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Social Media Abbreviations You Should Know

If you’re on any given social media site (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc), it doesn’t take long until you come across several social media abbreviations. Social media platforms are based upon short, to-the-point information – which is why we oftentimes see these abbreviations floating around.

We get it – understanding shorthand isn’t easy. That’s why we’ve put together a list of our favorite social media abbreviations, just for you. Save it, print it, or share it with your friends so you can all stay up-to-date on the latest lingo!

  • DYK – Did You Know
  • BTW – By the Way
  • IMO – In My Opinion
  • LOL – Laugh Out Loud
  • FTW – For The Win
  • SMH – Shaking My Head
  • GR8 – Great!
  • FOMO – Fear of Missing Out
  • FBO – Facebook Official
  • NSFW – Not Safe For Work
  • OMW – On My Way
  • TBT – Throw Back Thursday
  • ETA – Estimated Time of Arrival
  • EOD – End of Day
  • IRL – In Real Life
  • BRB – Be Right Back
  • GL – Good Luck
  • TY – Thank You
  • IKR – I Know, Right?
  • FB – Facebook
  • IG – Instagram
  • LI – LinkedIn
  • TW – Twitter
  • YT – YouTube
  • DM – Direct Message
  • PM – Personal Message
  • AMA – Ask Me Anything
  • BAE – Before Anyone Else
  • LMK – Let Me Know
  • TBH – To Be Honest

What’s your favorite abbreviation? Or a new abbreviation you just learned today? Share with us!

 

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