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Modern Internet slang, youth.Internet slangs and their decoding. Internet slang is words that live a full life on the Internet, but are considered undesirable for use in a literary language.
On forums and social networks we often see the expressions “they started a holivar here”, “cool feature, bro”, “IMHO, this is just a facepalm”... The meanings of these words, of course, are already becoming clear at the level of intuition. But do we always use them appropriately? Let's figure it out:
Andryusha is the affectionate name for the Android operating system.
Bug (English bug - bug) - a permanent error, a failure in the program.
Ban (English to ban - prohibit) - prohibiting a user from writing messages on a forum or in a chat, completely limiting access to a certain resource.
Bayan is a re-published joke or information. Initially, it was believed that this information should appear in the same source, but later the concept expanded - now any news that the reader has already seen somewhere is considered a button accordion. Anywhere - even in your own sleep!
A bot is the same as a robot; a computer program that can independently perform certain actions or an opponent program in computer games. In addition, this is the name given to the account of a person who does not actually exist.
Bro (short for English brother - brother) is a Russified American jargon, closest in meaning to the Russian “bro” (not the closest blood relative, but a sidekick, friend). Usually a “bro” is a friend, an unfamiliar but sympathetic person, or a complete stranger.
Backup is a backup copy of data in case of complete or partial loss, as well as the process of creating this copy.
Friend (English friend - friend) - add someone as a friend on social networks (usually on Facebook).
Zashkvar is what they usually call something stupid that has lost its relevance. This word comes from the verb “zashkvarit”, which means “to lower”, or “zashkvaritsya” - “to come into contact with the lowered”. That is, initially this word arose in prison slang, and from there it passed into youth slang.
IMHO is an abbreviation. Initially, IMHO came from the English IMHO - In My Humble Opinion, which translated into Russian means “in my humble understanding.” After all, typing “IMHO” on the keyboard is easier and faster than “I think,” or “I believe,” or “this is my opinion.” This abbreviation is used both in criticism and in friendly conversation. However, the original meaning of IMHO has long lost its connotation of shyness and means “in my opinion,” “I believe,” “I believe.”
KMK is also an abbreviation, only now Russian. It stands for “as it seems to me.”
Link (English link - connection) - a link to any information within a resource or to an external source.
LOL is an abbreviation for the English laugh out loud - that is, to laugh loudly, out loud (however, sometimes this abbreviation is also deciphered as lots of laughs - a lot of laughter). It is usually used to express in writing how funny you find it.
Message (English: message) – letter, message.
Opsos is an acronym that stands for “cellular operator.”
The axis is the operating system.
By default (English default - default) - parameters of applications or the system as a whole, initially set by the developer.
Fix (English: fix - fix) - fix a minor error in the program or change one of the system parameters so that it works better.
PPKS is another abbreviation of Russian origin. It stands for “I subscribe to every word” and expresses unconditional agreement with the statement of the previous speaker.
Lose, yell - an action that means wild laughter, laughter.
Share (eng. share - share, treat) - allow access to a resource to users of other computers on a local or global network.
Subject (English subject - topic, plot) - a topic proposed for discussion, a subject of discussion.
Fake (English: fake) - falsification. This could be photographs doctored in Photoshop, videos edited in a video editor or filmed in a completely different time and place, fake news that cannot always be immediately distinguished from the truth, as well as pages on social networks created on behalf of others (such as usually famous) people.
Facepalm (English: face - face, palm - palm) is a manifestation of disappointment, shame, despondency, irritation or embarrassment. This gesture is also sometimes called the “hand gesture.” In online discussions, the term is used as an expression of the hopelessness of dialogue, as well as in response to obvious stupidity or false information.
Feature (English feature - feature, property) - a sign of a phenomenon, software capabilities and functions, features of technology, design of objects. Sometimes the word “feature” in speech is replaced by the consonant “feature”.
Hater (English: hate) is a fierce opponent of something or someone. Initially it was used in the texts of rap music performers in relation to people expressing negative opinions about the artist’s work, but gradually came into use in other areas of communication. A distinctive feature of a hater is unconstructive criticism and unreasonable emotional hostility.
Holivar (English holy war - holy war, religious wars) is the general name for disputes between people who are adherents of diametrically opposed opinions that they do not want to change. At the same time, none of the participants in the discussion is going to listen and think about the arguments of their opponent, and each side will still remain with their own opinion.
A cheater is a person who uses special software codes to gain unfair advantages over players who play by the rules; V real life- a deceiver, a person who uses a cheat sheet, forges documents, and the like.
Sharovara (eng. shareware - trial version of the program) - shareware software. It is usually distributed legally for free, but either with limited functionality or with a limited validity period.
Apple is the Russified name for Apple products.
Most of these words are English or shortened from English originals, so those who are fluent foreign language, it will not be difficult to master this topic and master Internet slang.
If you know an interesting Internet word or phrase, add it and its definition in the comments.
Youth slang
Russian youth slang is an interesting linguistic phenomenon, the existence of which is limited not only by certain age limits, as is clear from its nomination itself, but also by social, temporal and spatial boundaries. It exists among urban student youth - and certain more or less closed reference groups.
Like all social dialects, it is only a lexicon that feeds on the juices of the national language and lives on its phonetic and grammatical soil.
The flow of this vocabulary never dries up completely; it only becomes shallow at times, and at other times it becomes full-flowing. This is connected, of course, with the historical background against which the Russian language develops. But this connection cannot be interpreted too straightforwardly, explaining the noticeable revival and intensive word formation in slang only by historical cataclysms. The beginning of the century saw three stormy waves in the development of youth slang. The first dates back to the 20s, when the revolution and civil war, having destroyed the structure of society to the ground, gave birth to an army of street children, and the speech of teenage students and youth, who were not separated from the street children by impenetrable partitions, was colored by many “thieves” words;
The second wave occurred in the 50s, when “hipsters” took to the streets and dance floors of cities. The emergence of the third wave is associated not with an era of turbulent events, but with a period of stagnation, when the suffocating atmosphere of public life in the 70s and 80s gave rise to various informal youth movements, and “hippie” young people created their own “systemic” slang as a linguistic gesture of opposition to the official ideology.
Beregovskaya E.M. identifies more than 10 ways of forming functional units of slang, thereby confirming the thesis about the constant updating of the vocabulary of slang.
Foreign language borrowings take first place in terms of productivity (dude - guy (from the Gypsy language), mostly English. This method is organically combined with affixation, so that the word immediately comes in a Russified form. For example: thank you (thank you) - Senka; parents (parents) - parents, prants; birthday (birthday) - beznik, beznik.
Having appeared in such a grotesque guise, borrowed slangism immediately actively enters the system of inflection: street (street) - on the street, luknut (look) - lukni, etc. And the derivation mechanism is immediately activated:
Drink (alcoholic drink) - drinkach, drinker, drink - command, get drunk, get drunk.
Some foreign words, long assimilated into the Russian language, seem to have been re-borrowed with a different meaning:
rally (meeting), ring (telephone), speech (conversation), etc.
Affixation as a means is very productive. And following E.A. Zemskaya we will consider this type of word formation step by step.
Noun:
Uh(a) is used to form words with an expression of rudeness, disdain, irony: nickname - klikuha, order - order, show - showing off, calmness - calmness.
In this case, the basis of a complex, usually foreign language base word is subject to truncation: presentation - presentuha, pornography - porn, scholarship - stipukha.
The suffix is also used as a means of universalization, i.e. reduction of combinations “adjective + noun” into one word -
noun: wet case (murder) - mokrukha, everyday crime - everyday life.
But this suffix does not always contain the same combination. The bases of adjectives are used as the basic ones, conveying the semantics of the new word: black - chernukha, cheerful - veselukha.
Ag(a) produces modification nouns, i.e. words that differ from the basic ones in expressive assessment. As a rule, such a suffix conveys rude mockery: journalist, hostel, prison;
Ar(a) forms expressive modification nouns that have a rude and humorous character: nose - nose, cat - cat.
-on is unique, with the help of which nouns are derived from the stems of verbs, denoting actions or states related to drinking and snacking: drink - drink, snack - snack, throw - zakidon.
The production of names of persons is carried out by many suffixes.
L(a) produces from verbal stems rudely derogatory names for persons by action: drove (from driver), threw (from throw - deceiver);
Shchik, -nik, -ach are active in different spheres of the language: freeloader - freeloader, hang out - partygoer, joke - joker, knock - snitch;
Ak is more active in the production of nouns denoting any object or phenomenon, by action or attribute: impudence - nagliak, depression - depresnyak, prohodnyak (a work that can be published or a passing grade at a university).
It generates not only nouns, but also a specific class of words - evaluative adverbial predicates: sure, dead (sure thing), acting as an interjection with the meaning: for sure, for sure.
Among the less expressive suffixes that act in the word formation of nouns, we will name the following:
Lk(a), with the help of which nouns of different semantics are formed from verbal stems, for example, naming types of children's folklore and children's games: horror stories, shooters (like the well-known ones: counting rhymes, teasers);
Ota is used to produce nouns with a collective meaning: drug (from drugs);
Hedgehog forms from verbal stems names of actions and states of the type: baldezh (from baldet), gudezh (from buzzing);
Derivatives that have a local meaning are not very typical for the general jargon. For example, noun. bomzhatnik (from bum), modeled after the names of premises for animals (calf barn, chicken coop), noun. rocking chair (sports club) is modeled after the conversational reading room, smoking room.
Neutral suffixes, which are productive in literary language, are also widely used to supplement the slang vocabulary. To produce nouns denoting actions or the result of an action, the following suffixes are used:
O: collision, rollback, gain;
K(a): cheating, washing, excuse, exposure, promotion, tension;
Neither (e): washing, welding, simmering.
The word formation of the verb is less rich. It has no specific suffixes.
Derivatives with -nu, -anu are especially active, denoting instantaneous, one-time action: to slow down, burst, break. But the main role is played by prefixation and prefixes, which are also productive in literary colloquial speech:
s- with the meaning of removal: fade away, dump (leave, leave);
roll away, roll away, shovel away (lit. move away);
from - with the meaning of destroying the result of another action: launder (dirty money), smear (s), rewind.
Adjective:
The word formation of adjectives is even less ramified than the word formation of verbs. It does not contain specific prefixes and suffixes. The most active ones are the same as for literary language: -ov, -n-, -sk-: scrap - dray, plague - plague, goon - goon.
In slang, there is a specific variety of words like: banter, crazy, correlative with verbs ending in -anuty. Derivatives of anuty in form resemble passive participles (bend - bent), however, their semantics and nature of use (inability to control dependent nominal forms (bent by whom...)) show that they should be considered as a special type of adjectives.
3. The second place after suffixation is taken by such a method as truncation. With its help, names of various kinds are easily generated, as a rule, from a polysyllabic word: shiza - schizophrenia; demobilization - demobilization; cash cash;
4. Next powerful source the formation of the lexical composition of slang is metaphorics.
Metaphors: aquarium, monkey bar - “a police bench for detainees”, golyak - complete absence of anything, extinguish - hit, fly away - feel great.
In metaphorics there is often a humorous interpretation of the signified:
shaggy - bald, basketball player - a short man, Mercedes pedal - bicycle.
Metonymies: hairy - hippie, crusty - diploma.
Metonymies such as: grass - drugs for smoking, puff - smoking drugs, sniffing glue are euphemistic in nature, obscure the negative essence of the named denotations.
5. Development of polysemy: throw: 1) steal something from someone; 2) take something from someone and not give it back; 3) cheat when making a transaction; 4) fail to keep a promise, deceive; nishtyak: 1) everything is in order; 2) it is not important, not significant; 3) not bad, tolerable; 4) please; hang around: 1) be under the influence of a drug; 2) receive great pleasure, both physical and spiritual;
Borrowing thieves' argotisms: lawlessness - complete freedom, revelry; cool - good; wet - beat, kill;
Synonymous or antonymic derivation (one of the components of a phraseological unit is replaced by a word of similar or opposite meaning from a national language or slang): get on the needle - start using drugs regularly - get hooked on the needle - get someone used to using drugs - get off the needle - stop using drugs ; hammer a joint - fill a cigarette with a drug for smoking - nail a joint, hammer a joint;
Abbreviation, full or partial: KPZ: 1) pre-trial detention cell; 2) a room with a pleasant smell; 3) Kyiv brewery; zosia - alcoholic drink” Golden autumn”;
Telescopy: cerebellum - go crazy (cerebellum + cerebellum);
Pun stand: Bucharest - youth party (from “bukh” - alcohol), bezbabie - lack of money (from “granny” - money); Zhoporozhets, constipation - a Zaporozhets brand car.
