#12 FTW
In short, it’s a simple and enthusiastic emphasis to the end of a comment, message or post. From another perspective, it’s also a hip term that can make any social media addict feel like a slice of pie, or Charlie Sheen. Via: likes.com
#11 BB
A vaguely condescending term of affection cultivated by Instagram users with way too much time on their hands, it’s short for “baby”, which is the sort of thing a girl says to a guy when she’d really value their friendship rather than what their car looks like. It’s also a weird “abbrev” for a Blackberry. Via: likes.com
#10 GOML
In today’s day and age, every individual now has a certain “level”. It can be taken to a whole other “level” but in most occasions, you just want someone to GOML, or simply “get on your level”. When it comes to superstars like Justin Bieber and Lady Gaga, their “levels” are untouchable. Via: likes.com
#9 LOL
Other new terms have turned into super popular trends but the most common slang for anyone between the ages of 13 to 55 is LOL, which means “laugh out loud”. It’s acted as a simple “haha” and since it can imply certain meanings, it is now considered to be an important part of anyone’s texting/chatting diction. Via: likes.com
#8 FOMO/JOMO
Meaning, “The Fear Of Missing Out” or “The Joy Of Missing Out”, this new age slang was developed by startup entrepreneurs Anil Dash and Caterina Fake. Now it’s mostly used by kids who have an addiction to abbreviations and need a guest spot on the reality show “Intervention”. Via: likes.com
#7 GIF
If you’re not quite sure what it means, just know it has no relation to any other word that ends in “IF”. “Graphics Interchange Format” allows for a limited moving image of almost anything – such as a cat playing a piano and someone’s Mom failing at water skiing. The image format is also used by professional publications and newspapers. Via: likes.com
#6 SMH
Relatively new, yes, but SMH has given Twitter and Instagram junkies a new way to say “shaking my head”. Just try not to use it in the wrong context as others could mistake the first letter for “shut” and the other two as something highly offensive and that could instantly end the relationship you have with your new BF/GF. Via: likes.com
#5 NOOB Or N00B
Whichever way you type it, it still acts as the definition for “newbie”, which is a pretty short slang term in itself but it doesn’t fully define the need to castrate a video gamer with no clear formula for “kicking dirt in your face”. Adding the zeroes just adds another form of punishment. Via: likes.com
#4 IRL
Is “real life” really overrated? According to a lot of teenagers who don’t have enough problems, it is, and it’s also meant for those who don’t know what life without a computer or iPhone feels like. Sorry guys, there’s a whole new world out there IRL. Via: likes.com
#3 AWK
It makes sense to be a short-form of “awkward” but is it really necessary? To self-conscious liberal arts students and parrots with extremely lazy owners that deserve to hunted by ever member of PETA – yes. Via: likes.com
#2 BTW
Originating from “by the way”, it’s a classic short-form that’s been used in text messages and Facebook chats since the beginning of time. It’ll likely never get overused but that’s only if someone invents an emoji for it that includes the initials “B.T.W.”. Via: likes.com
#1 #YOLO
The ever so fresh Twitter slang was coined by hip hop star Drake in one of his songs and is said to be all about living life to the fullest for as long as you can. The worst part of the trending term: everyone, including your grandmother and annoying boss, has been known to use it. Via: likes.com
ICYMI: Internet Slang You Need To Know
