Email Slang
Chat slang terms used in email
While chat slang is often not appropriate for professional email correspondence, it can be a great way to save time when emailing friends. The following chat slang terms are commonly used in email messages.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 143 | I love you |
| 182 | I hate you |
| 2 | To |
| 22 | Tutu |
| 24/7 | Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week |
| 2day | Today |
| 2H2H | Too hot to handle |
| 2l8 | Too late |
| 2MI | Too much information |
| 2mr | Tomorrow |
| 2mrw | Tomorrow |
| 2nt | Tonight |
| 2ZDA | Tuesday |
| 3RZDA | Thursday |
| 4 | For |
| 411 | Information |
| 4gm | Forgive me |
| 4n | Foreign |
| 4OTS | For old time's sake |
| 4U2 | For you too |
| 4ward | Forward |
| 831 | I love you |
| @@-o | Tattletale |
| A3 | Anyplace, anywhere, anytime |
| AAP | Always a pleasure |
| AAYF | As always, your friend |
| abbrev | Abbreviation |
| addy | Address |
| ADM | Ay dios mio |
| ADPIC | Always Dependably Politically Incorrect |
| AEAP | As early as possible |
| AFAIAC | As far as I am concerned |
| AFAIC | As far as I'm concerned |
| AFAP | As fast as possible |
| AFAYC | As far as you're concerned |
| AFN | All for now |
| AFWIW | Anyway, for what it's worth |
| AHFY | Always here for you |
| AIMP | Always in my prayers |
| AIP | Agreement in principle |
| AISB | As I said before |
| AISI | As I see it |
| AM | Antemeridian |
| AMBL | All my boundless love |
| AMBW | All my best wishes |
| AML | All my love |
| AOC | Available on cell |
| AOI | A** on ice |
| AOL | America Online |
| AOMM | Always on my mind |
| AOYP | Angel on your pillow |
| app | Appreciate |
| ASAT | As simple as that |
| ATB | All the best |
| attn | Attention |
| ATW | All the way |
| AWL | Always with love |
| AYFR | Are you for real |
| AYK | As you know |
| AYPI | And your point is? |
| AYWK | As you well know |
| b | Be |
| b-day | Birthday |
| BBB | Boring beyond belief |
| BBT | Be back tomorrow |
| BCNU | Be seein' you |
| BD | Big deal |
| BEG | Big evil grin |
| BFFE | Best friends forever |
| BFFL | Best friend for life |
| BFFLAB | Best friend for life and beyond |
| BFN | Big fat negative |
| BFTD | Best friends till death |
| BHS | Be home soon |
| BL | Belly laughing |
| BLUF | Bottom line up front |
| BMA | Best mates always |
| BMBO | Blow my brains out |
| BNR | But not really |
| BOTB | Back of the book |
| BOTD | Benefit of the doubt |
| BR | Best regards |
| BS | Bull s*** |
| BST | But seriously though |
| BTW | By the way |
| BTWITIAILWU | By the way, I think I am in love with you |
| BTWITIILWY | By the way, I think I'm in love with you |
| BU&I | Between you and I |
| bup | Backup Plan |
| BW | Best wishes |
| BW | Be well |
| BWTHDIK | But what the heck do I know |
| BYH | Bless your heart |
| c | See |
| C/O | Care of |
| C4N | Ciao for now |
| CC | Carbon copy |
| CID | Consider it done |
| CME | Checking my e-mail |
| CMFWIC | Chief mo fo of who's in charge |
| COA | Course of action |
| COB | Close of business |
| CPE | Coolest Person Ever |
| CRAFT | Can't remember a freakin' thing |
| CRTLA | Can't remember the three letter acronym |
| CU | See you |
| cul8rm8 | See you later m8 |
| cuz | Because |
| CYDI | Can ya dig it |
| CYFB | Check your Facebook |
| CYM | Check your MySpace |
| cz | Because |
| D/C | Don't care |
| d/l | Download |
| d8 | Date |
| DBTS | Don't believe that stuff |
| dc | Daycare |
| deets | Details |
| DFL | Dead freaking last |
| DFTBA | Don't forget to be awesome |
| DMI | Don't mention it |
