Below are 25 popular texting terms. Add some of these to your vocabulary and you'll be messaging like a teen in no time.
25 Texting Terms You Need to Know
Posted Jan 2nd 2008 6:07PM
If you've ever sent a text message or instant message on your cell phone, you know how frustrating typing out long words on a tiny keyboard can be -- especially when you're in a hurry. To avoid tripping over your thumbs the next time you text, try using the rapid-fire shorthand 'language' known as texting lingo.
Texting lingo consists mainly of acronyms and phonics, which reduce the number of letters needed to write a comprehensible message. For example, the word 'you' is shortened to 'u' and "talk to you later" is simply "TTYL."
Below are 25 popular texting terms. Add some of these to your vocabulary and you'll be messaging like a teen in no time.
1. ADN = Any Day Now
Below are 25 popular texting terms. Add some of these to your vocabulary and you'll be messaging like a teen in no time.
1. ADN = Any Day Now
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Apr 15th 2009 @ 1:11PM
ok
Jan 4th 2009 @ 12:38AM
hey there
Jan 13th 2009 @ 4:45PM
There's about 10 or so that I've never heard of.
Additional few, comes with censored profanity ):
ROFL = Rolling On Floor Laughing
LMAO = Laughing My A** Off
STFU = Shut The F*** Up
BTW = By The Way
TMI = Too Much Info
BF = Boyfriend
GF = Girlfriend
Pls = Please
etcetc
Jan 13th 2009 @ 5:14PM
Can't forget:
ROFLMAO: Rolling on floor laughing my a** off
LMFAO: Laughing my f***ing a** off
ROFLMFAO: Rolling on floor laughing my f***ing a** off
Of course.
ATM: At the moment
YKW: You know who
I don't really use many of them though.
I may say lol, lmao or on occasion roflmao but nothing else really makes it in. Maybe ATM, or BF/GF with the occasional brb or btw.
Jan 22nd 2009 @ 10:49PM
What does the term LIM mean?
Feb 11th 2009 @ 8:54PM
(: ya mean = u know what i mean
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May 18th 2009 @ 4:32AM
I LIKE to recive your mail get more details
Feb 11th 2009 @ 10:15PM
Boy Im new to this texing and do you have some stuff out there boy do i need to take a class just on texing alone im so behind.
Feb 16th 2009 @ 4:15AM
DRUGS
Feb 19th 2009 @ 11:34PM
i know the older shortcuts but the kids have come up with so many other ones, wow, but I will learn...this site wil help!
Feb 21st 2009 @ 6:12AM
lyt= love you too
lawl=laugh a whole lot
Mar 6th 2009 @ 7:11PM
Freaks, you all forgor:
idc= i dont care.
Duh!
Mar 28th 2009 @ 8:31PM
this will come in handy with me and my friends . i printed it out for five of my friends that is how much i thought it was a good idoe. its called IM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! use i people it helps
Apr 9th 2009 @ 9:54PM
how can you all forget
idk= i dont know
idts= i dont think so
and half those up there ive never heard of nor does anyone use them
May 16th 2009 @ 4:58PM
no one uses most of those
May 17th 2009 @ 1:44AM
KIT= Keep In Touch
WDYS= What Did You Say?
HB= Hurry Back
BCNU= Be Seeing You!
YYSW= Yeah, Yeah, Sure, Whatever
:x = sworn to secrecy
May 21st 2009 @ 11:20AM
What a bunch of illiterate losers, texting abbreviations. In case the term "illiterate" is unfamiliar -- refer to the dictionary, you know, that big book with lots of words.
Jun 28th 2009 @ 1:28PM
Such a dumbass o.O... The article clearly explains why we use abbreviations in our texts.
1.A lot of people have a limited amount of characters allowed in one text message.
2.Abbreviations are easier and quicker.
3.Texting and Instant Messaging are in no way concerned with the business or school world, so being 'illiterate'[by your definition] is allowed.
If people used these abbreviations in essays or resumes, then I'd partially agree with you; partially - because your definition of illiteracy is wrong ;].
Aug 7th 2009 @ 4:39PM
Well personally I feel that it just depends on the situation. Albeit most people in the United States have grammar and vocabulary issues. Some of us don't. I text in both ways. With abbreviations, when I know certain people will only be able to fit a certain amount of characters, basically people without Verizon. So yes I will say idk bt wen r we gng 2 the prk. O g2g ttyl. Lmao no way rofl. But In some cases, a lot of the time I will text in the normal message way. Just depends on the person, situation, skill level, and what they feel like doing. So don't be hatin' : ) And to ever doesn't know that illiterate means incapable of reading or writing. And to you Mr. Joe. You abbreviate whenever you say Dr. Mrs. Ms. Mr. P.o. Box. And such.... so just to clarify things. And I'm 17 : )
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