English is an evolutionary language that has continued its journey of evolution since the Anglo-Saxon period (5th century) till now. English has always been a flexible language in adapting to the needs of this constantly changing world. By the time British colonists left their homeland, English had become the global language of science, trade, and politics. Profound transformations occurred in the English language with the advent of mass media and technology. New words are coined every year to keep up with the evolving technology and trends, and they eventually find their place in English dictionaries. Thus, the English we speak today has undergone many transitions. Similarly, shortened words or phrases are gaining popularity in modern texting, and an English speaker needs to know these abbreviations to keep pace with the fast-changing world. Here are the most widely used English acronyms in texting, along with their examples.
You have probably seen many of these text acronyms before, even if you are not sure what they signify. When you gain an understanding of these acronyms, you will really find them helpful in your texting with peers and family. Scroll down to educate yourself with the most frequently used texting acronyms.
E.g., BTW, don’t forget to pick me up tomorrow.
E.g., OMG, you look stunning in this white dress.
E.g., IDK why she is being so rude.
E.g., I can’t stop LOL on seeing your funny video.
E.g., Give me a call ASAP when you receive the mail.
E.g., LMK if you need any help.
E.g., TBH, I’m not interested in dancing anymore.
E.g., IMO, this company offers the best salary package in town.
E.g., I’m busy right now. I’ll TTYL.
E.g., IDC, what you say, I will do it my way.
E.g., I’m in the middle of a meeting RN. I’ll call you back soon.
E.g., Kindly DM me to know the price details.
E.g., I need all the files to be submitted on my table by EOD.
E.g., I WFH for two days a week.
E.g., Helen’s OOTD was a white cotton shirt paired with a blue skirt.
E.g., You better bring an umbrella with you JIC if it rains.
E.g., DND me if I don’t pick up your calls at night.
E.g., FYI, it might take a few minutes to begin this meeting.
E.g., His presentation at the Marriott was the GOAT.
E.g., IOU a dinner for helping me finish this task.
E.g., In my POV, she did the right thing.
E.g., HBD, my dear best friend.
E.g., It’s NBD to score 100 if you work hard.
E.g., I texted you just to check WYD.
E.g., HMU, when you reach the station.
E.g., I’ll BBS once I’m done with my work.
E.g., I made this puppet out of a DIY video.
E.g., You are all G2G for the prom.
E.g., Don’t be shy AMA you want.
E.g., Don’t take it too seriously. I was JK.
E.g., Get ready. I’m OMW home.
E.g., The event was great. TYSM for having me.
E.g., See you next week until then, TC.
E.g., I’m SRY for being rude.
E.g., PLZ bring the lunch for me.
E.g., Don’t send me such hilarious jokes. I’m ROFL.
E.g., Don’t worry, I’ll BRT in 5 days.
E.g., OFC, I’ll get it for you next week.
E.g., I’m sending you the file details along with this mail ICYMI.
E.g., I NVM to what he says when he is drunk.
E.g., Sending you lots of XOXO all the way from Germany.
E.g., Ice cream is my BAE.
E.g., Please don’t cry. I LYSM, honey.
E.g., Peter and Kate are in an LDR. They’ll be meeting each other next month.
E.g., You are the LOML. I’ll never let you go.
E.g., I’m heading off to New York honey, ILY.
E.g., I MU so badly. Please come back.
E.g., May GBU on this special day.
E.g., IMNSHO, I don’t want you to come over here anymore.
E.g., I would love to CU soon.
Here are a few advantages of using abbreviations in texting.
Always know your text recipient and use text abbreviations accordingly. Avoid using too many abbreviations while texting, as it may lead to confusion. Hope this article will help you master text slang and text faster. At least you will have a general understanding of what your peers are referring to.
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