Internet Acronym Guide
Children and teens are developing a new language of sorts through acronyms that are commonly used in online chat rooms, instant messaging (IM), and text messaging (TM). These sort-cut messages are also used to secretly communicate when parents or authority figures are nearby. Here's a guide to help parents stay informed of what's really being said.
121 one to one
A/S/L age, sex, location
DIKU do I know you?
IPN I'm posing naked
LMIRL let's meet in real life
NP nosy parent
NIFOC naked in front of the computer
OLL on-line love
P911 my parents are coming
PA parent alert
PAL parents are listening
PANB parents are nearby
PM private message
POS parents over shoulder
SAW siblings are watching
TAW teachers are watching
TOS teacher over shoulder
WIBNI wouldn't if be nice if…
W/E whatever
WFM works for me
WTGP want to go private?
WUF where are you from?
YBS you'll be sorry
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