We understand that you may not reside in the USA and might not be familiar with all the nuances of American life. That's why we've decided to launch a new segment where we delve into the lifestyles of people in America.
We're really happy to start this series and show you some common short forms used in English.
๐ Abbreviations
In America, people often use abbreviations because they try to simplify their speech and write faster ๐บ๐ธ
๐ Today, we want to share with you the most common abbreviations:
IRL - in real life
JK - just kiddingย
FOMO - fear of missing out
BTW - by the way
LMK - let me know
ILY - I love youย
OMW - on my way
DOB - date of birth
SMH - shaking my head
TBH - to be honest
DM - direct message
FWIW - for what it's worth
AMA - ask me anything
IMO - in my opinion
DIY - do it yourself
TLDR ย - Too long; didn't read
TGIF - Thank God It's Friday
RSVP - please reply
ASAP - as soon as possible
IKR - I know, right?
BC - because
AKA - also known as
NBD - no big deal
NSFW - not safe for work
TMI - too much information
TTYL - talk to you later
BRB - be right back
NP - no problem
FTW - for the win
IDK - I don't know
YOLO - you only live once
CYA - see you
LOL โ Laughing Out Loud
IMHO โ In My Humble Opinion
AFK โ Away From Keyboard
LMAO โ Laughing My A Off
NVM - never mind
IDC โ I Donโt Care
ASAP โ As Soon As Possible
FOMO โ Fear Of Missing Out
WDYM - What do you mean?
BFF โ Best Friends Forever
FYI โ For Your Information
TMI โ Too Much Information
We hope that the information provided to you will be helpful โจ
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