refers to a variety of everyday languages used by different communities on the Internet. It is difficult to provide a standardized definition of Internet slang due to the constant changes made to its nature.[1] However, it can be understood to be a type of slang that Internet users have popularized, and in many cases, have coined. Such terms often originate with the purpose of saving keystrokes. Many people use the same abbreviations in texting and instant messaging, and social networking websites.
Definition from the slides
- is a language of the Net
- a term, not yet recorded in traditional dictionaries, is encountered by majority of people daily in media and regularly in workplace.
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Abbreviations Used In Email and Posts
Abbreviations are usually typed in all capital letters, but may be typed in lower case in a hurry or when using the Shift or Caps Lock key is difficult for the typist.
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Abbreviations are usually typed in all capital letters, but may be typed in lower case in a hurry or when using the Shift or Caps Lock key is difficult for the typist.
Click on this link for further examples : http://www.anapsid.org/internet/smileys.html
| AAMOF | as a matter of fact |
| ADN | any day now |
| AFAIA | as far as I'm aware |
| AFAIC | as far as I'm concerned |
| AFAIK | as far as I know |
| AFK | away from keyboard |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| ATSL | along the same line |
| AS | another subject |
| BAK | back at keyboard |
| BBD | basically brain dead |
| BBL | be back later |
| BCNU | be seeing you |
| bf | boyfriend |
| BFN | bye for now |
| BRB | be right back (when momentarily leaving a chat ) |
| BTT | back to topic (on email lists, message boards) back to top (to keep subject from ageing off a message board, a use rather frowned upon) |
| BTW | by the way |
| CU | see you (as in "CU 2morrow!") |
| CUL | see you later (or CUL8R) |
| DEB | don't even bother |
| DGT | don't go there |
| DH | dear heart (or husband) |
| DIIK | damned if I know |
| EM(F)BI | excuse me (for) butting in |
| EOM | End of Message |
| FUBAR | fouled up beyond all recognition |
| FWIW | for what it's worth |
| FYATHYRIO | having to do with a self-directed, physically impossible action, and a horse |
| <g> | grinning; grin. The comments preceeding or following <g> are meant humorously or to be taken with a grain of salt. |
| GD&R, <gdr> | grinning, ducking and running |
| gf | girlfriend |
| GIWIST | gee, I wish I'd said that |
| GMTA | great minds think alike |
| HTH | hope this helps! |
| IC | I see |
| IIRC | if I recall correctly |
| ITSFWI | if the shoe fits, wear it |
| IMO | in my opinion |
| IMCO | in my considered opinion |
| IMHO | in my humble opinion |
| IMNSHO | in my not so humble opinion |
| IOW | in other words |
IRL | in real life (as opposed to your online life!) |
| JK | just kidding |
| JP | just playing |
| KHYF | know how you feel |
| KWIM | know what I mean? |
| L8r | later |
| LAB&TYD | life's a bitch & then you die |
| LTNT | long time, no type |
| LOL | laughing out loud |
| NBD | no big deal |
| NOYL | not on your life |
| NP, np | no problem |
| NTYMI | now that you mention it |
| OIC | oh, I see! |
| OOTQ | out of the question |
| OT | off topic |
| OTOH | on the other hand |
| OTTOMH | off the top of my head |
| PITA | pain in the nether regions |
| PTB | (the) powers that be |
| POV | point of view |
| RABNC | read and acknowledged, but no comment |
| RSN | real soon now |
| RO(T)FL | rolling on (the) floor, laughing |
| ROFLMAO | rolling on floor, laughing my --- off |
| ROTFLOLSTC | rolling on the floor, laughing out loud - scared the cat! |
| RTFM | read the flippin' manual |
| SEP | someone else's problem |
| SNAFU | situation normal, all fouled up |
| STFU | shut the **** up |
| SO | significant other |
| SOW | speaking of which |
| TANJ | there ain't no justice |
| TANSTASQ | there ain't no such thing as a stupid question |
| TCGOFE | this could go on for ever! |
| TEOTWAWKI | the end of the world as we know it |
| TFTHAOT | thanks for the help ahead of time |
| TIA | thanks in advance |
| TOBAL | there oughta be a law |
| TOBG | this oughta be good |
| TPTB | the powers that be |
| TTBOMK | to the best of my knowledge |
| TTFN | ta-ta for now! |
| TTUL | talk to you later |
| TYVM | thank you very much |
| WB | welcome back! |
| WRT | with regards to |
| WYSIWYG | what you see is what you get |
| WTG | way to go! |
| YGLT | you're gonna love this |
| YMMV | your mileage may vary (= your experience may differ) |
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