Chat slang
Updated: 11/12/2023 by Computer Hope
Chat slang or netspeak is typing long words and phrases as short one-to-four letter words and is also used by people with trouble spelling. For example, instead of typing out "are," someone may only type the letter "r." Although chat slang can be easier and faster for you to type, it's difficult to read and causes people to ignore you. Below is an example of someone saying, "Are you smart because I need someone smart."
r u smart bcoz i need some1 smart
If you're looking for chat shorthand words, such as "cya," "lol," "ty," etc., see the shorthand dictionary definition for a listing of these terms and their meanings. For a list of general computer slang, see our slang page.
Below is a listing of commonly used chat slang and typos and their proper English meaning.
| Slang | Full word |
|---|---|
| @ | at |
| @TEOTD | at the end of the day |
| 1 | one or won |
| 14AA41 | one for all and all for one |
| 2 | to, too, or two |
| 2B OR NOT 2B | to be or not to be |
| 2da | today |
| 3SUM | threesome |
| 4 | for, four, or the prefix or suffix: fore) |
| 411 | information |
| 459 | I love you |
| 4ever | forever |
| 86 | out of, or over |
| AAAAA | American association against acronym abuse |
| AAF | as a friend |
| AAK | asleep at keyboard |
| AAMOI | as a matter of interest |
| AAR, AAR8 | at any rate |
| AAS | alive and smiling |
| AATK | always at the keyboard |
| AAYF | as always, your friend |
| AB | ass backwards |
| ABITHIWTIDB | a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush |
| ABT2 | about to |
| ACD | Ctrl+Alt+Del |
| ACK | acknowledgement |
| ADAD | another day, another dollar |
| ADBB | all done bye bye |
| ADIH | another day in hell |
| ADIP | another day in paradise |
| AFAGAY | a friend as good as you |
| AFAHMASP | a fool and his money are soon parted |
| AFAIC | as far as I'm concerned |
| AFAIU | as far as I understand |
| AFAP | as far as possible |
| AFAYC | as far as your concerned |
| AFC | away from computer |
| AFDN | any f***ing day now |
| AFIAA | as far as I am aware |
| AFINIAFI | a friend in need is a friend indeed |
| AFK | away from keyboard |
| AFZ | acronym free zone |
| AGKWE | and God knows what else |
| AIAMU | and I'm a monkey's uncle |
| AIH | as it happens |
| AIMB | as I mentioned before |
| AIMP | always in my prayers |
| AISE | as I said earlier |
| AISI | as I see it |
| ALOL | actually laughing out loud |
| ALOT OR ALLOT | a lot |
| ALTG | act locally, think globally |
| AMAP | as many as possible |
| AMBW | all my best wishes |
| AML | all my love |
| AND | any day now |
| ANFAWFOWS | and now a word from our web sponsor |
| AOAS | all of a sudden |
| AOB | abuse of bandwidth |
| ASAFP | as soon as freakin possible |
| ASIG | and so it goes |
| ASLMH | age, sex, location, music, and hobbies |
| ATB | all the best |
| ATST | at the same time |
| ATW | all the web, or around the web |
| AYK | as you know |
| AYSOS | are you stupid or something |
| AYTMTB | and you're telling me this because? |
| ax | ask |
| B | be, bee |
| BC OR B/C | because |
| B4U | before you |
| B4UKI | before you know it |
| BAG | busting a gut |
| bai | bye |
| BAK | back at my keyboard |
| BAU | business as usual |
| BB | bye-bye or bulletin board |
| BB4N, BBFN | bye bye for now |
| BBBG | bye bye, be good |
| BBIAS | be back in a sec |
| BBIAW | be back in a while |
| BBN | bye bye now |
| BBSD | be back soon darling |
| BBSL | be back sooner or later |
| BBT | be back tomorrow |
| bc | because |
| bcoz | because |
| BDN | big d**n number |
| BF | boyfriend |
| BFD | big f***ing deal |
