Even if you're a part of the internet generation, Gen Z, texting slang can be confusing. With new slang being adopted and co-opted every day, interpreting conversations becomes much harder when you ...
Uh oh, did someone just text you an acronym and you have no idea what they're trying to say? We've all been there, especially for those born before the age of social media who are trying to keep up ...
Has someone ever used a text acronym and you don't know what it means? There are so many slang words out there used to abbreviate and shorten text conversations. While these acronyms may be quick and ...
Texting abbreviations have been around for decades, since texting itself. And now, more abbreviations and slang words continue to crop up as Gen Z enters adulthood and Gen A gets old enough to have ...
The Internet has been around for several decades, and in that time, communication has and continues to evolve. From AOL Instant Messenger to Instagram Notes, there are many different ways to connect ...
Language is constantly evolving, and text abbreviations are no exception. Although many may still have a difficult time ...
Does texting mean the death of good writing skills? Linguist John McWhorter says that there's much more to texting — linguistically, culturally... Is Texting Actually Advancing Language? Part 1 of the ...
Texting is something we all do—constantly, casually, without a second thought. But just because it’s second nature doesn’t mean we’re all doing it correctly. In fact, there are probably a lot of ...
These days, whether you open up your TikTok app or receive a text from a friend (or BSF), you'll likely see some type of abbreviation or acronym within the message, video or caption. GRWM, TMI, YKWIS, ...