We’ve all been using the same texting lingo for a while now. Everyone knows what WTF stands for, and does LOL even have a real meaning anymore? I’m quite tired and unimpressed with the abbreviations and acronyms that have withstood the past few digital decades.
Due to this lack of emotion and meaning, I have decided to take on the challenge of creating a new set of internet acronyms and slang. I hope they have as much relevancy and worth for you as they do for me.
1. ILI: I’m laughing inside
The more honest version of LOL. This is like your reaction to watching SNL after Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig left the show. Yes, you may have thought it was funny or you may have smirked; however, is it worth a vocal expression? Sorry, but no.
2. HSIP: Holy sh*t I’m peeing
This is when you actually laugh out loud. This is when your best friend tags you in something so stupid and so funny that you actually might piss yourself. You don’t just throw around a HSIP willy nilly like an LOL. This is saved for truly hysterical moments. So, don’t waste it!
3. YG?: you good?
The universal text asking if you’re okay but without the judgement. Also, the YG? text is usually about something more on the casual side of the spectrum. Examples of the YG? text in use: "Hey, you came home last night and passed out in the bathroom. YG?" or "I heard Chaz Ubered Britney home from the party instead of you. YG?" You get the picture.
4. BBK: you BEST be kidding
This one is a friendlier version of the classic WTF except for one minor change. The slight difference between a BBK and a WTF (besides the vulgarity) is the twinge of contempt. If someone texted me that they just double-tapped Jake’s picture from 2012....honey, you BBK!
5. HHIP: He’s hotter in person
Us girls know this one all too well. For the majority of the male Instagram population, their last picture was either taken four years ago or he just photographs terribly. If you send a screenshot with an HHIP afterwards, hopefully your friend will understand. Sorry fellas, but most of you look better without flash.
6. CTTH: Can’t talk, too hungover.
This one is nice. It’s nice because it’s all you have to say and most likely the person texting you will feel your pain, understand, and leave you alone to heal for awhile.
7. BB?: Be back....?
It’s kind of like BRB but you probably won’t be right back. You’ll most likely text them in two weeks when you need the notes from class. Maybe you’ll text this person on a random Thursday night for the address of some sketchy party. Whatever your reason is for texting them, it will be random and unexpected.
8. NHR: Nursing Home Roommate
The true meaning of BFF. This can be used for friends, lovers, siblings, or whoever you can picture yourself sitting next to in a wheelchair on your 84th birthday. Is she my best friend? No, she’s more than that, she’s my NHR.
