General Slang
General slang terms used online and offline
Some chat slang terms come from slang that was used before the Internet was even invented. The following list includes general shorthand and slang terms that are not specifically used online or in text messaging.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 187 | Code for murder |
| 1up | Extra life |
| 2 | To |
| 24/7 | Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week |
| 4 | For |
| 404 | Page not found |
| 411 | Information |
| 420 | Marijuana |
| 4ever | Forever |
| 4ward | Forward |
| 4WD | Four-wheel drive |
| 5150 | Crazy |
| 5FDP | Five Finger Death Punch |
| A7X | Avenged Sevenfold |
| AAF | Always and forever |
| abbrev | Abbreviation |
| AC | Air conditioning |
| ACD | Alt-Control-Delete |
| ack | Acknowledged |
| admin | Administrator |
| AFAP | As fast as possible |
| AIM | AOL Instant Messenger |
| AIP | Agreement in principle |
| AKA | Also known as |
| AM | Antemeridian |
| amp | To be loud and angry |
| amped | Pumped up |
| ANTM | America's Next Top Model |
| AOL | America Online |
| AP | Attached Parenting |
| app | Application |
| ASAP | As soon as possible |
| ATM | Automated teller machine |
| Attny | Attorney |
| Automagically | Magically automatic |
| Awesomesauce | Super awesome |
| awks | Awkward |
| b-day | Birthday |
| b/c | Because |
| b/w | Between |
| b4 | Before |
| BAA | Broad agency announcement |
| BBS | Bulletin board system |
| bc | Because |
| BCC | Blind carbon copy |
| BD | Blu-ray |
| Beast | Awesome person |
| Beef | Bothering problem |
| Benjamin | One hundred dollar bill |
| bf | Boyfriend |
| BFD | Big freakin' deal |
| BFF | Best friends forever |
| BFFL | Best friend for life |
| BFFM | Best friends forevermore |
| BFTD | Best friends till death |
| BH | Bloody hell |
| BIL | Brother-in-law |
| bio | Bathroom |
| biz | Business |
| Bling | Overly flashy jewelry |
| Blizz | Blizzard |
| blog | Web log |
| BNIB | Brand new in box |
| BO | Body odor |
| Boss | Awesome person |
| bout | About |
| BR | Blu-ray |
| Bridezilla | Godzilla bride |
| BS | Bull s*** |
| BSOD | Blue screen of death |
| BTDT | Been there, done that |
| Buck | Dollar |
| BUF | Big ugly fellow |
| BUF | Big, ugly, fat |
| bup | Backup Plan |
| BYOB | Bring your own beer |
| BYODKM | Bring your own display, keyboard, and mouse |
| c | See |
| c'mon | Come on |
| C/O | Care of |
| Cab | Taxi |
| CAS | Clothing Aquisition Syndrome |
| CC | Credit card |
| CC | Carbon copy |
| cell | Cell phone |
| char | Character |
| Cheesy | Corny |
| Chill | Relax |
| Chillax | Chill and relax |
| Chingo | Chat lingo |
| CIS | Consumer Information Service |
| CMS | Content Management System |
| COA | Course of action |
| COB | Close of business |
| COC | Code of conduct |
| comp | Computer |
| CP | Club Penguin |
| Crib | House |
| CS | ChatSlang.com |
| cud | Could |
| cya | See ya |
| d/l | Download |
| da | The |
| dat | That |
| Dbag | Douchebag |
| dced | Disconnected |
| deets | Details |
| delish | Delicious |
| derp | Expression of stupidity |
| Dibs | Rights to something |
| Dig | Like |
| DINK | Double income no kids |
| Dip | Leave |
| Dip | Idiot |
| Dis | Disrespect |
| Diss | Disrespect |
| Diva | Rude woman |
| DIY | Do it yourself |
| DL | Down low |
| Dome | Head |
| Douche | Douchebag |
| Douchebag | Arrogant jerk |
| Doucheling | Partial douchebag |
| dq | Disqualify |
| DTR | Define the relationship |
| Duh | Overly obvious |
| e-ok | Electronically OK |
| EA | Electronic Arts |
| ea | Each |
| EG | For example |
| Elo | Elo rating system |
| emo | Emotional |
| Engrish | Bad Asian to English translation |
| EOL | End of line |
| EPO | Erythropoietin |
| eSports | Electronic sports |
| essench | Essential |
