MBN: “Must be nice.” MBN can have two meanings. LMK: “Let me know.” In other words, keep me posted, or give me the relevant information when you know. It can also be used in sarcastic or hostile ways, depending on the context.
LMAO: “Laughing my ass off.” Similar to LOL (laughing out loud), LMAO is used to express that you found something funny or ironic. For example, someone might post a meme that would only make sense to computer coders, with the caption “IYKYK.” IYKYK: “If you know, you know.” An acronym that originated on social media, IYKYK implies that only certain specific people or groups will understand the joke. As in, “ISTG I saw Chris Rock working out in my gym this morning.” This is not a very common acronym, so if you see it in a text or on social media make sure you understand the context, as it could mean something else. ISTG: “I swear to God.” Used to express honesty or seriousness about a subject. IMY: “I miss you.” Including this acronym in a text message to a friend, family member, or romantic partner is a cute, casual way to let them know you’re thinking of them. ILY: “I love you.” This one is pretty self-explanatory. Both are abbreviations of the same phrase. IGHT and AIGHT are both words that have the same “positive” meaning. IGHT is a shortened form of the more common phrase AIGHT.
IGHT: “Alright, Yes, Okay, Fine or Good”. As in, “You look great in your pic you should post it to IG.” IG: “I guess” or more commonly, “Instagram.” Depending on the context, the acronym “IG may refer to the phrase “I guess” or the social media site Instagram. HYD: “How you doing?” Similar to “what’s up?” but often used in a joking or flirtatious manner. HMU: “Hit me up.” A slang term meaning “call me” or “text me” (it has nothing to do with actually hitting anyone). Many people find it arrogant or off-putting, but there’s no denying that its usage is becoming increasingly common. However, it has branched out and can be used to refer to anyone who’s the best at anything. GOAT: “Greatest of all time.” This term originated with athletes who referred to themselves as “the greatest of all time” at their given sport. Today, it’s most often used in work settings to explain to coworkers or clients that you won’t be able to respond to messages for a period of time.ĭW: “Don’t Worry.” The acronym DW is one of the oldest on my list, with Urban Dictionary first recording its use in 2003.įOMO: “Fear of missing out.” A slang term describing the feeling of jealousy or discomfort that comes from thinking you’ve missed a fun event or important milestone. This certainly isn’t a comprehensive list, but it does include some of the most commonly used (and commonly confused) terms.ĪFK: “Away from keyboard.” This acronym originated in the early chat room culture of the 1990s. To help you keep up, I’ve compiled a dictionary of popular internet slang terms and acronyms. They also added the term “dad bod,” which they define as “a physique regarded as typical of an average father especially one that is slightly overweight and not extremely muscular.” This may not be directly an internet slang term, but nevertheless, it’s very funny. Every month the Merriam-Webster English dictionary adds new words to its extensive record of the English language, and in recent years, many of these new additions are slang terms that originated on the internet.įor example, in October 2021, Merriam-Webster added 455 new words and terms, including “amirite” (an abbreviation for ‘am I right’), “FTW” (for the win), “deplatform,” and “digital nomad,” all of which are directly related to online cultures. These words then often trickle down into everyday conversations and situations. New terms and acronyms have developed online to refer to specific internet phenomena, or just to make life easier when typing out long messages. Things change incredibly quickly online, and language is always evolving, too. However, even young people who grew up with the internet often have trouble keeping up with the ever-changing lingo of abbreviations, acronyms, and slang. Some are shown here in capitals (for example: AFK), but they can also be in small letters (for example: afk).“What on earth are those internet people saying?” This is a question that many parents have asked their teenage children, most of whom will roll their eyes in response. Many people also use abbreviations on social media sites. They are also used for texting or direct/instant messaging. Abbreviations are often used in chatrooms because they are easy to type and they save time. Abbreviations are short forms of words or phrases.
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