Short Glossary of Words and Their Euphemisms
| Word | Euphemism | |
| accident, crisis, disaster | incident | |
| addict; addiction | substance abuser; substance abuse, chemical dependency | |
| adulterous | extramarital | |
| arrest (v) | apprehend | |
| beggar | panhandler, homeless person | |
| bombing | air support | |
| break-in | security breach | |
| brothel | massage parlor | |
| cheap | frugal, thrifty, economical | |
| coffin | casket | |
| complaint form | response form | |
| confinement | detention | |
| criminal (adj) | illegal | |
| criminal (young) | juvenile delinquent | |
| crippled | disabled, physically challenged | |
| custodian | building maintenance staff | |
| dead | departed, deceased, late, lost, gone, passed | |
| death insurance | life insurance | |
| death penalty | capital punishment | |
| death | demise, end, destination, better world, afterlife | |
| deaths | body count | |
| die | pass away, pass on, expire, go to heaven | |
| drug addict | substance abuser | |
| drugs | illegal substances | |
| drunk (adj) | intoxicated, inebriated, tipsy | |
| exploit (land) | develop | |
| fail | fizzle out, fall short, go out of business | |
| false (adj) | prosthesis | |
| false teeth | dentures | |
| fat | overweight, chubby, portly, stout, plump | |
| fire (v) | lay off, release, downsize, let go, streamline, rightsize | |
| garbage collector | sanitation person | |
| garbage dump | landfill | |
| genocide | ethnic cleansing | |
| hyperactive | Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) | |
| illegal worker | undocumented worker | |
| imprisoned | incarcerated | |
| informer | confidential source | |
| jail | secure facility | |
| jungle | rain forest | |
| juvenile delinquent | problem child, at-risk child | |
| kill | put down/away/out/to sleep | |
| kill on a mass basis | liquidate | |
| killing of innocents | collateral damage | |
| lawyer | attorney | |
| lazy | unmotivated | |
| lie (n) | fib, fabrication, cover story, story, untruth, inaccuracy | |
| make love | sleep with | |
| money | funds | |
| mortuary | funeral home/parlor | |
| multi-racial | diverse | |
| murder | hit, kill, do someone in, finish off someone | |
| noisy | boisterous | |
| office equipment | productivity products | |
| old | mature, distinguished, senior, traditional, seasoned, new (e.g., "The house is two years new") | |
| old age | golden age, golden years | |
| old person | senior citizen, pensioner | |
| old persons' home | convalescent hospital, retirement home, rest home, nursing home | |
| one-room apartment | studio apartment, efficiency | |
| pay (n) | remuneration, salary | |
| person | representative, individual | |
| perspire, perspiration | sweat | |
| police officer | peace officer | |
| poor children | at-risk children | |
| poor nation | emerging nation, developing nation, third-world nation | |
| poor student | underachiever, underperformer | |
| poor | low-income, working class, modest, underprivileged | |
| power failure | service interruption | |
| prison | correctional facility | |
| prisoner | inmate, convict, detainee | |
| problem | issue, challenge, complication | |
| rain, snow, hail | precipitation | |
| remedial education | special education | |
| removed from duty | put on administrative leave | |
| repression (social, political) | law and order | |
| retarded | special, slow, mentally challenged | |
| rough | physical | |
| rude | self-centered | |
| sales | marketing | |
| salesman, -woman | sales associate | |
| say | indicate, disclose, mention | |
| school | institute | |
| secretary | administrative assistant | |
| selfish | self-centered | |
| sexual intercourse | sleep with, make love | |
| sexual relations (illicit) | liaison | |
| sexual relationship | involvement, intimate relationship, affair | |
| sick | indisposed, ill, under the weather | |
| small | quaint, cozy, petite | |
| software product | solution | |
| solve | resolve | |
| spy (n) | source of information, agent | |
| spying | surveillance | |
| steal | appropriate, salvage, lift, borrow | |
| stupid | slow | |
| suicide (to commit) | to end it all, take the easy way out, do oneself in | |
| surprise attack | preemptive strike | |
| sweat (v) | perspire | |
| talk (v, n) | converse (v), conversation (n) | |
| teacher | educator | |
| theft | inventory shrinkage | |
| tip (n) | gratuity | |
| toilet | john, WC, men's room, restroom, bathroom, washroom, lavatory | |
| totalitarian | authoritarian | |
| tramp | homeless person | |
| ugly | unattractive, modest, plain | |
| underwear (women's) | lingerie | |
| unemployed | between jobs, taking time off | |
| unreserved seating | general admission, festival seating | |
| used | previously owned, pre-owned, refurbished, second-hand | |
| vagrant | homeless person | |
| venereal disease | social disease | |
| victim | casualty | |
| Wrong | improper, questionable, impropriety (n) |
Упражнение. Читателю предлагается выразить то же самое, но нормальным английским языком (без обиняков).