Jargons are words used by certain social or interest groups that carry a secret meaning that is incomprehensible to everyone.
Jargon is a kind of language within a language. Strictly speaking, jargon is a type of speech of any group of people united by a single profession (jargon of pilots, miners, sailors), occupation (jargon of athletes, collectors), etc. Youth jargon is often called slang (from the English slang) or argo (from the French argot).
Students, graduate students, young scientists who use the knowledge base in their studies and work will be very grateful to you.
thesis, added 03/17/2013
Features of youth slang and the main sources of its formation. Functioning of slang units in journalistic text. Characteristics of the borrowing process. Determining the specifics of borrowing as a source of youth slang formation.
course work, added 01/21/2011
Characteristics and features of youth "slang". Ways of formation of youth slang in England, America, Australia and Canada in the twentieth century. The use of jargon by Russian students and schoolchildren. English equivalents of youth slang in Russia.
course work, added 04/12/2009
Etymology of the concept "slang". Features of word formation and functioning of slang units. Characteristic features of youth slang in French. Word formation using word abbreviation and polysemy. Neologisms and borrowings in the slang language.
course work, added 06/20/2017
Modern language situation and youth slang. Reflection of social processes in the “youth language”. Jargon, argot, slang. Varieties of “youth language”, its development and sources of replenishment. Features of the use of slang by Belgorod youth.
course work, added 02/19/2010
Distinguishing slang from related concepts: jargon, argot, dialectisms, vulgarisms. Reasons for using slang. Functional types of slangisms. Stylistic functions of slang. Semantic fields and functional orientation of youth slang.
thesis, added 04/07/2018
Studying the slang of German youth, understanding the peculiarities and originality of the national picture and the nationally specific features of their mentality. Consideration of some categories of slang expressions (nouns, verbs, emotional expressions).
Modern correspondence between people today is very different from the culture of correspondence at least 30 years ago, not to mention more ancient times.
No matter how paradoxical it may sound, people began to read less and write more, which cannot but affect the correspondence culture of the 21st century. And we are not talking about grammar here, but about the very methods of transmitting information in writing, about ways to shorten words and entire sentences, about the limits of what is permitted, about jargon, in the end.
We do not undertake to judge whether this is good or bad. Rapid progress has its pros and cons. Everything we are guided by when writing this article is a very important problem of modern society - a catastrophic lack of time. Every day millions of people have to transfer a large number of information in the most compact and understandable form possible. This gave rise to hundreds of “words” and sets of letters that are incomprehensible at first glance. Our goal in this article is to convey the meaning of simplified words, that is, abbreviations or acronyms, if you like. Identify their meaning, translate and adapt them into Russian.
First, let’s clarify where exactly these acronyms are used:
This article will provide abbreviations of both English text slang and Russian.
NAME | WHAT MEANS |
|---|---|
LOL (LOL) | (Laughing out loud) "Laugh Out Loud" is one of several abbreviations that express laughter. IN in this case loud, strong laughter. The meaning of an expression does not depend on the size of the letters it is written in (in cursive or in capitals), but it is worth remembering that if you write the entire message in Caps, this message will be considered as an expression of rudeness on your part. (S1:) Hahaha! I just had a delivery guy come in and he was wearing purple pants and cowboy boots! |
ROFL | (Rolling on Floor Laughing) “rolling on the floor laughing” is another expression of laughter. The analogue in Russian is “patstalom”. It is also used in such variations as ROTFL (Rolling On The Floor Laughing), ROFLMAO (Rolling On The Floor, Laugh My Ass Off - “my ass is falling off laughing”). |
PMSL | (P*ssing Myself Laughing) "to wet yourself laughing" is another expression of laughter used in Great Britain. American analogue of ROFL and ROFLMAO. |
HMU | (Hit Me Up) “contact me” is a modern way to invite/ask the desired subscriber to contact you. |
FTW | (For The Win) Literally translated as “For victory” - but the meaning is slightly different - it’s the same as saying “that’s cool!”, it’s an expression of enthusiasm, recommendation, support, joy. |
OMGAMG | (DropShip) “Oh My God”, “Ah, My God”) - just like “O Gawd”, an expression of surprise, joy or shock, disappointment. |
WTF | (What the fuck) - “What the f.. on”, “What the hell” - a rude expression of surprise when confusion occurs or some action takes the speaker by surprise. This expression is appropriate to say when an incident has just happened. |
WBU | (What About You?) - “What about you?”, “What do you think?” This expression is usually used in conversations/correspondence between already familiar people when it is necessary to find out the personal opinion of the other party or if one interlocutor wants to unobtrusively clarify how comfortable the other feels in this conversation. Also, with this expression WBU you can clarify whether the interlocutor has any suggestions. Less common to find |
PROPS | (Proper Respect and Acknowledgment) - literally translated as “Great respect and recognition.” PROPS has become a very fashionable phrase in professional Internet correspondence, to express some respect for a colleague, to acknowledge someone's excellent work and to praise someone's achievements. PROPS is used with the preposition "to" (someone). |
IDC | (I Don't Care) - "I don't care". Used to express indifference, or to demonstrate readiness to consider various options or proposals. This acronym is best used in correspondence with friends, because if you use it in official correspondence, your attitude towards the conversation will be perceived as negative. |
W/E | (Whatever) - “I don’t care”, “It doesn’t matter”, “Whatever”. This is a dismissive, passive-aggressive expression of indifference, often used to "cut off" or stop someone's comments. This is a way of saying "I'm not interested in this argument" or "I don't agree with you, but I'm not interested enough in starting an argument about this topic." |
NSFW | (Not Safe For Work Vewing) - Literal translation: "Not safe for production viewing." Adapted translation: “Not safe/not advisable for viewing in work environments.” This acronym in email communications warns that the following contains material that is not safe or appropriate for viewing by children or in a public place, and may be harmful to anyone viewing it in the presence of others. |
RTFM | (Read the f*cking Manual!) - Literal translation: "read the damn instructions and stop asking stupid questions!" - this is a sharp and impatient answer, which implies “The answer to your question is so easy and requires the most basic knowledge and skills! It’s stupid to ask such a thing.” RTFM can be found on discussion forums, online games as well as in formal correspondence. Most often this is an arrogant grin experienced user or a worker supervising a newbie who asks stupid questions that everyone is already tired of answering. |
W.B. | (Welcome Back) - "Welcome back!". This abbreviation is often found in online communities, or personal short messages, when some members of the group greet a person who has been away for a long or short period of time and has now returned. This is a greeting expression. |
SMH | (Shaking My Head- “shaking my head” is the case when a person shakes his head, surprised by someone’s stupidity, expressing “disbelief” at how such a thing could be written. |
BISLY | (But I Still Love You) - “But I Still Love You” - literal translation: “I still love you.” Discussions mean "no offense" or "we're still friends" or "we're friends" or "I don't like what you do, but I'm not offended or angry." |
TYVMT.Y. | (Thank You Very Much) - "Thank you very much" |
GTG | (I've Got to Go) - “I need to go”, “I need to run”. This abbreviation is usually used to inform the interlocutor that you need to go about your business and you can no longer correspond with him at the moment. For example: (U1:) Ok, I have to meet father at the airport. GTG. Bye. Translation: (C1:) Okay, I need to meet my father at the airport. We must run. Bye (We're Good to Go) - “Everything is ready”, “We are ready”, “I am ready”. In this sense, the expression is used when preparations for a planned event go according to plan. (U1:) Did you get disposable houseware and tissues for the party? (U2:) Just need tissues and then GTG! |
BRB | (Be Right Back) - "I'll be back soon". This abbreviation is used when they want to leave correspondence for a short time and return soon. Usually, Be Right Back accompanied by a short explanation of the reason for the forced break. For example: "Brb, someone is on the second line" - "I'll be right back, someone is calling on the second line." "Brb doorbell" - "I'll be right back, someone is ringing the doorbell." |
OATUS | (On a Totally Unrelated Subject) - "Off-topic". This is an Internet shorthand for abruptly changing the topic of conversation. OATUS Most often used in online chat, when one of the interlocutors suddenly has something happen and he needs to inform others about it, or suddenly something came to mind, or he remembered something. The equivalent in Russian: SZOT - “Sorry for the off-topic, shortened apology for the off-topic message.” For example: (U1:) Girls, did you choose prom dress? (U2:) Oh yes! I did! pink one with a plum! (U3:) Guys, OATUS. I need some help with my laptop. I think it's broken... Translation: (C1:) Girls, have you already chosen your prom dress? (S2:) Oh yes! I chose! Pink with a train! (S3:) Girls, off topic. I need help with my laptop. I think it's broken... |
BBIAB | (Be Back in a Bit) (See also ( BRB) - "be right back") - this is similar to the abbreviation "AFK" (away from keyboard) - "I'll leave the keyboard for a while" - this is a polite expression to say that the user needs to leave the correspondence for a few minutes. |
WTB, WTT | (Want To Buy; Want To Trade) is a humorous expression most often used to tease or offend someone. For example: “WTB non-lazy office emploees” (“I want to buy an office full of non-lazy workers”) is a humorous way to hint to your colleagues that they are slackers. WTB life (“I want to buy life”) is an unobtrusive way to show that the author feels unhappy. |
ORLY | (Oh, really?) - “What, really?”, “Seriously?” - is a way to express sarcastic doubt, confusion or distrust of the interlocutor. This expression is used when someone makes a dubious statement or a false statement and you want to meticulously respond to their outright lie. Although the expression “O Rly” has a comic form, it can also acquire a negative meaning if used too often, so as not to be branded as a computer “troll” (online joker-provocateur, negative character.) Use slang to the point, and only when your interlocutor or one of the members of the conversation is blatantly wrong, and you can easily prove it. Similar expressions: NO WAI!" (no way!) and "YA RLY" (yeah, really). For example: (U1:) I "ve met Brad Pitt at the party last night. He invited me to the afterparty)) (U2:), (U3:), O RLY?... Translation: (S1:) I met Brad Pitt yesterday at a party. He invited me to the afterparty)) (S2:), (S3:) Seriously?... |
| RL, IRL | (Real Life), (also IRL - In Real Life) - “in real life” - is used to describe events in life outside the computer or telephone. |
| NVM, NM | (Never Mind) - “Don’t pay attention”, “It doesn’t matter”, “It doesn’t matter anymore”, “Don’t worry”, “Let’s pass”. This acronym says, "please ignore my previous comment/phrase/question." Most often, this call follows after the interlocutor has already found the answer to the question he asked a few seconds ago, or after thinking about what he just wrote, he no longer considers it important. For example: (U1:) Hey, how do I change my instagram password? (U2:) Did you look in account settings? (U1:) NVM, I found it! Translation: (C1:) Tell me how to change the password on Instagram? (C2:) Did you look in your account settings? (S1:) It doesn’t matter anymore. I found how. |
| BFF | (Best Friends, Forever) - “Best friends forever” is an acronym mainly used by young girls as an expression of friendship. It is considered exclusively girlish, therefore, sometimes guys in joke They use it solely for laughs. |
| BF, GF | (Boyfriend, Girlfriend) - “beloved”, “beloved”. |
| DW | (Dear Wife) - "Dear wife" |
| D.S. | (Dear Son) - "Dear Son" Used as an introduction to a phrase in online correspondence. |
