Abbreviations And Acronyms

OTP can mean different things in text, but the most common meanings are one-time password, one true pairing, and, in some chat slang, on the…

IRL stands for “in real life.” People use it in texts, chats, social media, and online communities to talk about something that happens…

ASAP stands for “as soon as possible.” People use it when they want something done quickly, but not always literally immediately. In real…

FYI stands for “for your information.” It is used to share information that someone should know, usually without requiring a response or…

IYKYK stands for “if you know, you know.” People use it in texts, captions, comments, and social posts when a message makes full sense only to…

NVM stands for “never mind.” In texting and chat, people use it when they want someone to ignore a previous message, drop a question, or stop…

SMH stands for “shaking my head.” In texts, chats, and social media, people use it to show disapproval, disbelief, dismay, annoyance, or…

TBH stands for “to be honest.” People use it in texts, chats, comments, captions, and other informal digital writing to introduce a candid…

BRB stands for “be right back.” People use it in texts, chats, games, and other live digital conversations to say they are stepping away…

IDK stands for “I don’t know.” In texting, chat, and social media, people use it as a quick way to say they do not know something, are not…