| ETA | Estimated time of arrival |
| ETD | Estimated time of departure |
| evs | Whatever |
| ez | Easy |
| f | Female |
| F2F | Face to face |
| fab | Fabulous |
| Facepalm | To place the palm of your hand on your face |
| Fail | Failure |
| Fanboy | Big fan |
| FAQ | Frequently Asked Questions |
| fav | Favorite |
| favs | Favorites |
| fbo | Facebook official |
| feds | Federal agents |
| fella | Fellow person |
| FIFO | First in, first out |
| FIL | Father-in-law |
| Finna | Fixing to |
| FNG | Flippin' new guy |
| FOAF | Friend of a friend |
| FOB | Fresh off the boat |
| FORD | Flipped Over and Rebuilt Dodge |
| FORD | Found on road dead |
| FORGIVE | Faith, Obedience, Righteousness, Grace, Inheritance, Victory, Edify |
| FOUO | For official use only |
| Fox | Attractive woman |
| FPS | Frames per second |
| FPS | First-person shooter |
| frag | Player kill |
| Freebie | Free item |
| FTP | File transfer protocol |
| FUBAR | Fouled up beyond all recognition |
| FUD | Fear, uncertainty, and doubt |
| FUSIT | Fouled up situation |
| FWIW | For what it's worth |
| FYI | For your information |
| G2G | Good to go |
| G6 | Gulfstream G650 |
| G9 | Genius |
| Gamer | Video game player |
| Gank | Steal |
| GAS | Gear Aquisition Syndrome |
| Gat | Gun |
| GF | Gluten-Free |
| GIG | God is good |
| GOLF | Gentlemen only, ladies forbidden |
| Goon | Idiot |
| gorge | Gorgeous |
| Gosu | Highly skilled |
| Gotcha | I get you |
| GOTY | Game of the Year |
| GOW | Gears of War |
| GOW2 | Gears of War 2 |
| GPA | Grade point average |
| GPS | Global positioning system |
| gr8 | Great |
| grr | Anger |
| GSOH | Great sense of humor |
| GTA | Grand Theft Auto |
| GTL | Gym, Tan, Laundry |
| h/w | Homework |
| HAGS | Have a great summer |
| haha | Laughing |
| Hangry | Angry because you're hungry |
| hehe | Laughing |
| HGH | Human growth hormone |
| HK | Hello Kitty |
| hmp | Humph |
| hon | Honey |
| Hoops | Basketball |
| HOPE | Highlights of Personal Experience |
| Hot | Beautiful |
| HPDC | Happy People Don't Complain |
| HR | Human resources |
| hr | Homeroom |
| HS | High school |
| Hubby | Husband |
| Huckleberry | The one you're looking for |
| hun | Honey |
| hw | Homework |
| hw | Hardware |
| HWP | Height weight proportionate |
| ICE | In case of emergency |
| ID10T | Idiot |
| IE | That is |
| ight | Alright |
| ill | Cool |
| IM | Instant Messenger |
| IM | Instant Message |
| imba | Imbalanced |
| indie | Independent |
| indy | Indianapolis |
| indy | Independent |
| info | Information |
| init | Initialize |
| intel | Intelligence |
| Intexticated | Texting while driving |
| IOU | I owe you |
| IPO | Initial public offering |
| ISO | Is seeking other |
| ISP | Internet Service Provider |
| ITR | Income Tax Return |
| J/K | Just kidding |
| jab | Injection |
| jelly | Jealous |
| Jet | Leave quickly |
| JIT | Just in time |
| JK | Just kidding |
| Jock | Athlete |
| Juice | Power and influence |
| Juiced | Excited |
| K | OK |
| KIA | Killed in action |
| Kicks | Just for fun |
| Kicks | Shoes |
| KISS | Keep it simple, stupid |
| Kosher | Acceptable |
| Lamer | Lame person |
| LAN | Local Area Network |
| LARP | Live action role-playing |
| larper | Live action role-player |
| larping | Live action role-playing |
| LAST | Locate, Access, Stabilize, Transport |
| lawl | LOL |
| Leech | Freeloader |
| lefties | Liberals |
| LGBT | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender |
| LGBTQ | Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer |
| lib | liberal |
| LIFO | Last in, first out |
| lil | Little |
| ling | Zergling |
| LMS | Learning Management System |
| LOE | Level of effort |
| LOL | Laughing out loud |
| LOTR | Lord of the Rings |
| LRU | Least Recently Used |
| m | Male |
| M$ | Microsoft |