- His grandfather passed away.
- My father is between jobs but has two interviews today.
- The peace officer apprehended the sanitation man for speeding.
- The sales associate answered in the affirmative when the judge asked him if he had ever been incarcerated.
- The manager complained to his administrative assistant of inventory shrinkage.
- Our son is a special child.
- Dan's supervisor laid him off because he was unmotivated.
- American football is a physical game, and has disabled many players.
- The individual was accused of appropriating funds.
- The correctional facility has 220 inmates, five of whom are facing capital punishment.
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Schools are full of euphemisms. At Frankfurt International School, for example, the special lessons given to students who are having difficulties in their school subjects are called Study Center (in the middle school) and Academic Workshop (in the high school). Teachers rightly do not want to offend students or parents by being too blunt or direct, and usually choose a softer word or expression to convey the same message. For this reason, school reports often contain euphemisms such as: He is not working to his full potential or He has a rather relaxed attitude to his work (= he is lazy), She is unable to concentrate in class (= she is disruptive), He has strong opinions about everything and is not afraid to voice them (= he is loud and arrogant).
Typical of many recently-coined euphemisms are the words and expressions that try to avoid giving offence to various minority groups or unfortunate individuals. People who have severe learning difficulties are sometimes called intellectually-challenged, and those with a physical handicap are referred to as differently-abled. Poor people are called needy, under-privileged; disadvantaged or economically deprived. Poor countries have in turn been calledunderdeveloped, developing, emergent, Third World- all in an effort to retain the meaning without causing offence or being patronising. The struggle over the past 10-20 years to find an acceptable way to refer to black Americans is further evidence of the increased sensitivity that we now have to the power of language. This sensitivity is often referred to as political correctness.
The field of English language teaching is experiencing a similar struggle over terminology; we have not yet reached a consensus on what we should call our learners of English. Some people are unhappy with the term ESL (English as a second language) students because this implies that English is the first foreign language that non-native speakers should learn. And in any case, they say, English might be the learner's third or fourth language. These people prefer to use the term EAL learners - i.e. English as an additional language learners.
In America over the past few years the term LEP (limited English proficient) students has become popular. However there is now a backlash from people who feel that this term is too negative, and they suggest calling such students PEPs (potentially English proficient). The latest acronym, however, seems to be ELL (English language learner). No doubt this will remain popular until someone points out that all native English speakers are ELLs too, and yet another new term will need to be found!
Examples of Euphemism
One of the most common euphemism examples in the English language is the phrase 'passed away' to refer to someone who has died. To simply say that a person has died could be viewed as offensive by some people, and therefore a politically correct way of saying this had to be thought of. This is something that people are sentimental about, and all measures must be taken so as to not offend somebody. Here are some humorous euphemism examples for you.
