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Learn how to abbreviate and shorten some words and how to use them.
If you split the word in two, you can see that X and mas (or mass) have religious origins, but nowadays, it is used across many cultures and religions as a fun abbreviation.
Even though e.g. and i.e. are some of the most commonly used Latin abbreviations in the English language, they are often misused or used interchangeably.
Generally, XOXO is an informal phrase used to express love, good friendship, faith, and sincerity when concluding well-meaning messages, emails, or letters.
Titles are used as a sign of respect when speaking to strangers when we do not know their first name, as well as our elders and our superiors, for example, in a professional context.
Lmk is one of the most common abbreviations used in text messages and emails, standing for “let me know,” either capitalized or not.
When trying to discern whether something is real or part of digital life only, you can use the abbreviation “IRL” which means in real life.
Have you ever received a message from a friend or acquaintance that simply read “lmao”? This 4-letter abbreviation means “laughing my ass off.”
FYI is an abbreviation of “for your information.” This phrase informs the addressee that the message that follows is simply to provide information and requires no action on their part.