Sending abbreviations in text messages is second nature to many people, with the abbreviations for “laugh out loud” or “be right back” among the many that are exchanged. But those instinctive ...

SAN DIEGO — Text messaging can be hard to decipher these days. From slang to acronyms and abbreviations, it sometimes takes a Google search to understand what they're saying! "I've definitely used FS ...

Americans have used abbreviations, or acronyms, in written communications for generations. Everyone knows what FYI or ASAP means if it’s in a message or text, or even verbal communication. But ...

Language is constantly evolving, and text abbreviations are no exception. Although many may still have a difficult time ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . The use of texting abbreviations was associated with lower perceptions of effort. Attentive language use is ...

There's a secret language online. Internet slang or SMS (short message service) language are common text abbreviations and acronyms used in everyday conversations. Using letters rather than spelling ...

New research suggests the tiny shortcuts, hailed as a hallmark of efficient communication, could undermine relationships ...