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Online Chat Terms & Shorthand
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Online Casinos | Shorthand | What it means |
|---|---|
| .02 | your (or my) two cents worth. |
| ! | i have a comment |
| ? | i have a question |
| <chuckle> | the speaker chuckles |
| <frown> | the speaker is frowning |
| <g> | grin |
| <grin> | the speaker is grinning |
| <smile> | the speaker is smiling |
| <smirk> | the speaker is smirking |
| <wink> | the speaker is winking |
| 10x | thanks |
| 2u2 | to you too |
| 4col | for crying out loud |
| aamof | as a matter of fact |
| afaic | as far as i'm concerned |
| afaik | as far as i know |
| afair | as far as i remember |
| awc | after while, crocodile |
| awhfy | are we having fun yet? |
| awttw | a word to the wise |
| ayor | at your own risk |
| b4n | bye for now |
| bbfn | bye bye for now |
| bc | because |
| bcnu | be seein’ you |
| bfn | bye for now |
| bion | believe it or not |
| btw | by the way |
| cmiiw | correct me if i’m wrong |
| co | conference or company |
| cu | see you |
| cu2 | see you, too |
| cul | see you later |
| cul8r | see you later |
| cula | see you later, alligator |
| cya | see ya or cover your ass |
| cyal8r | see you all later |
| diik | damned if i know |
| diku? | do i know you? |
| dk | don’t know |
| dtrt | do the right thing |
| f2f | face to face |
| fcfs | first come, first served |
| fitb | fill in the blank |
| foaf | friend of a friend |
| fomc | fell off my chair |
| ftf | face to face |
| fwiw | for what it’s worth |
| fyi | for your information |
| g | grin, or giggle |
| g2g | got to go |
| ga | go ahead |
| gidk | gee i don't know |
| gj | good job |
| glgh | good luck and good hunting |
| gmta | great minds think alike |
| go | get out or get off |
| gowi | get on with it |
| gr8 | great |
| gtg | got to go |
| gtsy | great to see you |
| hagd | have a great day |
| hand | have a nice day |
| hdylta | how do you like them apples? |
| hhis | hanging head in shame |
| hoas | hang on a sec (second) |
| hsik | how should i know |
| ht | hi there |
| hth | hope that helps! |
| ic | i see |
| idk | i don't know |
| idr | i don't remember |
| ikwum | i know what you mean |
| imho | in my humble opinion |
| imnsho | in my not so humble opinion |
| ioh | i'm outta here |
| iow | in other words |
| irl | in real life |
| iswym | i see what you mean |
| iyss | if you say so |
| j4f | just for fun |
| jam | just a minute |
| jas | just a second |
| jic | just in case |
| jk | just kidding |
| k | okay |
| khyf | know how you feel |
| kit | keep in touch |
| kyfc | keep your fingers crossed |
| l | laugh |
| l8r | later |
| lol | laughing out loud |
| lol | lots of luck |
| ltns | long time no see |
| n | nice |
| nm | never mind |
| np | no problem |
| ntw | not to worry |
| o | over (indicates the end of a communication) |
| ob | obligatory |
| onna | oh no, not again |
| onnta | oh no, not this again |
| oo | over and out (end of communication) |
| otl | out to lunch |
| ppl | people |
| rehi | hi again |
| rl | real life |
| s | smile |
| sec | wait a second |
| sul | snooze you loose |
| sys | see you soon |
| t | thanks |
| taf | that's all, folks! |
| tanj | there ain’t no justice |
| thx | thanks |
| tia | thanks in advance |
| tnx | thanks |
| tnxe6 | thanks a million |
| ttfn | ta ta for now |
| tu | thank you |
| tx | thanks |
| ty | thank you |
| tyvm | thank you very much |
| uok | are you ok? |
| ur | your, you're (you are) |
| wb | welcome back |
| wtg | way to go! |
| wth | what the heck/hell? |
| ygtbk | you've got to be kidding |
| yw | you're welcome |
Other Userful Phrases
| Shorthand | What it means |
|---|---|
| 2mi | too much information |
| adn | any day now |
| afj | april fools joke |
| afk | away from the keyboard |
| aisi | as i see it |
| anfawfos | and now for a word from our sponsor |
| anfscd | and now for something completely different |
| as | another subject |
| asap | as soon as possible |
| atsl | along the same line |
| awgthtgtta | are we going to have to go through this again? |
| ba | bad ass |
| bak | back at keyboard |
| bbiab | be back in a bit |
| bbiaf | be back in a few |
| bbl | be back later |
| bbl | be back later |
| beg | big evil grin |
| bf | boy friend |
| bfd | big frickin deal |
| bif | before i forget |
| bohica | bend over, here it comes again |
| bot | back on topic |
| brb | be right back |
| bta | but then again |
| btaim | be that as it may |
