Chat Language
New technology has created new methods of communicating among today's youth. Texting and instant messaging are methods of communicating most parents have trouble understanding. Use of these technologies grows by the day and parents must educate themselves in order to protect their kids.
Below is a list of common acronyms used in chat rooms, instant messaging and texting. Parents, use this list and the linked resources to become aware of and educate yourself on this lingo.
| Acronym | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ASL? | Age/Sex/Location? |
| BBL | Be Back Later |
| BFN | Bye for Now |
| BEG | Big Evil Grin |
| FMTYEWTK | Far More Than You Ever Wanted to Know |
| KOL | Kiss On Lips |
| LMIRL | Let's Meet In Real Life |
| LY | Love You |
| MOTOS | Member of the Opposite Sex |
| 121 | One To One |
| PAL | Parents Are Listening |
| PIR | Parent in Room |
| POS | Parent Over Shoulder |
| P911 | Parent Alert |
| RUUP4IT | Are You Up For It? |
| SAW | Siblings Are Watching |
| TAW | Teachers Are Watching |
| TMI | Too Much Information |
| WIBNI | Wouldn't It Be Nice If... |
| WTGP | Want To Go Private? |
| WYRN | What's Your Real Name? |
Helpful Lingo and Acronym Links
- www.netlingo.com/acronyms.php
- www.netlingo.com/top50/acronyms-for-parents.php
View a full directory of online acronyms from the National Center of Missing and Exploited Children. Or visit netlingo.com for more information about chat language.