We have all received or seen some weird abbreviations while texting or IM’ing back and forth with friends, or received a weird group of letters from a son or daughter and had no idea what it meant. Below you will find a list and glossary Instant Message, Texting, and Chat Abbreviations that you can use as a reference to decipher a text or IM message. If you want to add one to the list please just add it in the comments below.
ABFL: a big fat lady
OK : abbreviation of oll korrect (all correct)
ABT : about
AWOL : absent without leave
ASL : age, sex, location
ASLP : age, sex, location, picture
A/S/L : age/sex/location
AML : all my love
AKA : also known as
ANFSCD : and now for something completely different
AYPI? : and your point is?
ADN : any day now
NE1 : anyone
AWGTHTGTTA : are we going to have to go trough this again?
AWHFY : are we having fun yet?
RUTTM : are you talking to me
AAMOF : as a matter of fact
AFAICS : as far as I can see
AFAICT : as far as I can tell
AFAIK : as far as I know
AFAIC : as far as I’m concerned
AFAYC : as far as you’re concerned
AISI : as I see it
AIUI : as I understand it
ASAP : as soon as possible
AWA : as well as
AH : asshole
ASL : assistant section leader
ASOP : assistant system operator
ATM : at this moment
AYOR : at your own risk
AFK : away from keyboard
AWOL : away without leave
BAC : back at computer
BAK : back at the keyboard
BOB : back off bastard
BOT : back on topic
BYOH : Bat You Onna Head
BBIAB : be back in a bit
BBL : be back later
BBLBNTSBO… : be back later but not to soon because of…
BBS : be back soon
BC : be cool
BOL : be on later
BRB : be right back
BRBB : be right back bitch
BRBS : be right back soon
BRH : be right here
BCnU : be seeing you
BTAIM : be that as it may
BTOBD : be there or be dead
BTOBS : be there or be square
BTSOOM : beats the shit out of me
B/C : because
BUDWEISER : because you deserve what every individual should ever receive
BTDT : been there done that
B4 : before
BION : believe it or not
BL : belly laughing
BKA : better known as
BEG : big evil grin
BG : big grin
BRS : big red switch
BS : big smile
BOM : bitch of mine
BM : bite me
BMB : bite my bum
BIOYIOB : blow it out your I/O port
B/F : boyfriend
BF : boyfriend
BMTIPG : brilliant minds think in parallel gutters
BYOB : bring your own bottle
BS : bull shit
BBS : bulletin board system
BBR : burnt beyond repair
BAG : busting a gut
BITMT : but in the meantime
BSF : but seriously folks
BST : but seriously though
BTA : but then again
BWTHDIK : but what the heck do I know
BWQ : buzz word quotient
BTW : by the way
B4N : bye for now
BFN : bye for now
CFV : call for votes
CFY : calling for you
CADET : can’t add, doesn’t even try
CRAFT : can’t remember a f**king thing
CRS : can’t remember shit
CFS : care for secret?
CLM : career limiting move
CM@TW : catch me at the web
CTS : changing the subject
CWYL : chat with you later
C&G : chuckle and grin
CSG : chuckle snicker grin
CWOT : complete waste of time
CIM : CompuServe information manager
CO : conference
CNP : continue in next post
QSO : conversation
CMIIW : correct me if I’m wrong
CDIWY : couldn’t do it without you
CYA : cover your ass
CID : crying in disgrace
CAD : ctrl-alt-delete
QT : cutie
DTC : damn this computer
DH : darling husband
DIIK : darn if i know
DL : dead link
DITYID : did I tell you I’m distressed
DUCT : did you see that?
DGA : digital guardian angel
DCed : disconnected
DFLA : disenhanced four-letter acronym
DIKU : do I know you?
