Web Forums Slang

Web forums, bulletin boards, online discussions, or whatever else you want to call them — are a common place to use slang. Knowing common acronyms and abbreviations used in online forums can help you understand other postings and avoid miscommunication. The following table contains a list of slang terms commonly used in web forums.

Slang Term Meaning Votes
MeekdSuppressed
NoobNewbie
IDKI don't know
TYThank you
BTWBy the way
OMGOh my gosh
VRVirtual reality
xpExperience
thxThanks
YWhy
PCPersonal computer
YWYou're welcome
PS4PlayStation 4
TLDRToo long, didn't read
xbfEx-boyfriend
n00bA new or inexperienced user
LANLocal Area Network
IMOIn my opinion
deagleDesert Eagle
TBHTo be honest
TrollingPosting offensive comments
modModerator
FFFFlat foreign female
OFOnlyFans
DittoSame
ChungusA cute, chunky creature
FOMOFear of missing out
PSPlayStation
go brrrSolve a problem
ZaddyA composed, fashionable, and attractive man
JebaitedDeceived
Let him cookDon't interfere
WTSWant to sell
IMHOIn my humble opinion
PMPrivate message
IMHOIn my honest opinion
N64Nintendo 64
S-tierTop rank
cataCataclysm
ICYMIIn case you missed it
GOATGreatest of all time
MCYTMinecraft YouTuber
AggroAggressive
xgfEx-girlfriend
TrollA person who posts offensive comments
CCGCollectible card game
Dunk onMake fun of
CMIIWCorrect me if I'm wrong
YMMVYour mileage may vary
PS3PlayStation 3
LGSLocal game store
YRLYou are lame
RIPRest in peace
Tune upBeat up
GALGet a life
COCCode of conduct
MTMistype
NBSPNo bull s*** please
FlamingAngering other Internet users
Y/NYour name
Paper handsTo sell a stock at the first sign of trouble
ulUpload
TRSThat really sucks
STFDSit the f*** down
TCGTrading card game
CGComputer Graphics
U mad broAre you mad?
BasedAgree
BIONBelieve it or not
WDYTWhat do you think
TTTTTo tell the truth
Lady bonerFemale feeling of sexual arousal
SecksSex
IOWIn other words
TBFTo be fair
imbaImbalanced
FOCFree of charge
NDSNintendo DS
IAPIn-app purchase
SASexual assault
C.AICharacter.AI
WYWHWish you were here
OTSOff the subject
vlogVideo blog
WCGWorld Cyber Games
SWYPSo what's your problem
WIPWork in progress
PnPParty and Play
Alphabet mafiaLGBTQIA+ people
OT3One true threesome
GMVGot my vote
POTUSPresident of the United States
StonksQuestionable or meaningless financial gains
DoomerA person who focuses on negative possibilities
Cinnamon rollA kind, gentle person
ThreadA series of messages
Sigma maleAn introverted male who goes his own way
mMale
OTOff topic
AFAICAs far as I'm concerned
RedditorA Reddit user
irlA real-life person
Pro-shipAccepting of any fictional relationship
uttpUTubeTrollPolice
CSBCool story, bro
PlankingLying face down and straight like a plank
sbuxStarbucks
YWAYou're welcome anyway
adminAdministrator
TILToday I learned
LurkerA forum user who reads but doesn't post
HimboA naive, musclebound male
Rent Free In My HeadIs frequently on my mind
AlgospeakSlang used to bypass content filters
EndgameA couple that is meant to be together
WRTWith regard to
N/ANot applicable
WBUWhat 'bout you
IDUI don't understand
OPOriginal poster
FTFYFixed that for you
AITAAm I the a**hole
LooksmaxxingAttempting to improve your appearance
IACIn any case
RTFMRead the flippin' manual
DHDear husband
LOTRLord of the Rings
IAWTCI agree with the comment
TBDTo be determined
SATScholastic Aptitude Test
TSSToxic Shock Syndrome
OTPOne true pairing
ThreadjackingSteering a discussion away from the original topic
WYWTAWhat you wanna talk about?