| D.H. | (Dear husband) - "Dear Husband" Used as an introduction to a phrase in online correspondence. |
| DD | (Dear Doughter) - "Dear Daughter" Used as an introduction to a phrase in online correspondence. |
| D.B. | (Dear Brother) - "Dear brother" Used as an introduction to a phrase in online correspondence. |
| IIRC | (If I Recall Correctly) - “If I understand / understand correctly” - is used when you want to answer a question, but you are not sure of the correctness of your answer. Or when you want to make some suggestion/statement, but, again, you are not sure of the facts. For example: (U1:) IIrc Tom and Maria are coming tomorow. (U2:) Yes, they changed their plans and are planning to come tomorow, you are right. Translation: (S1:) If I understand correctly, Tom and Maria are coming tomorrow? (S2:) Yes. Their plans have changed and they plan to come tomorrow. You are right. |
| WRT | (With Respect To) - (Analogous to IRT-In Regards To) "With regard to", "Regarding (something or someone)", referring to." WRT is used when one of the interlocutors wants to focus, highlight or refer to some aspect /detail/topic. For example: 1) He wrote his book wrt real facts. Translation: 2) I wouldn't like to comment anything wrt this case. Translation: In a relationship: |
| IRT | (In regards to) - Analogous to WRT-With Regards To) “With regard to”, “Regarding (something or someone)”, referring to". IRT is used when one of the interlocutors wants to focus, highlight or refer to some aspect / detail/topic. For example: 1) He wrote his book irt real facts. Translation: He wrote his book citing real facts. 2) I wouldn't like to comment anything irt this case. Translation: I do not wish to comment on anything related to this matter. In colloquial and business speech you can also find expressions: In a relationship: |
| OTOH | (On The Other Hand) - "On the other side". It is used when a person wants to list all the pros and cons and look at the situation from all sides. OTOH usually highlighted in all capital letters. But it can also appear in words. This doesn't change the meaning. For example: (U1:) I think you should buy a new android phone. Your current one sucks. (U2:) My husband would kill me if I spent 2 grand on a new phone. OTOH she might like the interface and the quality and I"ll let her play her favorite game. |
| ASL | (Question:You Age / Sex / Location?) is the question “Your age / gender / location”. Expression ASL, like many Internet abbreviations, is part of the culture of online correspondence. It is used to find out basic information about a new member of the conversation: man or woman, what age category and from what region. Often (but not always) there is a hint of flirtation. For example: (U1:) Hi, everybody! I"m new to the forum, and am looking to meet more people who are fans of Michael Jackson. (U2:) Fresh meat! Welcome! A/S/L? (U1:) Dream on, perv! I"m 39/good looking woman/work with your parents. Satisfied? Translation: (C1:) Hello everyone! I'm recently on the forum, looking for Michael Jackson fans. (S2:) Fresh! Age/gender location? (S1:) Quit your ardor, pervert. I'm 39 / attractive woman / work with your parents. Are you satisfied with the answer? Advice when answering ASL: Try to answer as close to the truth as possible, but do not specify details. Don't share detailed details about your personal life. For example, a bad answer would be: - "27/ woman/ Masherova street, Moscow." It would be better to answer in such a way as not to go into details, but it would be nice to add a little humor: - "Old enough to know you"re being indelicate / single female / California" - “Old enough to recognize your faux pas / girl, single / California.” Or: - "Older than I look/ guy/ Great Britain". - "Older than I look/ guy/ Great Britain." |
| WUT | (What) - “What” is a slang form of the word “what”, used in informal conversation/correspondence. "wut do u wanna do tonite?" "What do you want to do tonight?" |
| IMHO | (In My Humble Opinion) - “In my humble opinion” - is used if the writer wants to modestly/unobtrusively express his point of view. In the Russian language, the same form of the abbreviation has been preserved, having undergone only transliteration (IMHO). The meaning is the same. For example: (U1:) IMHO, you should eat more. You are too thin. Translation: (C1:) IMHO, you should eat more. You are very thin. |
| JMHO | (Just My Humble Opinion) - "In my humble opinion". Same as IMHO. |
| IMO | (In My Opinion) - "In my opinion". For example: (U1:) IMO, he shouldn't have done it. (S1:) In my opinion, he should not have done this |
| PMFJI | (Pardon Me For Jumping In |
| PMJI | (Pardon My Jumping In) - “I apologize for interrupting.” This internet shorthand is used when one user wants to make a comment on a conversation. which began without him. |
| MEGO | (My Eyes Glaze Over) - “My eyes are closing,” “My eyes are growing dim.” This acronym means "I'm very bored" or "This is very boring" or "No one cares." For example: (U1:) My sister's friend, who has seen a man, who knows a guy from the government said that Barak Obama has a son from his maid! (U2:) Dear god man. What a rubbish. M E G O! Translation: (S1:) One of my sister's friends who saw a man who knows a guy who works in the government said that Barack Obama has a son with his maid! (S2:) God, what nonsense. Who cares. |
| Crickets | (Crickets) - "Crickets". Often separated by angle brackets<>. This internet expression is used when your question is not answered in a game chat or online forum. For example: (U1:) Hey, I stucked next to the green wall. Where should I go next? (silence for 3 minutes.) (U1:) (U2:) Sorry, was busy fighting with trolls. Wasn't reading chat. Just turn around and find the red building. Translation: (C1:) I'm stuck at the green wall. Where to go next? No answer for 3 minutes. (C1:)<сверчки> (S2:) Sorry, I was busy fighting with trolls and didn't follow the chat. Turn around and look for the red building. |
| IDK | (I Don't Know) - "I don't know". It is used when one of the interlocutors does not know the answer to a question or cannot offer other options for the development of events. Not recommended for use in formal conversation. |
| SUP | (Wat's Up) - “How are you?”, “How is life?”. Mainly used by teenagers when meeting and starting a conversation. |
| KEK, (KEK) | This is an abbreviation similar to the word LOL, meaning laughter, ridicule. More precise usage depends on the context. But most often it is a malicious laugh mocking the interlocutor. It differs from LOL in that LOL is an analogue of a regular laughing emoticon that does not express any evil overtones. And KEK is a specific mockery, ridicule. |
| WTG | (Way To Go) - “Keep it up!” - this shortened form means support and praise for someone’s work done, for some praiseworthy action. |
| G.J. | (Good Job) - "Great job. Just like WTG (Way To Go!) and GG (Good Game) - this short form means support and praise for someone's work done, for some praiseworthy action. |
| GG | (Good Game) - “Great job”, “Great game!”. Just like WTG (Way To Go!) and GJ (Good Job) - this shortened form means support and praise for someone's work done, for some praiseworthy action. |
| TBH | (To Be Honest) - "Honestly". This expression is used to say "I'll be completely honest about this." |
| JK | (Just Kidding) - “Just kidding!”, “Just kidding.” It is used when it is necessary to emphasize that the above is nothing more than a joke. |
| THX | (Thanks) - "Thank you!" |
| OGAWD | (Oh God) - "Oh my God!" Analogue of OMG (Oh My God) - “Oh My God!” |
| UOK | (Are You Ok?) - "Are you all right?". This expression is intended to express concern for the interlocutor. Most often it is used between close friends, or at least between people who know each other well. |
| XOXOXO | (Kisses) - kisses. |
| BTW | (By The Way) - "By the way",. This expression is used exactly as in colloquial speech. For example: You cellphone isn't working, btw. I can't reach you. Translation: Your mobile doesn't work, by the way. I can not reach you. |
| C.Y.A. | (See Ya) - “See you!”, “See you later.” |
| CUL8R | (See You Later) - “See you!”, “See you later.” |
| TTYL | (Talk To You Later) - "Let's talk later". |
| NP | (No problem) - “No problem!”, “No problem!”. It's a way of saying "please" in response to gratitude or "don't worry, everything is fine." This acronym can also be used when someone has rejected your offer and you want to say that you are not worried about it. For example: (U1:) We"re having party today! Join us! (U2:) Sry, I really need to have some rest today. (U1:) Sure, np! Translation: (S1:) We're having a party today! Join us! (S2:) Sorry, I need to rest today. (S1:) Of course, no problem! |
| PLZ | (Please) - "Please". |
| KK | (OK) |
| COO | (Cool) - “Cool”, “Cool”, “Great”, etc. |
| Noob | (Newcomer/ Rookie/ Amateur |
| Nub | (Newcomer/ Rookie/ Amateur) - “Newbie”, “Rookie”, “Amateur”, “Amateur”. This expression is used to identify a new member of a community, chat, etc. used to express condescension or rude impatience towards a new member of the community. This term implies that the new person is unskilled and inexperienced and has not yet earned the respect of more experienced members. |
| Newb | (Newcomer/ Rookie/ Amateur) - “Newbie”, “Rookie”, “Amateur”, “Amateur”. This expression is used to identify a new member of a community, chat, etc. used to express condescension or rude impatience towards a new member of the community. This term implies that the new person is unskilled and inexperienced and has not yet earned the respect of more experienced members. |
| Noobie | (Newcomer/ Rookie/ Amateur) - “Newbie”, “Rookie”, “Amateur”, “Amateur”. This expression is used to identify a new member of a community, chat, etc. used to express condescension or rude impatience towards a new member of the community. This term implies that the new person is unskilled and inexperienced and has not yet earned the respect of more experienced members. |
| ASAP | (As Soon As Possible) - “As quickly as possible”, “Urgently”. This expression is used to emphasize the urgency of information, to say that the terms of the message cannot stand waiting. Often used in official correspondence. |
| AFK | (Away From Keyboard) - "I'll be away from the keyboard for a while" is a polite expression to say that the user needs to step away from chatting for a few minutes. |
| AKA | (Also Known As) - “As well known as...”, “He is...” |
| ANY1 | (Anyone) is a shortened phrase for "Anyone". |
| AOP | (Authorized Operator) - automatic receipt of operator status when entering an IRC channel (programming language). |
| ACK | (acknowledgment) -1. confirmation of action or presence. 2. Expression of embarrassment, indignation, dissatisfaction. |
| ASLMH | (Question: You Age / Sex / Location/ Music/ Hobbies?) is the question “Your age / gender / location / musical preferences / hobbies.” The expression ASLMH, like many Internet abbreviations, is part of the culture of online correspondence. It is used to find out basic information about a new member of the conversation: man or woman, what age category and from what region, what are your musical preferences / hobbies. Often (but not always) there is a hint of flirtation. |
| ATM | (At The Moment) - “At the moment”, “At the present time”, “Right now”. |
| BB | (Bye Bye!) - "Bye!" (parting). |
| Black art | Literally translated, this translates as “black magic” or “negro art”. In a programming language, this means "programming based on unverified or poorly verified facts and sources." |
| Black magic | |
| Deep Magic | Secret programming techniques that are deliberately hidden or extremely difficult to understand. This action is also called “automagically”, from a mixture of the words automatically and magically. |
| BOFH | (Bastard Operator From Hell) - "The bastard cameraman from hell." He is the protagonist of a series of stories by Simon Travaglia about a programmer who hated inept and unprofessional Internet users, and out of this hatred he preferred to punish them by deleting their data or causing more serious damage. The name is adapted into Russian as follows: CHMO - “damn bastard operator”). |
| EViruS | This is a type of computer Internet virus. Sometimes this name is given to those Internet users who create viruses. |
| FAQ | (Frequently Asked Questions) - "FAQ". |
| FFS | (For F*ck's Sake) - "For heaven's sake!". In English, this expression is used with a swear word, so it is considered rude. |
| FW | (Freeware) - "Free Software". |
| F2F | (Face To Face) - “Face to face” or “Eye to eye.” |
| HF | (Have fun) - “Have fun!”, “Have fun!”. |
| GL&HF! | (Good Luck And Have Fun!) - “Have fun!” |
| HTH | (Hope This Helps) - “I hope this helps” - used after one of the interlocutors helped or gave useful advice to solve a particular task/problem. |
| H8 | (Hate) - “I hate it.” |
| IMCO | (In My Considered Opinion) - "In my considered opinion." |
| IMNSHO | (In My Not So Humble Opinion) - "In my not very humble opinion." |
| IMBA | (Imbalanced) - (game term) a strong aspect or character that brings imbalance to the game. He is much stronger and more advanced than other players of his level in the game. |
