Native speakers often type in a completely different way than they write formally. If you see "IDK TBH", don't panic. It's just shorthand.
1. The Classics
LOL
Laughing Out Loud. Used when something is funny.
OMG
Oh My God. Used for surprise or shock.
BRB
Be Right Back. Used when stepping away from the keyboard.
IDK
I Don't Know.
2. Opinion & Discussion
- IMO / IMHO: In My Opinion / In My Humble Opinion.
- TBH: To Be Honest. (e.g., "TBH, I didn't like the movie.")
- TL;DR: Too Long; Didn't Read. Used to summarize a long post at the end.
3. Modern Slang (Gen Z)
Trending Terms:
- Ghosting: Suddenly stopping communication with someone.
- Tea: Gossip. (e.g., "Spill the tea!")
- Salty: Being upset or bitter about something minor.
- Cap / No Cap: Lie / No Lie. (e.g., "That pizza was the best, no cap.")
4. Professional Chat (Slack/Teams)
Even at work, some abbreviations are common.
- ASAP: As Soon As Possible.
- EOD: End Of Day. (e.g., "I'll send it by EOD.")
- OOO: Out Of Office.
- FYI: For Your Information.
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