Texting Slang & Acronyms

Your Mileage May Vary — what worked for me might not work for you.

Without; shorthand preposition.

The clown face that calls someone (often yourself) a fool who made a dumb choice.

Great (numeronym).

Looping into anxious or negative thoughts that keep getting worse.

Emotionally calm and in control of your nervous system — the goal state.

On the way; en route.

Frequently asked questions; a common-questions list.

Talk to you never; a pointed way to cut someone off.

As Far As I Know — a hedge meaning that's true unless I'm missing something.

A sharp, witty comeback to criticism or an insult — a response that shuts the other person down.

To be announced; details coming later.

Mature content — open to view.

Probably; casual spelling.

"Talking to me" — often in "WTM"/"who ttm" contexts

Today I Learned — sharing a fact that just blew your mind.

Two hands making a heart — love, gratitude, and wholesome appreciation.

Constantly needing reassurance and fearing your partner will leave.

The degree to which something triggers "the ick"

To successfully charm or flirt with someone

Heads up — there's money to be made right here, right now.

Thank you very much; emphatic thanks.

'I know, right?' — emphatic agreement that says 'exactly what I was thinking.'

In case you didn't know; shares a fact.

Rolling on the floor laughing; stronger than LOL.

Mature content — open to view.

An extended bout of talking or rambling — a long, often unprompted, chat or rant.

Mentally and physically drained from prolonged stress, usually work.

Rest in peace; mourning or mock-lament.

The shortest possible 'what's up' — a one-word greeting.

When a promising talking stage just loses energy and quietly dies on its own.

Short for 'I don't know' — the lazy-thumb way to admit you've got no clue.

Public Service Announcement — flagging info you think everyone needs to hear.

Thanks; informal gratitude.

Mature content — open to view.

Working From Home.

I feel your pain; expresses empathy.

Pretending you're bad at a task so someone else has to do it for you.

'I swear to God' — texted out of frustration, sincerity, or pure exasperation.

Before (numeronym).