| KISS | (Keep It Simple, Stupid!) - “Don’t make it complicated, stupid!”, “Take it simpler!” |
| miss | "Miss", "Miss". Typically used when the sender mistakenly sent a message to the wrong recipient. |
| NE1 | (Anyone) - “Anyone”, “Anyone”. Similar to the acronym ANY1 (Anyone). |
| PTFM | (Pay The F*cking Money) - “Pay and don’t worry”, “Pay and don’t worry”, “Yes, you pay!”. |
| STFW | (Search The F*cking Web) - “Look for information on the Internet”, “search on the Internet”. * The English version contains a swear word. |
| S.W. | (Shareware) - shareware software provided to the user for a while for testing. Of course, the trial version may have a limited duration or some features may not be available. |
| TFHAOT | (Thanks For Help Ahead Of Time) - “Thank you in advance”, “Thank you in advance”. |
| TTKSF | (Trying To Keep A Straight Face) - "I'm trying not to laugh." The literal translation is “I try to keep an indifferent face.” |
| XSS | (Cross Site Scripting) - "cross-site scripting" is one of the methods of a hacker attack. |
| U | (You) - "You you". |
| UT | (Are you there?) - “Are you there?”, “Are you there?” |
| W8 | (Wait) - “Wait”, “Wait”, “Waiting”. |
| 2moro | (Tomorrow) - "Tomorrow". |
| 2nite | (Tonight) - "Tonight". |
| B4N | (Bye For Now) - "Bye, see you again". |
| BCNU | (Be Seen You) - "See you". |
| DBEYR | (Don't Believe Everything You Read) - “Don’t believe everything they write,” “Don’t believe everything you read.” |
| DILLIGAS | (Do I Look Like I Give A Sh**) - “Do I look like I care?”, “Do I look like I care?” * The English version contains a swear word. |
| FUD | (Fear, Uncertainty, and Disinformation) - “Fear, uncertainty and doubt” is a special marketing technique that is designed to evoke in the audience a feeling of inadequacy and uncertainty, thereby causing dependence on the company or product being sold. Methods of such reception may contain lies and slander, distortion of data. |
| 10Q | (Thank You) - "Thank you" . |
| 121 | (One To One) - “Eye to eye”, “Individually”, “Privately”. |
| 143 | (I love you) - "I love you". This abbreviation is created according to the number of letters in this phrase: I=1 letter, LOVE=4 letters, YOU=3 letters. |
| 1432 | (I Love You Too) - "I love you too". This abbreviation is created according to the number of letters in this phrase: I=1 letter, LOVE=4 letters, YOU=3 letters. And the number 2 means the word too. |
| 14AA41 | (One For All And All For One) - "One for all and all for one". |
| 182 | (I Hate You) - "I hate you". This abbreviation is created according to how the numbers sound and look: "1" sounds like "I", "8" sounds like "hate" and "2" sounds like "you". |
| 187 | 187 means "murder" - it is a criminal offense for murder. |
| 1daful | (Wonderful) - “Great”, “Wonderful”, “Excellent”, etc. |
| 2 | This is an abbreviation of the words "To", "Too", "Two". |
| 2 | This abbreviation is used instead of the word "Location". For example: "What"s your location?" - "Where are you located?" |
| 24/7 | (Twenty Four/Seven) - “Around the clock”, “24 hours / 7 days a week”. |
| 2b | (To Be) - "be". Combining two words into one abbreviation for quick writing. |
| 2b or not 2b | (To Be Or Not To Be) - "to be or not to be". (Combining several words into one abbreviation for quick writing). |
| 2b@ | (To At) - “Be somewhere”, “Be in”. "2b@ school" - "to be at school." |
| 2BZ4UQT | (Too Busy For You Cutey) - “Too busy for you, baby (baby, cutie, etc.).” |
| 2d4 | (To Die For) - "To die for." This means that the author admires or has a passion for something. For example: "She has a figure 2d4!" - “She has a figure to die for!” or "That strawberry cake is 2d4!" - “This strawberry pie is to die for!” Also this abbreviation means something very beautiful or of excellent quality. "They sell beautiful bags and 2d4 shoes!" - “They sell handbags and excellent shoes!” |
| 2day | (Today) - "Today". |
| 2DLoo | (Toodle oo) is a humorous form of farewell, instead of "goodbye" or "See You Later". |
| 2G2B4G | (Too Good To Be Forgotten) - "Too good to be forgotten." |
| 2G2BT | (Too Good To Be True) - "Too good to be true." |
| 2QT | (Too Cute) - “Too pretty.” |
| 2U2 | (To You Too) - "Wish the same to you". |
| 4 | (Four, For) - “4”, “For” (as well as on, for, in, to, during, for the sake of, from, instead of, for the reason of, against, in the direction of, in continuation of, in exchange for, as a result of, for a distance from -for, for, in view of the fact that. |
| 411 | (Information, Gossip, Speech, Talk) - Information, gossip, conversation, conversation. The set of these numbers is a telephone directory in the USA. "Have yo got 411 on that?" - “Do you have any information about this?” |
| 420 | (Marijuana) - this set of numbers means "Marijuana". There are several versions of the origin of this abbreviation. Some say that it is a criminal offense to use marijuana in the United States, while others claim that in the 1970s, a group of kids from America identified the time of 16:20 (4:20 pm) as the time to use marijuana after school. Still others say that this set of numbers is associated with this particular plant in honor of Bob Marley’s birthday - April 20 (04/20). |
| 459 | (I love you) - this set of numbers means “I love you”, as it corresponds to the push-button telephone dialing numbers 459. |
| IOU | (I Owe You) - “I owe you”, “I will owe you”. |
| TTYL | (Talk To You Later) - "We'll talk later". |
| AKA | Derived from the English expression "Also Known As"("As well known as"). Indicates that the thing or person being discussed has a different title or name. |
| APWS | But why are you asking? |
| ISCH | And what is most characteristic... |
| IMHO | ("In my humble opinion"). This is an analogue of the English phrase, with the same meaning, IMHO (In My Humble Opinion). |
| PDA | Pocket personal computer. |
| NUB | (Newbie, newcomer, "teapot") - from the English NOOB (New Be), which has the same meaning. |
| OpSoS | mobile operator. Has a hint of roughness. |
| OS | Very funny. |
| NOC | Well, very funny. |
| Checkpoint(OS) | I'm rolling on the floor (laughing). |
| !OS | Not very funny. Exclamation mark here has the function of negation, in contrast to the expression NOS, which means “Well, very funny.” |
| Spot | Hello, I'm new here. |
| HAIM | You're being rude! Can you apologize? |
| UTI | Excuse me please. |
| OP | Very bad (bad, bad, etc.) |
| OH | Very good (good, good, etc.) |
| MTD | Well done! Keep it up! |
| SSPO | I agree with the previous speaker. |
| NSPO | I do not agree with the previous speaker. |
| EIO | This game sucks. |
| ECO | This book/this movie sucks. |
| WEF | This is all bullshit. |
| VZUT | You are doing garbage, dear comrades! |
| NVN | Well, screw you! |
| UMPSOPYAPA | I have problems with spelling, so I use abbreviations. |
| HZ | Who knows. |
| YAPPIS | I am fundamentally against idiotic cuts. |
| OBS | One grandmother said. It says that what is said below or above is rumors, not confirmed information. |
| EMNIP | If my memory serves me. |
| LJ | Livejournal. |
| FAQ | FAQ. |
| UG | Sad city..but. |
| ChGK | What? Where? When?. It is often used when one of the participants in a conversation wants to find out as much information as possible about certain events. |
| Black Sea Fleet | From the English word "childfree". - people who don't want children. |
| UMVR | "Everything works". |
| CHADNT | "What am I doing wrong?" |
| FGM | Phimosis of the brain.. Insult. This disease is fictitious. |
| PS | Means the same as PS, if you type PS on the Russian keyboard. |
| PLEASE, PLEASE | Please. |
| YAP | Expressions “The stump is clear”, “the pepper is clear”. |
| YAP | I cried (meaning laughing). |
| Slu | Listen |
| VERY | Very |
| 7th | Family |
| SPOK | Good night. |
| KST | By the way |
| Ave Maria | Sound Blaster sound card. |
| Avik | Video file with .avi extension. |
| Chord | Three finger exit. |
| Arcade | Arcade game. |
| Asthma | Assembler programming language. |
| Asthmatic | Assembler programmer. |
| Autogad | Auto Cad design system. |
| Ace Xbase | Database management system specialist. |
| ICQ | ICQ communication program |
| Admin | Administrator |
| Alcoholic | Algol programmer. |
| Arjit | use the archiving program arj. |
| Arzhevanny | compressed file with arj archiver. |
| Altyn | 3.5 inch drive. |
| Any Key | Any key. |
| Upgrade | Improve something. Translated from English, upgrade means to improve, to make something better. |
| loaf | Key on the keyboard. From English buttom - button. Hence the expression “to trample the loaves.” |
| Bath attendant | Man creating banners. |
| Bug | Error in the program |
| Baba Yaga | Advanced graphics video adapter EGA Enhanced Graphic Adapter. |
| Bumpy | Bulge effect due to shading |
| Bandura, bank | Computer |
| Batnicek | File with extension .bat |
| Batsila | Computer virus |
| White assembly | High-quality computer assembly, that is, made in Europe or North America. |
| Beta tester | a subject on whom new computer programs are tested, thanks to whom all the pros and cons of the newly created program are revealed. |
| Bima | IBM computer |
| Bryak point | the point where the program can be interrupted. |
| Bad sector | Low-quality damaged media where information cannot be recorded. |
| BMPashka, BMP | Graphic file.bmp |
| Broken microchips | Unusable microcircuits |
| Bink | Binkley Terminal mail program |
| Runner | Ticker |
| blink | Blink |
| Pancakes | CDs |
| Quick-ear | Echo processor FastEcho |
| Tower | Tower type case |
| Fleas | Errors in the program |
| Bykapit | Do BackUp. That is, backups. |
| Butt | To restart a computer. |
| Vasik | Basic programming language. |
| Pinwheel | Winchester |
| Get fucked | Check the program for viruses using Dr. Web. |
| The wind of change | Changing the operating system on the computer. |
| Vidimomap | Video card |
| Vidimodrivers | Video card drivers |
| Wizard | Experienced programmer |
| Vindets | Windows shuts down incorrectly |
| Vindovoz | OS Windows |
| Windows | OS Windows |
| Windows | OS Windows |
| Windyuk | OS Windows |
| Vir | Computer virus. |
| Vir | Computer virus. |
| Virmaker | The man who creates viruses. |
| Suck | Understand. |
| Lick | Bring it to mind, look for mistakes. |
| Cut down | Switch off. |
| Knit | Connect via modem. |
| Varese | A program without a license - from the English Warez. |
| Screw | Winchester, hard drive. |
| Vidyukha | Video card. |
| Adult | over 18 years old). |
| Adult | 18+ (viewing only for persons over 18 years old). |
| Unlim | No restrictions |
| APWS | "But why are you asking?" |
| Arbuzer | Browser |
| Attach | Attached file. For example, we often attach a document (photo, etc.) to accompany an email. |
| Afaik | From English AFAIK (As Far As I Know- “As far as I know”, “as far as I know”. |
| Afair | From English As Far As I Remember- "As long as I remember". |
| Author | Author |
| Bynet | Belarusian Internet (from domain by). |
| Ban | ban(ban) on participation. |
| Ban | Ban, block. For example, for violating chat rules you can get ban(ban) on participation. |
| Bath = Bath | Ban, blocking. For example, for violating chat rules you can get ban(ban) on participation. |
| Baht | Postal network "The Bat". |
| Accordion | |
| Murzilka | An old bearded story or theme. |
| BBC | From English Bulletin Board System Internet advertisement portal |
| BC | Online game "Fight Club" (role-playing). |
| BMP | Without the slightest idea. |
| Browser | |
| Action | A program for viewing Internet pages (for example, Google Chrome). |
| Bulbosrach | An emotional dispute on the Internet between Russians and Belarusians, most often on the topic of politics. |
| Vika | Wikipedia. |
| Gogisrach | An emotional dispute on the Internet between representatives of Caucasian nationality and Russians, most often on the topic of politics. |
| Gogol | |
| Google is an Internet search engine. | |
| Google is an Internet search engine. | |
| googol | Google is an Internet search engine. |
| Google is an Internet search engine. | |
| Google is an Internet search engine. | |
| Google is an Internet search engine. | |
| gesta | |
| guest's wife | From English "Guest Book", a script that allows site visitors to leave reviews. |
| GPPKS | I am ready to subscribe to every word. |
| Search something in Internet search engine Google. | |
| Design | From the English word "Design" - design. |
| Dialup | Connecting a modem via a telephone line. (From English "Dial Up" - dialing, connection). |
| Diarrhea | Internet service, blog site diary.ru |
| Diz | Design |
| DTKZ | For those who know. |
| DTKP | For those who understand (For those who understand). |
| ECHR | If you understand (understand) what I mean. |
| Emelya | Email, email. |
| Email, email. | |
| EMNIMS | If my sclerosis serves me right. |
| Emulya | eMule Client |
| Mule | eMule Client |
| Emylo | Email, email. |
| Soap | Email, email. |
| Raccoon | Internet |
| Internet | Internet |
| Toad | Jabber fast messaging system. |
