really big tears
Example:
"That movie had me CRBT at the end."
CRIT
critical hit
Example:
"I landed a CRIT on the boss!"
CRZ
Crazy
Example:
"That rollercoaster was CRZ!"
CRS
Can’t remember stuff
Example:
"I’ve got CRS lately, where did I put my keys?"
CSG
Chuckle, snicker, grin
Example:
"That meme got a CSG out of me."
CSL
Can’t stop laughing
Example:
"That joke was hilarious, I CSL!"
CSS
Counter-Strike Source
Example:
"I’m going to hop on CSS tonight for some games."
CT
Can’t talk
Example:
"CT now, call you later."
CTC
Care to chat?
Example:
"Hey, CTC for a bit?"
CTHU
Cracking the heck up
Example:
"That video had me CTHU!"
CTN
Can’t talk now
Example:
"CTN, I’m in a meeting."
CTO
Check this out
Example:
"CTO, you have to see this!"
CU
See you too
Example:
"CU later!"
CU
See you
Example:
"I’ll CU after work."
CU2
See you
Example:
"Take care, CU2 soon!"
CUA
See you around
Example:
"Alright, CUA!"
CUL
See you later
Example:
"Gotta go, CUL!"
CULA
See you later alligator
Example:
"Heading out, CULA!"
CUL8R
See you later
Example:
"Talk to you soon, CUL8R!"
CUMID
See you in my dreams
Example:
"Goodnight, CUMID!"
CURLO
See you around like a donut
Example:
"I’ll CURLO, don’t be a stranger!"
CWD
Comment when done
Example:
"Check out the doc and CWD."
CWOT
Complete waste of time
Example:
"That meeting was a total CWOT."
CWYL
Chat with you later
Example:
"I’m logging off, CWYL!"
CX
Correction
Example:
"Oops, CX: the meeting is tomorrow."
CYA
See you
Example:
"It’s late, CYA!"
CYAL8R
See you later
Example:
"Got to go, CYAL8R!"
CYE
Check your e-mail
Example:
"I sent you the details, CYE!"
CYEP
Close your eyes partner
Example:
"It’s a surprise, CYEP!"
CYO
See you online
Example:
"I’ll CYO for the game later."
D2
fingers
Example:
"I’ll give you a D2 when I’m ready."
D46?
Down for sex?
Example:
"Are you D46?"
DA
the
Example:
"Let’s head to DA movies."
DAE
Does anyone else?
Example:
"DAE feel like today’s been really long?"
DAFUQ
What the *Freak*?
Example:
"DAFUQ just happened there?"
DAM
Don’t annoy me
Example:
"I’m busy, DAM!"
DAoC
Dark Age of Camelot
Example:
"I’m playing DAoC this weekend."
DBAU
Doing business as usual
Example:
"Even with the changes, we’re DBAU here."
DBEYR
Don’t believe everything you read
Example:
"Be careful online, DBEYR."
DC
Disconnect
Example:
"I got DC’d from the server!"
DD
Dear daughter
Example:
"My DD is starting school this year."
DD
Due diligence
Example:
"Make sure you do your DD before investing."
DDG
Drop dead gorgeous
Example:
"She looked absolutely DDG in that dress."
DEEZ NUTZ
A phrase used in online chat to annoy or frustrate those involved in the conversation.
Example:
"You walked right into that one, DEEZ NUTZ!"
DEGT
Dear daughter
Example:
"My DEGT loves playing soccer."
DERP
stupid
Example:
"I forgot my keys again, DERP."
DF
Don’t even go there
Example:
"I’m not talking about that, DF!"
DFL
Dead freaking last
Example:
"I finished the race DFL, but at least I finished!"
DGA
Don’t go anywhere
Example:
"I’ll be right back, DGA!"
DGAF
Don’t give a freak
Example:
"He DGAF about what people think."
DGT
Don’t go there
Example:
"We’re not talking about that, DGT."
DGTG
Don’t go there, girlfriend
Example:
"You did not just say that, DGTG!"
DGYF
Dang, girl you fine
Example:
"Saw you at the party last night, DGYF!"
DH
Dear husband
Example:
"My DH is cooking dinner tonight."
DHU
support
Example:
"Thanks for the DHU during the tough times."