| What it Says | What it Means |
| Adult entertainment | Pornography |
| Ample proportions | Obese or fat |
| Armed intervention | War |
| Batting for the other side | Homosexual |
| Between jobs | Unemployed |
| Bun in the oven | Pregnant |
| Categorical inaccuracy | Lie |
| Character line | Wrinkle |
| Collateral damage | Civilian casualties |
| Comfort women | Prostitute |
| Correctional facility | Prison |
| Direct mail | Junk mail |
| Disinformation | Lie |
| Do your business | Defecate |
| Expecting | Pregnant |
| Freedom fighters | Rebels |
| Full bodied | Obese |
| Furlough employees | Fire employees |
| House of ill repute | Brothel |
| Imbibe | Drink |
| Indisposed | Sick |
| Inventory leakage | Theft |
| Knocked up | Pregnant |
| Lose your lunch | Vomit |
| Neutralize | To kill |
| Powder your nose | Visit the bathroom |
| Pre-owned | Used or second hand |
| Remains | Dead body |
| Revenue enhancement | Taxes |
| Shooting blanks | Low semen count |
| Surreptitious entry | Breaking in |
| Call of nature | The urge to urinate or defecate |
Quiz
To test your knowledge of the English language, have a look at the following euphemisms and see if you can explain them!
- senior citizen
- law-enforcement officer
- undertaker
- collateral damage
- pro-choice
- white meat
- adult video
- economical with the truth
- tired and emotional
- person with a visual impairment
- substance abuser
- downsizing
- Where can I wash my hands?
Answers
- senior citizen - old person
- law-enforcement officer - policeman
- undertaker - a person or firm whose job it is to dispose of the bodies of people who have died (The direct German translation of the term undertaker is Unternehmer. It is interesting that the German word means businessman or entrepreneur; it has not taken on the euphemistic meaning of the English counterpart.)
- collateral damage - this is the term given to the civilians killed in bombing attacks on a city.
- pro-choice - describes person who is a supporter of a woman's right to have an abortion (opponents of abortion call themselves pro-life)
- white meat - the meat that comes from the breast of a chicken
- adult movie - pornographic movie
- economical with the truth - someone who is economical with the truth is a liar
- tired and emotional - drunk
- person with a visual impairment - a blind person. The intention of this euphemism is to stress that the blind person is a person - who happens to have a visual disability. He or she is not defined by the disability. The term blind person, on the other hand, is thought to place the blindness at the center of the person's existence; and for this reason it has become unacceptable to some. (It is interesting, however, that some blind people object to term, not least because it muddles the distinction between the fully blind and people who have a more minor visual disability)
- substance abuser - a drug addict
- downsizing- reducing the size and wages bill of a company by sacking employees
- Where can I wash my hands? - Where is the toilet?
· Unfortunately, some of the new euphemisms (particularly those emanating from the USA) have been rather silly or unnecessary. And this has given right-wing commentators the chance to attack the whole notion of political correctness. (Two of the sillier euphemisms, in my opinion, are vertically challenged - to describe a short person; and sanitary engineer - for a janitor or Hausmeister (German))
Acronyms and abbreviations
At this page you find an overview of the most common used acronyms and abbreviations. These acronyms and abbreviations are used in regeluar e-mail, messenger programs, SMS, MMS and other ways of communication.
Some of the acronyms are also used as a print on t-shirts, on signs or in regular writing. It's sometimes even used in official documents, financial documents and other docs.
Have a look and try to use them in a chat-room, twitter or writing e-mail.
