{"id":70394,"date":"2026-11-12T14:45:29","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T09:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/?page_id=70394"},"modified":"2026-11-12T15:51:02","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T10:21:02","slug":"internet-slang","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.quickonlinetips.com\/archives\/internet-slang\/","title":{"rendered":"Internet Slang and Texting Abbreviations: 120 Meanings"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Home<\/a> ›<\/span> Internet slang<\/p>\n

Internet Slang and Texting Abbreviations: 120 Meanings<\/h1>\n

What does TBH, no cap or IYKYK mean? This guide explains 120 internet slang words and texting abbreviations in plain English: everyday text shortcuts, online slang, social media terms, gaming talk and work chat. Search for a word or pick a topic.<\/p>\n

120<\/b> terms<\/span>6<\/b> topics<\/span>Everyday to advanced<\/span>Updated November 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Texting abbreviations 30<\/span><\/h2>

LOL♥<\/span><\/h3>

Laughing out loud. Used when something is funny, or just to keep a message light.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

BRB♥<\/span><\/h3>

Be right back.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

BTW♥<\/span><\/h3>

By the way.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

IDK♥<\/span><\/h3>

I don\u2019t know.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

OMG♥<\/span><\/h3>

Oh my God, or oh my gosh. Shows surprise or excitement.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

TBH♥<\/span><\/h3>

To be honest.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

IMO♥<\/span><\/h3>

Also called: IMHO<\/p>

In my opinion. IMHO means in my humble opinion.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

TTYL♥<\/span><\/h3>

Talk to you later.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

ASAP<\/h3>

As soon as possible.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

FOMO<\/h3>

Fear of missing out on fun or news that others are enjoying.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

FYI<\/h3>

For your information.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

HBD<\/h3>

Happy birthday.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

HMU<\/h3>

Hit me up. Means contact me or message me.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

ICYMI<\/h3>

In case you missed it. Used when sharing older news or posts again.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

IKR<\/h3>

I know, right? Agreeing strongly with someone.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

ILY<\/h3>

I love you.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

IRL<\/h3>

In real life, as opposed to online.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

IYKYK<\/h3>

If you know, you know. Hints at an inside joke.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

JK<\/h3>

Just kidding.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

NGL<\/h3>

Not gonna lie. Comes before an honest opinion.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

NP<\/h3>

No problem.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

NSFW<\/h3>

Not safe for work. A warning that a link or post may be unsuitable to open in public or at work.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

NVM<\/h3>

Never mind.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

OMW<\/h3>

On my way.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

ROFL<\/h3>

Rolling on the floor laughing. Stronger than LOL.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

SMH<\/h3>

Shaking my head. Shows disbelief or disappointment.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

TL;DR<\/h3>

Too long; didn\u2019t read. A one-line summary of a long post, or a comment that something is too long.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

TMI<\/h3>

Too much information. Said when someone shares more personal detail than needed.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

TY<\/h3>

Also called: THX<\/p>

Thank you. THX is short for thanks.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

WYD<\/h3>

What (are) you doing?<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n

Online slang words 24<\/span><\/h2>

Slay♥<\/span><\/h3>

To do something really well or look great. \u201cYou slayed that presentation.\u201d<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

No cap♥<\/span><\/h3>

No lie, for real. \u201cCap\u201d means a lie.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Lowkey♥<\/span><\/h3>

Quietly or a little bit. \u201cI lowkey want pizza.\u201d<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Highkey♥<\/span><\/h3>

Openly or very much. The opposite of lowkey.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Ate<\/h3>

Also called: ate and left no crumbs<\/p>

Did something perfectly.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Bet<\/h3>

Okay, sounds good, or I agree.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Brain rot<\/h3>

Low-effort online content, or the foggy feeling from scrolling too much of it.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Bussin<\/h3>

Really good, usually about food.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Delulu<\/h3>