| viber | Viber system for quick messaging, calls and video calls. |
| Stingy | Skype system for quick messaging, calls and video calls. |
| Burn | It's cool to make a joke or answer. |
| Zhmel | Google Email. |
| Zmylo | Google Email. |
| Jojo | Livejournal. |
| buzz | Write entries to your blog in the Livejournal service (live journal). |
| slurry | Livejournal. |
| Zzy | |
| Zzyzh | An analogue of the abbreviation P.P.S. (Post Post Scriptum - After, after the signature) when replacing the English layout with the Russian layout. |
| PS | |
| Zyzh | An analogue of the abbreviation P.S. (Post Scriptum - After the signature) when replacing the English layout with the Russian layout. |
| Ignore | An analogue of the abbreviation P.S. (Post Scriptum - After the signature) when replacing the English layout with the Russian layout. |
| Internet Digging | Thorough study of Internet information from many sources. Deep Scan. From the English “Dig in” - “Dig deep”, “Go deeper”. |
| Digging | Thorough study of information from multiple sources. Her in-depth analysis. From the English “Dig in” - “Deep deep”, “Go deeper”. |
| Digging | Thorough study of information from multiple sources. Her in-depth analysis. From the English “To dig in” - “Deep deep”, “Go deeper”. |
| Internet surfing | Searching the Internet, scrolling through Internet pages. This is also a type of earning money on the Internet. |
| Irka | IRC (Internet Relay Chat) messaging program. |
| Iskalka | |
| Search engine | Internet search engine (Yandex, Google, etc.) |
| Ass | |
| Donkey | Microsoft Internet Explorer browser. |
| Bloodhound | Internet search engine (Yandex, Google, etc.) |
| Kaznet | Kazakh region of the Internet. |
| Capsit | Type in uppercase, that is, use Caps Lock. |
| Captcha | (from CAPTCHA - English Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart - a fully automated public Turing test to distinguish between computers and people) - a computer test used to determine who the user of the system is: a person or a computer. |
| Cat | From the English "Cut" - "Cut". Text formatting element, its abbreviation. |
| Kbps | Kilobits per second. |
| KMK | It seems to me. Analogue IMHO (In my humble opinion). |
| Combats | |
| BC | Online game "Fight Club" from www.combats.ru |
| Content | From English "Content". What the site is filled with. These can be articles, videos, photos, blogs, chats, etc. |
| Conf. | Conference, forum, official meeting. |
| Cthulhu | Popular Runet character. Deity from the pantheon of the Cthulhu Mythos, lord of the worlds, sleeping at the bottom Pacific Ocean, but nevertheless capable of influencing the human mind. First mentioned in Howard Lovecraft's story "The Call of Cthulhu" (1928). |
| Ku | Greeting form. TAKEN from the movie "Kin-dza-dza!" |
| Ku | From the English "RE" - "Response" ("Response"), only typed on the Russian keyboard. |
| Cookies | (English cookie, literally - cookie) is a small piece of data sent by a web server and stored on the user’s computer. Every time a web client (usually a web browser) tries to open a page on the corresponding site, it sends this piece of data to the web server as part of an HTTP request. |
| Cookies | From English cookie, literally - cookie) is a small piece of data sent by a web server and stored on the user’s computer. Every time a web client (usually a web browser) tries to open a page on the corresponding site, it sends this piece of data to the web server as part of an HTTP request. |
| Cabapees | Kilobits per second. From English "Kilobits per Second". |
| Lajakat | |
| False | This is an element of formatting, shortening text or pictures in the Livejournal live journal. Came from LJ-cut - Livejournal Cut. |
| Eraser | Internet service Last.fm, which brings together many music portals and sites. It contains all types of music, music news, radio, events and much, much more. Everything for music lovers. |
| False user | Blogger Livejournal (LJ - Live Journal). |
| Link | From English "Link" - "Link". Link, Source. |
| Fox | Internet browser Vozilla FireBox? whose logo is a fox. |
| Chanterelle | |
| Leecher | From the English "leech" - "leech". a useless member of a file-sharing network who only downloads without giving anything in return. Or a distribution participant who downloads pieces of files and distributes them to other leechers (participants), having downloaded the entire file becomes a seeder (distributor). |
| Logoffize | From English "To Logg Off" - Log out of the system. |
| Lolka | SAME as LOL. From English LOL - ( Laughing out loud) "Laugh Out Loud" is one of several abbreviations that express laughter. In this case, loud, strong laughter. The meaning of an expression does not depend on the size of the letters it is written in (in cursive or in capitals), but it is worth remembering that if you write the entire message in Caps, this message will be considered as an expression of rudeness on your part. |
| Lor | website Linux.org.ru. The expression is formed as an abbreviation of the site address. |
| Onion | MS Outlook user. |
| Outglitch | MS Outlook user. |
| Lurk | Internet encyclopedia Lukmore.ru. |
| The word diary on the English layout. The word was coined by Roman Leibov while developing livejournal.com. As the subject of a message, "lytdybr" can also mean a description of the author's daily activities and observations. | |
| Lytdybr | The word diary in English is “lytdybr”. The word was coined by Roman Leibov while developing livejournal.com. As the subject of a message, "lytdybr" can also mean a description of the author's daily activities and observations. |
| MB | May be. |
| Mirk | |
| Mirka | IRC network or some IRC channel. Also used in relation to the IRC client mIRC. |
| Soap | Send a message by email. |
| Soap box | Email, email address. |
| Lather | Send a message by email. It is more often used when the sender sends many letters and often. "Soaps up." |
| Necropost | An abandoned post with an irrelevant topic. |
| No | Internet. |
| Nickname | |
| Nick | Username. From English "Nickname" - nickname, nickname. |
| Yasha | |
| Tyndex | Russian Internet search engine Yandex.ru. |
| Noname | Website nnm.ru |
| Noname | Website nnm.ru |
| Overquoting | From the English "Over quoting" - excessive quoting in a response to a message in an echo conference or on a forum. |
| Ognelis | Internet browser Mozilla FireBox, whose logo is a fox. |
| OINC | Unsubscribe and don't read. Used in cases where someone in Internet chats is indignant about a current dispute. |
| Also | From the English "Also" - as well as, in the same way. |
| Online | |
| Online | From English "Online" - State "Online". |
| Donkey | Internet browser Internet Explorer. |
| Donkey | |
| Donkey IE | Internet browser Microsoft Internet Explorer. |
| Get rid of the network | peer-to-peer network eDonkey2k. From the English "donkey" - donkey. |
| Log out | Log out. |
| Off | Log out. OR "Offline." |
| Offline | Offline. |
| Offsite | Official site. |
| Offtopic | |
| Offtopic | From English "Out Of Topic" - off topic. That is, this is a violation of the current topic. Has a negative connotation. |
| Offtopic | From English "Out Of Topic" - off topic. That is, this is a violation of the current topic. Has a negative connotation. |
| Offtopic | From English "Out Of Topic" - off topic. That is, this is a violation of the current topic. Has a negative connotation. |
| Offline | Offline. |
| Ochepyatka | Typo. |
| Paga | Internet page. From English "Page" - page. |
| Stick | Internet payment system PayPal. |
| Pedivicia | The word Wikipedia distorted by Internet users. |
| Ping | Use the ping command to check the functionality of the remote server. |
| Pioneer | The name of people, mostly thoughtless children, who actively participate in an Internet conversation (chat, forum), while pretending to be well versed in the topic. The word has a negative character. |
| Puzomerka | Rating. |
| PMSM | In my humble opinion. Similar IMHO. |
| Fast | Text, video, picture or photo carrying some information, published by a user on the Internet. For example, a post on Instagram or any other social network. net. |
| Post | Publish text, video, picture or photo that carries some kind of message. For example, a post on Instagram or any other social network. net. |
| Pohape | PHP programming language. |
| PHP | PHP programming language. |
| PPKS | I subscribe to every word. |
| Prank | Prank, joke. From English "Prank" - a joke, a trick. In the 2010s, it was very popular to film pranks and post them on YouTube. |
| Tube | |
| YouTube | Internet video resource YouTube. |
| YouTube | Internet video resource YouTube. |
| YouTube | Internet video resource YouTube. |
| Tube | Internet video resource YouTube. |
| Tube | Internet video resource YouTube. |
| Preview | Preview. |
| Preview | Preview. |
| Attribution | Signature. |
| Frame | Russian search engine Rambler.ru. |
| Turnip | Rating, Reputation. |
| Rapida | File sharing service Rapidshare. |
| ROFL | From the English ROFL (Rolling on Floor Laughing) “rolling on the floor laughing” is another expression of laughter. The analogue in Russian is “patstalom”. It is also used in such variations as ROTFL (Rolling On The Floor Laughing), ROFLMAO (Rolling On The Floor, Laugh My Ass Off - “my ass is falling off laughing”). |
| RTFM | From English RTFM (Read the f*cking Manual!) - literal translation: “read the fucking instructions and stop asking stupid questions!” - this is a sharp and impatient answer, which implies “The answer to your question is so easy and requires the most basic knowledge and skills! It’s stupid to ask such a thing.” RTFM can be found on discussion forums, online games as well as in formal correspondence. Most often, this is an arrogant grin from an experienced user or employee at a newcomer who asks stupid questions that everyone is already tired of answering. For example 1) (U1:) You hired Louis? Seriously? He doesn't even know how to make a copy on xerox! RTFM fer chrissake... Translation: (S1:) Did you hire Luis? Seriously, He doesn't even know how to make a photocopier! Damn it, I should at least read how to do basic things. 2) (U1:) How do you make a sandwich? (U2:) RTFM! How about combining bread and ham together? Translation: (C1:) How to make a sandwich? (S2:) What a question! It's elementary! Just combine bread and ham! |
| subject | From English subject - topic, subject of conversation. |
| net | Internet. |
| NWOT | Sorry for the off-topic (sorry for the off-topic message). |
| Slu | An informal shortening of the word "listen". |
| Smile | Translated from English as "smile". And also a smiley (Symbol, face, indicating mood). |
| Spam | Unsolicited messages, most often advertising. |
| Spammer | A person who sends unsolicited messages (spam), most often of an advertising nature. |
| Spam | Send unwanted messages (spam), most often of an advertising nature. |
| Twink | second, third, fourth and further accounts on the forum, used in case of blocking of the main account, as well as for the purpose of hiding one’s identity |
| Asya | |
| Aska | ICQ instant messaging application. |
| Asechka | ICQ instant messaging application. |
| TK | You're cool. |
| Topic | From English Topic - theme. |
| Trolling | Teasing, provocation, joke (often evil). |
| Troll | Perform teasing, provocation, or a cruel joke on someone. |
| Troll | A person who teases, provokes, or makes a cruel joke on someone. |
| You are tube | |
| Tyshlang | Internet video service YouTube (if you translate You Tube literally, you get “You are a pipe” or “You are a hose”). |
| uanet | Ukrainian area of the Internet. |
| File dump | Server with files common use, where you can save everything and everyone. |
| FAK | From English FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), answers to frequently asked questions. |
| Flame | uninformative messages or long, fruitless arguments. Applies to discussions on the Internet. |
| Fake | Fake, fake. From English Fake - not real, lie. |
| Flood | Lots of meaningless messages. |
| Flood | Write a lot of meaningless messages. |
| Fox | Internet browser Mozilla Firebox. |
| Forward | forward the email. |
| Forum member | Internet forum participant. |
| Houmpaga | The start page of any website. From English "Home page" - home page. |
| Hamster | The start page of any website (home page). |
| Userpic | Main photo or user picture. Synonym for avatar. |
| Avatar | |
| Avatar | Main photo or user picture. |
| Ava | Main photo or user picture. |
| Avatar | Main photo or user picture. |
| Yaha | |
| Yahoo | American search service Yahoo.com. |
| Admin | A site settings system where its administrator creates and edits the site. |
Every year, hundreds of new words and phrases from the Internet are added to explanatory dictionaries. Some of them are abbreviations, such as LOL or IMHO, others are simply abbreviations of multi-word phrases (for example, the word trend has become an abbreviation for “It’s trendibg worldwide”). And some even arose due to humanity’s adaptation to new technologies (for example: cyberattack, selfie, gamer).