| A | |
| AAMOF | as a matter of fact |
| ABFL | a big fat lady |
| ABT | about |
| ADN | any day now |
| AFAIC | as far as I’m concerned |
| AFAICT | as far as I can tell |
| AFAICS | as far as I can see |
| AFAIK | as far as I know |
| AFAYC | as far as you’re concerned |
| AFK | away from keyboard |
| AH | asshole |
| AISI | as I see it |
| AIUI | as I understand it |
| AKA | also known as |
| AML | all my love |
| ANFSCD | and now for something completely different |
| ASAP | as soon as possible |
| ASL | assistant section leader |
| ASL | age, sex, location |
| ASLP | age, sex, location, picture |
| A/S/L | age/sex/location |
| ASOP | assistant system operator |
| ATM | at this moment |
| AWA | as well as |
| AWHFY | are we having fun yet? |
| AWGTHTGTTA | are we going to have to go trough this again? |
| AWOL | absent without leave |
| AWOL | away without leave |
| AYOR | at your own risk |
| AYPI? | and your point is? |
| B | |
| B4 | before |
| B4N | bye for now |
| BAC | back at computer |
| BAG | busting a gut |
| BAK | back at the keyboard |
| BBIAB | be back in a bit |
| BBL | be back later |
| BBLBNTSBO... | be back later but not to soon because of... |
| BBR | burnt beyond repair |
| BBS | be back soon |
| BBS | bulletin board system |
| BC | be cool |
| B/C | because |
| BCnU | be seeing you |
| BEG | big evil grin |
| BF | boyfriend |
| B/F | boyfriend |
| BFN | bye for now |
| BG | big grin |
| BION | believe it or not |
| BIOYIOB | blow it out your I/O port |
| BITMT | but in the meantime |
| BM | bite me |
| BMB | bite my bum |
| BMTIPG | brilliant minds think in parallel gutters |
| BKA | better known as |
| BL | belly laughing |
| BOB | back off bastard |
| BOL | be on later |
| BOM | bitch of mine |
| BOT | back on topic |
| BRB | be right back |
| BRBB | be right back bitch |
| BRBS | be right back soon |
| BRH | be right here |
| BRS | big red switch |
| BS | big smile |
| BS | bull shit |
| BSF | but seriously folks |
| BST | but seriously though |
| BTA | but then again |
| BTAIM | be that as it may |
| BTDT | been there done that |
| BTOBD | be there or be dead |
| BTOBS | be there or be square |
| BTSOOM | beats the shit out of me |
| BTW | by the way |
| BUDWEISER | because you deserve what every individual should ever receive |
| BWQ | buzz word quotient |
| BWTHDIK | but what the heck do I know |
| BYOB | bring your own bottle |
| BYOH | Bat You Onna Head |
| C | |
| C&G | chuckle and grin |
| CAD | ctrl-alt-delete |
| CADET | can’t add, doesn’t even try |
| CDIWY | couldn’t do it without you |
| CFV | call for votes |
| CFS | care for secret? |
| CFY | calling for you |
| CID | crying in disgrace |
| CIM | CompuServe information manager |
| CLM | career limiting move |
| CM@TW | catch me at the web |
| CMIIW | correct me if I’m wrong |
| CNP | continue in next post |
| CO | conference |
| CRAFT | can’t remember a f**king thing |
| CRS | can’t remember shit |
| CSG | chuckle snicker grin |
| CTS | changing the subject |
| CU | see you |
| CU2 | see you too |
| CUL | see you later |
| CUL8R | see you later |
| CWOT | complete waste of time |
| CWYL | chat with you later |
| CYA | see ya |
| CYA | cover your ass |
| CYAL8R | see ya later |
| CYO | see you online |
| D | |
| DBA | doing business as |
| DCed | disconnected |
| DFLA | disenhanced four-letter acronym |
| DH | darling husband |
| DIIK | darn if i know |
| DGA | digital guardian angel |
| DGARA | don’t give a rats ass |
| DIKU | do I know you? |
| DIRTFT | do it right the first time |
| DITYID | did I tell you I’m distressed |
| DIY | do it yourself |
| DL | download |
| DL | dead link |