Put on blastTo call out
BrigadingWhen one online community harasses another
FA Twitch stream has accidentally disconnected
Sock puppet accountA fake online identity
BangerAn awesome, energetic piece of media
AmogusAmong Us
Yuck your yumCriticize something you like
Sussy bakaSuspicious fool
BOATBest of all time
Sleeper buildWhen a skinny person is surprisingly buff
Alpha maleA dominant male
fFemale
FTRFor the record
HTHHope this helps
IMAI might add
MIMASMay I make a suggestion
FORDFound on road dead
DFDear fiance
WAGsWives and girlfriends
POCProof of concept
CrunchyNatural and sustainable lifestyle
GobboGoblin
OTLOne true love
GloomerAn apathetic 20-something
GatekeepTo police who has access to an identity or community
OTDOf the day
WaifuA fictional female that a real person has a crush on
YAYoung Adult
IIRCIf I remember correctly
IRTIn regards to
GTFGone too far
TFTIThanks for the information
LSSLong story short
WTBWant to buy
PIOGPosted in other groups
OOTDOutfit of the day
WADRWith all due respect
ICCIcecrown Citadel
PCPolitically correct
DBTSDon't believe that stuff
SSIASubject says it all
WinternityEternal winter
CapeTo defend someone's actions, often undeservedly
It meI identify with that
NTANot the a**hole
MLMMen loving men
WCGWWhat could go wrong
SketchySuspicious
DADeviantArt
GOATedDeclared the best
FCOLFor crying out loud
pwPassword
FHFuture husband
NSSNo s*** Sherlock
SFYSpeak for yourself
OMGDOh my gosh, duh
swSoftware
JFIJust for information
VODVideo on demand
B&WBlack and white
IMPOIn my personal opinion
HYFRHeck ya, freakin' right
OTCOver-the-counter
PBUHPeace be upon Him
GMAFBGive me a friggin' break
azzA**
DAEDoes anyone else
NSFLNot safe for life
CONUSContiguous United States
CopypastaA block of text that is often copied and pasted online
ACNHAnimal Crossing: New Horizons
ChonkAn overweight animal
TIFUToday I F***ed Up
HNMHappy new month
DDDue diligence
YSKYou should know
Diamond handsTo hold a stock through losses
Crypto MomSEC Commissioner Hester Peirce
Silver foxAn attractive older man
VolcelVoluntary celibate
SlashSame-sex romance fan fiction
TWTrigger warning
SmolSmall and cute
Snapback culturePressure on new moms to snap back to their pre-pregnancy bodies
HusbandoA fictional man that a real person has a crush on
SubSubreddit
Baby trapWhen one partner misleads the other to cause a pregnancy
DYORDo your own research
NYPName your price
CGPTChatGPT
Beta maleA submissive male
GMTAGreat minds think alike
IAGIt's all good
ICI see
ISTMIt seems to me
LTRLong-term relationship
TMATake my advice
IMIOIn my infallible opinion
PEBCAKProblem exists between chair and keyboard
p/wPassword
M$Microsoft
DUDon't understand
PEBKACProblem exists between keyboard and chair
nxtNext
GSOHGreat sense of humor
UNADRYou need a doctor
FORDFlipped Over and Rebuilt Dodge
hwHardware
IAI agree
JFGIJust flippin' Google it
CTSChange the subject
BCBGBon Chic Bon Genre
LMGTFYLet me Google that for you
DNFTTDo not feed the trolls
anonAnonymous
HPTHome pregnancy test
SAHDStay-at-home dad
L4D2Left for Dead 2
cxCorrection
qCoupon
SAEStamped addressed envelope
ICWYMI see what you mean
SCOTUSSupreme Court of the United States
HeadcanonA fan's unverified beliefs about a story
PNSFWProbably not safe for work
FAANGFacebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, Google
sSarcasm
OOTLOut of the loop
BlursedBlessed and cursed
BloomerA well-adjusted 20-something
BOLOBe on the lookout
RPFReal person fiction
EDEating disorder
SeggsSex
BeckyA basic white girl
Book hangoverRemaining attached to a book you just finished
PSGWSPPlay stupid games, win stupid prizes
SquickA big turn-off
LCSLocal comic store
Tots and pearsThoughts and prayers
VawulenceViolence
RizzlerA person with immense charisma
BOTBack on topic
DBEYRDon't believe everything you read
IDNKI do not know
JMHOJust my humble opinion
RTFARead the flippin' article
TWIMCTo whom it may concern
WDUMBTWhat do you mean by that?
