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Discover the meaning of text abbreviations, internet slang, and chat acronyms. From "LOL" to "NGL", we explain what they all mean in simple terms.

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NGL

honesty

NGL means not gonna lie - expressing honesty or sincerity before making a statement

Example:

"NGL, that movie was actually really boring"

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OMG

emotion

OMG means oh my god - expressing surprise, shock, excitement, or disbelief

Example:

Lisa: I just got accepted to Harvard!

Mom: OMG that's amazing! I'm so proud of you! 🎉

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ICL

honesty

ICL means i can't lie - expressing honesty or sincerity about something

Example:

"ICL, these are fire! Where did you get them?"

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PMO

communication

PMO means put me on or pisses me off - depending on context, either asking for recommendations or expressing frustration

Example:

"Your outfit is so cute! PMO to where you got it"

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TBH

communication

TBH means to be honest - expressing sincerity or giving an honest opinion

Example:

Sam: What did you think of my presentation?

Riley: TBH, it was really good but you spoke a bit too fast

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IDK

communication

IDK means i don't know - expressing uncertainty or lack of knowledge

Example:

Taylor: What time does the movie start tonight?

Alex: IDK, let me check the website

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ATP

communication

ATP means at this point - expressing the current situation or moment in time

Example:

"ATP, I don't think we can meet the deadline"

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LMAO

humor

LMAO means laughing my ass off - expressing intense laughter or finding something extremely funny

Example:

Jake: My cat just stole my sandwich and ran away with it

Emma: LMAO! Your cat is basically a tiny burglar 😂

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FYI

information

FYI means for your information - indicating informational content that doesn't require action

Example:

"FYI, the meeting tomorrow got moved to 11 AM"

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HMU

communication

HMU means hit me up - asking someone to contact or message you

Example:

"I'll be in town next week, HMU if you're free to hang out"

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