If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your phone thinking, “What does IYKYK even mean?”you’re not alone. Acronyms, abbreviations, and emojis aren’t just trendy. In today’s wirelessly connected world, the group chat basically has its own language.

Whether you’re trying to keep up with friends or decode a message from your grandkids, this guide can make it easier to understand the lingo and stay in the know.

The Classics (Still Relevant!):

• LOL: Laugh Out Loud
• BRB: Be Right Back
• BTW: By The Way
• IMO: In My Opinion
• FYI: For Your Information
• TTYL: Talk to You Later
• GTG: Got to Go
• IDC: I Don’t Care
• SMH: Shaking My Head
• FOMO: Fear Of Missing Out
• IRL: In Real Life
• NGL: Not Going to Lie
• IYKYK: If You Know, You Know
• TLDR or TL;DR: Too Long, Didn’t Read

The Newbies (Low Key – Everywhere):

• BET: Yes
• HMU: Hit Me Up
• ILYSM: I Love You So Much
• NM: Never Mind
• WYD: What’re You Doing
• TFW: That Feeling When
• TMI: Too Much Information
• RN: Right Now
• NO CAP: No Lie

Whether you’re texting your BFF, joining the family group chat, or scrolling feeds fast, reliable 5G wireless keeps you in the loop — no lag, no stress and no FOMO.