| M/F | Male or female |
| Macro | Economy management skill |
| mag | Magazine |
| mech | Mechanical units |
| meds | Medications |
| Metagame | Outside game preparation and strategies |
| mgmt | Management |
| mhm | Mm-hmm |
| MI | Marching Illini |
| MIA | Missing in action |
| MIB | Men in Black |
| Micro | Unit micromanagement skill |
| mid | Middle |
| MIL | Mother-in-law |
| min | Minute |
| mins | Minutes |
| MIPS | Millions of Instructions Per Second |
| MMA | Mixed martial arts |
| MMO | Massively multiplayer online |
| MMOG | Massively Multiplayer Online Game |
| MMORPG | Massively multiplayer online role-playing game |
| mob | Mobile |
| MOH | Medal of Honor |
| Mojo | Attractive talent |
| MOOC | Massive open online course |
| Mooch | Freeload |
| Moolah | Money |
| MOTU | Mark of the Unicorn |
| MOTU | Masters of the Universe |
| MRU | Most recently used |
| Ms | Miss |
| MS | Microsoft |
| msg | Message |
| muah | Kiss |
| mula | Money |
| MVP | Most valuable player |
| mwa | Kiss |
| MYB | myYearbook |
| MYOB | Mind your own business |
| n | And |
| N/A | Not Available |
| N/A | Not applicable |
| n/m | Nevermind |
| N64 | Nintendo 64 |
| nah | No |
| narc | Tattle tale |
| Nark | Informant |
| naw | No |
| NB | Please note |
| NC | No comment |
| ne1 | Anyone |
| neh | No |
| Nerf | Weaken |
| NES | Nintendo Entertainment System |
| neva | Never |
| NG | No good |
| NIB | New in box |
| nite | Night |
| NNTR | No need to reply |
| noob | Newbie |
| nooblet | Young newbie |
| nottie | Unattractive person |
| NSFW | Not safe for work |
| nuke | Nuclear missile |
| Num | Tasty |
| NWO | New world order |
| obvi | Obviously |
| OCD | Obsessive compulsive disorder |
| od | Overdose |
| oiy | Hi |
| OJ | Orange juice |
| OLPC | One Laptop Per Child |
| OLTL | One Life to Live |
| OME | Oh my Edward |
| OO | On order |
| OO | OpenOffice |
| opa | Greek exclamation |
| OPI | Overpaid idiot |
| OPM | Other people's money |
| OT | Overtime |
| OTB | Off the boat |
| OTS | On the scene |
| pad | House |
| PAX | Peace and Love |
| PB&J | Peanut butter and jelly |
| PBS | Public Broadcasting Service |
| PC | Politically correct |
| PC | Personal computer |
| PDA | Public display of affection |
| PDA | Personal Digital Assistant |
| PDQ | Pretty darn quick |
| PE | Physical education |
| PED | Performance enhancing drug |
| peeps | People |
| PFA | Please find attached |
| PFO | Pissed and fell over |
| PHAT | Pretty hot and tempting |
| PIN | Personal identification number |
| pjs | Pajamas |
| pkmn | Pokémon |
| Pl | Playlist |
| Planking | Lying face down |
| Plastic | Credit card |
| pls | Please |
| plz | Please |
| PM | Postmeridian |
| PM5K | Powerman 5000 |
| PNP | Plug and Play |
| POC | Point of contact |
| POC | Proof of concept |
| poed | P*ssed off |
| POS | Piece of s*** |
| POTC | Pirates of the Caribbean |
| POTO | Phantom of the Opera |
| POTUS | President of the United States |
| POUS | President of the United States |
| POW | Prisoner of war |
| ppl | People |
| PR | Public relations |
| Presh | Precious |
| probs | Probably |
| proc | Programmed random occurrence |
| prof | Professor |
| prolly | Probably |
| promo | Promotion |
| props | Recognition |
| PS2 | PlayStation 2 |
| PS3 | PlayStation 3 |
| PSP | PlayStation Portable |
| PTL | Praise the Lord |
| PTO | Paid time off |
| Pumped | Very excited |
| pwn2own | Pwn to Own Contest |
| PYT | Pretty young thing |
| qt | Cutie |
| rad | Radical |
| rawr | Roar |
| RDT | Relationship defining talk |
| re | Regarding |
| ref | Referee |
| rents | Parents |
| RFP | Request for proposal |
| RHCP | Red Hot Chili Peppers |
| ridic | Ridiculous |
| Rm | Room |
| robo | Robotics Facility |
| ROM | Emulator game |
| ROM | Rough order of magnitude |
