Here’s a list of some of abbreivations widely used in instant messaging, forums, blogs and emails:
brb – be right back
btw – by the way
convo – conversation
cos – because
dat – that
dun – don’t
f2t – free to talk
g2g – got to go
gr8 – great
hay – how are you
ilu – i love you
im – instant message
jux – just
lol – laugh out loud
m2 – me too
ne1 – anyone
np – no problem
nvm – nevermind
oic – oh i see
ooo – oh…
orz – frustration or failure
otot – own time own target
pcm – please call me
peeps – people
pir – parents in room
pm- private message
pp – people
rofl – roll on floor laughing
syt – see you there
tia – thanks in advance
tte – time to eat
ttyl – talk to you later
ty – thank you
ugg – you go girl
uok – are you ok
w2g – way to go
wan2 – want to
way – where are you
wip – work in progress
xoxo – hugs and kisses
Chapter: Languages :: 16 October 2007