Fun & Famous
14 GREAT ABBREVIATIONS WHEN YOU’RE TEXTING
Okay. So someone just told me that I am the most confusing person when I send texts. Apparently they can be close to incomprehensible according to all my abbreviations. Whereas I always think they’re useful, smart and quick to use, apparently it has a way of confusing people on the receiving end. Which is something I clearly don’t want to do. And that’s why I decided to jot down this quick explanation list. That way I won’t have to stop using my abbrev’s (it’ll save me time and time is money). Besides, it’s not like I’m the only one out there who uses them. I’m not crazy.
1. FML –f*ck my life. Useful in grave situations, but even more in less serious situations. When you run out of wine for instance. Or when you don’t have anything to wear. Wait, isn’t that also a serious situation? I think it is.
2. OMG – oh my god, if this abbreviation still confuses you then clearly something is off.
3. DAFAK – this means what the f*ck. Secretly, I always think I’m extremely cool and rapper-like when I type this. You should give it a go, it’s great. Besides, there are so many ways for you to use it. For example: when someone says something striking (as in: I just spent 8000 on a pair of shoes), or when someone cancels on a really cool date, or you and your friends have plans to meet up at this really cool joint and you show up but you can’t find them. Then you type: DAFAK where are you guys. DAFAK really.
4. LMK – Let me know. For when you really want to know something. Just don’t use this abbreviation in a text to someone who doesn’t know what it means. Then you’ll be waiting an eternity.
5. BTW – by the way…
6. A.K.A. – also known as. This one’s great to use when you’ve just had a baby and you send someone a photo followed by an: a.k.a ’the name’. Great when used with Halloween costumes too.
7. OMW – On my way. Here’s another abbreviation you might not want to use on someone who hasn’t read this list. The person on the receiving end might think you suddenly started feeling sick and you’re no longer capable of typing regular words.
8. ASAP – As soon as possible…
9. IDC – no this isn’t some odd computer brand we’re dealing with. All this states is: I don’t care.
10. IC – no, don’t panic, no one got admitted to the Intensive Care. All this says is: I see. As in: I get it.
11. LOL – this one comes in two different formats. You’ve got LOL: laughing out loud and ROTFL: roll on the floor laughing.
12. TTYL and TTYS – looked bizarre to me at first too but all this means is: talk to you later or talk to you soon.
13. FB – This is just a quick abbreviation for Facebook. The thing we can’t live without.
14. FYI – This entire post was all For Your Information. You’re welcome. Or is there an abbreviation for that too?
Obviously I’ve left out a dozen abbreviations. But don’t worry, dive into your keyboard (did I write that? Yes, I really did write that) and let me know which important abbreviations I forgot.
