I’m sure you’ve seen a post in English on Facebook or Instagram with an abbreviation like loltgif, or ttyl, but did you know what those abbreviations meant?

Well, we’ve put together a list of the most common abbreviations in English used on social media posts or text messages. Because, after all, this new form of communication is here to stay it appears.

Common Text Abbreviations

  • IDK - I don't know
  • LOL - Laugh out Loud
  • OMG - Oh my God
  • TGIF - Thank God It's Friday
  • TTYL - Talk To You Later
  • WTF - What the F...k
  • BTW - By The Way
  • BFF - Best Friends Forever
  • PROB/ PROLLY - Probably
  • IDC - I don't care
  • L8R - Later 
  • JK - Just Kidding
  • G2G - Got to go
  • W/O - Without
  • WE - Whatever
  • U - You
  • R - Are
  • K - Ok
  • SUP - What's up?
  • UR - You're
  • OBV - obviously
  • NM or NVM - Nevermind
  • EODB - End of Business Day
  • FYI - For Your Information
  • LMAO - Laughing My Ass Off
  • THX or THNX - Thanks
  • GF or BF - Girlfriend or Boyfriend
  • XOXO - Hugs and Kisses

Have you used any? Do you know any others? If so, let us know!

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