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ELI5 - ELI5 means "Explain Like I'm 5." ELI5 is commonly seen in forums such as Reddit, where users ask for a simple explanation of a more complex topic.

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NSFW - NSFW means "Not Safe For Work." It's used to describe any content that's not appropriate for you to open while at work, usually because it contains nudity or offensive language.

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FTFY - FTFY is short for "Fixed That For You." It's commonly used when forum users correct a mistake, or fix something on behalf of another forum member, however it can also be used as a form of sarcasm.

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FML - FML stands for "F*** My Life." It's commonly used to add emphasis when telling a personal misfortune story on a forum or social media.

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AMA - AMA stands for "Ask Me Anything." Popularized on Reddit, AMA gives internet users the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session with a subject matter expert or public figure. 

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DAE - DAE means "Does Anyone Else?" It's commonly used as a prefix when asking a question on a forum or social media.

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BAE - BAE stands for both "Before Anyone Else" and "Babe." The term is widely used on social media, and even Pharrell Williams and Miley Cyrus used the acronym in the song 'Come get it, bae.'

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Facepalm -

Facepalm basically means "you can’t be that dumb!" It makes reference to body language (the palm of your hand hitting your own face or forehead), and it's essentially a reaction to an idiotic statement or action. 

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Headdesk -

This is the extreme version of the facepalm. It means hitting your head on the desk as a sign of frustration and disbelief when someone says something really stupid.

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SMH -

SMH means "Shake/Shaking My Head." It's similar to the facepalm and headdesk in the way that it also expresses disappointment at someone's idiocy.

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DM - DM stands for "Direct Message." DM is commonly used on social media and is a simple way to tell someone to send you a private message. E.g. "DM me your number."

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45 - The number 45 can be used to talk about a Colt gun and, interestingly, when making reference to Donald Trump (because he's the 45th President of the United States).

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Dafuq - Dafuq is essentially another way of saying "What the F***?" Another, more popular internet version, is the well-known WTF.

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ICYMI - ICYMI is an acronym for "In Case You Missed It." It's used when repeating something that might be worth pointing out again.

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Lulz - Lulz basically means "laughs," as it is another way of saying LOL. It's usually used in context to mean that something is funny or you did it just for the laughs. E.g. "I just did it for the lulz." 

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Lit - Lit is when something is fun or exciting. This term can be used when making reference to a party, for example.

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IRL - IRL means "In Real Life." IRL is usually used to make reference to real life and depict real-life situations.

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JSYK - JSYK is an acronym for "Just So You Know." This is basically a sassy version of the more well-known FYI (For Your Information).

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IDGAF - IDGAF stands for "I Don’t Give A F***." This one is pretty self-explanatory. It essentially means that you don’t care.

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HIFW - HIFW stands for "How I Feel (or Felt) When." This acronym is commonly seen on Twitter and usually used as a caption for a picture or meme.

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HBU - HBU means "How About You?" It's another term in your internet lingo arsenal when chatting online or texting.

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IMO/IMHO - IMO/IMHO stand for "In My Opinion" and "In My Humble (or Honest) Opinion." It's a polite prefix to use when expressing an opinion online.

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TBT - TBT means "Throwback Thursday." TBT is used when posting an old photo on social media on a Thursday. 

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TIL - TIL is an acronym for "Today I Learned." This is another term popularized on Reddit. It's used a prefix when sharing an interesting fact.

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TL;DR - TL;DR is short for "Too Long; Didn't Read." This is mostly used in forums, where a brief summary of a long post is made available for users who don't have time to read the whole thing.

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MFW/MRW - These acronyms stand for "My Face When" and "My Reaction When." These are usually used as captions in photos and GIFs.

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PAW - PAW is short for "Parents Are Watching." The acronym is used to communicate that one’s parents are around, so certain things might not be said or done.

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YOLO - YOLO is an acronym for "You Only Live Once." It can be used to justify something you don't usually do. It's basically the internet's version of carpe diem.

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NSFL - NSFL stands for "Not Safe For Life." This is usually used to describe graphic content that some people might find shocking.

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QFT - QFT is short for "Quoted For Truth." It's used as a form to express agreement with a statement or to hold someone accountable for a statement in the future.

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YMMV - YMMV stands for "Your Mileage May Vary." YMMV is used to say that, even in a similar situation, one's experience with a product or service may vary.

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MIRL - MIRL is short for "Me In Real Life." It can be used as a reaction to an image/video that you identify with and make a joke about your life.

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Squad Goals - Squad Goals is used to describe an inspirational group you'd like to belong to/ be like. It can also be used when you wish that your friends were like the ones you are making reference to.

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LMK -

LMK is short for "Let Me Know." This acronym can be used as quick reply or as part of a question.

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LMAO - LMAO stands for "Laughing My A** Off." This one has been around for a while, and it's a more powerful version of LOL. There's also the variation LMFAO (Laughing My F***ing A** Off).

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IGHT - IGHT is essentially short for "Alright." Just another internet way of keeping things short and sweet.

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DIKY - DIKY stands for "Do I Know You?" It's a quick and easy way to reply to a message sent from an unknown number.

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Extra - Extra is used to describe something as over the top. This can apply to people who try too hard, or things.

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ILY - ILY is an acronym for "I love you." A three-letter internet term that encapsulates a powerful message.  

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ROFL - ROFL is short for "Rolling on the Floor Laughing." Similar to LMAO, this acronym is used to express amusement and laughter.

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CYA - CYA can mean either "Cover Your A**" or "See Ya." The meaning will depend on the context and the people using the acronym.

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Noob - Noob is short for "newbie." It's used to describe someone who's a novice or beginner.

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IDK - IDK stands for "I Don’t Know" and IDKE means "I Don’t Know Either." These are acronyms usually used in online chatting.

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Stan - Stan is a term used to refer to an obsessed fan of a celebrity (stalker fan). The name originates from an Eminem song.

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STFU - STFU stands for "Shut the F*** Up." When simply saying shut up doesn't cut it, you can make use of this, more assertive, alternative.

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Sus - Sus is short for "suspect." This term is used when you find that someone or something is a bit shady. You can describe it as "sus."

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SNMP - SNMP means "So Not My Problem." The acronym is used to emphasize that something really isn't your problem, so you shouldn't be dealing with it.

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PNL - PNL stands for "Peace and Love." Hippies would probably have used this one a whole lot.

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Snatched -

No, it's not about stealing or taking something away. "Snatched" is used to describe anything that looks great. From outfits to makeup, anything can be "snatched."

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Sis - Not exclusively used online, sis is basically the female version of bro. It's not necessarily a new term, but it's worth a mention.

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TAY - TAY is an acronym for "Thinking About You." It’s pretty self-explanatory, and can be used in different contexts.

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OFC - OFC means "Of Course." Another easy acronym used to make writing as simple as possible.

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Ship - Ship is short for "Relationship." It's used as a verb when you believe two people should be together. E.g. “I ship John and Mary.”

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NVM - NVM is an acronym for "Never mind." A classic way to dismiss something using just three letters.

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TTP - TTP stands for "To the Point." It's a simple way to start a communication and provide succinct information.

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TBH -

TBH stands for "To Be Honest." It's a popular acronym used in chats.

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QAP - QAP is an acronym for "Quick as Possible." Apparently, ASAP had one too many letters.

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*$ -

An asterisk and a $ sign is short for Starbucks. Now you know if someone asks you to meet them at *$.

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YGTI - YGTI means "You Get the Idea." This acronym can be used at the end of a sentence when describing something in general terms.

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