DIIK
Darned if I know
Example:
"What’s the answer to this problem? DIIK."
DIKU
Do I know you?
Example:
"Hey, DIKU? You look familiar."
DILLIGAF
Do I look like I give a freak?
Example:
"You can complain all you want, but DILLIGAF."
DILLIGAS
Do I look like I give a sugar?
Example:
"You think that bothers me? DILLIGAS."
DIS
Did I say?
Example:
"DIS I wouldn’t help you? Think again."
DITYID
Did I tell you I’m distressed?
Example:
"DITYID about how stressful work has been?"
DIY
Do it yourself
Example:
"If you want it done right, just DIY."
DKDC
Don’t know, don’t care
Example:
"What’s happening in the news today? DKDC."
DKP
Dragon kill points
Example:
"I earned a ton of DKP during the raid."
D/L
Download
Example:
"I’m waiting for the new game to D/L."
DL
Download
Example:
"The file is taking forever to DL."
DL
Down low
Example:
"Keep this on the DL, it’s a secret."
DL
Dead link
Example:
"I clicked the article, but it was a DL."
DLBBB
Don’t let the bed bugs bite
Example:
"Goodnight! DLBBB!"
DLTBBB
Don’t let the bed bugs bite
Example:
"Sleep well, DLTBBB!"
DM
Doesn’t matter
Example:
"It DM whether we go now or later."
DM
Direct message
Example:
"I’ll DM you the details later."
DM
Do me
Example:
"Can you DM a favor and pass me that?"
DM
Dungeon Master
Example:
"Our DM is preparing a new campaign for tonight."
DMNO
Dude Man No Offense
Example:
"DMNO, but that was a weird thing to say."
DMY
Don’t mess yourself
Example:
"That movie wasn’t scary at all, DMY!"
DN
Down
Example:
"I’m DN to hang out later."
DNC
I do not understand
Example:
"What did you mean by that? DNC."
DNR
Dinner
Example:
"Let’s grab DNR tonight."
DNT
Don’t
Example:
"DNT forget to bring the tickets!"
d00d
Dude
Example:
"What’s up, d00d?"
DOE
Daughter of Eve
Example:
"She’s a true DOE, always kind and caring."
DORBS
Adorable
Example:
"That puppy is so DORBS!"
DOT
Damage over time
Example:
"I applied a DOT spell during the boss fight."
Downvote
Voting negatively
Example:
"My comment got a downvote, guess it wasn’t popular."
DPS
Damage per second
Example:
"I’m playing a DPS role in the raid."
DQMOT
Don’t quote me on this
Example:
"I think the meeting is tomorrow, but DQMOT."
DR
Didn’t read
Example:
"DR, what’s the summary?"
DS
Dear son
Example:
"My DS is coming home from college this weekend."
DTR
Define the relationship
Example:
"We need to DTR, are we just friends or more?"
DTRT
Do the right thing
Example:
"Even if it’s hard, always DTRT."
DTS
Don’t think so
Example:
"Are you coming to the party? DTS."
DTTD
Don’t touch that dial
Example:
"We’ll be right back, DTTD!"
DUPE
Duplicate
Example:
"I accidentally made a DUPE of the file."
DUR
Do you remember?
Example:
"DUR that trip we took last year?"
DV8
Deviate
Example:
"Let’s not DV8 from the original plan."
DW
Dear wife
Example:
"My DW planned a surprise for my birthday."
DWF
Divorced white female
Example:
"She’s listed as a DWF in the profile."
DWM
Divorced white male
Example:
"He’s a DWM looking for a new start."
DXNRY
Dictionary
Example:
"I had to check the DXNRY to figure out what that word meant."
DYNWUTB
Do you know what you are talking about?
Example:
"You keep saying that, but DYNWUTB?"
DYFI
Did you find it?
Example:
"You were looking for your keys, DYFI?"
DYFM
Dude, you fascinate me
Example:
"The way you explain things, DYFM!"
DYJHIW
Don’t you just hate it when…?
Example:
"DYJHIW you lose your keys right when you need them?"
DYOR
Do your own research
Example:
"Before you invest, make sure to DYOR."
E
Ecstasy
Example:
"She was at the club on E last night."
E
Enemy
Example:
"Watch out, E approaching from the left!"
