Acronyms

An acronym is an abbreviation consisting of letters which form a word or phrase.

Have you noticed that, since we started making use of the ways of communication available in the internet (remember ICQ?),  more and more acronyms have been incorporated to the English language? It seems to me it all started for fun. However, we've been currently using them as tools for saving time.

I remember the first one I learned was LOL (Laughing out loud). I kept wondering what that was when a friend came up and explained it to me. Then came ROTFL (Rolling on the floor laughing) and so on. The great news is: acronyms are popular not only when we're chatting with our acquaintances but also in the business world!

Look at the most used ones:

WWW- worldwide web.

BTW - By the way - when you remember something or simply wants to change the subject.
Eg.: BTW, have you picked up the children at school?

ASAP - As soon as possible - very much used in business, where time really is money and you need to be clear and to the point.
Eg.: Tell Mr. Darcy I need this document signed asap.

OMG - Oh My God!
Eg.: OMG! I've forgotten the chicken in the oven!

WTF - What the F*** - yeah, that's the word you're thinking of! Used when you don't understand or believe something.
Eg.: WTF! The teacher has sent us ten homework pages for tomorrow!

WTH - What the hell - a more polite way of saying WTF (so, watch your language and use this one instead of the one above, LOL!)

XXX - Kisses

XOXOXO - Kisses and hugs

STH - something

SB - somebody

What about you? Could you contribute with any other acronyms you may remember?

Hope to hear from you ASAP!!!

XXX

Sabrina