| ROUS | Rodents of unusual size |
| rox | Rocks |
| RPG | Role playing game |
| RSVP | Répondez s'il vous plaît |
| RT | Real-time |
| Rx | Prescription |
| S2R | Send to receive |
| Sack | Bed |
| Salty | Upset |
| SAT | Scholastic Aptitude Test |
| Scrub | Loser |
| sec | Second |
| Senioritis | Senior laziness |
| sesh | Session |
| Shady | Sly |
| Shaft | Ripped off |
| Sho | Sure |
| Shotgun | Front passenger seat |
| Shucks | Expression of disappointment |
| sic | Spelling incorrect |
| Sick | Awesome |
| SIL | Sister-in-law |
| sitch | Situation |
| sk8 | Skate |
| Skinny | Information |
| Smooch | Kiss |
| SMS | Short Message Service |
| SNAFU | Situation normal, all fouled up |
| Snap | Shoot! |
| SNES | Super Nintendo Entertainment System |
| SO | Significant other |
| Soaps | Soap operas |
| SOB | Son of a b**** |
| SOL | S*** out of luck |
| SOP | Standard operating procedure |
| SOS | Save our souls |
| SOTU | State of the Union |
| sp | Spelling |
| Spacing | Spacing out |
| STAR | Stop, think, act, review |
| stats | Statistics |
| Stoked | Excited |
| subs | Subwoofers |
| sup | What's up |
| sw | Software |
| SWAG | Scientific wild a** guess |
| SWMBO | She who must be obeyed |
| Swot | Dedicated student |
| sync | Synchronize |
| sysadmin | System administrator |
| sysop | System operator (chat monitor) |
| TA | Teaching assistant |
| Tada | Announcement |
| tard | Retard |
| tat | Tattoo |
| TBA | To be announced |
| TBC | To be continued |
| TBD | To be determined |
| td | Touchdown |
| TDL | The Do LaB |
| tech | Technology |
| tel | Telephone |
| TGFF | Thank God for Friday |
| TGIF | Thank goodness it's Friday |
| Thang | Thing |
| Thar | There |
| thx | Thanks |
| TIA | Thanks in advance |
| Tight | Awesome |
| Tight | Close |
| Tilted | Aggravated |
| TIPS | To improve professional service |
| Tix | Tickets |
| TLA | Three letter acronym |
| TLC | Tender love and care |
| TM | Trademark |
| TMI | Too much information |
| TNG | The Next Generation |
| Toodles | Goodbye |
| Tool | Stupid person |
| Tootles | Goodbye |
| Tootsies | Toes |
| TOS | The Original Series |
| Tots | Tater tots |
| Troll | Offensive comments poster |
| Trolling | Posting offensive comments |
| TTL | Time to live |
| Twink | Powerful low-level character |
| Twinking | Leveling up with assistance |
| txt | Text |
| u | You |
| u/l | Upload |
| U2 | You too |
| Uber | The best |
| ul | Upload |
| Undies | Underwear |
| Unfriend | Remove Facebook friend |
| ups | Jumping ability |
| USA | United States of America |
| Veg | Do nothing |
| Vet | Veterinarian |
| Vet | Veteran |
| Vibe | Atmosphere |
| VM | Voicemail |
| VOD | Video on demand |
| VR | Virtual reality |
| vs | Versus |
| w/ | With |
| w/e | Whatever |
| w/o | Without |
| W2K | Windows 2000 |
| Wack | Strange |
| Wannabe | Want to be |
| Wash | Result with no benefit |
| Wasted | Weak |
| watevs | Whatever |
| WC | Water closet |
| WCG | World Cyber Games |
| Webpany | Web Company |
| Wee | Expression of excitement |
| whatevs | Whatever |
| Whipped | Tired |
| Whiz | Smart person |
| Whoa | Expression of surprise |
| Wicked | Very cool |
| Wipe | Total death |
| Wonky | Weird |
| Woot | Woohoo! |
| Word | Agree |
| WOTLK | Wrath of the Lich King |
| WOW | World of Warcraft |
| WP | WordPress |
| WPM | Words per minute |
| WTA | Winner takes all |
| WTF | What the f*** |
| Wuss | Wimp |
| WWJD | What would Jesus do |
| WYSIWYG | What you see is what you get |
| X | Kiss |
| xc | Cross country |
| XO | Kiss and Hug |
| XOXO | Hugs and kisses |
| xp | Experience |
| xt | Cross training |
| xx | Kisses |
| XYZ | Examine your zipper |
| Y | YMCA |
| YABA | Yet another bloody acronym |
| yada | Blah blah |
| yepperz | Yes |
| yer | Your |
| YTD | Year-to-date |
| zing | Owned |