| BG | big grin. See bg page for alternative meanings. |
| BIF | before I forget |
| BION | believe it or not |
| BIOYN | blow it out your nose |
| BITD | back in the day |
| BK | big kiss |
| BKA | better known as |
| BLNT | better luck next time |
| BM | bite me |
| BMOTA | bite me on the ass |
| BOHICA | bend over, here it comes again |
| bout | about |
| BR | bathroom. See br page for alternative meanings. |
| BRT | be right there |
| BS | big smile, bull sh** |
| BTDT | been there done that |
| BTHOOM | beats the heck out of me |
| BTSOOM | beats the sh** out of me |
| BTWBO | be there with bells on |
| BW | best wishes, beautiful woman, or but why |
| BWD | backward |
| BWDIK | but what do I know |
| BY | busy |
| BYKT | but you knew that |
| C-T | city |
| C | see |
| 'cause | because |
| CB | call back or chat brat. See CB page for other meanings. |
| CFV | call for vote |
| CID | consider it done |
| CMIW | correct me if I'm wrong |
| cos or coz | because |
| CRAFT | can't remember a f***ing thing |
| CRAT | can't remember a thing |
| CSL | can't stop laughing |
| CUL, CUL8R | see you later |
| cus, cuz, or cuzz | because |
| CWYL | chat with you later |
| CYT | see you tomorrow |
| da | the |
| dat | that |
| DETI | don't even think it |
| DF | dear friend |
| DGA | don't go away (or anywhere) |
| DGARA | don't give a rat's a** |
| DGT | don't go there |
| DHYB | don't hold your breath |
| DIAF | die in a fire |
| DIKU | do I know you? |
| dis | this |
| DKDC | don't know, don't care |
| DLTM | don't lie to me |
| DNC | does not compute |
| doin | doing |
| dos | those |
| DQYDJ | don't quit your day job |
| DRIB | don't read if busy |
| DUNNO | don't know |
| DUST | did you see that? |
| duz | does |
| duznt | doesn't |
| DYJHIW | don't you just hate it when... |
| DYOFDW | do your own f***ing dirty work |
| DYOR | do your own research |
| DYSTSOTT | did you see the size of that thing? |
| E123 | easy as 123 |
| EAK | eating at the keyboard |
| EM | them, excuse me |
| ESO | equipment smarter than operator |
| evar | ever |
| EWI | e-mailing while intoxicated |
| ez | easy |
| FAQL | frequently asked questions list |
| fav | favorite |
| FAWC | for anyone who cares |
| FE | fatal error |
| FITB | fill in the blanks |
| FO | f*** off |
| FOC | free of charge |
| foe | for |
| FOFL | falling on floor laughing |
| FTASB | faster than a speeding bullet |
| FTTB | for the time being |
| fwd | forward |
| FYA | for your amusement |
| G OR <G> | grin |
| GA | go ahead |
| GBH | great big hug |
| GD | good |
| GGN | gotta go now |
| GO2 | go to |
| GOK | God only knows |
| GONNA | going to |
| GTH | go to hell |
| GTSY | good to see you |
| GUD | good |
| H | how |
| H2 | how to |
| HAGD | have a good day |
| hai | hi |
| HHOJ | ha ha, only joking |
| HHTYAY | happy holidays to you and yours |
| HIH | hope it helps |
| hlp | help |
| HUA | heads up ace |
| HUGZ | hugs |
| HUH | have you heard |
| HUYA | head up your a** |
| I1DR | I wonder |
| IAE | in any event |
| IANAC | I am not a crook |
| IANAE | I am not an expert |
| IAT | I am tired |
| IBRB | I'll be right back |
| IBT | in between technology |
| IBTD | I beg to differ |
| ICBW | I could be wrong |
| ICCL | I couldn't care less |
| ICYDK | In case you didn't know |
| IDEK | I don't even know |
| IDGAF | I don't give a f**k |
| IDGI | I don't get it |
| IDKY | I don't know you |
| IDL | ideal |
| IDM | it doesn't matter |
| IDST | I didn't say that |
| IDTS | I don't think so |
| IFU | I f**ked up |
| IGTP | I get the point |
| IHAIM | I have another instant message |
| IHNO | I have no opinion |
| IIMAD | if it makes a difference |
