When you are on Grindr or Scruff (and don’t even pretend you that you have never tried either) do you feel that everyone is speaking a whole different language than you?
Instead of getting laid, are you just getting laid off? Well here’s a guide to help your success rate improve as it is not what they are actually saying that counts, but what it all really means. If all these new hip internet expressions are totally confusing you then WAFA (without any further ado), scroll down for 21 modern abbreviations that will help you decipher WTF (what the f*&%) guys are typing, as well as what they’re really saying in their messages.
1. BRB
What it means: Be right back.
What it really means: Goodbye forever.
2. HMU
What it means: Hit me up.
What it really means: You’re hot.
3. LOL
What it means: Laugh out loud.
What it really means: This is an awkward text, so I’m going to pretend it’s funny and ditch you.
4. LMK
What it means: Let me know.
What it really means: Yeah right, you’re not gonna let me know.
5. ILYK
What it means: I’ll let you know.
What it really means: This is the last we’ll ever speak of this. This is the last we’ll ever speak forever.
6. ASLP
What it means: Age, sex, location, picture.
What it really means: Age, sex, location, picture.
7. MYOB
What it means: Mind your own business.
What it really means: I’m grouchy and can’t deal right now.
8. NBD
What it means: No big deal.
What it really means: It’s a fucking huge deal!
9. HU
What it means: Hurry up.
What it really means: I’m horny.
10. ITAI
What it means: I’ll think about it.
What it really means: No chance in hell.
11. SG
What it means: Sounds good.
What it really means: You meet all my criteria. Let’s hookup.
12. A3
What it means: Anytime, anyplace, anywhere.
What it really means: Anytime, anyplace, anywhere.
13. ASAP
What it means: As soon as possible.
What it really means: If you don’t get over here immediately, I’m going with plan B.
14. J4T
What it means: Just for today.
What it really means: Seriously, this is a one time thing unless you are really hot.
15. NMHJC
What it means: Not much here, just chilling.
What it really means: I’m bored, alone and horny.
16. ZZZ
What it means: Sleeping, bored, tired.
What it really means: Your face pic doesn’t excite me.
17. REHI
What it means: Hi, again.
What it really means: You abruptly disappeared earlier. Where did you go? Please talk to me.
18. YOYO
What it means: You’re on your own.
What it really means: I’m really sorry but this just isn’t happening.
19. BF!*
What it means: Bye, Felicia!
What it really means: F**k off.
*not to be confused with “BF” (no exclamation point) which stands for “boyfriend”
20. AMF
What it means: Adios motherf**ker.
What it really means: Adios motherf**ker.
21. 420
Means weed /pot or "time to get high"
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