NetLingo The Internet Dictionary: Online Dictionary of Computer and Internet Terms, Acronyms, Text Messaging, Smileys ;-) (2024)

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What is acronym Internet slang? ›

Acronyms – taking the first letter of multiple words to form a new word, such as 'lol' for 'laughing out loud. ' Abbreviations – removing letters from words to make them shorter (usually to save on keystrokes or to stick within character limits), for example using 'tho' instead of 'though'.

Although many seem as if they are misspelled, grammatically incorrect or confusing, texting abbreviation and texting acronyms are commonly used and are meant to expedite communications by shortening them so that the user doesn't have to spell out phrases, expressions or sentences.

READ: Chances are, your teen has sexted. So “LMK” – let me know – and “WYCM” – will you call me? – are innocent enough. But the issue, especially for parents, is understanding the slang that could signal some dangerous teen behavior, such as “GNOC,'” which means “get naked on camera.”

Cx" is a smiley face, but also an alternative shortening of the word sex. Used to slip sex into a conversation, while smiling.

What does it mean? Rizz is short for “charisma,” and it simply means an ability to charm and woo a person. It's pronounced, well, rizz, just like it's spelled. The term found its way into teen slang through TikTok and other social media. Rizz isn't being hot — though that can be part of it.

53x stands for sex. 53x is an internet slang expression that is code for sex.

Instead of saying "cool" when something good happens, he would say "yeet", which in slang can mean anything from "yes" to expressing excitement or approval.

Well, the number 143 is the code for saying "I love you". The number 14344 is a numeronym representing the number of letters in each word of the phrase "I love you very much." "I love you very much" is also abbreviated as ILYVM. There are several other numbers in cyber terms that are used to express love.

BML is an acronym meaning Bling My Line. It can sometimes also mean Bless My Life, or Biting My Lip. Bling My Line means call me or message me, and is often used in casual online dating. Bless My Life is often used on Instagram as a hashtag included on photos of family, friends, or other happy moments.

What does GFN mean in texting? ›

Grinning, ducking, and running. GF. Girlfriend. GFN. Gone for now.

NMU is an acronym used to mean Not much, you. It's used in reply to the question, “What's up?” or “What are you doing?,” often expressed as WYD (what you doing).

TBC stands for To Be Continued or To Be Confirmed. TBC is an internet slang initialism that is used to show that something is not yet finished or not yet decided.

rofl – Rolling on the floor laughing.

"Boyfriend" - In the context of a romantic relationship, "BF" is often used as an abbreviation for "boyfriend." "Best Friend" - In some cases, "BF" may stand for "best friend," especially when used in text or online messaging.

Sksksk is an interjection used to convey surprise, happiness, and other intense emotions. It's stereotyped as an overused expression of VSCO girls on social media.

XD is an abbreviation for laughing, as well as an emoticon.