Internet and SMS Acronyms
Maja PeradinInternet and SMS communications have helped in the creation of a specific type of informal written communication.
Internet and SMS communications have helped in the creation of a specific type of informal written communication we all know about. The SMS or chat message has to be conveyed in a fast and direct manner and with as few characters as possible. In addition to text, we also add images, symbols, and numbers and therefore we could say that SMS and Internet communication looks like a collection of encoded messages. These codes are, however, widely known. Or are they?
While searching for Internet and SMS codes and acronyms, we were stunned by the amount of those we didn’t know. Many of us would laugh and say that these acronyms are all well known, but they would probably also be stunned by the sheer amount of acronyms they have never heard about. For those who would like to test their knowledge, we have created a list divided in three sections, from the more to less common ones. The definitions can be found at the end of the article.
We could say that SMS and Internet communication looks like a collection of encoded messages.
In case you couldn’t guess the meanings of the acronyms above, do not worry, they are created at such an amazing speed that it’s impossible to track their development. The most striking thing about the acronyms is that more of them are created every day and that anyone can create them. Good luck with creating the new acronyms and encoding the existing ones!
*The acronyms explained:
aka = also known as
b/c = because
brb = be right back
B4 = before
FYI = for your information
2moro = tomorrow
cu@ = see you around
atb = all the best
ayor = at your own risk
bil = boss is listening
btdt = been there done that
gtg = got to go
cid = consider it done
f2f = face to face
afaik = as far as I know
bhl8 = be home late
cul = see you later
hand = have a nice day
kwim = know what I mean
ttyl = talk to you later