WYSIWYGWhat you see is what you get
h8Hate
POTCPirates of the Caribbean
txtText
QQQuick question
SROStanding room only
WAHMWork-at-home mom
ITYFI think you'll find
AFAIACAs far as I am concerned
WRTWith respect to
MTFMore to follow
ADPICAlways Dependably Politically Incorrect
PYHOOYAPull your head out of your a**
DTRTDo the right thing
SMHScratching my head
TPTBThe powers that be
WIIFMWhat's in it for me?
DOADead on arrival
BBSBulletin board system
CADControl-alt-delete
HIHHope it helps
IJWTKI just want to know
IJWTSI just want to say
IMPOVIn my point of view
ISTRI seem to recall
NFINo further information
ASATAs simple as that
EOLEnd of life
WAHWork at home
PS2PlayStation 2
GIGlycemic Index
MSRPManufacturer's suggested retail price
NEDNo expiration date
WYBWhen you buy
PRPublic relations
inb4In before
MRAMen's rights activist
W2KWindows 2000
MOTDMessage of the day
truTrue
PIBKACProblem is between keyboard and chair
PICNICProblem in chair, not in computer
PlebAn unsophisticated person
DerailTo take a discussion off topic
FlamerA person who angers other Internet users
T4TUThanks for the update
WATCHWalmart, Amazon, Target, Costco, Home Depot
BIFLBuy it for life
NSFVNot safe for viewing
NCNo Contact
YTAYou're the a**hole
LPTLife Pro Tip
tendiesChicken tenders
J-PowJerome Powell
WLWWomen loving women
NBLMNon-binary loving men
At homeA worse version of something
QAnutterA QAnon believer
UrbexUrban exploration
KyleA basic white boy
GreenwashingDeceptively claiming to be eco-friendly
NGMINot gonna make it
Helicopter momAn overly involved mom
OCOriginal content
Comment ghostingRemoving a user's comments
CreepypastaA horror story posted on the Internet
WeebA non-Japanese person obsessed with Japanese pop culture
SubsSubtitles
OOCOut of context
ITTIn this thread
J6January 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol Attack
Apple sheepBlindly loyal Apple fans
Smooth brainAn unintelligent person
Help vampireA forum user who repeatedly asks basic questions
UnsubUnsubscribe
Garbage personA terrible person
Up to elevenUp to an excessive degree
HopiumFalse hopes
CopiumCoping via false rationale
StacyAn attractive, sexually active woman
AFAICTAs far as I can tell
D/SDominant/Submissive
IMEIn my experience
ISWYMI see what you mean
OTOther topic
OTOHOn the other hand
RFCRequest for comment
TOHThe other half
TUTTotally unique thought
CFVCall for votes
IMCOIn my considered opinion
MSMicrosoft
STFWSearch the flippin' web
QFTQuoted for truth
nmtnNever mind that now
RTFBRead the flippin' book
IMSOIn my sovereign opinion
QFEQuestion for everyone
PSPPlayStation Portable
PSOGPure stroke of genius
BDUBrain dead user
CTOCheck this out
TISUThis is so unfair
ITRInternet Talk Radio
IGII get it
SINBADSingle income no boyfriend absolutely desperate
TMFTToo much free time
pl0xPlease
BWTHDIKBut what the heck do I know
FYMFor your misinformation
BOTDBenefit of the doubt
IGTPI get the point
INPOIn no particular order
ITSFWIIf the shoe fits, wear it
WYMMWill you marry me?
