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Acronyms save time on message boards and in email. Many acronyms are specific to one subject. For example on a scrapbook board NSBR means not scrapbook related. You can find more acronyms at Acronyms, Emoticons & Smilies.
*G* = grin
*H* = hug
*K* = kiss
*S* = smile
*W* = wink
?4U = question for you
=w= = whatever
4COL = for crying out loud
4EVR = forever
4U = for you
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
AIUI = as I understand it
AKA = also known as
ASAP = as soon as possible
AYOR = at your own risk
AYPI? = and your point is?
B/C = because
B4 = before
B4N = bye for now
BF boyfriend or best friend
BFF = best friend forever
BAK = back at keyboard
BBL = be back later
BBS = be back soon
BC = be cool
BCNU = be seeing you
BFN = bye for now
BG = big grin
BITMT = but in the meantime
BRB = be right back
BST = but seriously though
BTA = but then again
BTAIM = be that as it may
BT/DT = been there, done that
BTW = by the way
BYKT = but you knew that
CDIWY = couldn't do it without you
CFV = call for vote
CLM = career limiting move
CMIIW = correct me if I'm wrong
CSG = chuckle, snicker, grin
CTS = changing the subject
CU = see you (good bye)
CU2 = see you, too
CUL = see you later
CUL8R = see you later
DH = dear husband (or darn husband!)
DIIK = darned if I know
DIY = do it yourself
DMI = don't mention it
DQMOT = don't quote me on this
DWAI = don't worry about it
DYJHIW = don't you just hate it when . . .
DYK = did you know
EAK = eating at keyboard
EG = evil grin
EIE = enough is enough
EMFJI = excuse me for jumping in
EOD = end of discussion
EOL = end of lecture
F2F = face to face
FT2T = from time to time
FAQ = frequently asked questions
FBTW = fine, be that way
FITB = fill in the blank
FOAF = friend of a friend
FOC = free of charge
FOCL = falling off chair laughing
FTASB = faster than a speeding bullet
FTF = face to face
FTTT = from time to time
FUBAR = fouled up beyond all recognition
FUD = fear, uncertainty and doubt
FWIW = for what it's worth
FYEO = for your eyes only
FYI = for your information
G = grin
G2B = going to bed
G2G = got to go
G2GGS2D = got to go get something to drink
G4U = good for you
GAFIA = get away from it all
GAL = get a life
GALGAL = give a little get a little
GBH = great big hug
GD&R = grinning, ducking running
GF = girlfriend
GFU = good for you
GGN = gotta go now
GI/GO = garbage in, garbage out
GL = good luck
GMAB = give me a break
GMTA = great minds think alike
GN = good night
GR8 = great
GTG = got to go
HAG1 = have a good one
HAK = hug and kiss
HB = hurry back
HF = have fun
HH = holding hands
HHJK = ha ha, just kidding
HHOJ = ha ha only joking
HIWTH = hate it when that happens
HMWK = homework
HOAS = hold on a second
HSIK = how should I know
HTH = hope this helps
HTHBE = hope this has been enlightening
HYLAS = hate you like a sister
IAE = in any event
IC = I see
ICBW = I could be wrong
ICOCBW = I could, of course, be wrong
IDGI = I don't get it
IDI = I doubt it
IDK = I don't know
IDTT = I'll drink to that
IGTP = I get the point
IIRC = if I recall correctly
IJWTK = I just want to know
ISWTS = I just want to say
IKWUM = I know what you mean
ILY = I love you
IMCO = in my considered opinion
IME = in my experience
IMHO = in my humble opinion
INMSHO = in my not-so-humble opinion
INPO = in no particular order
IOW = in other words
ISTM = it seems to me
ISTR = I seem to recall
ISWYM = I see what you mean
ITFA = in the final analysis
ITRW = in the real world
IWBNI = it would be nice if
IYKWIM = if you know what I mean
JAM = just a minute
JAS = just a second
JIC = just in case
J/K = just kidding
JM2C = just my 2 cents
JMHO = just my humble opinion
JMO = just my opinion
K = okay
KBD = keyboard
KHYF = know how you feel
KISS = keep it simple stupid
KUTGW = keep up the good work
KWIM? = know what I mean?
