Gen Z Abbreviation Masterlist

Discover the ultimate list of Gen Z abbreviations and slang, complete with meanings and examples. Learn today’s trending terms used across social media, texting, and online culture in this easy, comprehensive guide.
- LOL: Laughing Out Loud
- LMAO: Laughing My A** Off
- LMFAO: Laughing My F*ing A Off
- OMG: Oh My God
- IDK: I Don’t Know
- IKR: I Know, Right?
- BRB: Be Right Back
- BTW: By The Way
- TBH: To Be Honest
- FR: For Real
- FRFR: For Real, For Real
- NGL: Not Gonna Lie
- TFW: That Feeling When
- FYP: For You Page (TikTok)
- OOTD: Outfit Of The Day
- ASL: Age, Sex, Location or “as hell” depending on context
- IYKYK: If You Know You Know
- PMO: Put Me On (recommend something)
- RIZZ: Charisma/flirting ability
- GRWM: Get Ready With Me
- SFS: Shoutout For Shoutout
- SMH: Shaking My Head
- GMFU: Got Me F***ed Up
- YAP: You Already Know
- FOMO: Fear Of Missing Out
- JOMO: Joy Of Missing Out
- ICL: I Can’t Lie
- POV: Point Of View
- W: Win
- L: Loss
- ATP: At This Point
- ISTG: I Swear To God
- PTD: Put That Down (joking)
- OML: Oh My Life
- IMHO: In My Humble Opinion
- ILY / ILU: I Love You
- ILYSM: I Love You So Much
- IDC: I Don’t Care
- TMI: Too Much Information
- HBU: How ’Bout You
- WDYM: What Do You Mean
- WTV: Whatever
- BBC: Be Back Soon (context matters)
- AFK: Away From Keyboard
- GG: Good Game
- NPC: Non-Player Character (used to call someone basic or boring)
- IRL: In Real Life
- OP: Original Poster or Overpowered
- FBF: Flashback Friday