Be Different: Acronyms and emoticons
We all know that FYI means For Your Information; but what about LOL or GTSY? And, most of us know that # is another way to write the word pound; but do you know another way to communicate a smile?
Online communications has spawned a new library of acronyms and symbols, also
known as emoticons to spice-up everyday correspondence. Below are some of
Cupid.com's favorite online acronyms and emoticons:
LOL = laugh out loud
GTSY = glad to see you
GMTA = great minds think alike
BRB = be right back
AFK = away from keyboard
HAGN = have a good night
L8R G8R = later gator
LMHO = laughing my head off
POOF = I have left the chat
SYS = see you soon
SWAK = sealed with a kiss
TX = thanks
WB = welcome back
*G* = giggle or grin
*H* = hug
*K* = kiss
*W* = wink
:-) = smile
:) = smile
;-) = wink
:' = crying
^5 = high five
:-0 = shocked or surprised
^ = thumbs up
:-( = unhappy
>:-( = angry
:-D = laughing
:-> = devilish
This list is just the tip of the iceberg. Because there are so many choices, you might have some explaining to do!