Ever have trouble trying to decode a text message with an acronym that you just do not understand? Here is a guide to some of the more popular texting acronyms and famous message sayings. While many of us try to pronounce everything we read, when reading popular text message acronyms pronouncing each individual letter is usually the way to go. Here is a look at some of the most popular texting acronyms and what is actually being said:
OMG is Oh My Gosh
LOL stands for Laugh Out Loud
ROTFLOL when something is really funny you are Rolling On the Floor Laughing
CUL8R becomes See You Later
TTYL translates into Talk To You Later
TY is probably the easiest way to say Thank You
831 is popular on special days because I Love You (Eight Letters, Three Words, One Meaning)
AFK when you need a break to be Away From Keyboard
AWLTP is when you are Avoiding Work Like the Plague
AYC or Aren’t You Cute
AYSOS means Are You Stupid Or Something
BFF is famous as Best Friend Forever
TOY becomes Thinking of You
OXO has been around for centuries as Hugs and Kisses
HHIS is when someone is Hanging His (or her) Head In Shame
ICBW means It Could Be Worse
DKDC is popular when you Don’t Know Don’t Care
SIS when you send something clever to be Snickering In Silence
FYEO to be like James Bond For Your Eyes Only
BM&Y to keep a secret Between Me and You
PRW is popular for kids whose Parents Are Watching
NOYB when it is None of Your Business
H2CUS translates into Hope To See You Soon
LTNS when you run into someone you can say Long Time No See
B4N to take a break and say Bye For Now
TWNA to be like Shakespeare Til We Meet Again
BBS to Be Back Soon
BRB to Be Right Back
EOM when you are done talking you say End of Message
SEP is to show total apathy Somebody Else’s Problem
WRUD is ask What Are You Doing?
WRU is a great waiting question to say Where Are You?
As you can see the most popular texting acronyms are not exactly rocket science.
The more famous message sayings have been around for years. Many different websites exists to help those who need a little education or a refresher just to catch up on what exactly is being said either in chat rooms or via text message.
