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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

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.

Has an abbreviation or slang used in texts and on social media left you stumped? Or maybe a meme made you more confused than amused. It seems like new internet terms pop up every day. While they help ...

The internet has been around for several decades but the way we use it, and communicate on it, has changed significantly. New abbreviations, slang and acronyms seemingly pop up online every day. As a ...

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 13 know. You might think you're hip, but Gen Alpha says certain outdated ...

The text slang "fs" means "for sure." It's often used to express agreement or emphasize something. You could use it to say you're "for sure" going to be somewhere later or simply as a response to ...