#EXC LINGO MEANING SERIES#
Why emphasize your point by typing out a long series of “very, very, very”, when you could simply put “vvv”? You can indicate the severity of what you’re expressing by using more or fewer “v”s – the joys of the modern age.įrank: Are we still going for dinner later? “Obvs” will suffice to make your feelings known.įrank: We’re all getting pizza later, you in? This is another testament to the average texter’s hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia (fear of long words) – even “obviously” got the chop. Jake: I can’t believe Jerry left his shift an hour early.įrank: Tbf, he worked like 14 hours overtime last weekend. Often used to present a counter argument or interject with a dose of rationale, this is a widely-used term in text conversations. Jake: Same, I bet they’re even cuter irl 8. A good one to know while you’re navigating your various socials.įrank: I’m obsessed with the dogs I follow on Insta We all know that social media doesn’t necessarily correspond with real life, so you may hear about how someone or something is a little different “irl”.
This one is pretty straightforward and if you want to let someone know how little you care, shortening the phrase to three letters really drives the point home.įrank: Mate, I think you might be wearing your trousers backwards… Can also be used to reassure the person you’re meeting that you’ve actually left the house and aren’t still lounging on your couch in a bathrobe (when you most certainly are).įrank: We all got to the restaurant half an hour ago, Jake – you better be around the corner.įrank: You’re still in your pyjamas, aren’t you?Īnother handy time-saver to quickly let your pal know you’re on the same page as them.įrank: Did you take a three hour nap and do zero work again? When you’re running out the door or jogging to the bus stop but need to let your friend know you’ll be there soon, shooting off a quick “omw” can save you precious seconds. Jake: Omg, this lecture is moving at a glacial pace. When you wholeheartedly agree with what your text partner is saying, you can serve up this particular abbreviation. Jake: Mark’s flying first class to Japan with Rihanna this weekend Can also be used sarcastically when something is absolutely the opposite of casual. There’s also a lot of disagreement over the correct spelling, with the phonetic variant being “caʒ” but for the sake of ease, “caj” will do. This is generally used ironically and can definitely trigger an eye roll, depending on who you use it with.
This can be used to accompany some serious truth bombs or simply to express your opinion on a particular subject. Here’s our rundown of 11 bits of Whatsapp slang you need to master, like, ASAP (not sure what that means? Worry not, we explain it all here). Gone are the days of carefully crafted letters, comprised of poetic words to a loved one, and in their place are three letter abbreviations haphazardly whatsapped with one eye on the TV.Īll cynicism aside, text slang and abbreviations make chatting with your friends and family easier and a lot faster, so getting a firm grasp on them is advisable – if only to spare you countless online trips to Urban Dictionary and perhaps an awkward misunderstanding or two.
In the soulful words of Bob Dylan, the times they are a-changin’.
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