The following is a list of 200 most common WhatsApp abbreviations and acronyms.
Hi, Frankie here. Welcome to my blog. Today I want to show you 200 of the most commonly used abbreviations and shorthand on WhatsApp.
The rate at which abbreviations are used in today’s fast-paced environment is at an all-time high. Learning the lingo as you go gets confusing, but thankfully there are much easier ways to familiarize yourself with the latest abbreviations.
Below is a detailed list of the most common short forms of words used in WhatsApp; Along with these abbreviations are their exact meanings.
No one likes to feel left out, now no one has to. With this updated list of abbreviations used in WhatsApp chat everyone can converse. Abbreviations can be used by anyone, but if you don’t know the correct way to use them you could find yourself in a tricky situation.
For instance, it is quite common to see the abbreviation “LOL” being used as the phrase “Lots of love”, however, this is incorrect. The correct meaning of LOL is “Laughing out loud”. Fortunately, easy mix-ups like that one are avoidable.
200 Short forms of words used in WhatsApp and text messages
To save you time and effort, below is a list of abbreviations used in WhatsApp chat; Simply refer to this list anytime you find yourself uncertain.
- ATM – At the moment
- IMO – In my opinion
- JIC – Just in case
- WTH – What the h*ll
- A3 – Anywhere, anytime, any place
- BC – Be cool
- BM – Bite me
- B4 – Before
- Bc or B/C – Because
- BB – Bye Bye
- BD – Big deal
- BF – Boyfriend, or best friend
- BG – Big grin
- B/W – Between
- CU – See you
- DM – Direct message
- KMP – Keep me posted
- DL – Dead link
- EM – Email
- FB – Facebook
- GF – Girlfriend
- GG – Good game
- GM – Good morning
- GN – Goodnight
- CYL – Call you later
- HF – Have fun
- HU – Hug you
- IC – I see
- IS – I’m sorry
- IM – Instant message
- JJ – Just joking
- JK – Just kidding
- KK – Okay cool
- KU – Kiss you
- L8 – Late
- LU – Love you
- LI – LinkedIn
- MT – Modified tweet
- M/F – Male/Female
- M8 – Mate
- MU – Miss you
- NP – No problem
- OH – Overheard
- O3 – Out of office
- OT – Off topic
- OP – Original poster
- PM – Private message
- R8 – Right
- RT – Retweet
- RL – Real life
- SD – Sweet dreams
- SS – So sorry
- SU – Shut up
- TY – Thank you
- TC – Take care
- ASAP – As soon as possible
- AKA – Also known as
- BTW – By the way
- BOT – Back on topic
- CTS – Changing the subject
- DIY – Do it yourself
- F2F – Face to face
- FYEO – For your eyes only
- G2B – Going to bed
- GTG – Got to go
- IDC – I don’t care
- L8R – Later
- LMK – Let me know
- S2R – Send to receive
- TMI – Too much information
- WTF – What the f*ck
- SMH – Shaking my head
- ASL – Age/Sex/Location
- HTH – Here to help (can also be used as happy to help)
- IRL – In real life
- ITT – In this thread
- LDR – Long distance relationship
- NVM – Nevermind
- Pic – Picture
- PPL – People
- PLZ – Please
- TTYL – Talk to you later
- W8 – Wait
- YW – You’re welcome
- AFK – Away from keyboard
- BMT – Before my time
- HBU – How about you
- LMS – Like my status
- POS/SOS – Parents on shoulder/Someone on shoulder
- BRB – Be right back
- FYI – For your information
- GR8 – Great
- LOL – Laughing out loud
- LMAO – Laughing my a*s off
- MSG – Message
- IDK – I do not know
- NSFW – Not safe for work
- AFC – Away from computer
- CYS – Check your settings
- FWD – Forward
- DND – Do not disturb
- HAND – Have a nice day
- JAM – Just a minute
- LMA – Leave me alone
- OMG – Oh my god
- TXT – Text
- OMW – On my way
- TTYS – Talk to you soon
- AAB – Average at best
- ADL – All day long
- AEAP – As early as possible
- BBIAB – Be back in a bit
- CYA – See you again
- FWIW – For what it’s worth
- GIYF – Google is your friend
- ICYDK – In case you didn’t know
- ILY – I love you
- IYDMMA – If you don’t mind me asking
- LTNS – Long time no see
- MYOB – Mind your own business
- STR8 – Straight
- WB – Welcome back
- WDUWTA – What do you want to talk about
- 1NAM – One in a million
- BFF – Best friend forever
- BEG – Big evil grin
- CYO – See you online
- DQMOT – Don’t quote me on this
- HMU – Hit me up
- WRU – Who are you
- BBL – Be back later
- EOS – End of story
- GAL – Get a life
- LMHO – Laughing my head off
- Q4U – Question for you
- 5N – Fine
- KYP – Keep you posted
- ORLY – Oh really
- YT – Youtube
- AAK – Alive and kicking
- ANY1– Anyone
- BFN – Bye for now
- Dunno – Do not know
- FTL – For the loss
- GFY – Good for you
- GTH – Go to h*ll
- ICQ – I seek you
- JOOC – Just out of curiosity
- NE1 – Anyone
- NOYB – None of your business
- SRY – Sorry
- SWW – Sorry wrong window
- SUP – What’s up
- TG – That’s great
- TIA – Thanks in advance
- YCM – You copied me
- 2MORO – Tomorrow
- ASIC – As soon as I can
- BAU – Business as usual
- DIKU – Do I know you
- GNASD – Goodnight and sweet dreams
- PMSL – P*ssing myself laughing
- YSIC – Why should I care
- AAMOF – As a matter of fact
- CUL – See you later
- FAQ – Frequently asked questions
- LAM – Leave a message
- TCO – Taken care of
- TYT – Take your time
- Fab – Fabulous
- ROFL – Rolling on the floor laughing
- THX – Thanks
- AAR – At any rate
- AEAE – And ever and ever
- BBS – Be back soon
- EOM – End of message
- GBTW – Get back to work
- Gonna/Gunna – Going to
- IDGI – I don’t get it
- NWS – Not work safe
- RIP – Rest in peace
- Sec – Second
- Tho – Though
- WD – Well done
- YSVW – You are so very welcome
- 2N8 – Tonight
- BMS – Blew my sh*t
- EMFBI – Excuse me for butting in
- 404 – No clue
- RSVP – Response requested
- LLAH – Laughing like a hyena
- IIRC = If I recall correctly
- FTW – For the win
- Cuz/Coz/Cause – Because
- AFAIC – As far as I’m concerned
- BA3 – Battery
- LNG – Long
- CFY – Calling for you
- W8AM – Wait a minute
- IACL – I am currently laughing
Feeling overwhelmed? Don’t worry! You don’t have to memorize the entire list. Take the stress out of online socializing by using the above list as a communication guide.
Conclusion
If you remember or know of an abbreviation that did not make this list, remember GIYF!
Please feel free to drop a comment below if you have any questions or just want to say hello.
Remember: Include your country in some parentheses, like:
[USA] – The meaning of: LOL
Or perhaps…
[India] – The meaning of: WKR
This way I can help you a little bit better. The meanings of abbreviations can change from one country to the next.
Come back soon and learn some more information.
A big hug,
PS. – Find out how many things you can do with WhatsApp when you check out my guide showing 40 WhatsApp Secret Tips and Tricks Revealed.
