If you ever log onto Grindr, SCRUFF or one of the dozens of other knock-offs only to feel like you’re lost in a sea of newfangled and, at times, completely nonsensical acronyms, you’re not alone.
These days, people are all about efficiency. We used to write letters. Then we switched to email, which became texts. And now we speak in the gibberish of ABS (abbreviations). They’re quicker. And in the land of hookups, time is of the essence.
So WAFA (without any further ado), scroll down for 20 modern abbreviations to help you decipher WTF (what the fuck) guys are typing–as well as what they’re really saying–in their messages.
- BRB
What it means: Be right back.
What it really means: Goodbye forever.
- HMU
What it means: Hit me up.
What it really means: You’re hot.
- LOL
What it means: Laugh out loud.
What it really means: This is an awkward text, so I’m going to pretend it’s funny and ditch you.
- LMK
What it means: Let me know.
What it really means: Yeah right, you’re not gonna let me know.
- ILYK
What it means: I’ll let you know.
What it really means: This is the last we’ll ever speak of this. This is the last we’ll ever speak forever.
- ASLP
What it means: Age, sex, location, picture.
What it really means: Age, sex, location, picture.
- MYOB
What it means: Mind your own business.
What it really means: I’m grouchy and can’t deal right now.
- NBD
What it means: No big deal.
What it really means: It’s a fucking huge deal!
- HU
What it means: Hurry up.
What it really means: I’m horny.
- ITAI
What it means: I’ll think about it.
What it really means: No chance in hell.
- SG
What it means: Sounds good.
What it really means: You meet all my criteria. Let’s hookup.
- A3
What it means: Anytime, anyplace, anywhere.
What it really means: Anytime, anyplace, anywhere.
- ASAP
What it means: As soon as possible.
What it really means: If you don’t get over here immediately, I’m going with plan B.
- J4T
What it means: Just for today.
What it really means: Seriously, this is a one-time thing unless you are really hot.
- NMHJC
What it means: Not much here, just chilling.
What it really means: I’m bored, alone and horny.
- ZZZ
What it means: Sleeping, bored, tired.
What it really means: Your face pic doesn’t excite me.
- REHI
What it means: Hi, again.
What it really means: You abruptly disappeared earlier. Where did you go? Please talk to me.
- OYO
What it means: You’re on your own.
What it really means: I’m really sorry but this just isn’t happening.
- BF!*
What it means: Bye, Felicia!
What it really means: Fuck off.
*not to be confused with “BF” (no exclamation point) which stands for “boyfriend”
- AMF
What it means: Adios motherfucker.
What it really means: Adios motherfucker.
Know any others? Help your brothers keep up to date in the comments section below.
LOL.
FM
What it means: Fuck me
What it really: I said, Fuck me! *angry face*
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Lmao @ NMHJC that one had me rolling on the floor, and I use it all the time. Lol
First commenter!!! Hi Pp!
HAahahahahaa…
very funny
ROTFLMAO
What it means: Rolling on the floor laughing my ass OFF
What it really means: I am laughing really hard and a coupla people are giving me stares but i am not a pig why would i roll on the floor
welcome Nelo. is your name short for Chinelo?
Lol @pete nah, its an Abbreviation for a different name.
Lol. Ah. Kilode?
I know! Osanedu ogini?
IDGAF- I don’t give a fuck-
Real meaning- I don’t give fuck
Ttyl- Talk to you later
Real meaning- Talk to you whenever, I don’t really care..
WUU2- what are you up to
Real meaning- Are you thinking of me?
Fuck off
What it means: fuck off
What it really means: fuck off you annoying piece of shit, I hope you choke on your own saliva and die.
TTM-Talk 2 me
Real Meaning-I gaz 2 hear frm U soon
FF-Feel Free
Real Meaning-Say whteva U wanna say even if it’s annoying,I’ll handle it well
Bye Felicia ! hahaha hahaha. that got me…..Cookie Lyon to Anika.
Seems like I’ve got a lot of catching up to do.
On a serious note, do people use these ABS? Sounds stupid to me sha…..
YWWMK – You wan wear me Kito
do I need to explain this?
K
What it means: Nothing
What it really means: You’re boring the hell out of me. Bye-Bye
Forever
le3mme just confess and say that i did not even know one. Does that mean i have become old cargo like some people?
Mtschewwww….