Slang is a specific type of informal language that we use in our conversation. It is generally used in the context of new technologies. People use chat slang in instant messaging, chat rooms, email, social media posts, or other forms of digital communication.
SummaryWhat does OFC, WAP, LMAO, SMH, AF, SOZ, OPT, CTFU, LOL, ROFL mean?1]OFC – Sure2]WAP – Wet Ass Pu*sy3]LMAO – Laugh my ass4]SMH – Shake your head5]AF – Like F**k6]SOZ – Slang for sorry7]OTP – A true pairing8]CTFU – Cracking the F**k Up9]LOL – Laughing out loud10]ROFL – Rolling on the floor laughingIs LMAO a insult? Is saying SOZ rude? When not to use slang abbreviations?Today in this article, we are going to learn about some of the most used slang abbreviations such as:
It is one of the most commonly used expressions in any conversation. People write OFC when they don't want to type the whole sentence Of course. You can use this slang in lowercase and uppercase, it means the same thing both ways. Not just chats, you can use them even in your tweets, comments or even status updates on social media channels. However, the use of slang in emails is not considered professional.
If you ask anyone for the abbreviation WAP, you'll probably get the answer – Wireless Access Protocol, but when it comes to chat slang, WAP stands for a sexually explicit term Wet Ass Pus*y . People also use it to insult someone who is a coward. This slang was introduced by singer Cardi B.
This abbreviation is used when there is something very funny in the conversation. As we know slang abbreviations and emojis make our conversation more expressive and interesting, no matter you are laughing or not, but when you use LMAO in your chat, it means you found something funny. If there's something extremely funny, you can also add an F in between, which makes it LMFAO (laugh my fucking ass).
Shaking the head or shaking the head is commonly used to express disbelief, embarrassment, shock, disgust or disappointment. For example, if you're walking around and hear someone say, "I haven't had a bath in six days, you'll turn your head in disgust." Similarly, if you read such a message in a chat box, you can use SMH (Shaking my head). There are actually not too many rules for this phrase and you can also use it jokingly to tease someone in chat.
This slang is particularly used to emphasize something, both in a good or a bad way. For example, you can say "She's crazy AF" or you can say "You're stupid AF". Again, there are no specific rules on this slang and you can use it in any of those situations where you want to emphasize something.
SOZ is chat slang for sorry. It can be either a sorry apology or a sarcastic apology. Although it makes absolutely no sense to replace rry with z. But, for some reason, people don't want to type OK and just write K in a chat conversation.
Usually we call OTP as One Time Password, but in chat jargon, OTP stands for One True Pairing. There are many other full forms of the abbreviation OTP but in chat it is used to refer to a beautiful couple or pair. It actually means someone's favorite fictional romantic relationship. A real pairing basically is a couple that is perfect for each other.
Cracking the f**k up, in chat lingo is used to express laughter and pleasure in conversation. Some people also call it Cheer The F**k Up, which is normally used to cheer up someone who is upset. It's basically the same as LOL (laughing out loud) or LMAO (Laughing my ass off) but used primarily for an unexpected laugh. People use it when they want to express a sudden burst of laughter. An example of using CFTU would be -"Omg, is that guy really funny?" CTFU! »
It is actually the most commonly used slang to express laughter. Now, laughter obviously has different intensities, doesn't it? LOL is the base. You can use it instead of writing HaHaHa. So you should use LOL when there is an obvious joke or a very casual funny moment unlike in LMAO where you laugh like crazy or ROFL where you literally roll around on the floor laughing.
Remember in our childhood we used to laugh so hard that we ended up rolling on the floor, that's what ROFL stands for. If you find something that funny in a conversation, you can use ROFL. These slang abbreviations literally help us express our feelings, or how someone will assume how laughing you are. Thus, we have a different slang for each level of laughter – LOL, ROFL, LMAO, CFTU.
No it is not. Sometimes people can confuse it with the word Lamo which is a slang slur for someone considered pathetic, boring or worthless.
SOZ is an informal term for Sorry, but it might sound disrespectful if used in a business or official message or email.
When we say it's chat slang, we mean we use it in messages, emails, comments, etc. But let's face it, we can't always use these slang abbreviations in our text messages. Below are a few scenarios where it would be a little inappropriate to use such slang abbreviations.
In today's world where everyone is in a hurry and wants a shortcut for everything and anything, we don't have time to wish happy birthday properly, instead we write DBC , GBU (Happy birthday, God bless you). Well, that's the trend and I guess we have to follow the trend to keep up.