| bthom | beats the hell outta me |
| btobd | be there or be dead |
| bwl | bursting with laughter |
| bwq | buzz word quotient |
| bye | response to bye? |
| bye? | are you ready to say goodbye? |
| bykt | but you knew that |
| byob | bring your own bottle |
| byom | bring your own mac |
| c&g | chuckle and grin |
| cadet | can't add, doesn't even try |
| cid | crying in disgrace |
| crs | can't remember sh** |
| csg | chuckle, snicker, grin |
| cwyl | chat with you later |
| d8 | date |
| dilligad | do i look like i give a darnn? |
| diy | do it yourself |
| dltbbb | don't let the bed bugs bite |
| dotgov | a government official (from the .gov of government domain names) |
| dwimc | do what i mean, correctly |
| dwimnwis | do what i mean, not what i say |
| eol | end of life |
| esad | eat sh** and die |
| etla | extended three letter acronym |
| foad | f*** off and die |
| foag | **** off and google |
| fs | for sale |
| ftasb | faster than a speeding bullet |
| ftl | faster than light |
| fubar | fouled up beyond all repair |
| fubb | fouled up beyond belief |
| fud | fear, uncertainty and doubt |
| furtb | full up ready to burst |
| fya | for your amusement |
| gal | get a life |
| gd&r | grinning, ducking and running |
| gd&rf | grinning, ducking and running fast |
| gd&wvf | grinning, ducking, and walking very fast |
| gdw | grin, duck and weave |
| gf | girl friend |
| gfn | gone for now |
| ggp | gotta go pee |
| giwist | gee, i wish i’d said that |
| gtfo | get the f*** out or off |
| h&k | hugs and kisses |
| hak | hugs and kisses |
| hbastd | hitting bottom and starting to dig |
| hhoj | ha ha only joking |
| hhok | ha ha only kidding |
| hhos | ha ha only serious |
| hhtyay | happy holidays to you and yours |
| hny | happy new year |
| hoyew | hanging on your every word |
| iac | in any case |
| iae | in any event |
| ianal | i am not a lawyer (but ) a disclaimer which is usually followed by a legal opinion |
| iaw | in accordance with |
| ibk | idiot behind keyboard |
| ibtd | i beg to differ |
| idktmwim | i don't know tell me what it means |
| iiabdfi | if it ain't broke, don't fix it |
| iirc | if i remember correctly |
| iiwm | if it were me |
| ijwtk | i just want to know |
| ijwts | i just want to say |
| ikyabwai | i know you are but what am i? |
| ima | i might add |
| imao | in my arrogant opinion |
| imco | in my considered opinion |
| ime | in my experience |
| imo | in my opinion |
| impov | in my point of view |
| inpo | in no particular order |
| iss | i’m so sure |
| issygti | i’m so sure you get the idea! |
| itfa | in the final analysis |
| itsfwi | if the shoe fits wear it |
| iwalu | i will always love you |
| iwbni | it would be nice if |
| iwtaaq | i want to ask a question |
| iyfeg | insert your favorite ethnic group |
| iyswim | if you see what i mean |
| jc | just chilling |
| jfi | just for information |
| jmo | just my opinion |
| jtlyk | just to let you know |
| jwk | just wondering |
| kibo | knowledge in, bullshit out |
| kiss | keep it simple, stupid |
| kma | kiss my ass |
| kwim | know what i mean? |
| labatyd or lab&tyd | life's a bitch and then you die |
| ljbf | let’s just be friends |
| lmao | laughing my ass off |
| lmho | laughing my head off |
| lms | let me see |
| lolv | lot's of love |
| lql | laughing quite loudly |
| lshmbh | laughing so hard my belly hurts |
| lthtt | laughing too hard to type |
| ltm | laughing to myself |
| ltnt | long time, no type |
| lts | laughing to self |
| ly | love you |
| llta | lots and lots of thunderous applause |
| mego | my eyes glaze over |
| mla | multiple letter acronym |
| mof | matter of fact |
| motd | message of the day |
| mra | moving right along |
| mtfbwy | may the force be with you |
| myob | mind your own business |
| nac | not a clue |
| nbd | no big deal |
| nfw | no freakin way |
| nih | not invented here |
| nimby | not in my back yard |
| nino | nothing in, nothing out or no input, no output |
| nitl | not in this lifetime |
| noyb | none of your business |
| nqa | no questions asked |
| nrn | no response necessary |
| ntim | not that it matters |
| ntimm | not that it matters much |
| ntymi | now that you mention it |
| oatus | on a totally unrelated subject |
| oaus | on an unrelated subject |
| obo | or best offer |
| obtw | oh, by the way |
| oic | oh, i see |
| omfg | oh my friggin god |
| omg | oh my god! |
| ootc | obligatory on-topic comment |
| ost | on second thoughts |
| otf | on the floor (laughing) |