UXUser Interface
4saleFor sale
AONAs of now
B&FBack and forth
dcDaycare
IMBOIn my biased opinion
L4DLeft for Dead
LARPLive action role-playing
B1G1Buy one, get one
TBQHTo be quite honest
TBTGThanks be to God
VetVeteran
VGVideo game
hlpHelp
ErrzErrors
FSBOFor sale by owner
LBRLet's be real
SPDSymphysis Pubis Dysfunction
b8Bait
TechlexicUnable to comprehend technology
CIOCry it out
You win the InternetYou are awesome
SOTDShoe of the day
Fiver partyA birthday party for a child where guests give $5
CybermobA group of online users that harasses other users
QuarantiniA quarantine-times cocktail
TSFWTotally safe for work
TIHIThanks, I hate it
NBLWNon-binary loving women
WojakA Microsoft Paint-created Internet character
NSFANot safe for anyone
NocoinerA person who owns no cryptocurrency
VBOVisible belly outline
BakaFool
CUCredit union
LCGLiving card game
Hot Vax SummerSummer 2021
CAFOConcentrated Animal Feeding Operation
HBCUHistorically black colleges and universities
PWIPredominantly white institution
Virtual restaurantDelivery-only restaurant
LorgeLarge
DoggoDog
PupperPuppy
FloofFluff
BDDBody dysmorphic disorder
AstroturfingFaking a grassroots movement
OTDOn this day
MBAMacBook Air
IYAMIf you ask me
ShadowbanTo secretly censor a social media user's content
Insta copBuy immediately
Shower thoughtAn idea that comes to you in the shower
F2MFemale to male
GastrodiplomacyWhen a country uses its cuisine to boost its reputation
The Streisand EffectWhen an attempt to hide information draws greater attention
M2FMale to female
Marmite characterA person people either hate or love
BBRBroken beyond repair
Here for itExcited about it
BAYCBored Ape Yacht Club
db8Debate
PullAttract
HistoryboundingWearing historically-inspired outfits
Galaxy brainUnorthodox thinking
MTKMediaTek
AmmosexualA person who loves guns
Career cushioningSearching for a new job while employed
WomxnWomen
REReal estate
AVAudio/Video
NFSNot for sale
Omega maleA self-sufficient, independent male
GammaGamma male
ParennialA parent born between 1981 and 1996
DEIDiversity, equity, and inclusion
AFAWKAs far as we know
iPad kidA child who is always on a tablet
MoneymaxxingAttempting to improve your financial situation
GigachadAn ultra-attractive, confident, and capable man
KillfieA potentially deadly selfie
Eating goodExtremely satisfied
AIUIAs I understand it
ATSLAlong the same lines
DAQDumb asked question
EODEnd of discussion
EOLEnd of lecture
IB2DI beg to differ
ICOCBWI could, of course, be wrong
IMAOIn my arrogant opinion
IMHAROIn my humble and respectful opinion
IMNSHOIn my not so humble opinion
POSPower of suggestion
PUSIMPPut yourself in my position
RTFSRead the flippin' source
sysopSystem operator
TTBOMKTo the best of my knowledge
WAEFRDWhen all else fails, read directions
YWIAYou're welcome in advance
OTTOver the top
DYJHIWDon't you just hate it when
IANALI am not a lawyer
FTPFile transfer protocol
DILDaughter-in-law
IMNSVHOIn my not so very humble opinion
RTFFAQRead the flippin' FAQ
AYORAt your own risk
WOOTWay out of topic
WWWrong Window
RTFMMRead the flippin' manual, moron
HBUHow 'bout you
FTGFor the group
TOWThe one with
RATMRage Against The Machine
OLTLOne Life to Live
TDLThe Do LaB
TJITry joining in
FWFuture wife
GOTYGame of the Year
SAHMStay-at-home mom
WOHMWorking outside home mom
WTYAFWho threw you a fish?