| IIR | if I remember |
| IIWM | if it were me |
| IK | I know |
| IMNSHO | in my not so humble opinion |
| IMS | I'm sorry |
| in4ml | informal |
| INMP | it's not my problem |
| INPO | in no particular order |
| INNW | if not now, when? |
| IOH | I'm outta here |
| ISS | I said so |
| ISTM | it seems to me |
| ISTR | I seem to remember(recall) |
| ISWYM | I see what you mean |
| ITM | in the money |
| IUM | if you must |
| IYSS | if you say so |
| J/C | just checking |
| J/K OR JK | just kidding |
| J/W | just wondering |
| JAD | just another day |
| JAM | just a minute |
| joo or j00 | you |
| K | ok |
| kbd | keyboard |
| kewl or kool | cool |
| KFY | kiss for you |
| KIR | keep it real |
| KISS | keep it simple, stupid |
| kk | ok |
| KMA | kiss my a** |
| kok | knock |
| KOTC | kiss on the cheek |
| KOTL | kiss on the lips |
| KTHX | ok, thanks |
| KWIM | know what I mean |
| KTHXBAI | ok, thanks, bye |
| KTHXBYE | ok, thanks, bye |
| KUTGW | keep up the good work |
| KYPO | keep your pants on |
| l8 | late |
| laf or laff | laugh |
| LAQ | lame a** quote |
| lil | little |
| LOLA | laugh out loud again |
| LTIC | laugh til I cry |
| LUL OR LULZ | lol |
| luv | love |
| M | am |
| mai | my |
| MFD | multi function device |
| MHBFY | my heart bleeds for you |
| MHOTY | my hats off to you |
| MITE | might |
| MKOP | my kind of place |
| MMK | ok |
| MOAR | more |
| MOF | matter of fact |
| MOOS | members of the opposite sex |
| MOSS | members of the same sex |
| MTE | my thoughts exactly |
| MUBAR | messed up beyond all recognition |
| MWBRL | more will be revealed later |
| N | "and" or "in" |
| N/T | no text |
| N2M | not to mention |
| NAGI | not a good idea |
| NAZ | name, address, zip |
| NCG | new college graduate |
| ne1 | anyone |
| NETHING | anything |
| NG | new game |
| NIMBY | not in my backyard |
| NIMQ | not in my queue |
| NMP | not my problem |
| NO1 | no-one |
| NOYB | none of your business |
| nrg | energy |
| NTK | nice to know |
| ntn | nothing |
| NTYMI | now that you mention it |
| NW | no way! |
| O | oh |
| OAUS | on an unrelated subject |
| OARS | oh no, not again |
| OBTW | oh by the way |
| OH | over heard |
| OLL | online love |
| OMDB | over my dead body |
| OMIK | open mouth, insert keyboard |
| OOTB | out of the blue |
| OT | off topic |
| OTT | over the top |
| OTTOMY | off the top of my head |
| OUSU | oh you, shut up |
| OWTTE | or words to that effect |
| P&C | private and confidential |
| PANS | pretty awesome new stuff |
| PCM | please call me |
| PDQ | pretty darn quick |
| PD | public domain |
| PEBKAC | problem exists between keyboard and chair |
| PIMP | peeing in my pants |
| PITA | pain in the a** |
| pls | please |
| plz | please |
| PMFJI | pardon me for jumping in |
| PMJI | pardon my jumping in |
| PO | piss off |
| POG | poggers |
| poof | good bye |
| ppl or peeps | people |
| PTL | praise the lord |
| pza | pizza |
| QL | quit laughing |
| R | are |
| R&D | research and development |
| R&R | rest and relaxation |
| RBAY | right back at ya |
| RBTL | read between the lines |
| re | regarding |
| RFD | request for discussion |
| rite | right |
| RLF | real life friend |
| RLH | run like hell |
| RMLB | read my lips baby |
| RN | right now |
| ROFL | rolling on floor laughing |
| ROFLMAO | rolling on floor laughing my a** off |
| RQ | real quick |
| RSN | real soon now |
| RTFAQ | read the faq file |
| RTK | return to keyboard |
| RUOK | are you ok? |
| RUUP4IT | are you up for it? |
| RYO | roll your own |
| S OR <S> | smile |
| SCNR | sorry, could not resist |
| SEP | someone elses problem |
| sez | says |