E1
Everyone
Example:
"E1 needs to be ready by 5 PM."
E123
Easy as one, two, three
Example:
"Don’t worry about it, it’s E123!"
E2EG
Ear to ear grin
Example:
"After hearing the good news, I had an E2EG."
EAK
Eating at keyboard
Example:
"I’ll reply in a bit, I’m EAK right now."
EBKAC
Error between keyboard and chair
Example:
"It’s not a tech issue, just an EBKAC!"
ED
Erase display
Example:
"I accidentally hit ED and lost my work."
EF4T
Effort
Example:
"That took a lot of EF4T to complete."
EG
Evil grin
Example:
"He gave me an EG after pulling that prank."
EI
Eat it
Example:
"I told him he’d fail, and he totally had to EI."
EIP
Editing in progress
Example:
"The blog post is still EIP, I’ll send it when it’s ready."
ELI5
Explain like I’m 5
Example:
"Can you ELI5 how blockchain works?"
EM
Example:
"I’ll send you the details via EM."
EMA
E-mail address
Example:
"What’s your EMA so I can send the files?"
EMBAR
Embarassing
Example:
"That mistake was so EMBAR!"
EMFBI
Excuse me for butting in
Example:
"EMFBI, but I think you’re mistaken about that."
EMFBI
Excuse me for jumping in
Example:
"EMFBI, can I add something here?"
EMSG
E-mail message
Example:
"I sent you an EMSG this morning."
ENUF
Enough
Example:
"That’s ENUF, let’s move on."
EOD
End of day
Example:
"Please submit the report by EOD."
EOD
End of discussion
Example:
"We’ve already decided, EOD."
EOL
End of lecture
Example:
"That’s all for today, EOL."
EOL
End of life
Example:
"This software is nearing its EOL."
EOM
End of message
Example:
"Meeting moved to 3 PM, EOM."
EOS
End of show
Example:
"We’ll talk after EOS."
EOT
End of transmission
Example:
"I’ve sent all the data, EOT."
EQ
EverQuest
Example:
"I used to play EQ all the time."
ERP
Erotic Role-Play
Example:
"He’s into ERP in online games."
ERS2
are you
Example:
"ERS2? I can’t believe that happened!"
ES
Erase screen
Example:
"I accidentally hit ES and lost all my work."
ESAD
die
Example:
"I was so mad, I told him to ESAD."
ETA
Estimated time of arrival
Example:
"What’s your ETA? The meeting starts soon."
ETA
Edited to add
Example:
"ETA: I just found the missing files."
EVA
Ever
Example:
"That was the best movie EVA!"
EVO
Evolution
Example:
"The EVO of technology is fascinating."
EWG
teasing
Example:
"He was EWG me about my new haircut."
EWI
Emailing while intoxicated
Example:
"I sent an embarrassing email last night, totally EWI."
EXTRA
Meaning over the top
Example:
"Her outfit was so EXTRA, but I loved it!"
EYC
Excitable, yet calm
Example:
"She handled the news EYC, excited but not overwhelmed."
EZ
Easy
Example:
"That task was EZ, no problem!"
EZY
Easy
Example:
"The instructions were super EZY to follow."
F
Meaning female
Example:
"The gamer I met was an F."
F2F
Face to face
Example:
"Let’s meet F2F to discuss the details."
F2P
Free to play
Example:
"That new game is F2P, so everyone can try it."
F4F
Follow for follow
Example:
"I’ll F4F if you’re interested!"
FAAK
Falling asleep at keyboard
Example:
"I’ve been working for hours and I’m FAAK right now."
FAB
Fabulous
Example:
"You look absolutely FAB tonight!"
Facepalm
embarrassment or frustration
Example:
"I forgot my wallet at home, facepalm."
FAF
Funny as freak
Example:
"That video was FAF!"
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Example:
"Check out the FAQ before you ask any questions."
FAY
Freak all you
Example:
"I’m done with this nonsense, FAY!"
FB
Example:
"Add me on FB!"
FBB
Facebook buddy
Example:
"She’s my FBB, we met through a group."
FBC
Facebook chat
Example:
"I’ll FBC you later about the event."
FBF
Flashback Friday
Example:
"Here’s a pic from my trip last year, #FBF."