| DLTBBB | don’t let the bad bugs bite |
| DMMGH | don’t make me get hostile |
| DQMOT | don’t quote me on this |
| DND | do not disturb |
| DTC | damn this computer |
| DTRT | do the right thing |
| DUCT | did you see that? |
| DWAI | don’t worry about it |
| DWIM | do what I mean |
| DWIMC | do what I mean, correctly |
| DWISNWID | do what I say, not what I do |
| DYJHIW | don’t you just hate it when... |
| DYK | do you know |
| E | |
| EAK | eating at keyboard |
| EIE | enough is enough |
| EG | evil grin |
| EMFBI | excuse me for butting in |
| EMFJI | excuse me for jumping in |
| EMSG | email message |
| EOD | end of discussion |
| EOF | end of file |
| EOL | end of lecture |
| EOM | end of message |
| EOS | end of story |
| EOT | end of thread |
| ETLA | extended three letter acronym |
| EYC | excitable, yet calm |
| F | |
| F | female |
| F/F | face to face |
| F2F | face to face |
| FAQ | frequently asked questions |
| FAWC | for anyone who cares |
| FBOW | for better or worse |
| FBTW | fine, be that way |
| FCFS | first come, first served |
| FCOL | for crying out loud |
| FIFO | first in, first out |
| FISH | first in, still here |
| FLA | four-letter acronym |
| FOAD | f**k off and die |
| FOAF | friend of a friend |
| FOB | f**k off bitch |
| FOC | free of charge |
| FOCL | falling of chair laughing |
| FOFL | falling on the floor laughing |
| FOS | freedom of speech |
| FOTCL | falling of the chair laughing |
| FTF | face to face |
| FTTT | from time to time |
| FU | f**ked up |
| FUBAR | f**ked up beyond all recognition |
| FUDFUCT | fear, uncertainty and doubt |
| FUCT | failed under continuas testing |
| FURTB | full up ready to burst (about hard disk drives) |
| FW | freeware |
| FWIW | for what it’s worth |
| FYA | for your amusement |
| FYE | for your entertainment |
| FYEO | for your eyes only |
| FYI | for your information |
| G | |
| G | grin |
| G2B | going to bed |
| G&BIT | grin & bear it |
| G2G | got to go |
| G2GGS2D | got to go get something to drink |
| G2GTAC | got to go take a crap |
| G2GTAP | got to go take a pee |
| GA | go ahead |
| GA | good afternoon |
| GAFIA | get away from it all |
| GAL | get a life |
| GAS | greetings and salutations |
| GBH | great big hug |
| GBH&K | great big huh and kisses |
| GBR | garbled beyond recovery |
| GBY | god bless you |
| GD&H | grinning, ducking and hiding |
| GD&R | grinning, ducking and running |
| GD&RAFAP | grinning, ducking and running as fast as possible |
| GD&REF&F | grinning, ducking and running even further and faster |
| GD&RF | grinning, ducking and running fast |
| GD&RVF | grinning, ducking and running very |
| GD&W | grin, duck and wave |
| GDW | grin, duck and wave |
| GE | good evening |
| GF | girlfriend |
| GFETE | grinning from ear to ear |
| GFN | gone for now |
| GFU | good for you |
| GG | good game |
| GGU2 | good game you two |
| GIGO | garbage in garbage out |
| GJ | good job |
| GL | good luck |
| GL&GH | good luck and good hunting |
| GM | good morning / good move / good match |
| GMAB | give me a break |
| GMAO | giggling my ass off |
| GMBO | giggling my butt off |
| GMTA | great minds think alike |
| GN | good night |
| GOK | god only knows |
| GOWI | get on with it |
| GPF | general protection fault |
| GR8 | great |
| GR&D | grinning, running and ducking |
| GtG | got to go |
| GTSY | glad to see you |
| H | |
| H | hug |
| H/O | hold on |
| H&K | hug and kiss |
| HAK | hug and kiss |
| HAGD | have a good day |
| HAGN | have a good night |
| HAGS | have a good summer |
| HAG1 | have a good one |
| HAHA | having a heart attack |
| HAND | have a nice day |
