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Here is a list (long) of netspeak acronyms. Hope some of you find it helpful. In addition, you can go to http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Appendix:Internet_slang for more of the same. Yahoo has even created a book that can be purchased about netspeak.

a&f = always & forever
aamof = as a matter of fact
adn = any day now
afaic = as far as I'm concerned
afaik = as far as I know
afk = away from keyboard
ai = artificial intelligence (often in reference to computer players)
aiamu = and I'm a monkey's uncle
anim8 = animate
aota = all of the above
asl = age sex location
atp = answer the phone
aypi = answer the phone
ayt? = are you there?



b& = banned
b2u = back to you
b4n = bye for now
b/c = because
bbiaf = be back in a few
bbfn = bye bye for now
bbiab = be back in a bit
bbl = be back later
bbq = be back quick
bbq = be back quick
bbw = be back whenever
bf = boyfriend
bff = best friends forever
bf4l = best friends for life
bil = brother in law
blnt = better luck next time
bion = believe it or not
brb = be right back
btdt = been there, done that
btw = by the way



c/t = can't talk
ccb = can't be bothered
ccl = couldn't care less
cg = congratulations
cmiiw = correct me if I'm wrong
cod = call of duty
cual = see you all later
cul = see you later
ctn = can't talk now
cts = changing the subject
cya = see you
cyl = see you later



dbeyr = don't believe everything you read
dbm = don't bother me
dc'd = disconnected
detai = don't even think about it
dgms = don't get me started
dgt = don't go there
diky? = do I know you?
dju? = did you?
dmaf = do me a favor?
dnd = do not disturb
dwai = don't worry about it
dwbh = don't worry, be happy



eg = evil grin
e1 = everyone
eos = end of story



f2f = face to face
f2t = free to talk
fav = favorite
fil = father in law
focl = falling off chair laughing



gr8 = great
g2g = got to go
g2g2w = got to go to work
gal = get a life
gbh = great big hug
gbu = god bless you
gf = girlfriend
gj = good job
gjp = good job, partner
gl2a = good luck to all
gl2u = good luck to you
gl2u2 = good luck to you, too
glev1 =good luck everyone
glhf =good luck, have fun
gmngl = good morning and good luck
gmta = great minds think alike
gn = good night
gr = get real
grg = gotta run guys
gt = good try
gtgn = gotta go now
gtr = gotta run
gws = get well soon
gyb = got your back



h&k = hugs & kisses
h2cus or htsys = hope to see you soon
habt = how about this?
hagd = have a good day
hage = have a good evening
hagn = have a good night
hayd? = how are you doing?
hb = hurry back
hbd = happy birthday
hrgl2ua =hello room good luck to you all
hsik? = how should I know?
hth = hope this helps
hwga = here we go again



iag = it's all good
iawy = I agree with you
ib = I'm back
icbyst = I can't believe you said that
icr = I can't remember
ictrn = I can't talk right now
idc = I don't care
idgi = I don't get it
idk = I don't know
idky = I don't know you
idm = I don't mind
idw2n = I don't wanna know
idwk = I don't wanna know
ihnc = I have no clue
ihni = I have no idea
ikr = I know right
ilu = I love you
ily = I love you
im = instant message
imb = I am back
imho = in my humble opinion
imnl = I am not laughing
ink = I'm not kidding
irl = in real life
ita = I totally agree
itd = in the dark
iyd = in your dreams



j/a = just asking
j/c = just curious
j/j = just joking
j/k = just kidding
j2lyk = just to let you know
j4f = just for fun
j4g = just for grins
j4l = just for laughs
j4u = just for you
jas = just a second
jp = jackpot spin
jw = just wondering



kah = kisses and hugs
khuf = know how you feel
kis = keep it simple
kotc/kotch = kiss on the cheek
kwim = know what I mean?
kutgw = keep up the good work



l2m = listening to music
L8r = later
l8rg8r = later gator
lafs = love at first site
ldr = long distance relationship
lfr = laughing for real
llap = live long and prosper
lmbo = laughing my butt off
lmk = let me know
lol = laugh out loud
ltns = long time no see
lyl = love you lots