FBF
Facebook friend
Example:
"We’re FBFs, but we haven’t met in person."
FBF
Fat boy food
Example:
"Pizza and wings, time for some FBF!"
FBFR
FaceBook friend
Example:
"He’s just an FBFR, we don’t talk much."
FBM
Fine by me
Example:
"If you want to skip the movie, FBM."
FBO
Facebook official
Example:
"We’re finally FBO—changed our relationship status!"
FBOW
For better or worse
Example:
"We’re in this together, FBOW."
FC
Fingers crossed
Example:
"FC that I get the job!"
FC
Full card
Example:
"I’ve got an FC today, can’t take any more meetings."
FC’INGO
For crying out loud
Example:
"FC’INGO, just tell me the answer already!"
FCOL
For crying out loud
Example:
"FCOL, why is this taking so long?"
Feelsbadman
feel negative.
Example:
"Lost the game, feelsbadman."
Feelsbatman
to the extreme
Example:
"Got rejected for the third time, feelsbatman."
Feelsgoodman
to feel positive.
Example:
"Just finished my project early, feelsgoodman."
FEITCTAJ
Freak them if they can’t take a joke
Example:
"If they didn’t like my joke, FEITCTAJ."
FF
Follow Friday
Example:
"Shoutout to my favorite accounts for #FF!"
FFA
Free for all
Example:
"It’s an FFA in the chat, anything goes!"
FFS
For freak sakes
Example:
"FFS, can we please get this done?"
FICCL
Frankly I couldn’t care a less
Example:
"You can complain all you want, FICCL."
FIF
Freak I’m funny
Example:
"Just made the best joke, FIF!"
FIIK
Freaked if I know
Example:
"How does this work? FIIK!"
FIIOOH
Forget it, I’m out of here
Example:
"This meeting is going nowhere, FIIOOH."
FIL
Father in law
Example:
"My FIL is visiting this weekend."
FIMH
Forever in my heart
Example:
"You’ll always be FIMH, no matter what."
Finna
Going to
Example:
"I’m finna grab some food, you want anything?"
Finsta
A second Instagram account where someone can post things that they’re too afraid to post on their main account.
Example:
"She posted it on her finsta, not her main account."
FISH
First in, still here
Example:
"Been working all day, FISH."
FITB
Fill in the blank
Example:
"The answer is easy, just FITB."
FML
Freak My Life
Example:
"Spilled coffee all over my laptop, FML."
FOMC
Falling off my chair
Example:
"That joke had me FOMC!"
FOMO
Fear of missing out
Example:
"I have such FOMO, everyone’s going to that concert except me."
FOAD
Freak off and die
Example:
"He really made me mad, I just wanted to tell him FOAD."
FOAF
Friend of a friend
Example:
"I heard about the party from a FOAF."
FOMCL
Falling off my chair laughing
Example:
"That prank had me FOMCL!"
FRT
For real though
Example:
"That test was tough, FRT."
FTBOMH
From the bottom of my heart
Example:
"Thank you, FTBOMH, for everything you’ve done."
FTFY
Fixed that for you
Example:
"You said the movie was bad, but I FTFY—it’s great!"
FTL
For the loss
Example:
"We missed the bus, FTL!"
FTW
For the win
Example:
"Got the last slice of pizza, FTW!"
FU
Freak you
Example:
"You messed up my plans, FU!"
FUBAR
Fouled up beyond all recognition
Example:
"That project is completely FUBAR now."
FUBB
Fouled up beyond belief
Example:
"This project is completely FUBB."
FUD
Face up deal
Example:
"Let’s FUD and see who wins."
FUTAB
Feet up, take a break
Example:
"I’m exhausted, time to FUTAB."
FW
Forward
Example:
"I’ll FW you the email."
FWB
Friend with benefits
Example:
"They’re not dating, just FWB."
FWIW
For what it’s worth
Example:
"FWIW, I think your idea is great."
FWM
Fine with me
Example:
"If you want to stay in tonight, FWM."
FWP
First world problems
Example:
"My phone’s battery died, FWP."
FYE
Fire, something that is cool
Example:
"That new song is FYE!"
FYEO
For your eyes only
Example:
"This document is FYEO."
