Have you ever thought that while reading a chat message, you might have accidentally opened a secret code book instead of a conversation? From abbreviations like “LOL” and “BRB” (ok, these are the easy ones GOL) to abbreviations that look like someone fell asleep on the keyboard (at least that’s how it was for me when I started chatting in English), online chat language can turn simple messages into complete riddles. I was always asking to friends “what is that short means” (as you see i am still not good with terms)
This guide is here to save you from guessing, Googling, or pretending you understand what’s being said. Below, you’ll find chat abbreviations and their real meanings.
Ok….. ok….. Alright, I admit it, I didn’t feel like memorizing it, so I wanted to have a guide handy.
| 14AA41 | one for all and all for one |
| 1-D-R | I wonder |
| 121 | one to one |
| 143 | I love you |
| 411 | information |
| 4ever | forever |
| 86 | over |
| AAF | as a friend |
| AAK | alive and kicking |
| AAMOF | as a matter of fact |
| AAR | at any rate |
| AAS | alive and smiling |
| AATK | always at the keyboard |
| ABT2 | about to |
| AFAIK | as far as I know |
| AFK | away from keyboard |
| AFN | that’s all for now |
| AKA | also known as |
| AISI | as I see it |
| ARE | acronym-rich environment |
| ALOL | actually laughing out loud |
| AND | any day now |
| AOTA | all of the above |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| A/S/L? | age, sex, location |
| A/S/L/M/H? | age, sex, location, music, hobbies |
| AYSOS | are you stupid or something |
| AYTMTB | and you are telling me this because |
| B4 | before |
| B4N | bye for now |
| BAG | busting a gut |
| BAK | back at the keyboard |
| BBBG | bye bye be good |
| BBIAB | be back in a bit |
| BBIAF | be back in a few |
| BBIAS | be back in a sec |
| BBL | be back later |
| BBML | be back much later |
| BBN | bye bye now |
| BBS | be back soon |
| BBSL | be back sooner or later |
| BCNU | I’ll be seeing you |
| BD | big deal |
| BEG | big evil grin |
| BF | boyfriend |
| BFF | best friends forever |
| BFN | bye for now |
| BG | big grin |
| BIOYN | blow it out your nose |
| BKA | better known as |
| BL | belly laughing |
| BR | best regards |
| BRB | be right back |
| BRH | Be Right Here |
| BRT | be right there |
| BTA | but then again |
| BTHOOM | beats the heck out of me |
| Btw | between you and me |
| BTW | by the way |
| BWL | bursting with laughter |
| BWO | black/white/other |
| BWTHDIK | but what the heck do I know |
| BYKT | but you knew that |
| CB | chat brat |
| C&G | chuckle & grin |
| CID | crying in disgrace |
| CMF | count my fingers |
| CNP | continued (in my) next post |
| CP | chat post |
| CRBT | crying real big tears |
| CRTLA | can’t remember the three letter acronym |
| CSG | chuckle, snicker, grin |
| CSL | can’t stop laughing |
| CU | see you |
| CUL | or CUL8ER see you later |
| CUNS | see you in school |
| CUOL | see you online |
| CUZ | because |
| CWYL | chat with you later |
| CYA | see ya |
| CY | calm yourself |
| CYL | see you later |
| CYO | see you online |
| CYT | see you tomorrow |
| DBEYR | don’t believe everything you read |
| DEGT | don’t even go there |
| DETI | don’t even think about it |
| DF | dear friend |
| DGA | don’t go anywhere |
| DGT | don’t go there |
| DH | dear Hubby |
| DHYB | don’t Hold Your Breath |
| DIKU | do I know you? |
| DIY | do it yourself |
