😎😎 Abbreviations/Acronyms 😎😎
You can use these when messaging
to sound like more of an English native speaker! Just a warning though, some of these may be rude and should only be used with friends 😂 1) Hbu/Wbu?
“How about you/What about you?”
Used to ask the same question someone asked you: “I live Tokyo hbu?”
2) Idk
“I don’t know”
Used to express lack of knowledge: “Idk where to eat yet.”
3) Wtf
“What the f**k”
Used to express anger/annoyance/strong emotion: “Wtf my phone just got stolen!”
4) Omg
“Oh my god”
Used to express surprise: “Omg you’re from New Zealand too?!”
5) Asap
“As soon as possible”
Used when something needs to be done fast: “I need to buy Christmas presents asap!”
6) Lol
“Laugh out loud”
Used when you find something funny: “Does this hat look weird lol.”
7) Tbh
“To be honest”
Used when expressing honesty: “Tbh I don’t like my English teacher.”
8) Btw
“By the way”
Used when asking a question: “Where do you live btw?”
9) Jk
“Just kidding”
Used when you are joking: “Jk I don’t have a dog.”
10) Nvm
“Never mind”
Used when you’ve changed your mind: “Nvm I’m not going anymore.”
What are some other abbreviations/acronyms you’ve learned already?


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