FYA
For your amusement
Example:
"Here’s a funny meme, FYA!"
FYI
For your information
Example:
"FYI, the meeting is tomorrow at 3 PM."
G
Grin
Example:
"That joke made me G."
G
Giggle
Example:
"She told a funny story, I had to G."
G+
Google+
Example:
"I added you on G+."
G/F
Girlfriend
Example:
"My G/F is meeting me after work."
G2CU
Good to see you
Example:
"It’s been so long, G2CU!"
G2G
Got to go
Example:
"I’m late for my meeting, G2G."
G2GICYAL8ER
Got to go I’ll see you later
Example:
"Can’t stay long, G2GICYAL8ER!"
G2R
Got to run
Example:
"Sorry, G2R! I’ll text you later."
G2TU
Got to tell you
Example:
"G2TU, I passed the exam!"
G4C
Going for coffee
Example:
"I’m G4C, want to join?"
G9
Genius
Example:
"That idea is G9!"
GA
Go ahead
Example:
"If you’re ready, GA with the presentation."
GAC
Get a clue
Example:
"You’re completely wrong, GAC."
GAFC
Get a freaking clue
Example:
"Before you criticize, GAFC!"
GAL
Get a life
Example:
"All you do is play video games, GAL!"
GANK
Meaning a player ambush or unfair player kill
Example:
"I got ganked while questing."
GAS
Got a second?
Example:
"Hey, GAS? I need some help."
GAS
Greetings and salutations
Example:
"GAS, how’s everyone doing today?"
GB
Goodbye
Example:
"I’ve got to head out, GB!"
GBTW
Get back to work
Example:
"Break’s over, time to GBTW."
GBU
God bless you
Example:
"Thanks for your help, GBU."
GD
Good
Example:
"That meal was really GD!"
GDR
Grinning, ducking, and running
Example:
"Just teasing, GDR!"
GD/R
Grinning, ducking, and running
Example:
"That was a bold statement, GD/R!"
GFI
Go for it
Example:
"If you think it’s a good idea, GFI!"
GF
Girl friend
Example:
"I’m going out with my GF tonight."
GFN
Gone for now
Example:
"He’s GFN, but he’ll be back soon."
GG
Gotta Go
Example:
"It’s late, GG!"
GG
Good Game
Example:
"That was a tough match, GG everyone!"
GG
Brother
Example:
"How’s it going, GG?"
GGA
Good game, all
Example:
"Thanks for playing, GGA!"
GGE1
Good game, everyone
Example:
"That was fun, GGE1!"
GGU2
Good game, you too
Example:
"GGU2, that was close!"
GGMSOT
Gotta get me some of that
Example:
"That dessert looks amazing, GGMSOT!"
GGOH
Gotta Get Outa Here
Example:
"This party is getting boring, GGOH."
GGP
Got to go pee
Example:
"BRB, GGP!"
GH
Good hand
Example:
"That was a GH, I thought I had you beat."
GIAR
Give it a rest
Example:
"You’ve been complaining all day, GIAR!"
GIC
Gift in crib
Example:
"I left a GIC for the baby shower."
GIGO
Garbage in, garbage out
Example:
"If the data is wrong, the results will be too—GIGO."
GIRL
Guy in real life
Example:
"That character looks like a girl, but he’s actually a GIRL."
GJ
Good job
Example:
"You completed the task, GJ!"
GL
Good luck
Example:
"GL on your test tomorrow!"
GL2U
Good luck to you
Example:
"GL2U in the competition!"
GLA
Good luck all
Example:
"GLA in the tournament, everyone!"
GL/HF
Good luck, have fun
Example:
"GL/HF before the match!"
GLE
Good luck everyone
Example:
"GLE, let’s make this a great event!"
GLE1
Good luck everyone
Example:
"It’s a big day, GLE1!"
GLNG
Good luck next game
Example:
"Tough match, GLNG!"
GMBA
Giggling my butt off
Example:
"That joke had me GMBA!"
GMTA
Great minds think alike
Example:
"You ordered the same thing as me, GMTA!"
GMV
Got my vote
Example:
"Your idea GMV for sure."
GN
Good night
Example:
"I’m heading to bed, GN!"
GNA
Good night all
Example:
"It’s been fun, GNA everyone!"
