Daily Usable Internet Slangs, Abbreviations, and SMS English (Updated)
Have you ever come across words like LOL, OMG, or BRB and wondered what they meant? Internet slang is everywhere — in social media, texting, emails, and even memes. This article presents a comprehensive and updated list of over 70 popular internet and SMS abbreviations you should know in 2025.
Complete List of Internet Slangs and Abbreviations
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| LOL | Laugh Out Loud |
| OMG | Oh My God |
| BRB | Be Right Back |
| TTYL | Talk To You Later |
| ROFL | Rolling On Floor Laughing |
| IMO | In My Opinion |
| IMHO | In My Humble Opinion |
| IDK | I Don’t Know |
| SMH | Shaking My Head |
| ICYMI | In Case You Missed It |
| TBH | To Be Honest |
| BFF | Best Friends Forever |
| FWIW | For What It's Worth |
| NSFW | Not Safe For Work |
| DM | Direct Message |
| PM | Private Message |
| YOLO | You Only Live Once |
| BTW | By The Way |
| ASAP | As Soon As Possible |
| AFAIK | As Far As I Know |
| AFK | Away From Keyboard |
| TL;DR | Too Long; Didn’t Read |
| FOMO | Fear Of Missing Out |
| ILY | I Love You |
| NP | No Problem |
| JK | Just Kidding |
| TTYS | Talk To You Soon |
| IDC | I Don’t Care |
| OMG | Oh My God |
| WTH | What The Heck |
| WTF | What The F*** |
| OMG | Oh My Gosh/God |
| TMI | Too Much Information |
| GTG | Got To Go |
| ICYDK | In Case You Didn’t Know |
| HBU | How About You? |
| GR8 | Great |
| THX | Thanks |
| PLZ/PLS | Please |
| G2G | Got To Go |
| BAE | Before Anyone Else |
| NVM | Never Mind |
| YOLO | You Only Live Once |
| RN | Right Now |
| LMAO | Laughing My Ass Off |
| ILYSM | I Love You So Much |
| IDC | I Don't Care |
| ILY2 | I Love You Too |
| BRO | Brother |
| SIS | Sister |
Why Should You Learn These Internet Abbreviations?
Understanding these short forms helps you communicate more efficiently on platforms like Facebook, WhatsApp, TikTok, Instagram, Reddit, Twitter (X), and more. Whether you're chatting with friends, responding to comments, or reading memes — these acronyms can save you time and help you blend in with modern internet culture.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Are these abbreviations used only by teenagers?
No. Internet slangs are used by people of all ages across various platforms including work communication (like ASAP, FYI) and casual chat.
Q2: Are these short forms acceptable in professional writing?
Generally, no. In formal writing or emails, avoid using slang like LOL or BRB. Use full forms for clarity and professionalism.
Q3: Where are these most commonly used?
They are used in chats, social media captions, messages, forums, gaming, and meme content across platforms such as WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram, Twitter, Reddit, and Discord.
Q4: How do I remember all these?
Start with the most common ones like LOL, BRB, BTW, and OMG. As you see more of them in use, they’ll become easier to remember.
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