How Well Do You Know Your Internet Slang?

There are a few ways you can end a conversation. "TTYL" is​ one option. The acronym stands for "talk to you later" and can be used as a promise to catch up soon!

You could use this acronym when you leave the computer for a second or can't text back right away. It stands for "be right back," so use it for those quick getaways!

The acronym stands for "just kidding." If you use it in a sentence, you could say, "I went to a water park today. JK!"

The letter "C" is often used as slang for the word "see." There are a few instances like this, such as with "U" being used in place of the word "you."

"IDK" is an acronym that stands for "I don't know." This one has been in use for a long time, on par with LOL and BRB!

"FB" is short for "follow back." This term is most commonly used on social media sites like Twitter and Instagram, where following each other is the key to having an audience.

A troll is a word used for someone who stirs up trouble online, typically on social media websites. They'll usually say something controversial that can upset many people, but sometimes, they're easy to spot!

A person who does this is often known as a lurker, while the act is known as lurking. For example, if you're scrolling through Instagram, but not engaging, you might be considered to be a lurker.

This is true. You'll often hear this term online when referencing a group of friends. When used in a sentence you can say: "I'm going out with my squad!"

This is true. "YW" is often used as an answer when someone says thank you. It could also be used sarcastically.

A "dm" is short form for a direct message. It is typically used on social media sites, like Twitter and Instagram, which include the feature.

This is false. Shade is a slang term that means that something mean is being said about someone. It's commonly used as the phrase "throwing shade."

"L8R" is a short form of the word "later." This term was used a lot in the early 2000s, and it can still be seen today, just not as often.

"GTG" stands for "got to go" or "gotta go." When used in a sentence, you can say "I have to go to work now. I'm sorry, but I GTG!"

This is false. Fire is actually a slang term that means something is amazing or incredible. For example, you could say: "This song is fire!"

Instead of typing out a whole word, you can replace it with one character! When used in a sentence, you could say: "R U ready 4 the party?"

"IG" is a short form for the social media platform, Instagram. If you ever see a photo with a watermark that uses it, you'll know it originated on Instagram!

"OMG" stands for "oh my God" or "oh my gosh." You might see it in a sentence such as, "OMG you will never believe what just happened to me!" It is often used in excitement or disbelief.

Memes are a form of media that are funny and spread all over the internet. You may know some popular ones, such as Pepe the Frog, Doge, or the Kermit meme.

This is false. The acronym actually stands for "by the way." BTW don't forget to keep studying up on your internet slang!

If someone says this to you online, it means "let me know." When used in a sentence, you could say: "I'll swing by and pick you up for the party if you want. LMK!"

The acronym "YOLO" stands for "you only live once." You might have heard it after the release of "The Motto" by Drake, which made the term very popular.

"AMA" stands for "ask me anything." This is a term that is most often found on Reddit, where individuals ask users to ask them any questions in relation to a certain subject.

You've probably heard of this one before! "LOL" stands for laugh out loud, although it has turned into its own form of a word that can be used as a simple, and quick answer to something.

This is true. It's a short form of the word. You could use it in a sentence like this: "I'll be late bc I have to pick up my friend beforehand."

The letter "K" is often used to mean "OK." There are many variations of this as well, where some people may use "KK" or "Kay" as slang for the word.

A "noob" is a common term heard online and refers to anyone who makes it obvious that they are new to something. It can also refer to someone new to online gaming. There are also different variations of the word, including "n00b" or "newb."

The entire acronym stands for "in my humble opinion" but it can also be used as "in my opinion." This term is quite self-explanatory as it is used for expressing your opinion online.

This acronym stands for "in real life." This can be used in a variety of ways, such as, "IRL, this won't work." Or sometimes it can be used in terms or streaming, to say that you are doing a hangout stream.

This is true. GOAT isn't about the animal like it may sound! It's often used in reference to people who are very good at what they do.

"OOTD" stands for "outfit of the day," and is typically tagged in photos of outfits. The term is popularly used to show off an outfit to the internet that someone loves​ and wants to share.

"NSFW" stands for "not safe for work." That means, you probably shouldn't view it while you're at work.

This one can be a bit tricky! "inb4" is most commonly used on the internet to predict a response to a thread. To use it, you would say "inb4" then follow it with a phrase of what you're predicting.

"Bae" is a slang term on the internet that is used to refer to a significant other. It also works as an acronym for "before anyone else," which is meant to be used in the same way.

"RT" is a common acronym found on Twitter. It means "retweet." Retweeting is an action exclusive to Twitter, but it has also been used as a joke when someone relates to something online.