GNE1
Good night everyone
Example:
"GNE1, sleep well!"
GNIGHT
Good night
Example:
"I’m logging off, GNIGHT!"
GNITE
Good night
Example:
"Time to sleep, GNITE!"
GNSD
Good night, sweet dreams
Example:
"GNSD, talk to you tomorrow!"
GOAT
Greatest of all Times
Example:
"That player is the GOAT of basketball!"
GOI
Get over it
Example:
"It happened a week ago, GOI already."
GOL
Giggling out loud
Example:
"That was hilarious, GOL!"
GOMB
Get off my back
Example:
"I’ve already done it, GOMB!"
GPOY
Gratuitous picture of yourself
Example:
"Here’s my beach selfie, GPOY!"
GR8
Great
Example:
"That movie was GR8!"
GRATZ
Congratulations
Example:
"You got the promotion, GRATZ!"
GRL
Girl
Example:
"She’s a GRL I met online."
GRWG
Get right with God
Example:
"You need to GRWG after that mistake."
GR&D
Grinning, running and ducking
Example:
"I know you’re mad, but GR&D!"
GS
Good shot
Example:
"Nice play, GS!"
GS
Good split
Example:
"That was a GS during the game!"
GT
Good try
Example:
"We didn’t win, but GT!"
GTFO
Get the *freak* out
Example:
"That’s ridiculous, GTFO!"
GTFOH
Get the *freak* outta here
Example:
"You really believe that? GTFOH!"
GTG
Got to go
Example:
"I’m late for my meeting, GTG."
GTM
Giggling to myself
Example:
"That comment had me GTM."
GTRM
Going to read mail
Example:
"Be right back, GTRM."
GTSY
Great to see you
Example:
"It’s been a while, GTSY!"
GUCCI
Good
Example:
"Everything’s GUCCI here."
GUD
Good
Example:
"That meal was GUD!"
GWHTLC
Glad we had this little chat
Example:
"Thanks for clearing that up, GWHTLC."
H
Hug
Example:
"Sending you a big H!"
H8
Hate
Example:
"I H8 waking up early."
H8TTU
Hate to be you
Example:
"You have to work late? H8TTU."
HAG1
Have a good one
Example:
"Talk to you later, HAG1!"
HAK
Hug and kiss
Example:
"Sending lots of HAK to you!"
HALP
Help
Example:
"I can’t figure this out, HALP!"
HAU
How about you?
Example:
"I’m doing fine, HAU?"
H&K
Hugs & kisses
Example:
"Miss you, H&K!"
H2CUS
Hope to see you soon
Example:
"I had a great time today, H2CUS!"
HAGN
Have a good night
Example:
"It’s getting late, HAGN!"
HAGO
Have a good one
Example:
"Talk to you tomorrow, HAGO!"
HAND
Have a nice day
Example:
"Thanks for your help, HAND!"
HAWT
Have a wonderful day
Example:
"Take care and HAWT!"
HAWT
sexy
Example:
"That outfit is so HAWT!"
HB
Hurry back
Example:
"I’ll be waiting, HB!"
HB
Hug back
Example:
"Thanks for the hug, HB!"
HBD
Happy birthday
Example:
"HBD! Hope you have a great day!"
H-BDAY
Happy Birthday
Example:
"Wishing you all the best, H-BDAY!"
HBU
How about you?
Example:
"I’m doing fine, HBU?"
HF
Have fun
Example:
"Going to the concert tonight? HF!"
HFAC
Holy flipping animal crackers
Example:
"You got the job? HFAC, that’s amazing!"
H-FDAY
Happy Father’s Day
Example:
"Sending love to all the dads, H-FDAY!"
HHIS
Head hanging in shame
Example:
"I forgot to reply to your message, HHIS."
HIFW
How I felt when
Example:
"HIFW I found out we had a surprise test!"
HL
Half Life
Example:
"I’ve been playing HL all day."
HLA
Hola
Example:
"HLA! How’s it going?"
H-MDAY
Happy Mother’s Day
Example:
"Wishing all the moms out there an H-MDAY!"
HMU
Hit me up
Example:
"I’ll be free later, HMU if you want to hang out."
HNL
Hole nother level
Example:
"This party is on a HNL!"