| HB | hug back |
| HB | hurry back |
| HDYWTDT | how do you work this dratted thing |
| HF | have fun |
| HH | holding hands |
| HHIS | hanging head in shame |
| HHJK | ha ha, just kidding |
| HHOJ | ha ha, only joking |
| HHOK | ha ha, only kidding |
| HHOS | ha ha, only seriously |
| HIH | hope it helps |
| HILIACACLO | help I lapsed into a coma and can’t log off |
| HIWTH | hate it when that happens |
| HLM | he loves me |
| HMS | home made smiley |
| HMS | hanging my self |
| HMT | here’s my try |
| HMWK | homework |
| HOAS | hold on a second |
| HSIK | how should i know |
| HTH | hope this helps |
| HTHBE | hope this has been enlightening |
| HYLMS | hate you like my sister |
| I | |
| IAAA | I am an accountant |
| IAAL | I am a lawyer |
| IAC | in any case |
| IC | I see |
| IAE | in any event |
| IAG | it’s all good |
| IAG | I am gay |
| IAIM | in an Irish minute |
| IANAA | I am not an accountant |
| IANAL | I am not a lawyer |
| IBN | I’m bucked naked |
| ICOCBW | I could of course be wrong |
| IDC | I don’t care |
| IDGI | I don’t get it |
| IDGARA | I don’t give a rat’s ass |
| IDGW | in a good way |
| IDI | I doubt it |
| IDK | I don’t know |
| IDTT | I’ll drink to that |
| IFVB | I feel very bad |
| IGP | I gotta pee |
| IGTP | I get the point |
| IHTFP | I hate this f**king place |
| IHTFP | I have truly found paradise |
| IHU | I hate you |
| IHY | I hate you |
| II | I’m impressed |
| IIT | I’m impressed too |
| IIR | if I recall |
| IIRC | if I recall correctly |
| IJWTK | I just want to know |
| IJWTS | I just want to say |
| IK | I know |
| IKWUM | I know what you mean |
| ILBCNU | I’ll be seeing you |
| ILU | I love you |
| ILY | I love you |
| ILYFAE | I love you forever and ever |
| IMAO | in my arrogant opinion |
| IMFAO | in my f***ing arrogant opinion |
| IMBO | in my bloody opinion |
| IMCO | in my considered opinion |
| IME | in my experience |
| IMHO | in my humble opinion |
| IMNSHO | in my, not so humble opinion |
| IMO | in my opinion |
| IMOBO | in my own biased opinion |
| IMPOV | in my point of view |
| IMP | I might be pregnant |
| INAL | I’m not a lawyer |
| INPO | in no particular order |
| IOIT | I’m on Irish Time |
| IOW | in other words |
| IRL | in real life |
| IRMFI | I reply merely for information |
| IRSTBO | it really sucks the big one |
| IS | I’m sorry |
| ISEN | internet search environment number |
| ISTM | it seems to me |
| ISTR | I seem to recall |
| ISWYM | I see what you mean |
| ITFA | in the final analysis |
| ITRO | in the reality of |
| ITRW | in the real world |
| ITSFWI | if the shoe fits, wear it |
| IVL | in virtual live |
| IWALY | I will always love you |
| IWBNI | it would be nice if |
| IYKWIM | if you know what I mean |
| IYSWIM | if you see what I mean |
| J | |
| JAM | just a minute |
| JAS | just a second |
| JASE | just another system error |
| JAWS | just another windows shell |
| JIC | just in case |
| JJWY | just joking with you |
| JK | just kidding |
| J/K | just kidding |
| JMHO | just my humble opinion |
| JMO | just my opinion |
| JP | just playing |
| J/P | just playing |
| JTLYK | just to let you know |
| JW | just wondering |
| K | |
| K | OK |
| K | kiss |
| KHYF | know how you feel |
| KB | kiss back |
| KISS | keep it simple sister |
| KIS(S) | keep it simple (stupid) |
| KISS | keeping it sweetly simple |
| KIT | keep in touch |
| KMA | kiss my ass |
| KMB | kiss my butt |
| KMSMA | kiss my shiny metal ass |
| KOTC | kiss on the cheek |
| KOTL | kiss on the lips |
| KUTGW | keep up the good work |
| KWIM | know what I mean? |
| L | |
| L | laugh |
| L8R | later |
| L8R G8R | later gator |
