Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Even if you're a part of the internet generation, Gen Z, texting slang can be confusing. With new slang being adopted and co-opted ...

Picture this: You're messaging a friend or loved one and the conversation is going well. That is, until they use an abbreviation you've never seen before. Is this a spelling error, or is this supposed ...

TFW your teen calls you sus (IYKYK), and you have no idea what it means. Time for a vibe check. Slang is everywhere (thanks to TikTok), and parents are increasingly feeling the need to learn it to ...

Listen up parents, if your kid tells you they want to show you their drip, they're not talking about a leaky faucet or perspiring toilet. Instead, they finna vibe check their attire, possibly before ...

Have you ever texted someone and they used slang or an acronym you're unfamiliar with? There are so many different ways to abbreviate and shorten our conversations. Even though these acronyms may be ...

Texting language has evolved since the early 2000s, when 'LOL' (laughing out loud) or 'OMG' (oh my God) were often used in mobile phone messaging or instant messenger. Fast forward more than two ...

When you're messaging a friend or loved one, you may have a lot to say. As much as you want to text paragraphs, sometimes it's easier to keep it short and sweet. "ILY" stands for "I love you." The ...

New abbreviations, slang and acronyms seemingly pop up every day. They help shorten online communication. But sometimes, they are not easy to understand and can get lost in translation. "TTYL" stands ...

Even if you're a part of the internet generation, Gen Z, texting slang can be confusing. With new slang being adopted and co-opted every day, interpreting conversations becomes much harder when you ...