HOAS
Hold on a second
Example:
"HOAS, I’ll check the schedule."
HP
Hit points
Example:
"I need to heal, my HP is low."
HRU
How are you?
Example:
"Hey, HRU? Haven’t heard from you in a while."
HTH
Hope this helps
Example:
"Here’s the link to the article, HTH!"
HUB
Head up butt
Example:
"He has no clue what he’s doing, his HUB is so far up!"
HUYA
Head up your butt
Example:
"Stop messing around, get your HUYA and focus!"
HV
Have
Example:
"I’ll HV it done by tomorrow."
HVH
Heroic Violet Hold
Example:
"We’re running HVH tonight, want to join?"
HW
Homework
Example:
"I can’t come out tonight, I’ve got too much HW."
HYFR
Hell yeah, Freaking right!
Example:
"Did you see that game? HYFR!"
I2
I too
Example:
"I2 was thinking the same thing!"
IA8
I already ate
Example:
"Thanks for the invite, but IA8."
IAAA
I am an accountant
Example:
"You need tax advice? IAAA, I can help."
IAAD
I am a doctor
Example:
"IAAD, let me know if you need any medical advice."
IAAL
I am a lawyer
Example:
"Need legal advice? IAAL, happy to help."
IAC
In any case
Example:
"I don’t have the answer right now, but IAC, we should follow up tomorrow."
IAE
In any event
Example:
"IAE, we should still be prepared."
IANAC
I am not a crook
Example:
"Trust me, IANAC!"
IANAL
I am not a lawyer
Example:
"I don’t know the law on this, IANAL."
IAO
I am out
Example:
"This discussion is going nowhere, IAO."
IB
I’m back
Example:
"Missed anything while I was gone? IB!"
IB
I’m back
Example:
"I had to step out, but IB now."
IC
I see
Example:
"Oh, IC what you mean now."
ICAM
I couldn’t agree more
Example:
"That’s exactly how I feel, ICAM!"
ICBW
It could be worse
Example:
"It’s not great, but ICBW."
ICEDI
I can’t even discuss it
Example:
"The meeting was a disaster, ICEDI."
ICFILWU
I could fall in love with you
Example:
"You’re amazing, ICFILWU!"
ICYMI
In case you missed it
Example:
"ICYMI, the new season starts next week."
IDBI
I don’t believe it
Example:
"You won the lottery? IDBI!"
IDC
I don’t care
Example:
"You can pick the movie, IDC."
IDGAF
I don’t give a freak
Example:
"Say what you want, IDGAF."
IDK
I don’t know
Example:
"IDK where he went, maybe check upstairs."
IDTS
I don’t think so
Example:
"Will it rain today? IDTS."
IDUNNO
I don’t know
Example:
"IDUNNO what happened to my keys."
IFYP
I feel your pain
Example:
"That traffic was awful, IFYP."
IG
Example:
"Follow me on IG for updates!"
IG2R
I got to run
Example:
"Sorry, IG2R, I’m late for a meeting."
IGHT
I got high tonight
Example:
"I’m feeling relaxed, IGHT."
IGN
I’ve got nothing
Example:
"What’s your plan? IGN, honestly."
IGP
I got to go pee
Example:
"Hold on, IGP real quick."
IHNI
I have no idea
Example:
"IHNI where that came from."
IIRC
If I remember correctly
Example:
"IIRC, the meeting is at 2 PM."
IIIO
Intel inside, idiot outside
Example:
"He’s great with computers, but IIIO sometimes!"
IK
I know
Example:
"IK, that movie was amazing!"
IKR
I know, right?
Example:
"That new cafe is so good, IKR?"
ILBL8
I’ll be late
Example:
"ILBL8, traffic is terrible."
ILU
I love you
Example:
"ILU, see you soon!"
ILUM
I love you man
Example:
"Thanks for everything, ILUM!"
ILYSM
I love you so much
Example:
"ILYSM, you’re the best!"
ILY
I love you
Example:
"Goodnight, ILY!"
IM
Instant message
Example:
"Just IM me when you’re ready."
IMAO
In my arrogant opinion
Example:
"IMAO, that movie was overrated."
IMHO
In my humble opinion
Example:
"IMHO, the book was better than the movie."
