ATP can mean a couple of things, but most commonly in texting it stands for “answer the phone”. It’s used to indicate that the conversation should be done over the phone rather than via text, usually because it would take too long. It can also … Read more
IMU usually stands for “I miss you” in texting. It’s something you would send to someone when you’re feeling sad and lonely that they aren’t around. It’s often added to the end of text messages as a kind of sign off for someone you miss. … Read more
IP in gaming stands for “intellectual property”. This refers to the protection of copyrights, trademarks, and patents in gaming. It means that a video game, including its characters, level design, monsters, guns and so on are all the intellectual property of the company which produces … Read more
Etc is a Latin phrase which stands for et cetera, which literally means “and the rest”. It’s a way of ending a list without listing the rest of the things that are actually on it. It’s meant in texting the same way it’s used in … Read more
BM stands for “bad manners” in gaming. This refers to people who are sore losers or indeed sore winners in competitive multiplayer games. People who are rude and obnoxious, who don’t have the proper manners you would expect. Despite perceptions, manners and being a good … Read more
Gz stands for “congratulations” in gaming. It is used when a player achieves something very difficult or hits a big milestone of some kind. It is used in all sorts of games and gaming contexts, most commonly to mean congratulations. It can, however, also mean … Read more
ML means “much love” in texting. It’s used usually as a quick but affectionate sign off for the ends of messages to loved ones. It’s an old abbreviation that’s been in use in texting and on social media for a long time. It can also … Read more
VM most commonly stands for “voice mail” in texting. It’s a shorthand way of talking about your voice messages. It can have a couple of other meanings but in texting, this is by far the most common. “Can you call me when you get a … Read more
772 is used in rap referring to the zip code and phone area code of parts of Florida in the U.S. In other words, 772 refers to Florida and is essentially an abbreviated way of saying Florida. It’s used in a lot of different contexts … Read more
Jhit is a term used to refer to someone who is younger or smaller than you. Calling someone a jhit is essentially making yourself out as their senior, most commonly in age but as I say it can also be in height. This is a … Read more