HG in texting usually means “Home Girl” — a close female friend or someone in your inner circle. It can...

ION usually means “I don’t” in text messages and online chats. It’s slang that comes from how people naturally say...

MMCHT is the text version of that sharp teeth-sucking sound people make when they’re annoyed, frustrated, or done with someone’s...

BFFR stands for “Be F***ing For Real.” It’s a direct callout used when someone says something that sounds unbelievable, ridiculous,...

SG usually means “Sounds Good” or “So Good” in texting and online chats. People use it as a quick way...

MK in texting means “mmm-kay” or “okay.” It’s a quick way to show you heard someone, but it often sounds...

ICR most commonly means “I can’t remember” in texting, used when someone forgets a detail, name, or piece of information....

ASH usually means “as hell” in texting and online chats. People use it right after an adjective to say something...

WUT is an intentional misspelling of “what” that people use to show they’re confused, caught off guard, or reacting to...

IMK stands for “In My Knowledge” in texting. People use it when they’re sharing information but aren’t completely sure it’s...