1、Abbreviations are used in text messages, in social media comments sections, in emails, in chat rooms, on online message boards, and most other places that people communicate online. They are an efficient way to communicate ideas in virtual spaces, and they are understood by the communities which use them. Below, you will find a list of 50 common abbreviations that are used in the contexts mentioned.Keep in mind that abbreviations are meant to be used in casual written situations and should be av
2、oided in professional and official communications.While the abbreviations below are all in capital letters, when you see them “in the wild”, you will find that all of the abbreviations are commonly used in lowercase letters as well.1. AFAIK as far as I knowCONTEXTSallEXAMPLESShe said he works in the registration office, but AFAIK, thats not the case.2. AFK away from keyboardCONTEXTSonline messagingEXAMPLESAFK. Ill be back in 10 minutes.3. AMA ask me anythingCONTEXTSmessage boards (typically Redd
3、it)EXAMPLESTaylor Swift is doing an AMA on Reddit next Friday.4. ATM at the momentCONTEXTSallEXAMPLESWhat are you doing atm?5. AWOL absent without official leaveCONTEXTSallUSAGEThis is often used when you do not know where someone is. If someone is AWOL, they do not respond to messages and no one knows when (or if) they will return to work/school/etc.EXAMPLESTerrence hasnt been to work in three days, and no one has been able to get in touch with him. Hes been completely AWOL.6. B4 beforeCONTEXTS
4、allEXAMPLESIll call you b4 7.7. BF boyfriendCONTEXTSallEXAMPLESIs that her bf?8. BFF best friend forever (meaning: best friend)CONTEXTSallEXAMPLESMarsha and Zakia are BFFs.9. BRB be right backCONTEXTSnot common in emails or on message boardsUSAGEUse this if you need to take a short break from a chat, and you want to tell the person you are talking with that you will return quickly. For instance, someone might be waiting at your door and you need to go see who it is.EXAMPLESBrb. Someones at the d
5、oor.10. CYA see youCONTEXTSnot common on message boardsUSAGE“CYA”, meaning “See ya”, is a very short and informal way of saying “I will see you later”.EXAMPLESNice chatting with ya. Cya.11. DL down lowCONTEXTSallUSAGE“Keep it on the dl” means “Keep it private/secret”.EXAMPLESKeep this information on the dl.12. FTFY fixed that for youCONTEXTSallUSAGEUsually used by itself after you quote a persons message and change something in it, usually to make a joke.EXAMPLESThat movie was awful.That movie w
6、as awesome. Ftfy.(The “that movie was awesome” message is typically in a quote box with the first persons name)13. FTW for the winCONTEXTSallUSAGEIf you type “ftw” after something, it means that something is good and desirable. If you send a picture to a friend and you like the way you look because you used a specific filter, you can be funny and say “I look good here. Photo filters ftw.”EXAMPLESLong weekends ftw!14. FWIW for what its worthCONTEXTSallUSAGEUse this when you want to share informat
7、ion or advice that might not be very relevant or helpful, but that offers some form of consolation for the receiver.EXAMPLESFWIW, I always thought your idea was better.15. GF girlfriendCONTEXTSallEXAMPLESHave you seen his new gf?16. GG good gameCONTEXTSallUSAGEYou can say this about a sporting event, or after you have played an enjoyable, competitive online game against someone.EXAMPLESGg. Both teams played well.17. GTG got to goCONTEXTStext messaging and online messagingUSAGEUse this to tell so
8、meone that you have to stop communicating with them because you have to go do something else in your life.EXAMPLESSorry, gtg. I start work in 10 mins.18. IDK I dont knowCONTEXTSallEXAMPLESI think thats right, but idk.19. IIRC if I recall correctlyCONTEXTSallUSAGEUse this when you are telling someone that you think something is the case. Its like you are saying “Im not 100% sure, but if my memory is correct, then”EXAMPLESIirc, Tanya got her university degree last year.20. IMHO in my humble opinio
9、nCONTEXTSallUSAGEIMHO is a more polite form of IMO. It can also mean “In my honest opinion.” In all cases, you intend to say that people should not take the following words as facts, but as your opinion.EXAMPLESIMHO, it sounds like youre not working hard enough.21. IMO in my opinionCONTEXTSallEXAMPLESIMO, we should contact different suppliers and compare prices.22. IRL in real lifeCONTEXTSallUSAGEUsually relates to video games, and/or the difference between the real world and the digital world.EXAMPLESI hope you dont think this sounds weird, but would you like to meet irl?23. ITT in this threadCONTEXTSmessage boardsUSAGEA thread is a string of co
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