Moreover, many of these words had a completely different meaning just a few years ago. For example, the expression “social network” (from English “ social network") in the Oxford English Dictionary in 1973 meant "physical activity in society among different psychotypes" and was used in medicine. In the early 1990s, people began to refer to this expression as a virtual space, and by 1998 it officially became an Internet definition.
Why do so many new words, phrases and expressions appear so quickly on the Internet? How does Internet slang spread between cities and countries? And finally, what does it take for another expression, word or phrase to deserve its place in the dictionary? Let's find at least some answers to these questions.
The Internet is not the only technological phenomenon that has changed the way we speak. We must also give credit to radio, television, and telephones, which have also contributed to the introduction of acronyms and jargon into our lexicon over the last century. After all, we use phrases from our favorite films and TV series, from commercials, etc.
But we spend more and more time “online”, which means we use TV and radio less. And smartphones have generally erased the line between telephone communication and the Internet. Thus, we can conclude that today the Internet has a predominant influence on our dialogues.
Think about how quickly Internet trends come and go. And such a rapid pace of change and innovation in the Internet space means that our brains are adapting to new words faster than ever before in history. David Crystal, emeritus professor of linguistics at Bangor University (Bangor is a town in Gwynedd in North Wales), once said in an interview with BBC News: “Language itself is slow to change. But the Internet has greatly accelerated the process of changes in language, so we notice these changes more often.” Can you imagine how slowly new words and expressions were introduced into general use before, without the Internet? And how quickly this happens with the help of the global network today. So how exactly does new words and phrases spread into a language?
The question of how slang spreads online has occupied the minds of linguists and anthropologists for decades. Previously, before the advent of the Internet, it was very difficult to track the appearance of this or that jargon or a new word.
A social network like Twitter now allows linguists to monitor and study our exchange of words. Jacob Eisenstein and his colleagues from the Georgia Institute of Technology (USA) conducted a study of 30 million tweets from different parts of North America, from December 2009 to May 2011. The purpose of the study was to pinpoint the origins of popular slangs and track exactly how they spread across the country.
As a result, they developed a map that shows how slang migrated across the country and the direction of its influence.
“Thanks to the media (including the Internet), slang, new words, phraseological units and expressions spread throughout the world in just a few weeks and months. Whereas previously the process of spreading them could take years,” says Julie Coleman, author of The Life of Slang. “It cannot be argued that it was the language itself that began to develop and change faster. Rather, it is technology that has developed at tremendous speed and allowed different linguistic transformations to move from one social group to another, thus spreading linguistic changes much faster."
Of course, it's not just English-speaking countries that have undergone linguistic changes thanks to the Internet.
The Russian language has a huge number of computer words and abbreviations, although most of them are derivative words from English words. For example:
Most world languages have adapted English acronyms in their own way, such as “OMG” and “LOL”. In France, the acronym "mdr" is "mort de rire", which means "dying of laughter". The Swedish "asg" is an abbreviation of the term Asgarv, which means "strong laugh". In Thai, the number 5 symbolizes the Thai letter "h", so three number 5s in a row means "hahaha".
So how do acronyms like LOL make their way into the world? Dictionary?
“The secret of any new word lies in how long it has been used by the public,” says Fiona MacPherson, editor-in-chief of the New Words section of the Oxford Dictionaries. “For a word, or acronym, or jargon to be considered for inclusion in the dictionary, it must be in widespread use for at least 5 years, without interruption.” - McPherson continues. - “Therefore, whether you like it or not, when words like LOL (LOL) become familiar to the public, widely used, clearly understood and exploited for more than 5 years, they have the right to a place in the “Big Book.”
Language does not reflect or create human culture. Rather, it is a mirror of human culture.
Summarizing all of the above, do you think that Internet slang enriches the language, or, on the contrary, destroys it? It cannot be denied that slang has become a unique culture of Internet communication. A culture that, with the development of technology and the introduction of innovation, gives birth to new concepts and ways of communication, and they easily occupy their niche and force us to adapt to them.
Modern correspondence between people today is very different from the culture of correspondence at least 30 years ago, not to mention more ancient times. No matter how paradoxical it may sound, people began to read less and write more, which cannot but affect the correspondence culture of the 21st century. And we are not talking about grammar here, but about the very methods of transmitting information in writing, about ways to shorten words and entire sentences, about the limits of what is permitted, about jargon, in the end.
We do not undertake to judge whether this is good or bad. Rapid progress has its pros and cons. Everything we are guided by when writing this article is a very important problem of modern society - a catastrophic lack of time. Every day, millions of people have to transmit a large amount of information in the most compact and understandable form possible. This gave rise to hundreds of “words” and sets of letters that are incomprehensible at first glance. Our task in this article is to convey the meanings of simplified words, that is, abbreviations or acronyms, if you like. Identify their meaning, translate and adapt them into Russian.
First, let’s clarify where exactly these acronyms are used:
This article will provide abbreviations of both English text slang and Russian.
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| Name | What means |
|---|---|
LOL (LOL) | (Laughing out loud Also translated as "laugh", "laughing out loud". Example: (U1:) Bwahahaha! The delivery guy just came to my door, and he was wearing purple pants and cowboy boots! (U2:) LOL! That must be trandy, man! Translation: (S1:) Hahaha! I just had a delivery guy come in and he was wearing purple pants and cowboy boots! (C2:) Laugh! Well, he’s a “fashionist”, yes! Also LAWLZ And LOLZ- means the same thing. |
ROFL | (Rolling on Floor Laughing) “rolling on the floor laughing” is another expression of laughter. The analogue in Russian is “patstalom”. It is also used in such variations as ROTFL (Rolling On The Floor Laughing), ROFLMAO (Rolling On The Floor, Laugh My Ass Off - “my ass is falling off laughing”). |
PMSL | (P*ssing Myself Laughing) "to wet yourself laughing" is another expression of laughter used in Great Britain. American analogue of ROFL and ROFLMAO. Example: (U1:) OMG! Guys, you just made me spit my tea all over my keyboard! (U2:) ROFL @Jason! (U3:) PMSL! Never drink or eat when watching Kile's pranks! Translation: (S1:) Damn, because of you I spilled tea on the keyboard! (S2:) Patstalom! (S3:) I'm going to pee myself laughing! |
HMU | (Hit Me Up) “contact me” is a modern way to invite/ask the desired subscriber to contact you. Example: (U:1) HMU ASAP! I've got great news! Translation: (C:1) Contact me as quickly as possible! I have great news! |
FTW | (For The Win) Literally translated as “For victory” - but the meaning is slightly different - it’s the same as saying “that’s cool!”, it’s an expression of enthusiasm, recommendation, support, joy. For example: "Healthy nutrition, FTW!" Translation: "A healthy lifestyle is cool!" |
OMGAMG | (DropShip) “Oh My God”, “Ah, My God”) - just like “O Gawd”, an expression of surprise, joy or shock, disappointment. For example: 1) "Oh my God, Joseph! Chelsea just passed her last exam!" (Joy) Translation: "Oh my God, Joseph! Chelsea just passed her final exam!" 2) "Oh my God! Why is he doing it?" (Astonishment) "Oh God! Why is he doing this! 3) "Ah, my God! I"ve dropped my sunglasses" (Disappointment) |
WTF | (What the fuck) - “What the f.. on”, “What the hell” - a rude expression of surprise when confusion occurs or some action takes the speaker by surprise. This expression is appropriate to say when an incident has just happened. For example: (U:1) WTF is going on there? Translation: (S:!) What the f.. is going on there? |
WBU | (What About You?) - “What about you?”, “What do you think?” This expression is usually used in conversations/correspondence between already familiar people when it is necessary to find out the personal opinion of the other party or if one interlocutor wants to unobtrusively clarify how comfortable the other feels in this conversation. Also, with this expression WBU you can clarify whether the interlocutor has any suggestions. Less common to find HBU- “How About You?”: Translated similarly. Letter B in this abbreviation is not accidental. In colloquial speech, the letter A in the word ABOUT is often “eaten.” Therefore, it is not written WBU, instead of the logical WAU. For example: (U1:) I would love to have some Japanese food tonight, WBU? (U2:) 6 pm at the Sushi House? Translation: (S1:) I would like Japanese food for dinner. What do you think about it? (S2:) Let's meet at 18.00 near the Sushi House? |
PROPS | (Proper Respect and Acknowledgment) - literally translated as “Great respect and recognition.” PROPS has become a very fashionable phrase in professional Internet correspondence, to express some respect for a colleague, to acknowledge someone's excellent work and to praise someone's achievements. PROPS is used with the preposition "to" (someone). For example: (U1:)Props to Jason! The presentation he did was just amazing! (U2:) Oh yes, for sure. That was very informative and useful. He did a good job! Translation: (S1:) My respect to Jason! He made an excellent presentation. (S2:) Yes, that's exactly it. She was very informative and helpful. He did a great job! |
IDC | (I Don't Care) - "I don't care". Used to express indifference, or to demonstrate readiness to consider various options or proposals. This acronym is best used in correspondence with friends, because if you use it in official correspondence, your attitude towards the conversation will be perceived as negative. For example: (U1:) We can meet at the theater or I can pick you up and we"ll go there together. (U2:) IDC, you decide. Translation: (S1:) We can meet at the theater or I can pick you up and we’ll go there together. (C2:) I don't care. Decide youself. |
W/E | (Whatever) - “I don’t care”, “It doesn’t matter”, “Whatever”. This is a dismissive, passive-aggressive expression of indifference, often used to "cut off" or stop someone's comments. This is a way of saying "I'm not interested in this argument" or "I don't agree with you, but I'm not interested enough in starting an argument about this topic." For example: (U1:) I think you souldn"t have talked with her this manner. (U2:) W/E. What's done is done. Translation: (C1:) I think you shouldn't have talked to her in that tone. (S2:) I don't care. What is done is done. |
NSFW | (Not Safe For Work Vewing) - Literal translation: "Not safe for production viewing." Adapted translation: “Not safe/not advisable for viewing in work environments.” This acronym in email communications warns that the following contains material that is not safe or appropriate for viewing by children or in a public place, and may be harmful to anyone viewing it in the presence of others. For example: (U1:) I'm gonna send you something raunchy. (U2:) How bad is this. I"m at the bus station right now. (U1:) Absolutely NSFW! Make sure you watch the video at home. |
RTFM | (Read the f*cking Manual!) - Literal translation: "read the damn instructions and stop asking stupid questions!" - this is a sharp and impatient answer, which implies “The answer to your question is so easy and requires the most basic knowledge and skills! It’s stupid to ask such a thing.” RTFM can be found on discussion forums, online games as well as in formal correspondence. Most often, this is an arrogant grin from an experienced user or employee at a newcomer who asks stupid questions that everyone is already tired of answering. For example Translation: 2) (U1:) How do you make a sandwich? Translation: (C1:) How to make a sandwich? |