| LAB | life’s a bitch |
| LAM | leave a message |
| LBR | little boys room |
| LD | long distance |
| LIMH | laughing in my head |
| LG | lovely greetings |
| LIMH | laughing in my head |
| LGR | little girls room |
| LHM | Lord help me |
| LHU | Lord help us |
| LL&P | live long & prosper |
| LNK | love and kisses |
| LMA | leave me alone |
| LMABO | laughing my ass back on |
| LMAO | laughing my ass off |
| MBO | laughing my butt off |
| LMHO | laughing my head off |
| LMFAO | laughing my fat ass off |
| LMK | let me know |
| LOL | laughing out loud |
| LOL | lots of love |
| LOL | lots of luck |
| LOLA | laughing out loud again |
| LOML | light of my life (or love of my life) |
| LOMLILY | light of my life, I love you |
| LOOL | laughing out outrageously loud |
| LSHIPMP | laughing so hard I pissed my pants |
| LSHMBB | laughing so hard my belly is bouncing |
| LSHMBH | laughing so hard my belly hurts |
| LTNS | long time no see |
| LTR | long term relationship |
| LTS | laughing to self |
| LULAS | love you like a sister |
| LUWAMH | love you with all my heart |
| LY | love ya |
| LYK | let you know |
| LYL | love ya lots |
| LYLAB | love ya like a brother |
| LYLAS | love ya like a sister |
| M | |
| M | male |
| MB | maybe |
| MYOB | mind your own business |
| M8 | mate |
| N | |
| N | in |
| N2M | not too much |
| N/C | not cool |
| NE1 | anyone |
| NETUA | nobody ever tells us anything |
| NFI | no f***ing idea |
| NL | not likely |
| NM | never mind / nothing much |
| N/M | never mind / nothing much |
| NMH | not much here |
| NMJC | nothing much, just chillin’ |
| NOM | no offense meant |
| NOTTOMH | not of the top of my mind |
| NOYB | none of your business |
| NOYFB | none of your f***ing business |
| NP | no problem |
| NPS | no problem sweet(ie) |
| NTA | non-technical acronym |
| N/S | no shit |
| NVM | nevermind |
| O | |
| OBTW | oh, by the way |
| OIC | oh, I see |
| OF | on fire |
| OFIS | on floor with stitches |
| OK | abbreviation of oll korrect (all correct) |
| OL | old lady (wife, girlfriend) |
| OM | old man (husband, boyfriend) |
| OMG | oh my god / gosh / goodness |
| OOC | out of character |
| OT | Off topic / other topic |
| OTOH | on the other hand |
| OTTOMH | off the top of my head |
| P | |
| P@H | parents at home |
| PAH | parents at home |
| PAW | parents are watching |
| PDS | please don’t shoot |
| PEBCAK | problem exists between chair and keyboard |
| PIZ | parents in room |
| PLZ | please |
| PM | private message |
| PMJI | pardon my jumping in (Another way for PMFJI) |
| PMFJI | pardon me for jumping in |
| PMP | peed my pants |
| POAHF | put on a happy face |
| POOF | I have left the chat |
| POTB | pats on the back |
| POS | parents over shoulder |
| PPL | people |
| PS | post script |
| PSA | public show of affection |
| Q | |
| Q4U | question for you |
| QSL | reply |
| QSO | conversation |
| QT | cutie |
| R | |
| RCed | reconnected |
| RE | hi again (same as re’s) |
| RME | rolling my eyses |
| ROFL | rolling on floor laughing |
| ROFLAPMP | rolling on floor laughing and peed my pants |
| ROFLMAO | rolling on floor laughing my ass off |
| ROFLOLAY | rolling on floor laughing out loud at you |
| ROFLOLTSDMC | rolling on floor laughing out loud tears streaming down my cheeks |
| ROFLOLWTIME | rolling on floor laughing out loud with tears in my eyes |
| ROFLOLUTS | rolling on floor laughing out loud unable to speak |
| ROTFL | rolling on the floor laughing |
| RVD | really very dumb |
| RUTTM | are you talking to me |
| RTF | read the FAQ |
| RTFM | read the f***ing manual |
| RTSM | read the stupid manual |
| S | |
| S2R | send to receive |