NOTDNail of the day
WOTDWorkout of the day
FOTDFace of the Day
HPDCHappy People Don't Complain
GGGBGood girl gone bad
SWASo what a**
LFWLooking for work
OBOOr best offer
BKABetter known as
GOMLGet on my level
FUCTFailed under continuous testing
GL&GHGood luck and good hunting
IIRIf I remember
IYSWIMIf you see what I mean
PEBCACProblem exists between chair and computer
EMIExcuse my ignorance
FTFOIFor the fun of it
OEMOriginal Equipment Manufacturer
DMNDSDoesn't make no dang sense
POASPee on a stick
CSCaesarean section
ppdPostpartum depression
FMIFor more information
FreebieA free item or service
h4x0rHacker
BSBlood sugar
HMPHelp me, please
PAYGPay as you go
PAYEPay as you earn
LILinkedIn
BOGOBuy one, get one
RMAReturn Merchandise Authorization
RYCRegarding your comment
T4PThanks for posting
ToCTable of contents
IBTLIn before the lock
phobarPhotoshopped beyond all recognition
MBPMacBook Pro
SALSuch a laugh
PPVPay-Per-View
LegitLegitimate
OwnedDominated
IFABI found a bug
IIUCIf I understand correctly
SSASame-sex attraction
ABPAlready been posted
AAAApply to affected area
OCONUSOutside of contiguous United States
FOBOFear of being on
AlgoAlgorithm
QuantQuantitative analyst
PFPPicture for proof
VPLVisible panty line
FUPAFatty upper pubic area
MSIMinority-serving institutions
CWContent warning
DeplatformTo remove a user from a social network or website
Digital nomadA person who performs their job online while traveling
GDIGod d*** it
MukbangEating show
WAGMIWe're all gonna make it
HCOLHigh cost of living
Ghost banningCensoring a social media user's posts
4n6Forensics
FTMFemale to male
SportswashingUsing sports to improve a bad reputation
NoPooNo shampoo
CGMCurly girl method
Co WashingConditioner-only washing
NOTPNot one true pairing
DLDRDon't like, don't read
SALSShip and let sail
Revenge travelTraveling done to spite COVID-19
FanficFan fiction
FanonUnverified story points fans believe are canon
DGMWDon't get me wrong
BlagConvince someone to give you something
Gray rockingBeing dull when interacting with toxic people
LOLittle one
Hate sinkA fictional character meant to be hated
CostubeCostuming YouTubers
FOMOngeringPurposefully creating feelings of FOMO
Hiatus brainWhen superfans' minds go wild during a hiatus
FTLOGFor the love of God
Good shoutGood idea
Red Cup DayThe day Starbucks gives away its new holiday cup
AUAlternate universe
Title goreWhen a forum post's title is terrible
ButtcoinA community of cryptocurrency haters
HQHigh quality
UnsubUnidentified subject
FrlFor real
FlirtationshipWhen two friends constantly flirt with each other
KotHKing of the hill
GrailA desirable item
WAHDWork-at-home dad
JEDIJustice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
ESGEnvironment, Social, and Governance
MCRmyMy Chemical Romance fans
AMLAnti money laundering
AMLAcute myeloid leukemia
ATBGEAwful taste but great execution
PrepperA person who has prepared for catastrophe
psyopsPsychological operations
SocialmaxxingAttempting to improve your social skills
Own goalA counterproductive decision
SelficideDeath caused by taking a selfie
Glass childA child whose sibling requires all their parents' attention
Stealth wealthExpensive yet modest items
CTBCatch the bus
Bachelor's handbagA takeaway roast chicken
allgAll good
PoggingExperiencing surprised excitement
MoggingDominating another man
AAAs above
BMEBased on my experience
DHYBDon't hold your breath
DQOTDDumb question of the day
EOREnd of rant
IAEIn any event
IMHBMAOIn my humble but most accurate opinion
INRSIt's not rocket science
ISOIs seeking other
JASEJust another system error
DWDear wife
IMVHOIn my very humble opinion
u/lUpload
PMFJIPardon me for jumping in
ETAEdited to add
gitGet over it
TWSBThis website sucks b***s
OOTOut of topic
SFScience Fiction
ITRIncome Tax Return
IPNI'm posting naked
CNPContinued next post
EOTEnd of thread
BFNBig fat negative
PMJIPardon my jumping in
SOTAState of the art
STWSearch the Web
YAAYet another acronym
EIEEnough is enough
FOSFreedom of speech
GIGOGarbage in, garbage out
IMVUInstant Messaging Virtual Universe
IMOBOIn my own biased opinion
