English Abbreviations　英語の略語

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English Abbreviations (Formal and Informal)

英語の略語（公式と非公式）

Note that languages are always evolving and considered as dynamic. This is the same for English language. All throughout our usage of the language, another set of language evolves. We change the semantics depending on our preferences and situations. This is also because of the widespread use of social media. People are either becoming wittier or lazier (or maybe both), so we have created these few slangs and abbreviations in talking and when sending messages online.

私たちが日々使う言語は常に進化をしていて、変化しています。これは英語でも同じことが言えます。普段使っている言葉から新しい言葉が生まれることもあり、好みや状況に応じて言葉の意味が変化しています。ソーシャルメディアが広く使用されるようになり、私たちは、より長い時間、人とコミュニケーションを取るようになり、多くの文字を使うことが面倒になってきました。そのため、話す時やオンラインでメッセージを送る時に俗語と略語が英語でもたくさん作られています。

Here are few list of the most common English abbreviations being used nowadays.

こちらは、最近よく使われる一般的な英語の略語です。

English Slangs and Abbreviations	Meaning	Examples	Formal (Can be used in Business English)	Informal (Can only be used with friends or daily conversations)
ASAP	As soon as possible	I need the report ASAP.	✓	✓
ASL or A/S/L	Age, Sex, Location	Could you tell me your ASL?		✓
ATM	At the moment (Automatic Teller Machine)	ATM, I’m thinking about what to do for the weekend.		✓
ATTN	Attention	ATTN: Please send your time card this afternoon.	✓	✓
AWOL	Absent Without Leave	The employee made an AWOL since last Monday.	✓	✓
BRB	Be right back.	BRB, I have to do something.		✓
BTW	By the way	BTW, can I ask you an updated version of the documents?	✓	✓
BFF	Best friends forever	We are BFFs.		✓
B4N	Bye for now	B4N. I will send you message when I get there.		✓
CC	Carbon Copy	I put you on CC for the file I sent to the applicants.	✓
FYI	For your information	FYI, I don’t have the files you needed. You can ask the Accounting Department for that.	✓	✓
ICYMO	In Case You Missed Out	ICYMO, we will have year-end meeting next Friday.	✓	✓
IDK	I Don’t Know	IDK why she’s ignoring me this time.	✓	✓
IDC	I Don’t Care			✓
IKR	I Know, Right?	A:The class was so difficult. B: IKR		✓
ILY(SM)	I Love You (So Much)	A: ILY B: ILYSM, too.		✓
IMO	In My Opinion	IMO, she shouldn’t talk like that to the boss.		✓
LMK	Let Me Know	If the items are ready please LMK.		✓
LOL	Laughing Out Loud	That was so funny. LOL		✓
N/A	Not Applicable	I put N/A to the question about cars because I don’t; have one.		✓
NVM	Never mind	A: Do you want me to cook for dinner? B: No, nvm, I’ll do it.		✓
OFC	Of Course	OFC, I have to consider a lot of things when making a decision.	✓	✓
OMG	Oh My God	OMG! There is a chicken near the door.		✓
OT	Overtime Off Topic	I need to work OT. His opinions are OT.	✓	✓
RSVP	répondez s’il vous plait or “Please Respond” in English	This invitation needs RSVP.		✓
SMH	Shaking My Head	They made a very bad birthday plan. SMH		✓
SOL	Sooner or Later	They will know it SOL.		✓
TBA/TBD	To Be Announced / To Be Decided	The venue of the festival is TBA/TBD.	✓	✓
TBH	To Be Honest	TBH, I don’t like to eat spicy foods.		✓
TGIF	Thank God it’s Friday.	TGIF! I’m going to have a long night tonight.		✓
YOLO	You Only Live Once	Her favorite quote says YOLO.		✓