Even if you're a part of the internet generation, Gen Z, texting slang can be confusing. With new slang being adopted and co-opted every day, interpreting conversations becomes much harder when you ...

Feel like you're missing out on knowing abbreviations and slang used in texts and on social media? Well "ICYMI," USA TODAY has been breaking down tech slang for you. But maybe you don't even know that ...

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New abbreviations, slang and acronyms seemingly pop up every day. They help shorten online communication. But sometimes, they are not easy to understand and can get lost in translation. "TTYL" stands ...

Grody was initially spelled groaty, in the mid-1960s, and it’s basically used to describe something that’s slovenly, dirty, ...

Picture this: You're messaging a friend or loved one and the conversation is going well. That is, until they use an abbreviation you've never seen before. Is this a spelling error, or is this supposed ...

Texting language has evolved since the early 2000s, when 'LOL' (laughing out loud) or 'OMG' (oh my God) were often used in mobile phone messaging or instant messenger. Fast forward more than two ...

“OP” and “OPP” can mean a lot of different things ... and your teens might define it differently than you do. According to Urban Dictionary, “OP” can mean “original post” or “original poster.” It can ...

These British slang words will leave anyone outside the UK scratching their heads. Learn quirky British phrases and how to ...

Unsure what Pookie means or why Nonce is tied to crypto? We explain the controversial and confusing slang terms—Pookie, Nonce ...