Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

Picture this: You're messaging a friend or loved one and the conversation is going well. That is, until they use an abbreviation you've never seen before. Is this a spelling error, or is this supposed ...

Feel like you're missing out on knowing abbreviations and slang used in texts and on social media? Well "ICYMI," USA TODAY has been breaking down tech slang for you. But maybe you don't even know that ...

American English relies heavily on slang that rarely appears in textbooks or classrooms. These everyday expressions are used constantly in casual conversations, workplaces, and social settings.

When you're messaging a friend or loved one, you may have a lot to say. As much as you want to text paragraphs, sometimes it's easier to keep it short and sweet. "ILY" stands for "I love you." The ...

Texting language has evolved since the early 2000s, when 'LOL' (laughing out loud) or 'OMG' (oh my God) were often used in mobile phone messaging or instant messenger. Fast forward more than two ...

“OP” and “OPP” can mean a lot of different things ... and your teens might define it differently than you do. According to Urban Dictionary, “OP” can mean “original post” or “original poster.” It can ...

Have you ever texted someone and they used slang or an acronym you're unfamiliar with? There are so many different ways to abbreviate and shorten our conversations. Even though these acronyms may be ...

As with any generation, Gen Alpha has its own lexicon of what’s cool and what’s not, and they’re letting everyone older than ...

TikTok video captions are getting saturated with the term ALR, leaving viewers confused about its meaning and significance. Shortcodes and abbreviations make up a considerable part of the internet ...

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 ...