| otfl | on the floor laughing |
| otoh | on the other hand |
| otooh | on the other other hand |
| ott | over the top |
| otth | on the third hand |
| ottomh | off the top of my head |
| owtte | or words to that effect |
| pcmcia | people can't memorize computer industry acronyms |
| pds | please don't shout. (typing all in capital letters is rude) |
| pebcak | problem exists between chair and keyboard |
| pita | pain in the ass |
| plokta | press lots of keys to abort |
| pmbi | pardon my butting in |
| pmf | pardon my french or pure freaking magic |
| pmfbi | pardon me for butting in |
| pmfji | pardon me for jumping in |
| pmigbom | put mind in gear, before opening mouth |
| pmji | pardon my jumping in |
| pmp | peeing my pants |
| pncah | please, no cursing allowed here |
| poc | piece of crap |
| pos | piece of s**t |
| ptmm | please tell me more |
| qt | cutie |
| r u there? | are you there? |
| rhip | rank has its privileges |
| rlco | real life conference |
| rofl | rolling on floor laughing |
| roflas | rolling on floor laughing and screaming |
| roflmao | roll on floor laughing my ass off |
| roflol | roll on floor laughing out loud |
| roi | return on investment |
| rotf | rolling on the floor |
| rotfl | rolling on the floor laughing |
| rotflmaotid | rolling on the floor laughing my ass off till i die |
| rotflol | rolling on the floor laughing out loud |
| rotflolapmp | rolling on the floor laughing out loud and peeing my pants |
| rotfltic | rolling on the floor laughing till i cry |
| rrq | return receipt request |
| rsn | real soon now |
| rtfaq | read the frequently asked questions |
| rtffaq | read the freaking faq |
| rys | read your screen |
| sapfu | surpassing all previous foul ups |
| scnr | sorry, could not resist |
| sete | smiling ear to ear |
| sfla | stupid four letter acronym |
| sics | sitting in chair snickering |
| snafu | situation normal: all fouled up |
| so | significant other |
| sob | stressed out bigtime |
| sol | sh** out of luck |
| sos | same old stuff or help! |
| sow | speaking of which |
| ssdd | same stuff different day |
| sufid | screwing up face in disgust |
| swim | see what i mean? |
| swl | screaming with laughter |
| tafn | that’s all for now |
| tanstaafl | there ain’t no such thing as a free lunch |
| tarfu | things are really fouled up |
| tbd | to be decided |
| tdm | too darn many |
| tfs | three finger salute (ctl-alt-del) |
| tfthaot | thanks for the help ahead of time |
| tftt | thanks for the thought |
| tgal | think globally, act locally |
| tic | tongue in cheek |
| tinwis | that is not what i said |
| tmi | too much information |
| tnstaafl | there's no such thing as a free lunch |
| tntl | trying not to laugh |
| tobal | there oughta be a law |
| tobg | this oughta be good |
| toma | take over my arse/ass |
| toy | thinking of you |
| tptb | the powers that be |
| trdmc | tears running down my cheeks |
| ts | totally stinks |
| tsr | totally stupid rules |
| ttbomk | to the best of my knowledge |
| ttksf | trying to keep a straight face |
| tttt | to tell the truth |
| ttul | talk to you later |
| ttyawfn | talk to you a while from now |
| ttyl | talk to you later |
| ttyt | talk to you tomorrow |
| tyclo | turn your caps lock off (stop shouting) |
| uom | you owe me |
| uombt | you owe me big time |
| w00t | we owned the other team |
| waef | when all else fails |
| wag | wild assed guess |
| wdalyic | who died and left you in charge? |
| wdymbt | what do you mean by that? |
| wdyt | what do you think? |
| we | whatever |
| wibamu | well, i'll be a monkey's uncle |
| wibni | wouldn’t it be nice if |
| wmmows | wash my mouth out with soap |
| wnohgb | where no one has gone before |
| woa | work of art |
| wotam | waste of time and money |
| wrt | with regard to, or with respect to |
| wt | without thinking |
| wtb | want to buy |
| wtf | what the f***? |
| wtmi | way too much information |
| wtn | what then now? |
| wtn | who then now? |
| wttm | without thinking too much |
| wum | watch your mouth |
| wwyd | what would you do? |
| wym | watch your mouth |
| yaba | yet another bloody acronym |
| ybysa | you bet your sweet a** |
| yglt | you're gonna love this |
| ygti | you get the idea? |
| ygwypf | you get what you pay for |
| yiu | yes, i understand |
| ykwim | you know what i mean |
| ykyarw | you know you're a redneck when |
| ymmv | your mileage may vary (or your experience could be different) |
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