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DENVER -- We all remember the days of "ASL," and "BRB," and most parents think that having a handle on "LOL," "RN" and "IKR" is "legit." Unfortunately, kids always seem to be a step beyond when it ...

Social media users had no mercy for MSNBC following the news of its surprise name change to MS NOW on Monday - with one lambasting the network's new logo and acronym in particular. Taking to Bluesky ...

The initialism ‘FB’ used on social media has been declared the most confusing of all time, with 364,274 monthly searches in the UK. Overall, the five most confusing social media slang terms are FB ...

Texting has its own language – sometimes literally. While most of us have a handle on the basics like “LOL” and “IDK,” a new study from language learning platform Preply reveals that even the most ...

Hamid is a certified Google IT Support Professional. Key Takeaways "IDGI" stands for "I Don't Get It," used to express confusion or lack of understanding, especially in response to jokes, memes, or ...

IFG is a popular acronym used on Snapchat and other social media platforms, yet many users are still unsure of its meaning. IFG is one of those internet acronyms that pops up frequently on Snapchat ...

FNL is a term that sometimes pops up on TikTok and other social media apps, often leaving users confused about what it means. As with any social media platform, TikTok is full of slang terms and ...

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