mbio hagd = my break is over have a good day
mdf = my dear friend
mf = my friend
mil = mother in law
mml = made me laugh
mp = my pleasure
mpa = my pleasure always
mpty/mp2u = more power to you
msmd = monkey see monkey do



n2g = not too good
n2bb = nice to be back
n2k = need to know
nb = not bad
nbd = no big deal
ng = nice game
nh = nice hand
ni = no idea
nj = nice job
njp = nice job, partner
nk = no kidding
nm = nice move
no = no offense
np = no problem
nr = nice roll
ns = nice score
nt = nice try
ntw = not to worry
nty = no, thank you
ntty = nice talking to you
nyf = not your fault



oar = on a roll
obtw = oh by the way
oic = oh I see
oidia = oops I did it again
omg = oh my goodness
omt = one more time
omw = on my way
ootb = out of the blue
os = operating system
otoh = on the other hand
otp = on the phone



pita = pain in the appendix (or perhaps another body part)
plz = please
ppl = people
ptb = powers that be
pto = paid time off/personal time off
pyt = pretty young thing



qt = cutie



rbay = right back at you
rofl = rolling on floor laughing
rtg = ready to go
rtm = read the manual



s2u = same to you
sahm = stay at home mom
sbt = sorry about that
sd = sweet dreams
shmily = see how much I love you
sil = sister in law
smh = shaking my head
snf = so not fair
sof = smile on face
sofas = stepping out for a second
so = significant other
ss = so sorry
sstht = so sorry to hear that



taig = that's all I got
tbf = to be fair
tbph = to be perfectly honest
tbnt = thanks but no thanks
tc = take care
tcfc = too close for comfort
tffw = too funny for words
tfic = tongue firmly in cheek
tioli = take it or leave it
tisc = that is so cool
tma = take my advice
tl = tough luck
tlc = tender loving care
tmai = tell me about it
tmi = too much information
tmsg = tell me something good
totp = talking on the phone
tptb = the powers that be
tokies = tokens
tss = that's so sweet
ttfn = ta ta for now
ttth = talk to the hand
tttt = to tell the truth
ttyiab = talk to ya in a bit
ttyl = talk to ya later
tut/tyt = take your time
twfaf = that's what friends are for
ty = thank you
tyfi = thank you for the invite



udwk = you don't wanna know
ugtr = you got that right
urtbitw = you are the best in the world
ut? = you there?
utm = you tell me



vbg = very big grin
vf = very funny



wad = without a doubt
way? = what about you?
wayd? = what are you doing?
wayg? = where are you going?
wayt? = what are you thinking?
wb = welcome back
wd = well done
wdyt? = what do you think?
we = whatever
wfh = work from home
witw? = what in the world?
wtg = way to go
wth = what the heck?
wysiwyg = what you see is what you get



xoxo = hugs and kisses



yaqw = you are quite welcome
ygg = you go girl!
ygm = you got mail
yk = you're kidding
ykw? = you know what?
ymw = you're most welcome
ynk = you never know
yty = why thank you
yqw = you're quite welcome
yvw = you're very welcome
yw = you're welcome


Not So Common Abbreviations:

aoyp = angels on your pillow
bmoc = big man on campus
bwoc = big woman on campus
brb-brb = be right back, bathroom break
icbidt = I can't believe I did that
fps = for Pete's sake
kotc = kiss on the cheek
lbalt = luck be a lady tonight
ll = leapin' lizards
lylas = love ya like a sister
masoyp = may angels sleep on your pillow
mnc = mother nature calls
oftloh = oh for the love of Henry
v/r = virtual reality


Funny or Obscure Abbreviations:

bw/bs/moa/hf = be well, be safe, most of all... have fun!
ibdiyh = I bow down in your honor
inw = I'm not worthy
iwiwiwimiwtwtgt = I wish I will I wish I might I wish to win this game tonight
ltalwdls = let's twist again like we did last summer
lumcomn = laughed until milk came out of my nose
rofgmbo = rolling on floor giggling my butt off
ualhagnuheer = you all have a good night, you hear? (Southern talk)
witsoohc = what is the sound of one hand clapping?

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Old 07-23-2008, 01:51 PM
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Hope we never have to learn all these!! :
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