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Media and Communication - SMS Language

Here you will learn some English words related to SMS language such as "brb", "btw", and "obvs".

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Words Related to Media and Communication
smiley
smiley
[noun]

a group of characters, such as ':-)', resembling a smiling face used in online conversations

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AFAIC
AFAIC
[phrase]

used in a text message, email, etc. to share a personal opinion of something

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as far as I know

used in a text message, email, etc. to express one's doubt while giving an opinion

Ex: AFAIK, they haven’t made a final decision yet.Ā 
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BF
BF
[noun]

(especially in text messages, on social media, etc.) a male partner that one has a sexual or romantic relationship with

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GF
GF
[noun]

(especially in text messages, on social media, etc.) a female partner that one has a sexual or romantic relationship with

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best friend forever

someone's best friend, ā€Œused by young people on social media, especially in text messages

Ex: Despite living in different cities, Tom and James have remained BFFs for over a decade, talking on the phone every day.Ā 
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be right back
be right back
[interjection]

used in online conversations indicating that one would be back after a short time

Ex: I need to grab my phone, brb.Ā 
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DD
DD
[noun]

used in online conversations referring to one's daughter

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DW
DW
[noun]

used in online conversations referring to one's wife

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I don't know
I don't know
[interjection]

a common abbreviation used in texts or online conversations, which means one does not know something

Ex: IDK what time the meeting starts.Ā 
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laugh out loud
laugh out loud
[interjection]

used especially in text or online messages to express laughter or amusement about something funny

Ex: When he told the joke, she responded with "LOL" to indicate that she found it funny.Ā 
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LOLZ
LOLZ
[interjection]

used in texts or online messages about something that is funny and amusing, expressing laughter

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MYOB
MYOB
[interjection]

used in text messages, emails, etc. emphasizing that someone should not interfere in other's lives

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obvs
obvs
[Adverb]

especially used in text messages, emails, etc. indicating that something is clear and easily understood

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oh my God
oh my God
[interjection]

used to express shock, surprise, or excitement, particularly on social media or in text messages

Ex: OMG, I can't believe you got the job!Ā 
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TL;DR
TL;DR
[interjection]

used in a text message, email, etc. as a dismissive response to a long post or text or to give a summary

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happy birthday
happy birthday
[interjection]

used to express good wishes and congratulations to someone on their birthday

Ex: Happy birthday, Sarah!Ā I hope your day is filled with love and laughter.Ā 
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YOLO
YOLO
[interjection]

an abbreviation commonly used in online conversations and social media posts to encourage living life to the fullest and taking risks

Ex: He tried skydiving for the first time, saying YOLO.Ā 
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Cul8r
Cul8r
[interjection]

an abbreviation commonly used in text messaging and online communications, often used as a quick and casual way of saying goodbye or indicating that the person expects to see the recipient again soon

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NP
NP
[interjection]

an abbreviation commonly used in text messaging and online communications, often used as a quick and casual way of acknowledging a request or expressing that something is not an issue

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on my way
on my way
[interjection]

used to indicate that someone is en route

Ex: Omw!Ā I'll be there in 20.Ā 
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too much information
too much information
[interjection]

used in written or spoken conversations to indicate that someone has shared more personal or detailed information than is comfortable or necessary

Ex: I didn’t need to know that, too much information.Ā 
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laughing my ass off
laughing my ass off
[interjection]

an abbreviation commonly used in text messaging and online communications, often used to express that something is funny or amusing

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Gr8
Gr8
[interjection]

an abbreviation commonly used in text messaging and online communications, often used as a quick and casual way of expressing approval, satisfaction, or agreement

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WYD
WYD
[interjection]

an abbreviation commonly used in text messaging and online communications, often used as a way of starting a conversation or checking in with someone to see what they are up to

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by the way
by the way
[Adverb]

used to introduce a new topic or information that is related to the ongoing conversation

Ex: By the way, have you heard about the upcoming company picnic?Ā 
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as soon as possible

used to express the urgency or immediacy of completing a task or taking action without unnecessary delay

Ex: Let’s fix this issue ASAP.Ā 
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TTYL
TTYL
[interjection]

used in online messaging, texting, and email as a friendly way to indicate that the conversation is ending but the speakers will communicate again in the future

Ex: I have to go now, TTYL!Ā 
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for your information

used in written or spoken communication to indicate that the information being provided is intended to inform the recipient, but not necessarily requiring any action on their part

Ex: FYI, the meeting starts at 3 PM.Ā 
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in real life
in real life
[phrase]

used to distinguish offline or face-to-face interactions from online ones

Ex: He has a lot of online friends, but he's never met them IRL.Ā 
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thanks
thanks
[interjection]

a short way to say thank you

Ex: Thanks for the help!Ā 
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see you
see you
[interjection]

used as a casual way of saying goodbye or indicating that the person expects to see the recipient again soon

Ex: I'm off now.Ā See you!Ā 
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