smiley
[noun]
a group of characters, such as ':-)', resembling a smiling face used in online conversations
English Words for "SMS Language"
Here you will learn some English words related to SMS language such as "brb", "btw", and "obvs".
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as far as I know
[phrase]
used in a text message, email, etc. to express one's doubt while giving an opinion
Ex:
AFAIK,
the
deadline
hasn’t
changed.
BF
[noun]
(especially in text messages, on social media, etc.) a male partner that one has a sexual or romantic relationship with
GF
[noun]
(especially in text messages, on social media, etc.) a female partner that one has a sexual or romantic relationship with
best friend forever
[noun]
someone's best friend, used by young people on social media, especially in text messages
Ex:
After
going
through
thick
and
thin
together,
Maria
and
Julia
are
more
than
just
friends;
they're
BFFs
who
support
each
other
through
everything.
be right back
[interjection]
used in online conversations indicating that one would be back after a short time
Ex:
She
said
,
be
right
back
,
and
left
the
room
.
I don't know
[interjection]
a common abbreviation used in texts or online conversations, which means one does not know something
Ex:
IDK
where
she
went
after
class.
laugh out loud
[interjection]
used especially in text or online messages to express laughter or amusement about something funny
Ex:
They
exchanged
LOLs
in
the
group
chat
after
watching
the
comedic
skit
together.
LOLZ
[interjection]
used in texts or online messages about something that is funny and amusing, expressing laughter
MYOB
[interjection]
used in text messages, emails, etc. emphasizing that someone should not interfere in other's lives
obvs
[adverb]
especially used in text messages, emails, etc. indicating that something is clear and easily understood
oh my God
[interjection]
used to express shock, surprise, or excitement, particularly on social media or in text messages
Ex:
Oh
my
god,
I
just
found
out
I'm
going
to
be
an
aunt!
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
happy birthday
[interjection]
used to express good wishes and congratulations to someone on their birthday
Ex:
Happy
birthday
,
Grandma
!
YOLO
[interjection]
an abbreviation commonly used in online conversations and social media posts to encourage living life to the fullest and taking risks
Ex:
They
decided
to
go
on
a
road
trip
with
no
plan—YOLO.
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
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
on my way
[interjection]
used to indicate that someone is en route
Ex:
OMW,
don't
start
the
movie
without
me.
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:
She
shared
a little
too much
information
about
her
date
.
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
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
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
by the way
[adverb]
used to introduce a new topic or information that is related to the ongoing conversation
Ex:
By the way
,
did
you
remember
to
bring
the
report
for
today
's
meeting
?
as soon as possible
[adverb]
used to express the urgency or immediacy of completing a task or taking action without unnecessary delay
Ex:
We
need
to
leave
ASAP
to
avoid
traffic.
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:
Busy
right
now,
TTYL
when
I'm
free.
for your information
[phrase]
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:
For
your
information
,
this
policy
applies
to
all
employees
.
in real life
[phrase]
used to distinguish offline or face-to-face interactions from online ones
Ex:
We
chat
online
all
the
time,
but
IRL
is
different.
see you
[interjection]
used as a casual way of saying goodbye or indicating that the person expects to see the recipient again soon
Ex:
It
was
nice
talking to
you
,
see
you
next
week
!