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ChatSlang.com is your resource for chat slang and emoticons. You can look up the meanings of acronyms, abbreviations, slang terms, and emoticons using the Search box in the upper-left corner of each page. You may also browse the terms alphabetically using the letters above or browse by category using the links in the navigation bar to the left.

Chat Slang - A good place to start is the Common Chat Slang page, which lists acronyms, abbreviations, and slang terms that are important to know. For a complete list of abbreviations used in online chat and text messaging, check out the Chat Abbreviations page. If you are a parent, you may want to familiarize yourself with the terms found in the Parents' Checklist.

Emoticons - If you're looking for popular emoticons, visit the Common Emoticons page, which includes a list of the most commonly used text-based expressions. Looking for an emoticon for a specific holiday or event? Visit the Seasonal Emoticons page. You can also browse through a list of Emoticon Shortcuts to view text shortcuts supported by Facebook, Gmail, and popular instant messaging programs.