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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smiley [noun]

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

AFAIC [phrase]

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

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

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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

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

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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 .
DD [noun]

used in online conversations referring to one's daughter

DW [noun]

used in online conversations referring to one's wife

I don't know [interjection]

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

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laugh out loud [interjection]

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

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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

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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

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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

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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 ?

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

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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

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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 .

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

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thanks [interjection]

a short way to say thank you

Ex: Thanks , I 'm so lucky to have 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: It was nice talking to you , see you next week !