28 slangs for every social network addict (JIC DONNO)
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There are some “words” that we are already so familiar with: OMG, TTYL, LOL…the list goes on. But some terms that pop up on social media every second seem so new – and so confusing! – that our brain goes nuts trying to figure out WTF (you know that one, right?). To make life just a little bit easier here is the list of 28 abbreviations you need to know to survive the e-world – so that the next time someone uses one, you don’t have to go “HUH?!”
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IDK – I don’t know
“What does IDK even mean?” “I don’t know…” “Yeah, me netiher.”
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FOMO – Fear of missing out
The thing you feel when all your friends have been invited to a party, and you’re still waiting for the call…
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YOLO – You only live once
In olden days, it used to be “carpe diem”. Now, no one has time to learn Latin. ‘Coz YOLO.
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IRL – In real life
When you finally decide enough is enough and meet your crush for coffee…
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SMH – Shaking my head
When you come back from the date, disappointed and need to express it to your friends in a text message.
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ROFL – Rolling on the floor laughing
And your friends ROFL when LOL isn't enough. Because standing straight and laughing is so boring.
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FTW – For the win
This term is originally used by cricket enthusiasts. But now used by anyone who considers themselves a WINNAH.
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TBT – Throw-Back Thursday/ Tuesday
For that back-in-the-day photo of you as chubby little baby! #TheThingsWeDoForLikes
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MCM – Man-Crush Monday
For that picture of Fawad Khan that you just have to ‘gram.
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WCW – Woman-Crush Wednesday
For that aahmaazing picture of Deepika you saw and have to repost!
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FBF – Flashback Friday
For that pic of you and bae that’s just too cute for other people to not see.
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S/O – Significant other
‘Coz nobody got time for that are you my boyfriend/ girlfriend conversation these days
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ILY – I love you
Which, let’s admit, is way better than “I luv u”.
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JK – Just kidding
Hey, ILY. Haha, no, JK.
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STFU – Shut the f*ck up
What you should say to the person who sent you that last message
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OMFG – Oh my f*cking God
Because sometimes OMG is just not enough.
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FML- F*ck my life
For any time of the day when you’re feeling a shade too dramatic to use real words.
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IMHO – In my humble opinion
Mostly used when you’re feeling anything but humble.
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IKR- I know, right
“You’re, lik,e really pretty” “IKR?”
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NSFW – Not safe for work
Basically, trying to read a POPxo sex article when your boss isn’t looking!
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OOTD – Outfit of the day
For all you Instagram addicts out there.
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ICYMI- In case you missed it
Here’s my OOTD again, ICYMI earlier.
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NVM – Never mind
You DON’T care about my OOTD? NVM.
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BT – Bad trip
When you were expecting to get high and happy, and got low and depressed instead.
25.OAN:
On Another Note. It's mostly used in informal emails.
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TBH – To be honest
Yes, there’s a separate term for it. Because otherwise how would people tell the lies from the truth?
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