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APSU Writing Center

Text Message Language & Slang


Text Message Language
Often consists of abbreviations and slang often used in texting over the phone and other internet-based
conversations.
Below is a chart of typical abbreviations that are often used in the English Language. These should
NOT be used in Academic Writing.

ABT about IDC I don't care PM private message

AFK away from keyboard IKR I know right POV point of view

ASAP as soon as possible IM instant message RN right now

BF boyfriend IRL in real life SMH shaking my head

BRB be right back IYKYK if you know you know TBA to be announced

BTW by the way JK just kidding TBD to be decided

DIY do it yourself LMK let me know TBH to be honest

FYI for your information LOL laugh out loud THX thanks

GF girlfriend MYOB mind your own business TMI too much information

GG good game NP no problem TW trigger warning

OFC of course NBD No big deal


GR8 great

OMG oh my god/goodness NVM never mind


GTG got to go

IDK I don't know OMW on my way WYD what are you doing
APSU Writing Center
Text Message Language & Slang

References
Slick Text. (2023, February 2). 100+ Text Abbreviations and How to Use Them. SlickText.
https://www.slicktext.com/blog/2019/02/text-abbreviations-guide/

W&M Writing Resources Center. (2018). Text Language and Slang. W&M Writing Resources
Center. https://www.wm.edu/as/wrc/newresources/handouts/text-language-and-slang.pdf

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