| DMNDS | Doesn't make no dang sense |
| DOA | Dead on arrival |
| DQMOT | Don't quote me on this |
| DSI | Don't sweat it |
| DU | Darn you |
| DWB | Don't write back |
| DWHTGTTA | Do we have to go through this again |
| ea | Each |
| EG | For example |
| em | |
| emc2 | Genius |
| EML | Email me later |
| emsg | E-mail Message |
| EOM | End of message |
| ETA | Edited to add |
| ETD | Estimated time of departure |
| ez | Easy |
| F2T | Free to talk |
| f9 | Fine |
| FAF | Funny as fluff |
| FAH | Funny as heck |
| fb | |
| FGS | For goodness sake |
| FICCL | Frankly, I couldn't care less |
| FLA | Four letter acronym |
| FMI | For more information |
| FML | F*** my life |
| fn | Fine |
| FOB | Fresh off the boat |
| FTFY | Fixed that for you |
| ftr | After |
| FTTB | For the time being |
| FUSIT | Fouled up situation |
| FUT | Follow up to |
| fwd | Forward |
| FYA | For your amusement |
| FYF | From your friend |
| FYI | For your information |
| FYKI | For your kind information |
| FYM | For your misinformation |
| g8r | Gator |
| G9 | Genius |
| GB2W | Get back to work |
| GBFN | Goodbye for now |
| GBHK | Great big hug and kiss |
| GBY | God bless you |
| GFU | Good for you |
| GFY | Good for you |
| GGG | Gotta get a grip |
| GIC | God's in control |
| GOMB | Get off my back |
| gpw | Global Password |
| GTR | Got to run |
| gud | Good |
| H&K | Hugs and kisses |
| h/w | Homework |
| h8 | Hate |
| HABD | Have a blessed day |
| HAGW | Have a good week |
| haha | Laughing |
| HAK | Hugs and kisses |
| hav | Have |
| hbd | Happy birthday |
| hehe | Laughing |
| HK | Hello Kitty |
| HK | Hugs and kisses |
| HOPE | Highlights of Personal Experience |
| HOPE | Have Only Positive Expectations |
| HSIK | How should I know |
| HTH | Hope this helps |
| hw | Homework |
| hw | Hardware |
| I8U | I hate you |
| IAB | In a bit |
| IAD | It all depends |
| IAGSMSOL | I am getting some money sooner or later |
| IAW | In accordance with |
| ICL | In Christian Love |
| ICO | In care of |
| ICO | In concern of |
| IDEK | I don't even know |
| IDGAF | I don't give a f*** |
| IDGRA | I don't give a rat's a** |
| IDMB | I'll do my best |
| IDR | I don't remember |
| IDS | I'm dead serious |
| IDT | I don't think |
| IDU | I don't understand |
| IE | That is |
| IFLY | I freaking love you |
| IHA | I hate acronyms |
| IHU | I hate you |
| IHY | I hate you |
| IIR | If I remember |
| IJDGAF | I just don't give a f*** |
| ILAMY | I love and miss you |
| ILMM | I love my man |
| ILUGTD | I love you guys to death |
| ILUM | I love you man |
| ILY | I love you |
| ILYFE | I love you for eternity |
| ILYK | I'll let you know |
| ILYLC | I love you like crazy |
| ILYSM | I love you so much |
| ILYWAMH | I love you with all my heart |
| ima | I'm |
| IMCO | In my considered opinion |
| IMD | In my dreams |
| IMIO | In my infallible opinion |
| IMNSVHO | In my not so very humble opinion |
| IMU | I miss you |
| IMVHO | In my very humble opinion |
| IMY | I miss you |
| INPO | In no particular order |
| IONO | I don't know |
| IOU | I owe you |
| IRDK | I really don't know |
| IRT | In regards to |
| ITSFWI | If the shoe fits, wear it |
| ITTWACW | I thought this was a Christian website |
| ITYF | I think you'll find |
| ITYS | I told you so |
| IWALU | I will always love you |
| IWU | I want you |
| J | Joking |
| JCI | Just checking in |
| JFGI | Just flippin' Google it |
| JFK | Just freakin' kidding |
| JIC | Just in case |
| JS | Just saying |
| JW | Just wondering |
| kewl | Cool |
| KIT | Keep in touch |
| KK | Kiss kiss |
| KOTC | Kiss on the cheek |