DIRTFT : do it right the first time
DIY : do it yourself
DND : do not disturb
DTRT : do the right thing
DWIM : do what I mean
DWIMC : do what I mean, correctly
DWISNWID : do what I say, not what I do
DYK : do you know
DBA : doing business as
DGARA : don’t give a rats ass
DLTBBB : don’t let the bad bugs bite
DMMGH : don’t make me get hostile
DQMOT : don’t quote me on this
DWAI : don’t worry about it
DYJHIW : don’t you just hate it when…
DL : download
EAK : eating at keyboard
EMSG : email message
EOD : end of discussion
EOF : end of file
EOL : end of lecture
EOM : end of message
EOS : end of story
EOT : end of thread
EIE : enough is enough
EG : evil grin
EYC : excitable, yet calm
EMFBI : excuse me for butting in
EMFJI : excuse me for jumping in
ETLA : extended three letter acronym
XTLA : extended three letter acronym
F/F : face to face
F2F : face to face
FTF : face to face
FUCT : failed under continuas testing
FOCL : falling of chair laughing
FOTCL : falling of the chair laughing
FOFL : falling on the floor laughing
FUDFUCT : fear, uncertainty and doubt
F : female
FBTW : fine, be that way
FCFS : first come, first served
FIFO : first in, first out
FISH : first in, still here
4AYN : for all you know
FAWC : for anyone who cares
FBOW : for better or worse
4COL : for crying out loud
FCOL : for crying out loud
4SALE : for sale
FWIW : for what it’s worth
4U : for you
FYA : for your amusement
FYE : for your entertainment
FYEO : for your eyes only
FYI : for your information
FLA : four-letter acronym
FOC : free of charge
FOS : freedom of speech
FW : freeware
FAQ : frequently asked questions
FOAF : friend of a friend
FTTT : from time to time
FURTB : full up ready to burst (about hard disk drives)
GIGO : garbage in garbage out
GBR : garbled beyond recovery
GPF : general protection fault
GAL : get a life
GAFIA : get away from it all
GOWI : get on with it
*G* : giggle or grin
GMAO : giggling my ass off
GMBO : giggling my butt off
GF : girlfriend
GMAB : give me a break
GTSY : glad to see you
GA : go ahead
GBY : god bless you
GOK : god only knows
G2B : going to bed
GFN : gone for now
GA : good afternoon
GE : good evening
GFU : good for you
GG : good game
GGU2 : good game you two
GJ : good job
GL : good luck
GL&GH : good luck and good hunting
GM : good morning / good move / good match
GN : good night
G2G : got to go
GtG : got to go
G2GGS2D : got to go get something to drink
G2GTAC : got to go take a crap
G2GTAP : got to go take a pee
GR8 : great
GBH : great big hug
GBH&K : great big huh and kisses
GMTA : great minds think alike
GAS : greetings and salutations
G : grin
G&BIT : grin & bear it
GD&W : grin, duck and wave
GDW : grin, duck and wave
GFETE : grinning from ear to ear
GD&H : grinning, ducking and hiding
GD&R : grinning, ducking and running
GD&RAFAP : grinning, ducking and running as fast as possible
GD&REF&F : grinning, ducking and running even further and faster
GD&RF : grinning, ducking and running fast
GD&RVF : grinning, ducking and running very
GR&D : grinning, running and ducking
HHJK : ha ha, just kidding
HHOJ : ha ha, only joking
HHOK : ha ha, only kidding
HHOS : ha ha, only seriously
HHIS : hanging head in shame
HMS : hanging my self
HIWTH : hate it when that happens
HYLMS : hate you like my sister
HAGD : have a good day
HAGN : have a good night
HAG1 : have a good one
HAGS : have a good summer
HAND : have a nice day
HF : have fun
HAHA : having a heart attack
HLM : he loves me
HILIACACLO : help I lapsed into a coma and can’t log off
HMT : here’s my try
RE : hi again (same as re’s)
H/O : hold on
HOAS : hold on a second
HH : holding hands
HMS : home made smiley
HMWK : homework
HIH : hope it helps
HTHBE : hope this has been enlightening
HTH : hope this helps
HDYWTDT : how do you work this dratted thing
HSIK : how should i know
*H* : hug
H : hug
H&K : hug and kiss
HAK : hug and kiss
HB : hug back
? : huh?
