Japanese Japan

笑

Abbreviation USED Frequently BY Everyone

Equivalent to the English 'LOL'.

「 冗談だよ笑。」

"Just kidding. LOL."

Spanish Spanish speaking countries

xq

Abbreviation USED Frequently BY Teens

(why/because) • It's short for "por qué", which translates to "why" in English. It's used when texting other teenagers.

"Che, ¿qué haces ahora?" "Nada... ¿xq?"

"Hey friend, what are you doing right now?" "Nothing... why?"

French Québec, Canada

NRV

Abbreviation USED Frequently BY Teens

Abbreviation for "énervé", which translates to being "annoyed" or "angry". Used in text messages by teenagers and young adults.

"Ouf, ma mère me fatigue aujourd'hui, je suis NRV!"

"Ugh my mom's getting on my nerves today, I'm so annoyed!"

French France

PQ

Abbreviation USED Frequently BY Most People

(n.) • Toilet roll. P stands for "papier" (paper) and Q stands for "cul" (pronounced the same as Q, it means butt).

"Je vais au supermarché." "N'oublie pas d'acheter du PQ."

"I'm going to the supermarket." "Don't forget to buy toilet roll."

French France

ptdr

Abbreviation USED Very frequently BY Almost Everyone

(broken from laughter) • Equivalent to "lmao" and "lol". Can also mean "I can't anymore" if something is too funny or you are making fun of it. To emphasise the word, add more R.

"Il s'est grave tapé la honte ptdr"

"He made a fool of himself lmao"

Turkish Turkey

KİB

Abbreviation USED On Occasion BY Teens

(Take care of yourself) • An abbreviation of 'kendine iyi bakIt', it is mostly used before saying goodbye and telling your friend to take care of themselves well. This shows that you care about them.

"Görüşürüz kardeşim, kib." "Sende kib."

"See you later brother/sister, take care of yourself." "You take care of yourself, too."

Latin Netherlands

L.S.

Abbreviation USED On Occasion BY Adults

Short for "lectori salutem" - greeting to the reader - used like the English "to whom it may concern".

"L.S., we willen u graag laten weten dat..."

"L.S., we would like to inform you that..."

Italian Italy

6

Abbreviation USED Very frequently BY Teens

The Italian for six is "sei", which is also the 2nd person singular of the verb to be. That's why you can use this number to mean "you are".

"Ci 6? Quando arrivi?"

"6 there? When are you coming?"

English United States

wb

Abbreviation USED Frequently BY Millenials

(welcome back) • An acronym of 'Welcome Back'. It was mostly typed in messaging/chat applications, but may also be spoken aloud in-person when someone returns.

"Be right back." ... "I'm back."

English United States

brb

Abbreviation USED Very frequently BY Millenials

An abbreviation of 'be right back'. It was most often used online in various messaging platforms, but is now often spoken aloud in-person when needing to temporarily leave a group or a room within the need of explanation (such as needing to use the toilet).

"Brb." ... "Okay, I'm back." "Welcome back."

English English speaking countries

wdy?

Abbreviation USED Frequently BY Young People

Used when texting, short for ''what do you do?''.

''Hey! Wdy?''

French France

askip

Abbreviation USED Frequently BY Young People

Abbreviation of "à ce qu'il paraît", meaning apparently or it seems like.

"Askip les Russes ont trouvé un vaccin contre le covid."

"Apparently the Russians have found a vaccine against covid."

French France

bcp

Abbreviation USED Frequently BY Young People

An abbreviation of "beaucoup", meaning "a lot", "much", or "many", used in texting or messaging.

"Il fait bcp trop chaud pour dormir"

"It is much too hot to sleep"

Spanish Spanish speaking countries

tq

Abbreviation USED Frequently BY Teens

Abbreviation of 'te quiero' (I love you) used when texting.

"Buenas noches! Tq"

"Good night! Ily"

Russian Russia

мб

Abbreviation USED Very frequently BY Everyone

(may be) • Internet slang abbreviation for "может быть", meaning "may be".

"Мб будет лучше, если я позвоню тебе позже."

"It may be better if I call you later."

Russian Russia

хз

Abbreviation USED Very frequently BY Everyone

(dick knows) • Internet slang abbreviation for "хуй знает", meaning "nobody fucking knows".

"Хз, что происходит, но очень интересно."

"Dick knows what's going on, but it's very interesting."

Romanian | Moldovan Moldova

sps

Abbreviation USED In the past BY Almost Everyone

(thanks) • Internet slang abbreviation for "spasibo", meaning "thanks".

"Îmi place foarte mult rochia ta!" "Spasibo!"

"I really like your dress!" "Thanks!"

Romanian Romania and Moldova

ms

Abbreviation USED Very frequently BY Everyone

(thanks) • Internet slang abbreviation for "mersi", meaning "thanks".

"Ieri am primit scrisoarea ta. Ms mult!"

"I received your letter yesterday. Thanks a lot!"

Romanian Romania and Moldova

cmf

Abbreviation USED Frequently BY Everyone

(how are you?) • Internet slang abbreviation for "ce mai faci?", meaning "how are you?"

"Te-am văzut ieri în parc, dar erai ocupată. Ce mai faci? Este totul în regulă?"

"I saw you in the park yesterday, but you were busy. How are you? Is everything alright?"

German | Hessian Hessia, Germany

gude!

Abbreviation USED Very frequently BY Used in Hessia and parts

A way of saying Guten Tag.

"Gude, wie geht’s?"

"Hi, how are you?"