Common English text abbreviations

 

Common English text abbreviations (e.g., "LOL," "TBH," "ICYMI") are shortened forms used in digital messaging to enhance speed and efficiency. These shorthand variants, often acronyms or initialized phrases, represent common words, phrases, and emotions. Common examples include:

• Conversational: LOL (Laugh out loud), BRB (Be right back), IDK (I don't know).
• Contextual: ICYMI (In case you missed it), TBH (To be honest), RN (Right now).
• Professional/Concise: ASAP (As soon as possible), FYI (For your information), EOB (End of business).

Popular Texting Abbreviations

• AFAIK: As far as I know
• AMA: Ask me anything
• B4: Before
• BRB: Be right back
• BTW: By the way
• DM: Direct message
• FOMO: Fear of missing out
• FTW: For the win
• FYI: For your information
• GG: Good game
• ICYMI: In case you missed it
• IDK: I don't know
• IKR: I know, right?
• IMO/IMHO: In my (humble) opinion
• IRL: In real life
• JK: Just kidding
• LMK: Let me know
• NGL: Not gonna lie
• NVM: Nevermind
• OMG: Oh my god
• POV: Point of view
• RN: Right now
• SMH: Shaking my head (disapproval)
• TBH: To be honest
• TL;DR: Too long, didn't read
• TTYL: Talk to you later
• YOLO: You only live once

Shortened Words

• 2DAY: Today
• 2MORO: Tomorrow
• BF/GF: Boyfriend / Girlfriend
• K: Okay

Business & Marketing Texting

• BOGO: Buy one, get one
• CTA: Call to action
• ETA: Estimated time of arrival
• FWD: Forward
• ROI: Return on investment
• RSVP: Please respond
• T&C: Terms and conditions
• TIA: Thanks in advance [1]

These abbreviations are most common in informal chats, social media, and quick emails. They are generally not appropriate for formal, professional writing, notes.