| SAMAGAL | stop annoying me and get a live |
| SCNR | sorry, could not resist |
| SETE | smiling ear to ear |
| SH | so hot |
| SH | same here |
| SHICPMP | so happy I could piss my pants |
| SHID | slaps head in disgust |
| SHMILY | see how much I love you |
| SNAFU | situation normal, all F***ed up |
| SO | significant other |
| SOHF | sense of humor failure |
| SOMY | sick of me yet? |
| SPAM | stupid persons’ advertisement |
| SRY | sorry |
| SSDD | same shit different day |
| STBY | sucks to be you |
| STFU | shut the f*ck up |
| STI | stick(ing) to it |
| STW | search the web |
| SWAK | sealed with a kiss |
| SWALK | sweet, with all love, kisses |
| SWL | screaming with laughter |
| SIM | shit, it’s Monday |
| SITWB | sorry, in the wrong box |
| S/U | shut up |
| SYS | see you soon |
| SYSOP | system operator |
| T | |
| TA | thanks again |
| TCO | taken care of |
| TGIF | thank god its Friday |
| THTH | to hot to handle |
| THX | thanks |
| TIA | thanks in advance |
| TIIC | the idiots in charge |
| TJM | that’s just me |
| TLA | three-letter acronym |
| TMA | take my advice |
| TMI | to much information |
| TMS | to much showing |
| TNSTAAFL | there’s no such thing as a free lunch |
| TNX | thanks |
| TOH | to other half |
| TOY | thinking of you |
| TPTB | the powers that be |
| TSDMC | tears streaming down my cheeks |
| TT2T | to tired to talk |
| TTFN | ta ta for now |
| TTT | thought that, too |
| TTUL | talk to you later |
| TTYIAM | talk to you in a minute |
| TTYL | talk to you later |
| TTYLMF | talk to you later my friend |
| TU | thank you |
| TWMA | till we meet again |
| TX | thanx |
| TY | thank you |
| TYVM | thank you very much |
| U | |
| U2 | you too |
| UAPITA | you’re a pain in the ass |
| UR | your |
| UW | you’re welcom |
| URAQT! | you are a cutie! |
| V | |
| VBG | very big grin |
| VBS | very big smile |
| W | |
| W8 | wait |
| W8AM | wait a minute |
| WAY | what about you |
| WAY | who are you |
| WB | welcome back |
| WBS | write back soon |
| WDHLM | why doesn’t he love me |
| WDYWTTA | What Do You Want To Talk About |
| WE | whatever |
| W/E | whatever |
| WFM | works for me |
| WNDITWB | we never did it this way before |
| WP | wrong person |
| WRT | with respect to |
| WTF | what/who the F***? |
| WTG | way to go |
| WTGP | want to go private? |
| WTH | what/who the heck? |
| WTMI | way to much information |
| WU | what’s up? |
| WUD | what’s up dog? |
| WUF | where are you from? |
| WUWT | whats up with that |
| WYMM | will you marry me? |
| WYSIWYG | what you see is what you get |
| X | |
| XTLA | extended three letter acronym |
| Y | |
| Y | why? |
| Y2K | you’re too kind |
| YATB | you are the best |
| YBS | you’ll be sorry |
| YG | young gentleman |
| YHBBYBD | you’d have better bet your bottom dollar |
| YKYWTKM | you know you want to kiss me |
| YL | young lady |
| YL | you ’ll live |
| YM | you mean |
| YM | young man |
| YMMD | you’ve made my day |
| YMMV | your mileage may vary |
| YVM | you’re very welcom |
| YW | you’re welcome |
| YWIA | you’re welcome in advance |
| YWTHM | you want to hug me |
| YWTLM | you want to love me |
| YWTKM | you want to kiss me |
| YOYO | you’re on your own |
| YY4U | two wise for you |
| Z | |
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| ? | huh? |
| ?4U | question for you |
| >U | screw you! |
| /myB | kick my boobs |
| 2U2 | to you too |
| 2MFM | to much for me |
| 4AYN | for all you know |
| 4COL | for crying out loud |
| 4SALE | for sale |
| 4U | for you |
| =w= | whatever |
| *G* | giggle or grin |
| *H* | hug |
| *K* | kiss |
| *S* | smile |
| *T* | tickle |
| *W* | wink |