There’s a secret language online. Internet slang or SMS (short message service) language are common text abbreviations and acronyms used in everyday conversations.
Using letters rather than spelling out words not only saves time but it’s the way many of us communicate personally and professionally.
Some of the most common text abbreviations are LOL – laugh out loud; IDK – I don’t know; IDC – I don’t care; IMO – in my opinion; BTW – by the way; ICYMI – in case you missed it and G2G – got to go.
“You could even call them an integral part of social media culture. Snappy, always changing and hard to understand,” said a spokesperson for Unscramblerer.com. “Texting abbreviations is all about saving time and appearing cool. Keeping up to date with the newest trending abbreviations is no easy task. Old meanings can change while new abbreviations are created.
“A recent study found that abbreviations might not be as cool as people think. Using abbreviations makes the sender seem less sincere. This also leads to lower engagement and shorter responses. There is nothing wrong with using abbreviations in casual conversations with friends and family. However, it is best to draw a line for professional conversations. Context matters.”
Unscrambler.com, an online tool that unscrambles scrambled words, did an analysis of Google search data to reveal the most searched for text abbreviations in Michigan and America. Google Trends was used to discover the top trending text abbreviations and Ahrefs to find the number of searches.
There are lots of websites that can help decipher the meaning of letters encrypted in a message. Some are geared just for parents. Other sites will even tell you how to use them. TBH, ATP I don’t think I’ll ever remember all those acronyms. ICL.

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