Abbreviation words

An abbreviation is a shortened form of a written word or phrase. Abbreviations may be used to save space and time, to avoid repetition of long words and phrases, or simply to conform to conventional usage. The styling of abbreviations is inconsistent and arbitrary and includes many possible variations.

1. What are some abbreviations for words?
2. What are abbreviations examples?
3. What abbreviated words?
4. What are some common abbreviations?

What are some abbreviations for words?

Common text abbreviations

• ROFL: Rolling on floor laughing.
• STFU: Shut the *swear word!* up.
• ICYMI: In case you missed it.
• TL;DR: Too long, didn't read.
• LMK: Let me know.
• NVM: Nevermind.
• TGIF: Thank goodness it's Friday.
• TBH: To be honest.

What are abbreviations examples?

Abbreviations are shortened forms of words or lengthy phrases.
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For example:

• ACE - a cool experience.
• AD - awesome dude.
• AFAIK - as far as I know.
• AFK - away from keyboard.
• ANI - age not important.
• BRB - be right back.
• CUL - see you later.
• CWYL - chat with you later.

What abbreviated words?

An abbreviation (from Latin brevis, meaning short) is a shortened form of a word or phrase, by any method. ... It may also consist of initials only, a mixture of initials and words, or words or letters representing words in another language (for example, e.g., i.e. or RSVP).

What are some common abbreviations?

Common Abbreviations