The 20 most used abbreviations in social networks and their meaning

Abbreviations are shortenings of words or acronyms of expressions that are customary to use due to the speed with which we communicate today through social networks.

Therefore, the written language has been significantly modified, and users make significant use of abbreviations or acronyms on a daily basis in their communications.

Thus, the use of abbreviations has spread on various social networks, especially those that are most widely used such as WhatsApp, Facebook, Google+, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, among others.

In general, these abbreviations or acronyms can be derived from English words or phrases that, due to their widespread use, have been incorporated in other languages, such as ours.

Below are the most commonly used abbreviations on social media.

1. +1

This abbreviation seeks to expressly express that information shared is generally recommended through Twitter.

To make more emphasis on your recommendation, it is customary to add more zeros, for example, + 10…. In the social network Google+, this abbreviation is used to indicate that the shared content is liked by the user.

2. ASAP

ASAP is an acronym that derives from the English phrase As Soon As Possible , translated as ntran soon as you canʼ. It is customary to use in written communications, generally, in the corporate area in order to request the sender for a prompt response, which adds a certain priority.

3. BTW

BTW or By The Way , is an abbreviation used in chats, especially when you have forgotten to mention or clarify some important information during the conversation.

4. CC

CC is the abbreviation that derives from Carbon Copy and is translated as ʽwith copy aʼ. It is customary to use this abbreviation on those networks where the main recipient, to whom information or messages are sent, can be distinguished from the secondary ones, such as on Twitter.

5. DM

DM is short for Direct Message , which translates to "direct message", and it is customary to use on Twitter.

DMs or direct messages are those that can only be read by the recipient, so information can be shared, clarified or debate any matter in private and away from the opinion of third parties.

6. GTG

GTG corresponds to Go To Go or "I have to go", it is customary to use in chats. It is a way to end a conversation quickly and without giving many details of why you have to withdraw.

7. LMAO

LMAO or Laughing My Ass Off , translated as "I break my ass with laughter." This is an informal abbreviation and derives as an overdone version of the popular LOL.

8. BFF

BFF means Best Friends Forever , and it translates as ʽBest Friends Foreverʼ, and whose abbreviation there are those who are used to using in Spanish as MAPS, due to its translation.

9. BRB

BRB or Be Right Back , in Spanish ʽahora volvoʼ or ​​ʽya regresʼ, is used to using it in network chats such as WhatsApp or Facebook, thus notifying others of your absence at a certain time.

10. LOL

LOL or Laughing Out Loud , can be translated as "laugh out loud." It is widely used in almost all social networks, but in informal contexts. However, its use has declined somewhat with the use of emoticons that manage to express this type of emotion in a more graphic way.

11. OMG

OMG or Oh My God! translates to "oh my god!". This abbreviation seeks to reflect an expression of amazement or surprise. It is widely used among users who operate in the English language.

12. TBT

TBT or Throwback Thursday , translated as ʽThurs back in timeolver or olverGo back to last Thursdayʼ, is used only on Thursdays when users from networks like Instagram or Facebook share images or videos of past moments using the hashtag #TBT.

13. XD

This abbreviation does not derive from a word or phrase, rather it is a graphic expression that indicates happiness and lots of laughter. It is used in a large number of social networks and in informal situations.

14. YOLO

YOLO or You Only Live Once , which translates to "you only live once." This is a common abbreviation among users who are fluent in English, and is used to justify those actions that are taken for fun and without measuring the risks involved.

15. FB

This abbreviation corresponds to Facebook, one of the social networks with the largest reach and number of users. For example, "The photos of the student reunion will be posted by the FB group for viewing by those who did not attend the meeting."

16. EM

It is used to refer to email or email. For example, "Don't forget to send me an EM with the monthly work report."

17. HT

It refers to hashtag, which is widely used in various social networks such as Instagram or Facebook. For example, "# dinner # friends # Friday".

18. FTF

Face To Face, that is to say "face to face". It is used when it is suggested to carry out a conversation in person and not at a distance. For example, "We should meet FTF tomorrow afternoon."

19. J / K

It derives from the expression Just Kidding, which translates as "it's a joke". For example, "I won't be able to accompany you in the game tonight… Lie J / K;-)"

20. FBF

Flash Back Friday, is used in networks to tag and share images or videos of the past, but on Fridays as follows: #FBF.