How to use abbreviations

When we speak, we often abbreviate words. We also shorten words when we write text messages (SMS). Here's a handy guide to some of the more common abbreviations.

Speaking

gonna = is / am going to (do something)

"I'm gonna call him now."

wanna = want to

"I wanna speak to you."

gotta = has / have got to (or have got)

"I gotta go!"

innit = isn't it

"It's cold, innit?"

ain't = isn't / haven't / hasn't

"He ain't finished yet."

"I ain't seen him today."

ya = you

"Do ya now what I mean?"

lemme = let me

"Lemme see … tomorrow's a good time."

whadd'ya = what do you …

"Whadd'ya mean, you don't want to watch the game?"

dunno = don't / doesn't know

"I dunno. Whadd'ya think?"

Text messaging abbreviations

Numbers

2 = to / two

4 = for / four

8 = ate

Letters

U = you

C = see

B = be

CU L8r = see you later

msg – message

pls = please

cld = could

gd = good

vgd = very good

abt = about

ths = this

asap = as soon as possible

tks = thanks

txt = text

LOL = lots of love / laugh out loud

x = a kiss!

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