WhatsApp is notorious for its extensive use of abbreviations and slang, creating a faster and more informal way to chat. Here are some popular WhatsApp short forms with their meanings and examples:
General Chat Short Forms:
LOL: Laughing Out Loud (e.g., “That meme was LOL!”)
LMAO: Laughing My Ass Off (stronger than LOL; e.g., “His comment was LMAO!”)
BRB: Be Right Back (e.g., “BRB, gotta answer the call.”)
BTW: By the Way (e.g., “BTW, did you see the movie?”)
OMG: Oh My God (e.g., “OMG, you won the lottery?!”)
IDK: I Don’t Know (e.g., “IDK what to wear tonight.”)
IDC: I Don’t Care (e.g., “IDC what movie we watch, I’m down for anything.”)
TY: Thank You (e.g., “TY for the help!”)
NP: No Problem (e.g., “NP, anytime.”)
OMG: On My God (similar to OMG, but less intense)
JK: Just Kidding (clarifies a playful comment)
Ttyl: Talk To You Later (similar to TTYL)
GTG: Gotta Go Now (e.g., “GTG, my mom’s calling.”)
HBD: Happy Birthday (e.g., “HBD to my best friend!”)
XOXO: Hugs and Kisses (e.g., “Love you! XXXO”)
WhatsApp-Specific Short Forms:
WYD: What You Doing (e.g., “WYD up tonight?”)
WLM: Working Late Meeting (e.g., “WLM, sorry for the delay.”)
ASAP: As Soon As Possible (e.g., “Need that report ASAP!”)
IMHO: In My Humble Opinion (e.g., “IMHO, the movie was overrated.”)
STFU: Shut The F**k Up (offensive; avoid using)
LMFAO: Laughing My F**king Ass Off (stronger than LMAO; offensive; avoid using)
SMH: Shaking My Head (disappointment or disapproval)
Bae: Before Anyone Else (term of endearment)
Baewatch: Looking out for someone (playful version of “watching out”)
ATM: At The Moment (e.g., “Can’t talk ATM, busy.”)
JSYK: Just So You Know (e.g., “JSYK, the party starts at 8.”)
OOTD: Outfit Of The Day (sharing your daily outfit)
FOMO: Fear Of Missing Out (feeling anxious about missing an event)
GOAT: Greatest Of All Time (e.g., “Messi is the GOAT!”)