Texting & Slang

SMS stands for Short Message Service. It's the technology behind traditional text messages sent through a mobile carrier. When someone says, "Send me an SMS," they're simply asking you to…

LMAO means “Laughing My Ass Off.” People use this abbreviation in text messages, group chats, and social media to show that something is really funny. It usually expresses stronger amusement…

MIA means “Missing in Action.” In text messages, it describes someone who has been unusually quiet, absent, or difficult to reach. If a friend texts, “You've been MIA lately,” they're…