HB : hurry back
IAAL : I am a lawyer
IAAA : I am an accountant
IAG : I am gay
IANAL : I am not a lawyer
IANAA : I am not an accountant
ICOCBW : I could of course be wrong
IDC : I don’t care
IDGI : I don’t get it
IDGARA : I don’t give a rat’s ass
IDK : I don’t know
IDI : I doubt it
IFVB : I feel very bad
IGTP : I get the point
IGP : I gotta pee
IHTFP : I hate this f**king place
IHU : I hate you
IHY : I hate you
POOF : I have left the chat
IHTFP : I have truly found paradise
IJWTK : I just want to know
IJWTS : I just want to say
IK : I know
IKWUM : I know what you mean
ILU : I love you
ILY : I love you
ILYFAE : I love you forever and ever
IMP : I might be pregnant
IRMFI : I reply merely for information
IC : I see
ISWYM : I see what you mean
ISTR : I seem to recall
IWALY : I will always love you
ILBCNU : I’ll be seeing you
IDTT : I’ll drink to that
IBN : I’m bucked naked
II : I’m impressed
IIT : I’m impressed too
INAL : I’m not a lawyer
IOIT : I’m on Irish Time
IS : I’m sorry
IIR : if I recall
IIRC : if I recall correctly
ITSFWI : if the shoe fits, wear it
IYKWIM : if you know what I mean
IYSWIM : if you see what I mean
N : in
IDGW : in a good way
IAIM : in an Irish minute
IAC : in any case
IAE : in any event
IMAO : in my arrogant opinion
IMBO : in my bloody opinion
IMCO : in my considered opinion
IME : in my experience
IMFAO : in my f***ing arrogant opinion
IMHO : in my humble opinion
IMO : in my opinion
IMOBO : in my own biased opinion
IMPOV : in my point of view
IMNSHO : in my, not so humble opinion
INPO : in no particular order
IOW : in other words
IRL : in real life
ITFA : in the final analysis
ITRW : in the real world
ITRO : in the reality of
IVL : in virtual live
ISEN : internet search environment number
IRSTBO : it really sucks the big one
ISTM : it seems to me
IWBNI : it would be nice if
IAG : it’s all good
JAM : just a minute
JAS : just a second
JASE : just another system error
JAWS : just another windows shell
JIC : just in case
JJWY : just joking with you
J/K : just kidding
JK : just kidding
JMHO : just my humble opinion
JMO : just my opinion
J/P : just playing
JP : just playing
JTLYK : just to let you know
JW : just wondering
KIT : keep in touch
KIS(S) : keep it simple (stupid)
KISS : keep it simple sister
KUTGW : keep up the good work
KISS : keeping it sweetly simple
/myB : kick my boobs
*K* : kiss
K : kiss
KB : kiss back
KMB : kiss my butt
KMSMA : kiss my shiny metal ass
KOTC : kiss on the cheek
KOTL : kiss on the lips
KHYF : know how you feel
KWIM : know what I mean?
L8R : later
L8R G8R : later gator
L : laugh
LIMH : laughing in my head
LIMH : laughing in my head
LMABO : laughing my ass back on
LMAO : laughing my ass off
MBO : laughing my butt off
LMFAO : laughing my fat ass off
LMHO : laughing my head off
LOL : laughing out loud
LOLA : laughing out loud again
LOOL : laughing out outrageously loud
LSHIPMP : laughing so hard I pissed my pants
LSHMBH : laughing so hard my belly hurts
LSHMBB : laughing so hard my belly is bouncing
LTS : laughing to self
LAM : leave a message
LMA : leave me alone
LMK : let me know
LYK : let you know
LAB : life’s a bitch
LOML : light of my life (or love of my life)
LOMLILY : light of my life, I love you
LBR : little boys room
LGR : little girls room
LL&P : live long & prosper
LD : long distance
LTR : long term relationship
LTNS : long time no see
LHM : Lord help me
LHU : Lord help us
LOL : lots of love
LOL : lots of luck
LNK : love and kisses
LY : love ya
LYLAB : love ya like a brother
LYLAS : love ya like a sister
LYL : love ya lots
LULAS : love you like a sister
LUWAMH : love you with all my heart
LG : lovely greetings
M : male
M8 : mate
MB : maybe
MYOB : mind your own business
N/M : never mind / nothing much
NM : never mind / nothing much
NVM : nevermind
NFI : no f***ing idea
NOM : no offense meant
NP : no problem
NPS : no problem sweet(ie)
N/S : no shit
NETUA : nobody ever tells us anything
NOYB : none of your business
NOYFB : none of your f***ing business
NTA : non-technical acronym
N/C : not cool
NL : not likely
NMH : not much here
NOTTOMH : not of the top of my mind
N2M : not too much
NMJC : nothing much, just chillin’
OTTOMH : off the top of my head
OT : Off topic / other topic
OMG : oh my god / gosh / goodness
OBTW : oh, by the way
OIC : oh, I see
K : OK
OL : old lady (wife, girlfriend)
OM : old man (husband, boyfriend)
OF : on fire
OFIS : on floor with stitches
OTOH : on the other hand
OOC : out of character
PMFJI : pardon me for jumping in
PMJI : pardon my jumping in (Another way for PMFJI)
PAW : parents are watching
P@H : parents at home
PAH : parents at home
PIZ : parents in room
POS : parents over shoulder
POTB : pats on the back
PMP : peed my pants
PPL : people
PLZ : please
PDS : please don’t shoot
PS : post script
PM : private message
PEBCAK : problem exists between chair and keyboard
PSA : public show of affection
POAHF : put on a happy face
?4U : question for you
Q4U : question for you
RTFM : read the f***ing manual
RTF : read the FAQ
RTSM : read the stupid manual
RVD : really very dumb
RCed : reconnected
QSL : reply
RME : rolling my eyses
ROFL : rolling on floor laughing
ROFLAPMP : rolling on floor laughing and peed my pants
ROFLMAO : rolling on floor laughing my ass off
ROFLOLAY : rolling on floor laughing out loud at you
ROFLOLTSDMC : rolling on floor laughing out loud tears streaming down my cheeks
ROFLOLUTS : rolling on floor laughing out loud unable to speak
ROFLOLWTIME : rolling on floor laughing out loud with tears in my eyes
ROTFL : rolling on the floor laughing
SH : same here
SSDD : same shit different day
SWL : screaming with laughter
>U : screw you!
