Online Dating Chat Jargon Buster
Some Dating sites have added chat to make your online dating experiences more life-like. Some even provide audio and video chat to increase your chances of dating success. Read our online dating website reviews to see which dating sites offer online chat. When using chat facilities please remember to be polite and refrain from saying anything nasty, offensive or rude. These tools are a great way to flirt and meet other members…Give it a go, it can be fun!
When chatting on Dating sites such as Dating Direct, SpeedDater and YouCanGetMe you may notice some acronyms that can be a little confusing at first. We’ve put together a handy Online Dating Chat Jargon Buster to help you on your way. Have fun chatting!
| Acronym | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AFAIC | As far as I’m concerned |
| AFAICS | As far as I can see |
| AFAIK | As far as I know |
| AFK | Away from keyboard |
| AKA | Also known as |
| AML | All my love |
| ASAP | As soon as possible |
| BHM | Big handsome man |
| BIF | Bisexual female |
| BIM | Bisexual male |
| BBW | Big beautiful woman |
| BL | Belly laughing |
| BRB | Be right back |
| BTDT | Been there, done that |
| BTW | By the way |
| B4N | Bye for now |
| CU | See you |
| CUL8ER | See you later |
| DBF | Divorced black female |
| DBM | Divorced black male |
| DWF | Divorced white female |
| DWM | Divorced white male |
| F2F | Face-to-face |
| FAQ | Frequently asked questions |
| FC | Fingers crossed |
| FUD | Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt |
| FWIW | For what it’s worth |
| FYI | For your information |
| GBF | Gay black female |
| GBM | Gay black male |
| GIWIST | Gee, I wish I’d said that |
| GL | Good luck |
| GTG | Got to go |
| GMAB | Give me a break |
| GMTA | Great minds think alike |
| GOL | Giggling out loud |
| GSOH | Good sense of humour |
| GWF | Gay white female |
| GWM | Gay white male |
| H&K | Hugs and kisses |
| HAGN | Have a good night |
| HAND | Have a nice day |
| HHIS | Hanging head in shame |
| HIG | How’s it going? |
| IC | I see |
| IGP | I gotta pee |
| IHA | I hate acronyms |
| ILU | I love you |
| IM | Instant messaging |
| IMCO | In my considered opinion |
| IMHO | In my humble opinion |
| IMO | In my opinion |
| IRL | In real life |
| ISO | In search of |
| JIC | Just in case |
| JK | Just kidding |
| JMO | Just my opinion |
| JTLYK | Just to let you know |
| KISS | Keep it simple stupid |
| KIT | Keep in touch |
| L8R | Later |
| L8R G8R | Later gator |
| LD | Later, dude |
| LDR | Long-distance relationship |
| LHO | Laughing head off |
| LLTA | Lots and lots of thunderous applause |
| LOL | Laughing out loud |
| LTR | Long term relationship |
| N1 | Nice one |
| N/S | Non-smoker |
| OIC | Oh, I see |
| OMG | Oh my God |
| OTF | Off the floor |
| PF | Professional female |
| PITA | Pain in the ass |
| PM | Professional male |
| POV | Point of view |
| ROTFL | Rolling on the floor laughing |
| ROTFLMAO | Rolling on the floor laughing my a** off |
| SAF | Single asian female |
| SALT | Single and loving it |
| SAM | Single asian male |
| SBF | Single black female |
| SBM | Single black male |
| SWF | Single white female |
| SWM | Single white male |
| SETE | Smiling ear to ear |
| SOT | Short on time |
| SOTMG | Short on time must go |
| SUAKM | Shut up and kiss me |
| SUP | What’s up |
| SWAK | Sealed with a kiss |
| SWALK | Sealed with a loving kiss |
| SWL | Screaming with laughter |
| SYS | See you soon |
| TA | Thanks again |
| TAFN | That’s all for now |
| TCOY | Take care of yourself |
| TX or TNX | Thanks |
| TY | Thank you |
| UL | Unlucky |
| VM | Voice mail |
| VUL | Very unlucky |
| WB | Welcome back |
| WD | Well done |
| WLTM | Would like to meet |
| YW | You’re welcome |