W.B. | (Welcome Back) - "Welcome back!". This abbreviation is often found in online communities, or personal short messages, when some members of the group greet a person who has been away for a long or short period of time and has now returned. This is a greeting expression. |
SMH | (Shaking My Head) - “shaking my head” - this is the case when a person shakes his head, surprised by someone’s stupidity, expressing “disbelief” at how it was even possible to write such a thing. |
BISLY | (But I Still Love You) - “But I Still Love You” - literal translation: “I still love you.” Discussions mean "no offense" or "we're still friends" or "we're friends" or "I don't like what you do, but I'm not offended or angry." For example: (U1:) You gonna buy a used Mercedes with 150,000 miles for 55 grand? (U2:) I know, but the Mercedes is cool! (U1:) It's so stupid, man... BISLY, he he Translation: (S1:) Are you really going to buy this used Mercedes with 150,000 miles on it for 55 grand? (S2:) Yes, but this Mercedes is so cool! (S1:) This is stupid... But I don’t blame you, we’re friends, ha ha |
TYVMT.Y. | (Thank You Very Much) - "Thank you very much" (Thank You) - "Thank you" |
GTG | (I've Got to Go) - “I need to go”, “I need to run”. This abbreviation is usually used to inform the interlocutor that you need to go about your business and you can no longer correspond with him at the moment. For example: (U1:) Ok, I have to meet father at the airport. GTG. Bye. Translation: (C1:) Okay, I need to meet my father at the airport. We must run. Bye (We're Good to Go) - “Everything is ready”, “We are ready”, “I am ready”. In this sense, the expression is used when preparations for a planned event go according to plan. (U1:) Did you get disposable houseware and tissues for the party? (U2:) Just need tissues and then GTG! |
BRB | (Be Right Back) - "I'll be back soon". This abbreviation is used when they want to leave correspondence for a short time and return soon. Usually, Be Right Back accompanied by a short explanation of the reason for the forced break. For example: "Brb, someone is on the second line" - "I'll be right back, someone is calling on the second line." "Brb doorbell" - "I'll be right back, someone is ringing the doorbell." |
OATUS | (On a Totally Unrelated Subject) - "Off-topic". This is an Internet shorthand for abruptly changing the topic of conversation. OATUS Most often used in online chat, when one of the interlocutors suddenly has something happen and he needs to inform others about it, or suddenly something came to mind, or he remembered something. The equivalent in Russian: SZOT - “Sorry for the off-topic, shortened apology for the off-topic message.” For example: (U1:) Girls, did you choose prom dress? (U2:) Oh yes! I did! pink one with a plum! (U3:) Guys, OATUS. I need some help with my laptop. I think it's broken... Translation: (C1:) Girls, have you already chosen your prom dress? (S2:) Oh yes! I chose! Pink with a train! (S3:) Girls, off topic. I need help with my laptop. I think it's broken... |
BBIAB | (Be Back in a Bit) (See also ( BRB) - "be right back") - this is similar to the abbreviation "AFK" (away from keyboard) - "I'll leave the keyboard for a while" - this is a polite expression to say that the user needs to leave the correspondence for a few minutes. |
WTB, WTT | (Want To Buy; Want To Trade) is a humorous expression most often used to tease or offend someone. For example: “WTB non-lazy office emploees” (“I want to buy an office full of non-lazy workers”) is a humorous way to hint to your colleagues that they are slackers. WTB life (“I want to buy life”) is an unobtrusive way to show that the author feels unhappy. |
ORLY | (Oh, really?) - “What, really?”, “Seriously?” - is a way to express sarcastic doubt, confusion or distrust of the interlocutor. This expression is used when someone makes a dubious statement or a false statement and you want to meticulously respond to their outright lie. Although the expression “O Rly” has a comic form, it can also acquire a negative meaning if used too often, so as not to be branded as a computer “troll” (online joker-provocateur, negative character.) Use slang to the point, and only when your interlocutor or one of the members of the conversation is blatantly wrong, and you can easily prove it. Similar expressions: NO WAI!" (no way!) and "YA RLY" (yeah, really). For example: (U1:) I "ve met Brad Pitt at the party last night. He invited me to the afterparty)) (U2:), (U3:), O RLY?... Translation: (S1:) I met Brad Pitt yesterday at a party. He invited me to the afterparty)) (S2:), (S3:) Seriously?... |
| RL, IRL | (Real Life), (also IRL - In Real Life) - “in real life” - is used to describe events in life outside the computer or telephone. |
| NVM, NM | (Never Mind) - “Don’t pay attention”, “It doesn’t matter”, “It doesn’t matter anymore”, “Don’t worry”, “Let’s pass”. This acronym says, "please ignore my previous comment/phrase/question." Most often, this call follows after the interlocutor has already found the answer to the question he asked a few seconds ago, or after thinking about what he just wrote, he no longer considers it important. For example: (U1:) Hey, how do I change my instagram password? (U2:) Did you look in account settings? (U1:) NVM, I found it! Translation: (C1:) Tell me how to change the password on Instagram? (C2:) Did you look in your account settings? (S1:) It doesn’t matter anymore. I found how. |
| BFF | (Best Friends, Forever) - “Best friends forever” is an acronym mainly used by young girls as an expression of friendship. It is considered exclusively girlish, therefore, sometimes guys in joke They use it solely for laughs. |
| BF, GF | (Boyfriend, Girlfriend) - “beloved”, “beloved”. |
| DW | (Dear Wife) - "Dear wife" |
| D.S. | (Dear Son) - "Dear Son" |
| D.H. | (Dear husband) - "Dear Husband" Used as an introduction to a phrase in online correspondence. |
| DD | (Dear Doughter) - "Dear Daughter" Used as an introduction to a phrase in online correspondence. |
| D.B. | (Dear Brother) - "Dear brother" Used as an introduction to a phrase in online correspondence. |
| IIRC | (If I Recall Correctly) - “If I understand / understand correctly” - is used when you want to answer a question, but you are not sure of the correctness of your answer. Or when you want to make some suggestion/statement, but, again, you are not sure of the facts. For example: (U1:) IIrc Tom and Maria are coming tomorow. (U2:) Yes, they changed their plans and are planning to come tomorow, you are right. Translation: (S1:) If I understand correctly, Tom and Maria are coming tomorrow? (S2:) Yes. Their plans have changed and they plan to come tomorrow. You are right. |
| WRT | (With Respect To) - (Analogous to IRT-In Regards To) "With regard to", "Regarding (something or someone)", referring to." WRT is used when one of the interlocutors wants to focus, highlight or refer to some aspect /detail/topic. For example: 1) He wrote his book wrt real facts. Translation: 2) I wouldn't like to comment anything wrt this case. Translation: In a relationship: |
| IRT | (In regards to) - Analogous to WRT-With Regards To) “With regard to”, “Regarding (something or someone)”, referring to". IRT is used when one of the interlocutors wants to focus, highlight or refer to some aspect / detail/topic. For example: 1) He wrote his book irt real facts. Translation: He wrote his book citing real facts. 2) I wouldn't like to comment anything irt this case. Translation: I do not wish to comment on anything related to this matter. In colloquial and business speech you can also find expressions: In a relationship: |
| OTOH | (On The Other Hand) - "On the other side". It is used when a person wants to list all the pros and cons and look at the situation from all sides. OTOH usually highlighted in all capital letters. But it can also appear in words. This doesn't change the meaning. For example: (U1:) I think you should buy a new android phone. Your current one sucks. (U2:) My husband would kill me if I spent 2 grand on a new phone. OTOH she might like the interface and the quality and I"ll let her play her favorite game. |
| ASL | (Question:You Age / Sex / Location?) is the question “Your age / gender / location”. Expression ASL, like many Internet abbreviations, is part of the culture of online correspondence. It is used to find out basic information about a new member of the conversation: man or woman, what age category and from what region. Often (but not always) there is a hint of flirtation. For example: (U1:) Hi, everybody! I"m new to the forum, and am looking to meet more people who are fans of Michael Jackson. (U2:) Fresh meat! Welcome! A/S/L? (U1:) Dream on, perv! I"m 39/good looking woman/work with your parents. Satisfied? Translation: (C1:) Hello everyone! I'm recently on the forum, looking for Michael Jackson fans. (S2:) Fresh! Age/gender location? (S1:) Quit your ardor, pervert. I'm 39 / attractive woman / work with your parents. Are you satisfied with the answer? Advice when answering ASL: Try to answer as close to the truth as possible, but do not specify details. Don't share detailed details about your personal life. For example, a bad answer would be: - "27/ woman/ Masherova street, Moscow." It would be better to answer in such a way as not to go into details, but it would be nice to add a little humor: - "Old enough to know you"re being indelicate / single female / California" - “Old enough to recognize your faux pas / girl, single / California.” Or: - "Older than I look/ guy/ Great Britain". - "Older than I look/ guy/ Great Britain." |
| WUT | (What) - “What” is a slang form of the word “what”, used in informal conversation/correspondence. "wut do u wanna do tonite?" "What do you want to do tonight?" |
| IMHO | (In My Humble Opinion) - “In my humble opinion” - is used if the writer wants to modestly/unobtrusively express his point of view. In the Russian language, the same form of the abbreviation has been preserved, having undergone only transliteration (IMHO). The meaning is the same. For example: (U1:) IMHO, you should eat more. You are too thin. Translation: (C1:) IMHO, you should eat more. You are very thin. |
| JMHO | (Just My Humble Opinion) - "In my humble opinion". Same as IMHO. |
| IMO | (In My Opinion) - "In my opinion". For example: (U1:) IMO, he shouldn't have done it. (S1:) In my opinion, he should not have done this |
| PMFJI | (Pardon Me For Jumping In |
| PMJI | (Pardon My Jumping In) - “I apologize for interrupting.” This internet shorthand is used when one user wants to make a comment on a conversation. which began without him. |
| MEGO | (My Eyes Glaze Over) - “My eyes are closing,” “My eyes are growing dim.” This acronym means "I'm very bored" or "This is very boring" or "No one cares." For example: (U1:) My sister's friend, who has seen a man, who knows a guy from the government said that Barak Obama has a son from his maid! (U2:) Dear god man. What a rubbish. M E G O! Translation: (S1:) One of my sister's friends who saw a man who knows a guy who works in the government said that Barack Obama has a son with his maid! (S2:) God, what nonsense. Who cares. |
| Crickets | (Crickets) - "Crickets". Often separated by angle brackets. This internet expression is used when your question is not answered in a game chat or online forum. For example: (U1:) Hey, I stucked next to the green wall. Where should I go next? (silence for 3 minutes.) (U1:) (U2:) Sorry, was busy fighting with trolls. Wasn't reading chat. Just turn around and find the red building. Translation: (C1:) I'm stuck at the green wall. Where to go next? No answer for 3 minutes. (C1:) (S2:) Sorry, I was busy fighting with trolls and didn't follow the chat. Turn around and look for the red building. |
| IDK | (I Don't Know) - "I don't know". It is used when one of the interlocutors does not know the answer to a question or cannot offer other options for the development of events. Not recommended for use in formal conversation. |
| SUP | (Wat's Up) - “How are you?”, “How is life?”. Mainly used by teenagers when meeting and starting a conversation. |
| KEK, (KEK) | This is an abbreviation similar to the word LOL, meaning laughter, ridicule. More precise usage depends on the context. But most often it is a malicious laugh mocking the interlocutor. It differs from LOL in that LOL is an analogue of a regular laughing emoticon that does not express any evil overtones. And KEK is a specific mockery, ridicule. |
| WTG | (Way To Go) - “Keep it up!” - this shortened form means support and praise for someone’s work done, for some praiseworthy action. |
