Online Chat or Lingo (subjective definition)

           Since the dawn of time, communication has existed where humankind is allowed to grow, expand, and flourish through social networks. Social networking site like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and others are sprouting out like mushrooms after a rainy day in today's world.

            The following are some of the examples used in online world:

·         FTW- For The Win. You use it when supporting someone or you want to win that someone or that team. For example, Golden State, FTW!!!

·         TBH- To Be Honest. A friend was asking you about something and you need to tell her/him the truth. For example, Friend TBH, I’m gay.

·         ROTFLMAO- Rolling On The Floor Laughing My Ass Off. It means a person is laughing hysterically.

·         TTYL- Talk To You Later. Is what you’ll say if someone texted you and you’re busy or sometimes you are just not in the mood to talk with that person.

·         LMK- Let Me Know. For instace, If you need anything, LMK.

·         NP- No Problem. You say it when someone is thankful of what you do.

·         SNAFU- Situation Normal All Fucked Up. It means things are running normally. For example, The meeting started out SNAFU.

·         4SHO- For Sure. For example, We're gonna win this competition, 4sho!!!

·         MTBC- More Birthdays To Come. Commonly used when greeting someone on social media if it is her/his birthday.

·         ILY- I Love You. Obviously, you tell this to all the people you love.

·         IMY- I Miss You. If you misses someone. For example, It’s been a while, Imy!

·         WW3- World War Three. If you are pertaining to a upcoming war, commonly war between your siblings (haha).

·         NVM- Nevermind. It’s hard to explain so nevermind.

·         MTM- Many to Mention. If someone is asking you to cite all stuffs. For example, Can you tell me the names of all the bullies? MTM.

·         IDC- I Don’t Care. You doesn’t care at all. You are not interested.

·         Noob- Newbie. A term used when you are pertaining to a beginner or amateur.

·         BTW- By The Way. Typically used when changing a topic.

·         FYI- For Your Information. Make something clear. For example, FYI! We are the highest not the lowest.

            Social media is definitely changing the way we communicate, but in many ways it’s for the better as we expand our social circles. Nevertheless, the elderly people doesn’t know this kind of communication that it can leads conflict when talking with teens at the present time. But then, as what they say communication is constantly changing therefore online chat or lingo is widely accepted and adapted by our society.