| SFETE | smiling from ear to ear |
| SH | sh** happens |
| SITD | still in the dark |
| SLIRK | smart little rich kid |
| SM | so much |
| SMAIM | send me an instant message |
| SME | subject matter expert |
| SMEM | send me e-mail |
| SMH | shake my head |
| SNAFU | situation normal, all f***ed up |
| SO | significant other |
| SOK | it's ok |
| some1 | someone |
| SORG | straight or gay |
| soz | sorry |
| spk | speak |
| srlsy | seriously |
| SRO | standing room only |
| sry | sorry |
| SSDD | same sh** different day |
| sth | something |
| str8 | straight |
| STRA | stray |
| STYS | speak to ya soon |
| sum | some |
| sum1 | someone |
| SUYF | shut up you fool |
| SUX, SUX0R | suck |
| SWAK | sealed with a kiss |
| SWDYT | so what do you think |
| ta | the |
| TAFN | that is all for now |
| TAH | take a hike |
| TARFU | things are really f***ed up |
| TAS | taking a shower |
| TBC | to be continued |
| TDTM | talk dirty to me |
| teh | the |
| TFN | thanks for nothing |
| THANX | thanks |
| THNQ | thank you |
| tho | though |
| thot | thought |
| THX | thanks |
| TIA | thanks in advance |
| TIAIL | think I am in love |
| TIC | tongue in cheek |
| TLGO | the list goes on |
| TM | trust me |
| TNA | temporarily not available |
| TOM | tomorrow |
| TOT | tons of time |
| TP | toilet paper, think positive, or team player |
| TPTB | the powers that be |
| TTG | time to go |
| ttly | totally |
| TTT | that's the ticket |
| TTYL | talk to you later |
| TWIMC | to whom it may concern |
| TYVM | thank you very much |
| U | you |
| U2 | you too? |
| UOK | are you ok? |
| UR OR URE | your or you're |
| usu | usually |
| uve | you've |
| VBG | very big grin |
| VBS | very big smile |
| VM | voice mail |
| VRBS | virtual reality bull sh** |
| VSF | very sad face |
| WAD | without a doubt |
| WAI | what an idiot |
| WAN2 | want to |
| WANNA | want to |
| W/O | without |
| W84M | wait for me |
| wat | what |
| WC | who cares |
| WDYS | what did you say |
| WDYT | what do you think |
| WEEB | weaboo |
| WF | way fun |
| WFM | wait for me, works for me |
| WIIFM | what's in it for me |
| WKND | weekend |
| WOULDA | would of |
| wn | when |
| WOG | wise old guy |
| WRT | with regards to, or with respect to |
| WT | without thinking |
| WTSDS | where the sun don't shine |
| WU | what up? |
| WUT | what |
| WWY | where were you? |
| WYCM | will you call me? |
| WYP | what's your problem? |
| WYRN | what's your real name? |
| WYS | whatever you say |
| WYT | whatever you think |
| WYWH | wish you were here |
| X-I-10 | exciting |
| XLNT | excellent |
| XME | excuse me |
| Y | why |
| YA | yet another |
| YAFIYGI | you asked for it, you got it |
| YDKM | you don't know me |
| YGBK | you gotta be kidding |
| YHM | you have mail |
| YIC | yours in Christ |
| YKW | you know what |
| YM | you mean |
| YNK | you never know |
| YR | your, yeah right |
| YOYO | you're on your own |
| YSYD | yeah, sure you do |
| YTTT | you telling the truth? |
| yup | Yes |
| yur | your or you're |
| YYSSW | yeah, yeah, sure sure whatever |
| zzz | sleeping, tired, bored |
When chatting or typing anything on the Internet, unless you're talking to another user using chat slang, we recommend typing the full words and using proper capitalization and punctuation. Although this may take more time to type, it saves time for all the other users reading it. One exception to this rule is users using text messaging or any messaging services sent over cell phones or other devices that don't have a keyboard.
Abbreviation, Alphanumerish, Bulletin board, Chat terms, Gramogram, Jargon, Leetspeak, Lolspeak, Shorthand