L8R = later
L8RG8R = later gator
LGR = little girls room
LMA = leave me alone
LMK = let me know
LOL = laughing out loud
LTR = long term relationship
LY = love ya
LYL = love ya lots
LYLAS = love you like a sister
MOTOS = member of the opposite sex
MTBF = mean time between failure
N/C = not cool
N/M = nothing much
N2M = not too much
NE1 = anyone
NL = not likely
NOYB = none of your business
NP = no problem
NRN = no reply necessary
NTK = nice to know
NVM = never mind
OBTW = oh, by the way
OIC = oh, I see!
OMG = oh my God
ONNTA = oh no, not this again
OT = off topic
OTOH = on the other hand
OTOOH = on the other other hand
PLZ = please
PMJI = pardon my jumping in
POOF = I'm outta here
PPL = people
Q4U = question for you
QL = quit laughing!
RFC = request for comments
RFI = request for information
RL = real life
ROFL = rolling on floor laughing
ROFLOL = rolling on floor laughing out loud
SCNR = sorry couldn't resist
SH = same here
SO = significant other
SOHF = sense of humor failure
SRY = sorry
SYS = see you soon
TFDS = that's for darn sure
THX = thanks
TIA = thanks in advance
TNC = tongue in cheek
TNX = thanks
TPTB = the powers that be
TTFN = ta ta for now
TTT = thought that too
TTUL = talk to you later
TTYL = talk to you later
TU = thank you
TWIMC = to whom it may concern
TY = thank you
TYVM = thank you very much
U = you
Y2? = you too?
YW = you're welcome
VBG = very big grin
W/ with
W/B = write back
W/0 = without
W2G = way to go
W8 = wait
W8AM = wait a minute
WAD = without a doubt
WFM = works for me
WTG = way to go
WTMI = way too much information
WU = what's up
WYWH = wish you were here
Y = why
YMMD = you made my day
YMMV = your mileage may vary
YVW = you're very welcome
YW = you're welcome
ZZZ = sleeping, bored,tired
back to top of pageSmilies are fun, plus they serve an important purpose. People can't see your expression when you "talk" online and smilies help prevent misunderstandings. For example ;-) at the end of a sentence lets someone know you are joking.
:) happy :-) happy :) lazy person's smilie :-)) very happy :-):-) laughing loudly :'-) crying in happiness :D laughing :-D laughing ;-) winking ;-)=) big toothy grin *-<|:o) in a party mood! (-: left-handed smiley ^5 high five {{ }} hug (put person's name or initials in the brackets) 8-] in love
: ( sad :-( sad or frowning :-(( really sad :-[ pouting :-c bummed =:-O scared :-@ screaming or swearing :-( ) shouting very loud :-(0) yelling :-V shouting ~ :-( steaming mad > :-( mad >:-< angry }:-( bull-headed :-o shocked
&:-) bad hair day (:-) bald S:-) wavy hair §:-) curly hair {(:-) toupee (|:-) helmet ~</:-) party hat [:-) walkman :-{ moustache :-{> mustache and beard :-}) RAF moustache
%-( broken glasses 8-) glasses or sunglasses 8:-) glasses pushed up on forehead B:-) sunglasses on head ::-) bifocals .-) keeping an eye out `:-) raised eyebrow
:-# has braces :-{#} has braces :-* blowing a kiss :x kiss :-{} blowing a kiss :-)~ tongue sticking out :-& tongue-tied :-§ tongue twister :-p talking, talking, talking :-v talking :\/ talking a lot :-() talking :-8 talking out of both sides of their mouth :-9 licking lips :-& eating spaghetti :-X I promise not to tell :-x sworn to secrecy <:-) asking a dumb question :-o yawning :-ozzz bored
(-.-) tired *.* in love (stars in their eyes) (.. )( ..) looking around {(-_-)} wearing headphones @|@ staring at the monitor too long ~O-O~ glasses or sunglasses
0:) angel 0:-) angel q:-# baseball catcher d:-) baseball player *:o) clown <):o) cowboy +:-) doctor C:-) Einstein Q:-) graduate <]:-) happy witch o(:-) miner [:|] robot (:)-) scuba diver }(:-( Viking
})i({ butterfly >^..^< cat =<">= crab }-(((*> fish :]~~~~~~* frog catching a fly @(*o*)@ koala <:3)~~~~ mouse /(^.^)\ puppy _@/ snailback to top of page