IDC
IDC means “I don’t care.” Depending on the moment, it can be relaxed and easygoing, or cold and dismissive. The…
Intermediate
texting
ngl
Ngl means “not gonna lie.” It comes before an honest opinion or a small confession, and it often softens something…
Intermediate
POV
POV means “point of view.” On TikTok and Instagram, a “POV” caption sets up a scene and asks you to…
Beginner
IDK
Idk means “I don’t know.” It’s one of the most common texting abbreviations, used for genuine uncertainty or as a…
Intermediate
ICYMI
ICYMI means “in case you missed it.” It introduces something worth a second look: news, an announcement, or a post…
Beginner
FOMO
FOMO means “fear of missing out.” It’s the anxious feeling that other people are having fun, making plans or getting…
Beginner
WYA
Wya means “where you at?”, in other words “where are you?” People send it to find someone, check whether they’re…
Intermediate
ikr
Ikr means “I know, right?” It’s a quick way to agree enthusiastically with what someone just said. What does ikr…
Intermediate
IRL
IRL means “in real life.” It separates the physical world from the online one: meeting someone IRL means meeting them…
Beginner
DM
DM means “direct message.” It’s a private message sent to one person (or a small group) on a social media…
Beginner
smh
Smh means “shaking my head.” It shows disappointment, disapproval or disbelief, the written version of shaking your head at something…
Intermediate
WYD
Wyd means “what (are) you doing?” It’s a casual way to start a conversation, check what someone is up to,…
Intermediate