Short for delusional, often used jokingly about unrealistic hopes.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Ghosting<\/h3>

Suddenly stopping all contact with someone without explanation.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Glow up<\/h3>

A big improvement in how someone looks or feels over time.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

GOAT<\/h3>

Greatest of all time.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Hits different<\/h3>

Feels special or better in a particular moment.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

It\u2019s giving<\/h3>

It looks or feels like something. \u201cIt\u2019s giving holiday mode.\u201d<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Main character energy<\/h3>

Acting confidently, as if you are the star of your own story.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Mid<\/h3>

Average or disappointing.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Rizz<\/h3>

Charm or flirting skill.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Salty<\/h3>

Upset or bitter about something small.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Situationship<\/h3>

A romantic relationship with no clear label or commitment.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Stan<\/h3>

To be a big fan of someone or something.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Sus<\/h3>

Suspicious; something seems off.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Touch grass<\/h3>

Go outside and take a break from being online so much.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Vibe<\/h3>

The feeling or mood of a person, place or thing. \u201cThis cafe has a good vibe.\u201d<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Vibe check<\/h3>

A playful check of someone\u2019s mood or attitude.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n

Social media terms 20<\/span><\/h2>

Hashtag♥<\/span><\/h3>

A word or phrase after the # symbol that groups posts on the same topic.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

DM♥<\/span><\/h3>

Also called: direct message, PM<\/p>

A private message sent on a social media app.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Viral♥<\/span><\/h3>

Spreading very fast online as people share it.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Algorithm<\/h3>

The system a social app uses to decide which posts to show you.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Bio<\/h3>

The short description on a social media profile.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Clickbait<\/h3>

A misleading headline or thumbnail written to make you click.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Doomscrolling<\/h3>

Scrolling through bad news or endless feeds for too long.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Engagement<\/h3>

Likes, comments, shares and saves on a post, showing how many people interacted.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Feed<\/h3>

The scrolling stream of posts you see in a social app.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Follower<\/h3>

Someone who subscribes to your posts.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Going live<\/h3>

Also called: live stream<\/p>

Streaming video in real time to your followers.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Handle<\/h3>

Also called: username<\/p>

Your account name on a social site, often starting with @.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Influencer<\/h3>

Someone with a large online following who can affect what people buy or think.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Reel<\/h3>

Also called: short video<\/p>

A short vertical video, usually under a minute or two, often with music.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Repost<\/h3>

Also called: share<\/p>

Sharing someone else\u2019s post with your own followers.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Story<\/h3>

A photo or short video post that disappears after 24 hours.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Tag<\/h3>

Mentioning someone in a post or photo so they get notified.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Thread<\/h3>

A series of connected posts or replies on one topic.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Troll<\/h3>

Someone who posts to upset people or start arguments on purpose.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Unfollow<\/h3>

Removing someone from the accounts you follow so you stop seeing their posts.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n

Gaming slang 15<\/span><\/h2>

GG♥<\/span><\/h3>

Good game. Said at the end of a match to be a good sport.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

AFK♥<\/span><\/h3>

Away from keyboard. The player is not at their device.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Buff<\/h3>

Making something in a game stronger in an update.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Camping<\/h3>

Staying in one hidden spot to ambush other players.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Clutch<\/h3>

Winning or saving a match in a tense final moment.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Easter egg<\/h3>

A hidden joke, message or feature placed in a game or app for fans to find.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Grinding<\/h3>

Repeating tasks in a game to earn points, items or levels.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Lag<\/h3>

A delay between your action and what happens on screen, usually from a slow connection.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Loot<\/h3>

Items, coins or rewards you collect in a game.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Nerf<\/h3>

Making something in a game weaker in an update.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Noob<\/h3>

Also called: newbie<\/p>

A beginner. Sometimes friendly, sometimes an insult.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

NPC<\/h3>

Also called: non-player character<\/p>

A character controlled by the game. As slang, someone who acts without thinking for themselves.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

