BMF can mean a few things in texting, but most commonly means “be my friend”. It can also be used to mean “bad mother****er”, a usage popularized by Tarantino’s cult classic Pulp Fiction from 1994. Alternatively, it can mean “be mine forever” in texting. These … Read more
TT most commonly is used to represents a crying face. The tops of the two Ts are the eyes, and the lines coming down are the tears streaming down the face. It’s an emoji used to express sadness, whether sincere or jokey. It can also … Read more
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
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
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
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
1437 in texting stands for “I love you forever,” based on the numbers corresponding to the number of letters in each word. This is a shorthand way of expressing absolute and undying love, though perhaps among the more confusing and at first impenetrable ways of … Read more
FS most commonly stands for “for sure” in texting. It’s a quick phrase to indicate you agree with what someone said emphatically, whether that’s a statement they made or if they were suggesting something. It can have a couple of other meanings but “for sure” … Read more