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 ...

Social media has meant that slang is developing faster than possibly ever before. While these terms help shorten communication and make conversations more to the point, they are not always easy to ...

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 ...

Lol is a very popular and broadly used expression you may have seen, written, or even heard. However, if you don't know what it means, here is the explanation. So there you have it! The next time you ...

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, ...

A quick Google search would show that GTS has two meanings; “go to sleep” or “good times.” It should be noted that saying “GTS” is not a thing like saying “LOL” or “BRB” in real life which is ...

Welcome to FTW Explains, a guide to catching up on and better understanding stuff going on in the world. Have you seen someone use "IJBOL" in a group chat or something and you're wondering what the ...

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 ...

Teens send an average of 3,339 texts a month. Twitter says that more than two billion "tweets" of 140 characters each are sent each month. That's not just the kids. There are many ways to look at this ...