A lot of us have been in this situation before: you get a text from a friend or family member and there’s an abbreviation in there that you’ve never seen before. You panic because you don’t want to look clueless or uncool and you act like you know what they’re talking about. Then the conversation takes a strange turn because you just couldn’t be honest and everyone’s day is ruined.
Okay, that may be a little dramatic, but you know what I mean.
I have many moments like this with my 12-year-old niece when I should just own up to the fact that I don’t know what the hell she’s talking about and I need her help because apparently I’m already a senior citizen. But I can’t lose face, so I play this dangerous little game.
So, let’s run down the must-know list of text abbreviations that you really should know by now.
Ready? Go!
1. TFW
“That feel/feeling when…” Okay, I have to admit I didn’t really know about this one until now. We are NOT off to a good start.
2. NBD
“No big deal.” A classic! Believe it or not, people actually used to SAY this to each other when human beings still spoke before smartphones were invented.
3. FOMO
“Fear of missing out.” This describes your friends who can’t miss any of the action. Ever. Even if it’s your Aunt Esther’s 90th birthday party.
4. ICYMI
#ICYMI: Officer Saunders & Officer Costley got to spend some time with @iamrodneysmith this past weekend, as he stopped in Richmond on his national "Mowing With Cops" tour! They worked together to help out an 84-year-old woman on the city's Northside. #mowingwithcops pic.twitter.com/AiLADWbejW
— Richmond Police (@RichmondPolice) August 19, 2019
“In case you missed it.” Simple. Elegant. To the point.
5. FWIW
A new development in the self-love practices department is nose-rubbing in the mirror. It’s kinda fun.
#fwiw #yesIhavekissedtoo
#SundayFunday
— Charley More (@charley_more) August 18, 2019
“For what it’s worth.” Whatever follows this abbreviation might not be something you want to hear.
6. TBH
One of my favorite quotes.#tbh pic.twitter.com/x6Ckfkz8Le
— Ibrahim Youssef (@IbrahimSquare) August 13, 2019
“To be honest.” Another timeless classic.
7. FTW
You don’t understand how great this feels #ftw pic.twitter.com/9d680uuH6k
— Michael Bowen (@mbowen63) August 16, 2019
“For the win.” I thought this meant “f*ck the world” forever, but now I stand corrected.
8. IDK
“I don’t know.” But you should know this one, okay?
9. SMH
I will never stop shaking my head at parents who feel the need to park right at the door in a “no parking” zone to pick up their ATHLETES from practice. Little Johnny/Mary can’t stride 15 lengths to the parking lot… #Athletes… #SMH pic.twitter.com/zimcyuQNar
— owatonnafootball (@huskiesfootball) August 15, 2019
“Shaking my head.” As in, “you’re not gonna believe this and I’m very perplexed.”
10. TLDR
#TLDR slow down and #play with your kids https://t.co/LUdowEY4c6
— CopperSavant (@CopperSavant) August 16, 2019
A staple on Reddit, this means “Too long, didn’t read.” Everyone’s in such a hurry these days…
11. IIRC
#iirc. That same area burst 7-8 years ago https://t.co/29jeTrAP5Z
— RedAlert #ALLCAPS
(@ChrisLicodo) August 13, 2019
“If I recall correctly.” Full disclosure: I don’t think I’ve ever actually seen this one out in the wild before.”
12. IRL
Haven’t been able to stream as much as I’d like the last couple weeks
I’ve had to focus on some stuff #IRL though! Please bare with me, I appreciate all the support you have all given so far! So much appreciation! #YouRock
pic.twitter.com/52inLQfLFz
— Dr. Dingud Farster (@ozzman776) August 19, 2019
“In real life.” A must-have in your texting arsenal.
13. SLAY
Happy New Week peeps! Wishing all a kickass productive day…#Slay pic.twitter.com/gC5grmbtai
— Erin Brinson..Good E (@BrinsonEb) August 19, 2019
“Crushing it” or “killing it.” So not exactly an abbreviation, but important nonetheless.
14. Vaguebooking
Another one that’s not an abbreviation, but you need to know, okay? This term sums up when someone posts something random or vague on social media because they’re obviously looking for likes, comments, and attention. A good example would be “Please pray for me at this tough moment” with absolutely no context at all.
15. LMK
Who serves nachos at this time? #lmk
— who knew (@eddie_eatzz) August 15, 2019
“Let me know.” A huge one! LMK when I should be there. LMK what time dinner is. Etc.
16. OMW
I wake up earlier for vacations than I do for work #omw #atl #shortyfoundnemo
— 718_Sal (@salmandevshi) August 15, 2019
“On my way.” You’re always in a hurry, so you’re always gonna need it.
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