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FYI Understand Text & Chat ASAP



Understand slang and acronym words used in text and chat.

  • Slang: very informal use of words, more common in speech than writing, but used in phone texting and chatting/IM(= instant messaging) very often

  • Acronym: an abbreviation(= a short form of a word or phrase) consisting of the first letters of each word in the name of something. It is used to shorten the message.

- Example: HYD? = How're You Doing?


How to use it in a sentence?

  • I need to go home asap. (I need to go home right now.)

  • I'm busy atm. Can I get back to you? (I'm busy right now, can I reply you later?)

  • He's my bf. Isn't he cute =P (This is my boyfriend. I think he's cute, don't you?)

  • BRB. I need to go to the washroom. (I'll be right back. I need to go to the washroom.)

  • I'm going to drop by the supermarket tonight, fyi. (I'm letting you know I'm going to the supermarket later. Let me know if you need anything.)

  • OMG, did you hear about Hank and Linda! (Surprising news about Hank and Linda.)

  • Np, that was nothing. (Replying to someone thanking you.)


How to use it in a sentence?

  • Hey, wtf, why did you do that? (The person is really angry at what you did.)

  • Can you pmu at 7pm? (Can you drive over and come get me at 7pm?)

  • btw where are you going tonight? (Changing the subject and asking about your plans)

  • LMAO. That is hilarious. (Something you said is really funny.)

  • Can you wait4me after work? (Can you wait for me after work?)

  • HYD? Haven't seen you in a while. (A way of greeting.)

  • WUZZUP? (What have you been up to?/How are you doing lately?)


How to use it in a sentence?

  • I'm going to the party b/c Mark is going too. (I'm going to a party because of a boy I like is going too.)

  • Thx so much for coming over. (Thanking you for coming over.)

  • I just DMed you. Check your Instagram inbox. (I just sent you a private message on Instagram)

  • Cu later!. (A way of saying goodbye.)

  • I gotta go. Ttyl! (A way of saying goodbye.)

  • LMK if you are free tonight! (Let me know if you are free tonight, so we can go out.)


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