| DKDC | don’t know don’t care |
| DL | dead link |
| DLTBBB | don’t let the bed bugs bite |
| DLTM | don’t lie to me |
| DMI | don’t mention it |
| DNC | does not compute |
| DQMOT | don’t quote me on this |
| DUST | did you see that |
| DYFM | dude you fascinate me |
| DYJHIW | don’t you just hate it when |
| E123 | easy as 123 |
| EAK | eating at Keyboard |
| EG | evil grin |
| EL | evil Laugh |
| EM? | excuse me? |
| EMA | what is your E-mail address |
| EMFBI | excuse me for butting in |
| EOM | end of message |
| EOT | end of thread |
| EZ | easy |
| F2F | face to face |
| FAQ | frequently asked question(s) |
| FAWC | for anyone who cares |
| FC | fingers crossed |
| FISH | first in, still here |
| FITB | fill in the blanks |
| FMTYEWTK | far more than you ever wanted to know |
| FOAF | friend of a friend |
| FOCL | falling off chair laughing |
| FOFL | falling on floor laughing |
| FOMCL | falling off my chair laughing |
| FTBOMH | from the bottom of my heart |
| FUBAR | fouled up beyond all repairs |
| FUD | fear, uncertainty, and doubt |
| FWIW | for what it’s worth |
| FYI | for your information |
| GA | go ahead |
| GAL | get a life |
| GD&R | grinning, ducking, & running |
| GF | girlfriend |
| GFN | gone for now |
| GGOH | got to get out of here |
| GIWIST | gee, I wish I’d said that |
| GL | good luck |
| GMBO | giggling my butt off |
| GMTA | great minds think alike |
| GOL | giggling out loud |
| GR&D | grinning, running, and ducking |
| GR | got to run |
| GRRRR | growling |
| GTR | got to run |
| GTRM | going to read mail |
| GTSY | glad to see you |
| H&K | hug and kiss |
| HA | hello again |
| HAGD | have a good day |
| HAGD | have a great day |
| HAGN | have a good night |
| HB | hurry back |
| HHIS | hanging head in shame |
| HTH | hope this helps |
| HHO1/2K | ha ha only half kidding |
| HHOK | ha ha only joking |
| HHOS | ha ha only being serious |
| IAC | in any case |
| IAE | in any event |
| IANAC | I am not a crook |
| IANAL | I am not a lawyer (but) |
| IB | I’m back |
| IBTD | I beg to differ |
| IC | I see |
| ICBW | I could be wrong |
| ID10T | idiot |
| IDGI | I don’t get it |
| IDK | I don’t know |
| IDKY | I don’t know you |
| IDTS | I don’t think so |
| IFAB | I found a bug |
| IGTP | I get the point |
| IHA | I hate acronyms |
| IHAIM | I have another instant message |
| IHNO | I have no opinion |
| IIRC | if I remember correctly |
| IIWM | if it were me |
| ILU | I love you |
| IM | instant message |
| IMHO | in my humble opinion |
| IMing | chatting with someone online |
| IMNSHO | in my not so humble opinion |
| IMO | in my opinion |
| IMS | I am sorry |
| INMP | it’s not my problem |
| IOH | i’m outta here |
| IOW | in other words |
| IPN | I’m posting naked |
| IRL | in real life |
| ISS | I said so |
| IWALU | I will always love you |
| IYKWIMAITYD | if you know what I mean and I think you do |
| IYKWIM | if you know what I mean |
| IYO | in your opinion |
| IYSS | if you say so |
| IYSWIM | if you see what I mean |
| J/C | just checking |
| JAS | just a sec |
| JBOD | just a bunch of disks |
| JIC | just in case |
| JK | just kidding |
| JM2C | just my two cents |
| JMO | just my opinion |
| JT | just teasing |
| JTLYK | just to let you know |
| JW | just wondering |
| K | okay |
| KEWL | cool |
| KFY | kiss for you |
| KIR | keep it real |
| KIT | keep in touch |
| KOC | kiss on cheek |
| KOL | kiss on lips |