SWAK : sealed with a kiss
STW : search the web
SHMILY : see how much I love you
CYA : see ya
CYAL8R : see ya later
CU : see you
CUL : see you later
CUL8R : see you later
CYO : see you online
SYS : see you soon
CU2 : see you too
S2R : send to receive
SOHF : sense of humor failure
SIM : shit, it’s Monday
STFU : shut the f*ck up
S/U : shut up
SOMY : sick of me yet?
SO : significant other
SNAFU : situation normal, all F***ed up
SHID : slaps head in disgust
*S* : smile
SETE : smiling ear to ear
SHICPMP : so happy I could piss my pants
SH : so hot
SRY : sorry
SCNR : sorry, could not resist
SITWB : sorry, in the wrong box
STI : stick(ing) to it
SAMAGAL : stop annoying me and get a live
SPAM : stupid persons’ advertisement
STBY : sucks to be you
SWALK : sweet, with all love, kisses
SYSOP : system operator
TTFN : ta ta for now
TMA : take my advice
TCO : taken care of
TTYIAM : talk to you in a minute
TTUL : talk to you later
TTYL : talk to you later
TTYLMF : talk to you later my friend
TSDMC : tears streaming down my cheeks
TGIF : thank god its Friday
TU : thank you
TY : thank you
TYVM : thank you very much
THX : thanks
TNX : thanks
TA : thanks again
TIA : thanks in advance
TX : thanx
TJM : that’s just me
TIIC : the idiots in charge
TPTB : the powers that be
TNSTAAFL : there’s no such thing as a free lunch
TOY : thinking of you
TTT : thought that, too
TLA : three-letter acronym
*T* : tickle
TWMA : till we meet again
THTH : to hot to handle
2MFM : to much for me
TMI : to much information
TMS : to much showing
TOH : to other half
TT2T : to tired to talk
2U2 : to you too
YY4U : two wise for you
VBG : very big grin
VBS : very big smile
W8 : wait
W8AM : wait a minute
WTGP : want to go private?
WTG : way to go
WTMI : way to much information
WNDITWB : we never did it this way before
WB : welcome back
WAY : what about you
WDYWTTA : What Do You Want To Talk About
WYSIWYG : what you see is what you get
WTH : what/who the heck?
WUD : what’s up dog?
WU : what’s up?
=w= : whatever
W/E : whatever
WE : whatever
WUWT : whats up with that
WUF : where are you from?
WAY : who are you
WDHLM : why doesn’t he love me
Y : why?
WYMM : will you marry me?
*W* : wink
WRT : with respect to
WFM : works for me
WBS : write back soon
WP : wrong person
YL : you ’ll live
URAQT! : you are a cutie!
YATB : you are the best
YKYWTKM : you know you want to kiss me
YM : you mean
U2 : you too
YWTHM : you want to hug me
YWTKM : you want to kiss me
YWTLM : you want to love me
YHBBYBD : you’d have better bet your bottom dollar
YBS : you’ll be sorry
UAPITA : you’re a pain in the ass
YOYO : you’re on your own
Y2K : you’re too kind
YVM : you’re very welcom
UW : you’re welcom
YW : you’re welcome
YWIA : you’re welcome in advance
YMMD : you’ve made my day
YG : young gentleman
YL : young lady
YM : young man
UR : your
YMMV : your mileage may vary