| KUTGW | Keep up the good work |
| KYSOTI | Keep your stick on the ice |
| Lemeno | Let me know |
| LFTD | Laugh for the day |
| LFTD | Left for the day |
| lil | Little |
| LL&P | Live long and prosper |
| LM | Letters mailed |
| LMK | Let me know |
| LOC | Load of crap |
| LOL | Lots of love |
| LOLA | Love often, laugh a lot |
| LOLHK | Lots of love, hugs, and kisses |
| lolz | Laugh out louds |
| LST | Long-sleeve t-shirt |
| LTD | Lovers till death |
| LTS | Laughing to self |
| LU | Love you |
| lu4ever | Love you forever |
| luzr | Loser |
| LY | Love ya |
| LYLC | Love you like crazy |
| LYSM | Love you so much |
| M$ | Microsoft |
| MB | My bad |
| MGB | May God bless |
| mgmt | Management |
| MIA | Missing in action |
| MIMAS | May I make a suggestion |
| mins | Minutes |
| MM | Missing my |
| MMHRD | Many Many Happy Returns of the Day |
| MMOB | Mind my own business |
| mob | Mobile |
| MS | Microsoft |
| MSB | My sexy b**** |
| msg | Message |
| MT | Mistype |
| MTF | More to follow |
| MTFBWY | May the Force be with you |
| mtg | Meeting |
| MU | Miss you |
| muah | Kiss |
| MVH | With best regards |
| N/A | Not applicable |
| N/A | Not Available |
| NB | Please note |
| NBJF | No brag, just fact |
| nemore | Anymore |
| nethng | Anything |
| neway | Anyway |
| NG | No good |
| NLT | No later than |
| NN2R | No need to reply |
| NNTO | No need to open |
| NNTR | No need to reply |
| NRN | No reply necessary |
| NSFW | Not suitable for women |
| NSFW | Not safe for work |
| NTN | No thanks needed |
| NUIGB | Not until I get back |
| nvm | Nevermind |
| nvr | Never |
| nvrm | Nevermind |
| NWO | New world order |
| nxt | Next |
| O&O | Over and out |
| OBO | Or best offer |
| OEM | Original Equipment Manufacturer |
| OM | Old man |
| OM | Oh man |
| OMDB | Over my dead body |
| OMFG | Oh my freaking gosh |
| OMG | Oh my gosh |
| OMGD | Oh my gosh, duh |
| OO | On order |
| OO | Over and out |
| OOH | Out of here |
| OOO | Out of office |
| OPM | Other people's money |
| OTB | Off the boat |
| OTH | Off the hook |
| OTL | Out to lunch |
| OTS | Off the subject |
| OTTOMH | Off the top of my head |
| p/w | Password |
| PDA | Public display of affection |
| PFA | Please find attached |
| PHAT | Pretty hot and tempting |
| PIO | Pass it on |
| PITA | Pain in the a** |
| PJDWYS | Personal joke, don't worry yourself |
| Pl | Playlist |
| PL | Pig latin |
| PLJ | Peace, love, joy |
| PLMK | Please let me know |
| plox | Please |
| pls | Please |
| plzrd | Please read |
| PM | Postmeridian |
| POC | Point of contact |
| POMS | Peace out my sucka |
| POTB | Pat on the back |
| ppp | Peace |
| PTIYPASI | Put that in your pipe and smoke it |
| PTL | Praise the Lord |
| PTM | Please tell me |
| PTO | Pass this on |
| pw | Password |
| pwn2own | Pwn to Own Contest |
| PYHOOYA | Pull your head out of your a** |
| Quick question | |
| r | Are |
| r8 | Rate |
| RATM | Rage Against The Machine |
| rawr | Roar |
| re | Regarding |
| RFC | Request for comment |
| rgd | Regard |
| rgds | Regards |
| rly | Really |
| rnt | Aren't |
| ROFLMAOQWERTY | Rolling on floor laughing my a** off at the keyboard |
| RSVP | Répondez s'il vous plaît |
| RTF | Return the favor |
| RTFFAQ | Read the flippin' FAQ |
| s | Yes |
| SAE | Stamped addressed envelope |
| SASE | Self-addressed stamped envelope |
| SAT | Sorry about that |
| SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test |
| SBT | Sorry 'bout that |
| sc2 | StarCraft 2 |
| SDIHTT | Someday I'll have the time |
| SFF | So freaking funny |
| SFS | Sorry for spam |