| KWIM | know what I mean? |
| L2M | listening to music |
| L8R | later |
| LD | later, dude |
| LDR | long distance relationship |
| LHM | lord help me |
| LHU | lord help us |
| LLTA | lots and lots of thunderous applause |
| LMIRL | let’s meet in real life |
| LMSO | laughing my socks off |
| LOL | laughing out loud |
| LSV | language, sex, violence |
| LSHMBB | laughing so hard my belly is bouncing |
| LSHMBH | laughing so hard my belly hurts |
| LTM | laugh to myself |
| LTNS | long time, no see |
| LTR | long term relationship |
| LTS | laughing to self |
| LULAB | love you like a brother |
| LULAS | love you like a sister |
| LUWAMH | love you with all my heart |
| LY | love you |
| LYL | love you lots |
| M/F | male or female |
| M8 | mate or mates |
| MA | mature audience |
| MHBFY | my heart bleeds for you |
| MIHAP | may I have your attention please |
| MKOP | my kind of place |
| MOOS | member of the opposite sex |
| MOSS | member of same sex |
| MOTOS | member of the opposite sex |
| MSG | message |
| MTF | more to follow |
| MTFBWY | may the force be with you |
| MUSM | miss you so much |
| N1 | nice one |
| N2M | not to mention |
| NADT | not a darn thing |
| NAZ | name, address, zip |
| NBD | no big deal |
| N-E-1 | ER anyone here? |
| NE1 | anyone |
| N-E-1 | anyone |
| NG | new game |
| NIMBY | not in my back yard |
| NM | never mind |
| NOYB | not of your business |
| NP | nosy parents |
| N/P | no problem |
| NRN | no reply necessary |
| NTK | nice to know |
| NT | no thanks |
| NUFF | enough said |
| NW | no way! |
| OBTW | oh by the way |
| OF | old fart |
| OIC | oh I see |
| OL | old lady |
| OLL | online love |
| OM | old man |
| OMDB | over my dead body |
| OMG | oh my god |
| ONNA | oh no, not again |
| OT | off topic |
| OTF | off the floor |
| OTH | off the hook |
| OTOH | on the other hand |
| OTP | On the phone |
| OTTOMH | off the top of my head |
| OTW | on the way |
| P2P | peer to peer |
| P911 | my parents are coming! |
| PA | parent alert |
| PAL | parents are listening |
| PANB | parents are nearby |
| PANS | pretty awesome new stuff |
| PAW | parents are watching |
| PDA | public display of affection |
| PDS | please don’t shoot |
| Peeps | people |
| PIR | parent in room |
| PLZ | please |
| PM | private message |
| PMJI | pardon me for jumping in |
| PMFJIB | pardon me for jumping in but…. |
| PMP | peed my pants |
| PO | piss off |
| POAHF | put on a happy face |
| POS | parent over shoulder |
| POTS | plain old telephone service |
| POV | point of view |
| PPL | people |
| PU | that stinks |
| P-ZA | pizza |
| QL | quit laughing |
| QSL | reply |
| QSO | conversation |
| QT | cutie |
| R&R | rest and relaxation |
| R/t | real time |
| RBAY | right back at ya |
| RBTL | read between the lines |
| RL | real life |
| RLF | real life friend |
| RMLB | read my lips baby |
| RMMM | read my mail man |
| ROL | raffing out loud |
| ROFL | rolling on floor laughing |
| ROTFL | rolling on the floor laughing |
| RPG | role playing games |
| RSN | real soon now |
| RTBS | reason to be single |
| RTFM | read the flipping manual |
| RU | are you? |
| RUMORF | are you male or female? |
| RUUP4IT | are you up for it? |
| RX | regards |
| S4L | spam for life |
| SCNR | sorry, could not resist |
| SED | said enough darling |
| SEP | somebody’s else’s problem |
| SETE | smiling ear to ear |
| SF | surfer friendly |
| SFETE | smiling from ear to ear |