ImL
I love you
Example:
"I got your message, ImL!"
IMNSHO
In my not so humble opinion
Example:
"IMNSHO, we should have left earlier."
IMO
In my opinion
Example:
"IMO, it’s best to start early."
IMS
I am sorry
Example:
"IMS, I didn’t mean to offend you."
IMSB
I am so bored
Example:
"There’s nothing to do, IMSB."
IMTM
I am the man
Example:
"I finished all my tasks early, IMTM!"
IMU
I miss u (you)
Example:
"Haven’t seen you in a while, IMU."
INAL
I’m not a lawyer
Example:
"INAL, but I think you should get legal advice."
INC
incoming
Example:
"Heads up, INC message!"
Inspoo
Inspiration
Example:
"Looking at art galleries for some inspoo."
INV
Invite
Example:
"Send me an INV to the game."
IOMH
In over my head
Example:
"I took on too many projects, IOMH."
IOW
In other words
Example:
"IOW, we need to work faster."
IRL
In real life
Example:
"We should meet up IRL sometime."
IRMC
I rest my case
Example:
"That’s exactly what I was saying, IRMC!"
ISLY
I still love you
Example:
"We had a fight, but ISLY."
ISO
In search of
Example:
"ISO a new job, any leads?"
ITAM
It’s The Accounting, Man
Example:
"Why is this so complicated? ITAM!"
ITT
In This Thread
Example:
"ITT: People share their favorite books."
ITYK
I thought you knew
Example:
"ITYK that the meeting was rescheduled."
IUSS
If you say so
Example:
"I’m not sure, but IUSS."
IWALU
I will always love you
Example:
"No matter what happens, IWALU."
IWAWO
I want a way out
Example:
"This job is too stressful, IWAWO."
KMS
Killing myself
Example:
"I have so much homework, KMS."
IWIAM
Idiot wrapped in a moron
Example:
"That decision was ridiculous, he’s an IWIAM."
IWSN
I want sex now
Example:
"She texted me, IWSN!"
IYKWIM
If you know what I mean
Example:
"That conversation got a little awkward, IYKWIM."
IYO
In your opinion
Example:
"IYO, what’s the best way to learn coding?"
IYQ
I like you
Example:
"IYQ, you’re always so thoughtful."
IYSS
If you say so
Example:
"I don’t think it’s going to work, but IYSS."
j00
You
Example:
"What are j00 up to today?"
j00r
Your
Example:
"Is that j00r car outside?"
JAC
Just a second
Example:
"JAC, I’ll be right back."
JAM
Just a minute
Example:
"Hold on, JAM while I finish this."
JAS
Just a second
Example:
"JAS, let me grab my phone."
JC (J/C)
Just checking
Example:
"JC, did you send that email?"
JDI
Just do it
Example:
"You’ve been hesitating too long, JDI!"
JELLY
jealous
Example:
"You went to the concert? I’m so JELLY!"
JFF
Just for fun
Example:
"I took the quiz JFF, it’s not serious."
JFGI
Just freaking Google it
Example:
"I don’t know the answer, JFGI!"
JIC
Just in case
Example:
"Take an umbrella, JIC it rains."
JJ (J/J)
Just joking
Example:
"I didn’t mean it, JJ!"
JJA
Just joking around
Example:
"Don’t take it seriously, I’m JJA."
JK (J/K)
Just kidding
Example:
"I’m moving to Mars… JK!"
JLMK
Just let me know
Example:
"If you’re free tomorrow, JLMK."
JMO
Just my opinion
Example:
"JMO, but I think the first movie was better."
JP
Just playing
Example:
"I wasn’t being serious, JP!"
JP
Jackpot
Example:
"We hit the JP with that business deal!"
JT (J/T)
Just teasing
Example:
"Don’t get mad, I’m JT!"
JTLYK
Just to let you know
Example:
"JTLYK, the meeting’s been moved to 3 PM."
JV
Joint venture
Example:
"We’re starting a JV with another company."
JW
Just wondering
Example:
"JW if you were still planning to come tonight?"
K
Okay
Example:
"I’ll see you later, K?"
KK
Knock, knock
Example:
"KK, anyone home?"
KK
Okay, Okay!
Example:
"KK, I’ll meet you at the restaurant."