Abbreviations & Acronyms
Learn Abbreviations & Acronyms
Discover the most common English abbreviations and acronyms used in everyday conversation, texting, and online. Learn their meanings and see easy example sentences to help you understand and use them confidently
LOL: Laughing out loud
That joke was so funny, I LOLed!
OMG: Oh my God
OMG, I can’t believe you did that!
IDK: I don’t know
IDK what time the movie starts.
FYI: For your information
FYI, the meeting is at 3 p.m.
BRB: Be right back
Hold on, BRB in 5 minutes.
BTW: By the way
BTW, did you see the news today?
TTYL: Talk to you later
I have to go now, TTYL!
IMO: In my opinion
IMO, that’s the best movie of the year.
FOMO: Fear of missing out
I have FOMO when I don’t go to parties.
SMH: Shaking my head
He forgot his keys again, SMH.
ROFL: Rolling on the floor laughing
That video made me ROFL.
TMI: Too much information
She told me her whole life story, TMI!
NSFW: Not safe for work
Don’t open that link, it’s NSFW.
ICYMI: In case you missed it
ICYMI, here’s the summary of today’s news.
BTW: By the way
BTW, I’ll bring the snacks.
DIY: Do it yourself
I love DIY projects for home decoration.
AKA: Also known as
My friend, aka the best cook, made dinner.
ASAP: As soon as possible
Please send the report ASAP.
ETA: Estimated time of arrival
What’s your ETA?
FAQ: Frequently asked questions
Check the FAQ before asking.
RSVP: Please respond (French: Répondez s’il vous plaît)
Don’t forget to RSVP for the party.
TBD: To be decided
The date is TBD.
VIP: Very important person
The VIP guests arrive at 7.
IMO: In my opinion
IMO, that’s a bad idea.
OMG: Oh my God
OMG, that’s amazing!
YOLO: You only live once
YOLO, so take the chance!
BTW: By the way
BTW, did you finish the homework?
AKA: Also known as
He’s aka “The Boss.”
IDK: I don’t know
IDK where she is.
BFF: Best friends forever
She’s my BFF since childhood.
ICYMI: In case you missed it
ICYMI, the concert was postponed.
GTG: Got to go
Sorry, GTG now!
NVM: Never mind
Oh, NVM, I figured it out.
TBH: To be honest
TBH, I don’t like this movie.
LOL: Laughing out loud
LOL, that was hilarious!
SMH: Shaking my head
He forgot again, SMH.
FYI: For your information
FYI, the store closes early today.
LMAO: Laughing my ass off
LMAO, that’s so funny!
ROFL: Rolling on the floor laughing
ROFL at that meme!
IMO: In my opinion
IMO, it’s not worth it.
BRB: Be right back
BRB, need some water.
DIY: Do it yourself
I built this shelf DIY style.
ETA: Estimated time of arrival
What’s your ETA?
RSVP: Please respond
RSVP by Friday, please.
TBA: To be announced
The location is TBA.
VIP: Very important person
The VIP entrance is on the side.
FOMO: Fear of missing out
FOMO makes me check my phone too much.
TL;DR: Too long; didn’t read
TL;DR: The meeting is canceled.
GG: Good game
GG, you played well!
IDC: I don’t care
IDC what they say.
IMO: In my opinion
IMO, that’s the best solution.
IMHO: In my humble opinion
IMHO, we should wait before deciding.
PTO: Please turn over (or Paid time off)
PTO for more information on the next page.
AKA: Also known as
He’s AKA “The Professor.”
FAQ: Frequently asked questions
Check the FAQ before contacting support.
TL;DR: Too long; didn’t read
Here’s the summary, TL;DR: meeting postponed.
NSFW: Not safe for work
This video is NSFW; don’t watch at the office.
IRL: In real life
I met her IRL last week.
DM: Direct message
Send me a DM if you want to chat.
ICYMI: In case you missed it
ICYMI, the event was rescheduled.
NSFL: Not safe for life (very graphic content)
Warning: NSFL content ahead.
FWIW: For what it’s worth
FWIW, I think your idea is great.
TL;DR: Too long; didn’t read
TL;DR: We’re moving the deadline.
BAE: Before anyone else (term of endearment)
Going to dinner with my bae.
FTW: For the win! (expression of support or success)
We won the game, FTW!
ICYDK: In case you didn’t know
ICYDK, the store is closing soon.
OOTD: Outfit of the day
Check my OOTD on Instagram.
BRB: Be right back
BRB, grabbing a coffee.
TGIF: Thank God it’s Friday
TGIF! Time to relax.
TMI: Too much information
TMI! You don’t need to share that!
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