| SFX | sound effects |
| SH | same here |
| SHCOON | shoot hot coffee out of nose |
| SHID | slaps head in disgust |
| SITD | still in the dark |
| SLIRK | smart little rich kid |
| SMAIM | send me an instant message |
| SMEM | send me an E-mail |
| SN | screen name |
| SNERT | snot nosed egotistical rude teenager |
| SO | significant other |
| SOHF | sense of humor failure |
| SOMY | sick of me yet? |
| SOT | short of time |
| SOTMG | short of time, must go |
| SPST | same place same time |
| STR8 | straight |
| STW | search the web |
| STYS | speak to you soon |
| SU | shut up |
| SUP | or WU what’s up |
| SUYF | shut up you fool |
| SWAK | sealed with a kiss |
| SWALK | sealed with a loving kiss |
| SWDY | so what do you think? |
| SWL | screaming with laughter |
| SYL | see you later |
| SYS | see you soon |
| TA | thanks again |
| TAFN | that’s all for now |
| TAS | taking a shower |
| TAW | teachers are watching |
| TCOB | taking care of business |
| TCOY | take care of yourself |
| TFH | thread from hell |
| TFX | traffic |
| TGIF | thank God it’s Friday |
| THX | thanks |
| TIA | thanks in advance |
| TIAIL | I think I am in love |
| TIC | tongue in cheek |
| TILII | tell it like it is |
| TLK2UL8R | talk to you later |
| TM | trust me |
| TMI | too much information |
| TNT | ‘till next time |
| TOM | tomorrow |
| TOPCA | ‘til our paths cross again |
| TOT | tons of time |
| TOY | thinking of you |
| TPS | that’s pretty stupid |
| TPTB | the powers that be |
| TRDMF | tears running down my face |
| TTFN | ta ta for now |
| TTG | time to go |
| TTT | thought that too |
| TTTT | these things take time |
| TTYL | talk to you later |
| TU | thank you |
| TWHAB | this won’t hurt a bit |
| TWIWI | that was interesting wasn’t it? |
| TYVM | thank you very much |
| U-L? | you will? |
| UV | unpleasant visual |
| UW | you’re welcome |
| VBG | very big grin |
| VBS | very big smile |
| VEG | very evil grin |
| VSF | very sad face |
| WAD | without a doubt |
| WAI | what an idiot |
| WB | welcome back or write back |
| WDALYIC | who died and left you in charge? |
| WDYS | what did you say? |
| WDYT | what do you think? |
| W/E | whatever |
| WEG | wicked evil grin |
| WEU | what’s eating you? |
| WFM | works for me |
| WIBNI | wouldn’t it be nice if |
| WT? | what the or who the |
| WTG | way to go |
| WTGP | want to go private? |
| WTH | what/who the heck |
| WUF | where are you from? |
| WWJD | what would Jesus do? |
| WWY | where were you? |
| WYCM | will you call me? |
| WYRN | what’s your real name? |
| WYSIWYG | what you see is what you get |
| WYSLPG | what you see looks pretty good |
| X-1-10 | exciting |
| XME | excuse me |
| XOXO | hugs and kisses |
| YAA | yet another acronym |
| YBS | you’ll be sorry |
| YDKM | you don’t know me |
| YG | young gentleman |
| YGBK | you gotta be kiddin’ |
| YHM | you have mail |
| YKW? | you know what? |
| YNK | you never know |
| YL | young lady |
| YM | young man |
| YOYO | you’re on your own |
| YR | yeah right |
| YSYD | yeah, sure you do |
| YS | you stinker |
| YTTT | you telling the truth? |
| YVW | you’re very welcome |
| YWIA | you’re welcome in advance |
| YW | you’re Welcome |
| YYSSW | yeah, yeah, sure, sure, whatever |
| ZZ | Sleeping, Bored, Tired |
** If there are any additions to the list, please send them.
This will be most useful to me, I hope it will be of some benefit to you too. 🙂
