Amuse-bouche:
An Englishman, a Frenchman, a Spaniard, and a German are all watching a dolphin do some marvelous tricks. The dolphin notices that the four guys have a very poor view, so it jumps higher out of the water and asks, “Can you all see me now?”
And they respond: Yes. Oui. Sí. Ja.
Today’s Wonderful Words:
Abbreviation: a shortened form of a word or phrase.
Acronym: an abbreviation formed from the initial letters of other words.
20 Texting Acronyms and Abbreviations
- LOL = laughing out loud / laugh out loud (Not to be confused with “lots of love”)
- Used to express that you think something is funny
- Similar to “haha”
- Other acceptable forms: lol, lolz
- For example, “Haha, that meme is hilarious lol.”
- BRB = be right back
- Used when you are leaving for a short time and plan to return soon
- For example, “I’m gonna run to the store real quick. BRB.”
- LMK = let me know
- Used to request a response
- For example, “LMK if you’re able to hang out this weekend.”
- ASAP = as soon as possible
- Used to emphasize the immediacy of your request
- For example, “Can you hang out this weekend? LMK ASAP.”
- bcs / bc = because
- thx = thanks
- RSVP = Répondez s’il vous plaît (Please respond)
- Used with invitations to ask whether the recipient will attend
- Can be used as a verb or a noun
- For example, “We only received 12 of 20 RSVPs for Saturday’s party. Please ask the other 8 people to RSVP by tomorrow.”
- TTYL = talk to you later
- Used as an informal way to tell someone goodbye
- Variation: TTFN = ta-ta for now
- For example, “It was great chatting! TTYL.”
- BTW = by the way
- Used to interject a side note or to change the subject
- Spoken variation pronounced bee-tee-dubs
- For example, “Oh BTW I forgot to tell you I’ll be moving soon.”
- IMO = in my opinion
- Used to state your thoughts and / or beliefs
- For example, “In-N-Out has better milkshakes than Whataburger IMO.”
- TBH = to be honest
- Used to accompany a stated opinion
- For example, “TBH, In-N-Out has better milkshakes than Whataburger.”
- WYD = what are you doing?
- Used to ask what someone is doing
- For example, “I’m chillin’ at the moment. WYD?”
- ATM = at the moment
- Used to explain what is currently happening
- Variation: RN = right now
- For example, “I’m chillin’ ATM. WYD?” “I’m working RN. I’ll call you later.”
- WBU = What about you?
- Used to ask a question or restate something already brought up in the conversation
- Variation: HBU = how ‘bout you?
- For example, “What do you like to do in your free time?” “I love to read. WBU?”
- IDK = I don’t know
- Used when you don’t know something
- For example, “How long have you been waiting in line?” “IDK, but it feels like forever.”
- JK = just kidding
- Used after a (sarcastic) joke or an exaggeration
- For example, “The pie was out of this world! It was the absolute greatest dessert I’ve ever tasted. I ate the whole thing by myself. JK, but I did have a huge slice.”
- HMU = hit me up
- Used as a request for someone to text or call again
- For example, “I’m off on Monday. You should HMU then.”
- TGIF = thank God it’s Friday
- Used on Friday to express gratitude for the upcoming weekend
- For example, “I have been stressed this week, but I’m looking forward to the weekend. TGIF.”
- TBA / TBD = to be announced / to be decided / to be determined
- Used as a placeholder when a certain detail is unavailable
- For example, “Come to our house for dinner! Date: Saturday. Time: TBD.”
- AKA = also known as
- Used to demonstrate alternative spellings or names
- For example, “The United States of America, AKA the U.S.A.”
Answer to Saturday’s riddle:
The truth
A+
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