OP<\/h3>

Overpowered. A weapon, character or move that is too strong.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Respawn<\/h3>

Coming back to life in a game after being defeated.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Speedrun<\/h3>

Finishing a game as fast as possible, often using clever tricks.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n

Work chat abbreviations 15<\/span><\/h2>

EOD♥<\/span><\/h3>

End of day. \u201cI\u2019ll send it by EOD.\u201d<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Async<\/h3>

Not at the same time, such as updating a shared document instead of meeting.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Bandwidth<\/h3>

In office talk, how much time or energy someone has for more work.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

EOW<\/h3>

End of week.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

ETA<\/h3>

Estimated time of arrival, or when something will be ready.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

FWIW<\/h3>

For what it\u2019s worth.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

KPI<\/h3>

Key performance indicator: a number used to track progress toward a goal.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

LMK<\/h3>

Let me know.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Loop in<\/h3>

To add someone to a conversation or email thread.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

OOO<\/h3>

Out of office.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Ping<\/h3>

To send someone a quick message, such as in a chat app.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

PTO<\/h3>

Paid time off, such as holiday leave.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Sync<\/h3>

A short meeting to get everyone up to date.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

TBD<\/h3>

To be decided, or to be determined.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

WFH<\/h3>

Working from home.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n

Memes and online culture 16<\/span><\/h2>

Meme♥<\/span><\/h3>

A funny image, video or phrase that spreads online, often copied with new captions.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Emoji♥<\/span><\/h3>

Small pictures used in messages, like smiley faces and thumbs up.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

All caps<\/h3>

Typing in capital letters, which reads as shouting online.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Astroturfing<\/h3>

Fake grassroots support: organised or paid accounts posing as ordinary people to make an idea look popular.<\/p>

Advanced<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Brigading<\/h3>

When a group coordinates to flood a post, review page or poll with comments or votes.<\/p>

Advanced<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Catfish<\/h3>

Someone who pretends to be a different person online, often with fake photos.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Copypasta<\/h3>

A block of text that people copy and paste around the internet as a joke.<\/p>

Advanced<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Doxxing<\/h3>

Publishing someone\u2019s private details, such as their home address, online without permission. It is harmful and often illegal.<\/p>

Advanced<\/span><\/p><\/article>

GIF<\/h3>

A short looping animation, often used as a reaction in chats.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Netiquette<\/h3>

Good manners online, such as not typing everything in capital letters.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Photobomb<\/h3>

Appearing in the background of someone else\u2019s photo on purpose.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Ratio<\/h3>

When a reply gets more likes than the original post, showing people disagree with it.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Sealioning<\/h3>

Pestering someone with endless polite-sounding questions in bad faith, to wear them down in an argument.<\/p>

Advanced<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Selfie<\/h3>

A photo you take of yourself, usually with a phone.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Shadowban<\/h3>

When a platform quietly limits who sees your posts without telling you.<\/p>

Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/article>

Spoiler<\/h3>

Information that reveals what happens in a film, show or book before you watch or read it.<\/p>

Everyday<\/span><\/p><\/article><\/div><\/section>\n

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Internet slang: frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n

What are the most common texting abbreviations?<\/h3>\n

LOL, BRB, BTW, IDK, OMG, TBH, IMO, TTYL, FYI and ASAP are among the most used. They save time in quick messages.<\/p>\n

What does no cap mean?<\/h3>\n

No cap means no lie or for real. Cap means a lie, so “no cap” stresses that you are being completely honest.<\/p>\n

What does TBH mean in a text?<\/h3>\n

TBH means to be honest. People put it before or after an honest opinion, such as “TBH, I liked the first one better.”<\/p>\n

Is it okay to use texting abbreviations at work?<\/h3>\n

Short forms like FYI, ETA, EOD and OOO are common in work chat and email. Casual slang like LOL or no cap is best kept for friends unless your workplace is very informal.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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