| asl | age/sex/location |
| bf | gf | boyfriend | girlfriend |
| brb | be right back |
| cam | kam | webcam |
| f2f | face to face |
| g2g | gtg | got to go |
| h/o | hang on |
| jk | jks | just kidding | jokes |
| kk | ok cool |
| lol | laugh out loud |
| noob | new individual |
| nvm | never mind |
| omg | oh my god |
| pic | picture |
| plz | please |
| ppl | people |
| sxy | sexi | sexy |
| ttyl | talk to you later |
| ty | thank you |
| ud | you would |
| ur | you are |
Short-form words, acronyms, phrases and memes have almost helped contribute to the development of a whole new language that defines Internet culture.
TIP: Sounding out the string of letters may help you understand the word or words. Also try adding letters to a string of text to figure out the word.
Why Do People Use Internet Slang?
THe main reason slang is used is to to speed up communication: You live in a busy world, and you don't have time much time to waste typing out the message you'd like to send to your friends, family or colleagues. It's a quick and convenient way to communicate on the web.
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