AONApropos of nothing
c/pCrossposting
M.02My two cents
C/SChange subject
OOPOut of print
PwnageOwnage
ne1erAnyone here
OPKOvulation predictor kit
BFPBig fat positive
usUltrasound
IOBInsulin on board
T1DType 1 Diabetes
CGMContinuous Glucose Monitoring
CGMSContinuous Glucose Monitoring System
MDIMultiple Daily Injections
BGBlood Glucose
OTSOpen two-seater
WIYPWhat is your problem
ONCOOr nearest cash offer
FFFast forward
blinkieCoupon dispenser machine
MIRMail-in rebate
MQManufacturer coupon
OOPOut of pocket
IPQInternet printable coupon
vloggerVideo blogger
4WDFour-wheel drive
QFEQuoted for emphasis
sysadminSystem administrator
ICCLI couldn't care less
MOOCMassive open online course
TTTTo the top
QRGQuick reference guide
SMESubject matter expert
KFCKid Fattening Clinic
HFTHigh frequency trader
CTFDCalm the f*** down
IAWTCSMI agree with this comment so much
HEAHappily ever after
LBDLittle black dress
NBLNBNon-binary loving non-binary
Dab handAn expert
Shot Girl SummerSummer 2021
BTSBehind the scenes
HWCUHistorically white colleges and universities
QueerbaitingImplying but never actualizing a non-hetero relationship
Stealth banningSecretly moderating a user's posts
GSMGender and sexuality minority
QPOCQueer people of color
QTPOCQueer and/or trans people of color
Anti-shipAgainst problematic fictional relationships
SmthSomething
4D chessAn extremely complex strategy
SINKWADSingle income, no kids, with a dog
SINKSingle income, no kids
CFTCombating the Financing of Terrorism
Ghost bikeWhite roadside memorial bicycle
MFWTKMy friend wants to know
Gendy noochGender-neutral
ShoolSchool
ChannerA 4chan user
Grief diggerSomeone who uses a celebrity's death for personal gain
SFVShort-form video
GlazingSucking up to
2ASecond Amendment
BDBaby daddy
SauceSource
Take him off the grillShut him down
CraptionsBad closed captions
NRENew relationship energy
EREEstablished relationship energy
OREOld relationship energy
KinoCinema
OdeeVery
BalkanizationSplintering
SplinternetA splintered internet
Thrift flipReselling items you bought at a thrift store
GorpcoreAn aesthetic centered around outdoor wear
TribeInternet community
PessimizeMake worse
STTASomething to think about
GwenchanaIt's alright
AshlAs hell
CSRDCorporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
SmtSomething
BFBlack Friday
CMCyber Monday
Everything showerA very involved shower
Nothing showerA rinse-only shower
Latte makeupFace makeup that blends warm brown and tan tones
ManletA short, muscular man
AMOGAlpha male of group
MogTo dominate another man
ROMEORetired Old Men Eating Out
WhitepilledOptimistic about the future
BlackpilledPessimistic about the future
BluepilledUnquestioning of conventional beliefs
RedpilledUnderstands an unpleasant truth
Skill issueYou're bad
DDDear daughter
DSDear son
IAWIn accordance with
IDGII don't get it
MOOMy own opinion
OICNOh, I see now
JMOJust my opinion
M02My two cents
MOTASMembers of the appropriate sex
BFUBrain free user
BFRBig freakin' rock
TMSFToo much science fiction
MKAMake additions
NWONew World Order
ITTWACWI thought this was a Christian website
STLSDRStill too long, still didn't read
HYLHelp You Later
BWQBuzzword quotient
FAWCFor anyone who cares
fwFreeware
TerribadTerribly bad
SAHPStay-at-home parent
ONOOr nearest offer
YHBTYou have been trolled
bumpForum post message bump
WPWordPress
WCMWarcraft Movies
SPDSensory Processing Disorder
SnapbackThe quickness a woman's body snaps back after a pregnancy
ShowmanceA romance between actors starring in the same production
MTFMale to female
HellaVery
OINKWADOne income, no kids, with a dog
OINKOne income, no kids
H&WHeight and weight
permPermission
ITYMI think you mean
PTBPowers that be
gpwGlobal Password
GBRGarbled beyond recovery
HMTHere's my try
plPinkliner
ISFInsulin Sensitivity Factor
LWDLittle white dress
WDWWalt Disney World
UCEUnsolicited commercial email
IOKIYADIt's OK if you're a Democrat
FTFor trade
PPPatterned paper
NSFWNot suitable for women
TRWTFThe real WTF
NSFVNot safe for vegetarians
msftMicrosoft
IOKIYARIt's OK if you're a Republican

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