| SG | Sounds good |
| SIL | Son-in-law |
| SIT | Stay in touch |
| sitrep | Situation report |
| siul8r | See you later |
| SLAP | Sounds like a plan |
| SMF | So much fun |
| SOAB | Son of a b**** |
| SOMY | Sick of me yet? |
| SOTA | State of the art |
| SOW | Speaking of which |
| sp | Spelling |
| SRO | Standing room only |
| srsly | Seriously |
| STFU | Shut the f*** up |
| STLSDR | Still too long, still didn't read |
| STMS | Sick to my stomach |
| sw | Software |
| SWAK | Sealed with a kiss |
| SWALK | Sweet, with all love, kisses |
| SWALK | Sealed with a loving kiss |
| SWAS | Said with a smile |
| SY | Sincerely yours |
| SYS | See you soon |
| T4LMK | Thanks for letting me know |
| tab | Talking about |
| TAC | That ain't cool |
| TAFN | That's all for now |
| TAY | Thinking about you |
| TBA | To be announced |
| TBD | To be determined |
| TBF | To be fair |
| TBF | To be frank |
| TBR | To be resolved |
| TBR | To be revised |
| TCB | Taking care of business |
| TCWB | Take care, write back |
| TDL | The Do LaB |
| tel | Telephone |
| TFLMK | Thanks for letting me know |
| TFTI | Thanks for the information |
| TH | Tears of happiness |
| thanq | Thank you |
| thkq | Thank you |
| thx | Thanks |
| TIC | Tongue in cheek |
| TM | Trademark |
| TMDF | To my dearest friend |
| TMG | That's my girl |
| TMTH | Too much too handle |
| TNT | Till next time |
| TOD | Truth or dare |
| TOU | Thinking of you |
| TOW | The one where |
| TOWL | The one with love |
| TOY | Thinking of you |
| TRDMF | Tears running down my face |
| TT4N | Ta-ta for now |
| TTFN | Ta-ta for now |
| TTL | Time to leave |
| ttly | Totally |
| TTY | Talk to you |
| TTYAW | Talk to you after work |
| TTYL | Talk to you later |
| TTYN | Talk to you never |
| TTYOOTD | Talk to you one of these days |
| TTYT | Talk to you tomorrow |
| TTYW | Talk to you whenever |
| TWHS | That's what he said |
| TWIMC | To whom it may concern |
| TWIS | That's what I said |
| TWSS | That's what she said |
| TYL | Thank you Lord |
| TYM | Thank you much |
| u | You |
| u/l | Upload |
| U2U | Up to you |
| UCE | Unsolicited commercial e-mail |
| UDFI | You don't fit in |
| UNADR | You need a doctor |
| UOME | You owe me |
| UR | You are |
| UR | Your |
| URA* | You are a star |
| URAB | You are a b**** |
| URAL | You are a loser |
| URGR8 | You are great |
| URTB | You are the best |
| UX | User Interface |
| VE | Very emotional |
| WB | Write back |
| WBP | Write back please |
| WBS | Write back soon |
| WBW | With best wishes |
| WBWYC | Write back when you can |
| WDYT | What do you think |
| WIIFM | What's in it for me? |
| WL | Whatta loser |
| WMB | Write me back |
| WOMBAT | Waste of money, brains, and talent |
| WOT | Waste of time |
| WOW | World of Warcraft |
| WRT | With regard to |
| WRT | With respect to |
| WTFE | What the frick ever |
| WTFNF | What the f****n f*** |
| wtv | Whatever |
| WUIGB | Wait until I get back |
| wuz | Was |
| X | Kiss |
| xit | Exit |
| xlnt | Excellent |
| XO | Kiss and Hug |
| xx | Kisses |
| YAA | Yet another acronym |
| YABA | Yet another bloody acronym |
| YCCOI | You can count on it |
| YD | Ya dig? |
| YD | Yes dear |
| yer | Your |
| YGM | You've got mail |
| YHM | You have mail |
| YKHII | You know how it is |
| YMMD | You made my day |
| YMSF | Your momma's so fat |
| Yr | Your |
| YRAG | You are a geek |
| YRL | You are lame |
| YS | Yours sincerely |
| YSJ | You're so jealin |
| YSW | Yeah sure whatever |
| YVW | You're very welcome |
| YWIA | You're welcome in advance |
| YYSS | Yeah yeah, sure sure |
| ZOMG | Oh my gosh! |