| G.J. | (Good Job) - "Great job. Just like WTG (Way To Go!) and GG (Good Game) - this short form means support and praise for someone's work done, for some praiseworthy action. |
| GG | (Good Game) - “Great job”, “Great game!”. Just like WTG (Way To Go!) and GJ (Good Job) - this shortened form means support and praise for someone's work done, for some praiseworthy action. |
| TBH | (To Be Honest) - "Honestly". This expression is used to say "I'll be completely honest about this." |
| JK | (Just Kidding) - “Just kidding!”, “Just kidding.” It is used when it is necessary to emphasize that the above is nothing more than a joke. |
| THX | (Thanks) - "Thank you!" |
| OGAWD | (Oh God) - "Oh my God!" Analogue of OMG (Oh My God) - “Oh My God!” |
| UOK | (Are You Ok?) - "Are you all right?". This expression is intended to express concern for the interlocutor. Most often it is used between close friends, or at least between people who know each other well. |
| XOXOXO | (Kisses) - kisses. |
| BTW | (By The Way) - "By the way",. This expression is used exactly as in colloquial speech. For example: You cellphone isn't working, btw. I can't reach you. Translation: Your mobile doesn't work, by the way. I can not reach you. |
| C.Y.A. | (See Ya) - “See you!”, “See you later.” |
| CUL8R | (See You Later) - “See you!”, “See you later.” |
| TTYL | (Talk To You Later) - "Let's talk later". |
| NP | (No problem) - “No problem!”, “No problem!”. It's a way of saying "please" in response to gratitude or "don't worry, everything is fine." This acronym can also be used when someone has rejected your offer and you want to say that you are not worried about it. For example: (U1:) We"re having party today! Join us! (U2:) Sry, I really need to have some rest today. (U1:) Sure, np! Translation: (S1:) We're having a party today! Join us! (S2:) Sorry, I need to rest today. (S1:) Of course, no problem! |
| PLZ | (Please) - "Please". |
| KK | (OK) |
| COO | (Cool) - “Cool”, “Cool”, “Great”, etc. |
| Noob | (Newcomer/ Rookie/ Amateur |
| Nub | (Newcomer/ Rookie/ Amateur) - “Newbie”, “Rookie”, “Amateur”, “Amateur”. This expression is used to identify a new member of a community, chat, etc. used to express condescension or rude impatience towards a new member of the community. This term implies that the new person is unskilled and inexperienced and has not yet earned the respect of more experienced members. |
| Newb | (Newcomer/ Rookie/ Amateur) - “Newbie”, “Rookie”, “Amateur”, “Amateur”. This expression is used to identify a new member of a community, chat, etc. used to express condescension or rude impatience towards a new member of the community. This term implies that the new person is unskilled and inexperienced and has not yet earned the respect of more experienced members. |
| Noobie | (Newcomer/ Rookie/ Amateur) - “Newbie”, “Rookie”, “Amateur”, “Amateur”. This expression is used to identify a new member of a community, chat, etc. used to express condescension or rude impatience towards a new member of the community. This term implies that the new person is unskilled and inexperienced and has not yet earned the respect of more experienced members. |
| ASAP | (As Soon As Possible) - “As quickly as possible”, “Urgently”. This expression is used to emphasize the urgency of information, to say that the terms of the message cannot stand waiting. Often used in official correspondence. |
| AFK | (Away From Keyboard) - "I'll be away from the keyboard for a while" is a polite expression to say that the user needs to step away from chatting for a few minutes. |
| AKA | (Also Known As) - “As well known as...”, “He is...” |
| ANY1 | (Anyone) is a shortened phrase for "Anyone". |
| AOP | (Authorized Operator) - automatic receipt of operator status when entering an IRC channel (programming language). |
| ACK | (acknowledgment) -1. confirmation of action or presence. 2. Expression of embarrassment, indignation, dissatisfaction. |
| ASLMH | (Question: You Age / Sex / Location/ Music/ Hobbies?) is the question “Your age / gender / location / musical preferences / hobbies.” The expression ASLMH, like many Internet abbreviations, is part of the culture of online correspondence. It is used to find out basic information about a new member of the conversation: man or woman, what age category and from what region, what are your musical preferences / hobbies. Often (but not always) there is a hint of flirtation. |
| ATM | (At The Moment) - “At the moment”, “At the present time”, “Right now”. |
| BB | (Bye Bye!) - "Bye!" (parting). |
| Black art | Literally translated, this translates as “black magic” or “negro art”. In a programming language, this means "programming based on unverified or poorly verified facts and sources." |
| Black magic | |
| Deep Magic | Secret programming techniques that are deliberately hidden or extremely difficult to understand. This action is also called “automagically”, from a mixture of the words automatically and magically. |
| BOFH | (Bastard Operator From Hell) - "The bastard cameraman from hell." He is the protagonist of a series of stories by Simon Travaglia about a programmer who hated inept and unprofessional Internet users, and out of this hatred he preferred to punish them by deleting their data or causing more serious damage. The name is adapted into Russian as follows: CHMO - “damn bastard operator”). |
| EViruS | This is a type of computer Internet virus. Sometimes this name is given to those Internet users who create viruses. |
| FAQ | (Frequently Asked Questions) - "FAQ". |
| FFS | (For F*ck's Sake) - "For heaven's sake!". In English, this expression is used with a swear word, so it is considered rude. |
| FW | (Freeware) - "Free Software". |
| F2F | (Face To Face) - “Face to face” or “Eye to eye.” |
| HF | (Have fun) - “Have fun!”, “Have fun!”. |
| GL&HF! | (Good Luck And Have Fun!) - “Have fun!” |
| HTH | (Hope This Helps) - “I hope this helps” - is used after one of the interlocutors helped or gave practical advice on solving a particular task / problem. |
| H8 | (Hate) - “I hate it.” |
| IMCO | (In My Considered Opinion) - "In my considered opinion." |
| IMNSHO | (In My Not So Humble Opinion) - "In my not very humble opinion." |
| IMBA | (Imbalanced) - (game term) a strong aspect or character that brings imbalance to the game. He is much stronger and more advanced than other players of his level in the game. |
| KISS | (Keep It Simple, Stupid!) - “Don’t make it complicated, stupid!”, “Take it simpler!” |
| miss | "Miss", "Miss". Typically used when the sender mistakenly sent a message to the wrong recipient. |
| NE1 | (Anyone) - “Anyone”, “Anyone”. Similar to the acronym ANY1 (Anyone). |
| PTFM | (Pay The F*cking Money) - “Pay and don’t worry”, “Pay and don’t worry”, “Yes, you pay!”. |
| STFW | (Search The F*cking Web) - “Look for information on the Internet”, “search on the Internet”. * The English version contains a swear word. |
| S.W. | (Shareware) - shareware software provided to the user for a while for testing. Of course, the trial version may have a limited duration or some features may not be available. |
| TFHAOT | (Thanks For Help Ahead Of Time) - “Thank you in advance”, “Thank you in advance”. |
| TTKSF | (Trying To Keep A Straight Face) - "I'm trying not to laugh." The literal translation is “I try to keep an indifferent face.” |
| XSS | (Cross Site Scripting) - "cross-site scripting" is one of the methods of a hacker attack. |
| U | (You) - "You you". |
| UT | (Are you there?) - “Are you there?”, “Are you there?” |
| W8 | (Wait) - “Wait”, “Wait”, “Waiting”. |
| 2moro | (Tomorrow) - "Tomorrow". |
| 2nite | (Tonight) - "Tonight". |
| B4N | (Bye For Now) - "Bye, see you again". |
| BCNU | (Be Seen You) - "See you". |
| DBEYR | (Don't Believe Everything You Read) - “Don’t believe everything they write,” “Don’t believe everything you read.” |
| DILLIGAS | (Do I Look Like I Give A Sh**) - “Do I look like I care?”, “Do I look like I care?” * The English version contains a swear word. |
| FUD | (Fear, Uncertainty, and Disinformation) - “Fear, uncertainty and doubt” is a special marketing technique that is designed to evoke in the audience a feeling of inadequacy and uncertainty, thereby causing dependence on the company or product being sold. Methods of such reception may contain lies and slander, distortion of data. |
| 10Q | (Thank You) - "Thank you" . |
| 121 | (One To One) - “Eye to eye”, “Individually”, “Privately”. |
| 143 | (I love you) - "I love you". This abbreviation is created according to the number of letters in this phrase: I=1 letter, LOVE=4 letters, YOU=3 letters. |
| 1432 | (I Love You Too) - "I love you too". This abbreviation is created according to the number of letters in this phrase: I=1 letter, LOVE=4 letters, YOU=3 letters. And the number 2 means the word too. |
| 14AA41 | (One For All And All For One) - "One for all and all for one". |
| 182 | (I Hate You) - "I hate you". This abbreviation is created according to how the numbers sound and look: "1" sounds like "I", "8" sounds like "hate" and "2" sounds like "you". |
| 187 | 187 means "murder" - it is a criminal offense for murder. |
| 1daful | (Wonderful) - “Great”, “Wonderful”, “Excellent”, etc. |
| 2 | This is an abbreviation of the words "To", "Too", "Two". |
| 2 | This abbreviation is used instead of the word "Location". For example: "What"s your location?" - "Where are you located?" |
| 24/7 | (Twenty Four/Seven) - “Around the clock”, “24 hours / 7 days a week”. |
| 2b | (To Be) - "be". Combining two words into one abbreviation for quick writing. |
| 2b or not 2b | (To Be Or Not To Be) - "to be or not to be". (Combining several words into one abbreviation for quick writing). |
| 2b@ | (To At) - “Be somewhere”, “Be in”. "2b@ school" - "to be at school." |
| 2BZ4UQT | (Too Busy For You Cutey) - “Too busy for you, baby (baby, cutie, etc.).” |
| 2d4 | (To Die For) - "To die for." This means that the author admires or has a passion for something. For example: "She has a figure 2d4!" - “She has a figure to die for!” or "That strawberry cake is 2d4!" - “This strawberry pie is to die for!” Also this abbreviation means something very beautiful or of excellent quality. "They sell beautiful bags and 2d4 shoes!" - “They sell handbags and excellent shoes!” |
| 2day | (Today) - "Today". |
| 2DLoo | (Toodle oo) is a humorous form of farewell, instead of "goodbye" or "See You Later". |
| 2G2B4G | (Too Good To Be Forgotten) - "Too good to be forgotten." |
| 2G2BT | (Too Good To Be True) - "Too good to be true." |
| 2QT | (Too Cute) - “Too pretty.” |
| 2U2 | (To You Too) - "Wish the same to you". |
| 4 | (Four, For) - “4”, “For” (as well as on, for, in, to, during, for the sake of, from, instead of, for the reason of, against, in the direction of, in continuation of, in exchange for, as a result of, for a distance from -for, for, in view of the fact that. |
| 411 | (Information, Gossip, Speech, Talk) - Information, gossip, conversation, conversation. The set of these numbers is a telephone directory in the USA. "Have yo got 411 on that?" - “Do you have any information about this?” |
| 420 | (Marijuana) - this set of numbers means "Marijuana". There are several versions of the origin of this abbreviation. Some say that it is a criminal offense to use marijuana in the United States, while others claim that in the 1970s, a group of kids from America identified the time of 16:20 (4:20 pm) as the time to use marijuana after school. Still others say that this set of numbers is associated with this particular plant in honor of Bob Marley’s birthday - April 20 (04/20). |
| 459 | (I love you) - this set of numbers means “I love you”, as it corresponds to the push-button telephone dialing numbers 459. |
| IOU | (I Owe You) - “I owe you”, “I will owe you”. |
| TTYL | (Talk To You Later) - "We'll talk later". |
| AKA | Derived from the English expression "Also Known As"("As well known as"). Indicates that the thing or person being discussed has a different title or name. |
| APWS | But why are you asking? |
| ISCH | And what is most characteristic... |
| IMHO | ("In my humble opinion"). This is an analogue of the English phrase, with the same meaning, IMHO (In My Humble Opinion). |
| PDA | Pocket personal computer. |
| NUB | (Newbie, newcomer, "teapot") - from the English NOOB (New Be), which has the same meaning. |
| OpSoS | mobile operator. Has a hint of roughness. |
| OS | Very funny. |
| NOC | Well, very funny. |
| Checkpoint(OS) | I'm rolling on the floor (laughing). |
| !OS | Not very funny. The exclamation mark here has the function of negation, in contrast to the expression NOS, which means “Well, very funny.” |
| Spot | Hello, I'm new here. |
| HAIM | You're being rude! Can you apologize? |
| UTI | Excuse me please. |
| OP | Very bad (bad, bad, etc.) |
| OH | Very good (good, good, etc.) |
| MTD | Well done! Keep it up! |
| SSPO | I agree with the previous speaker. |
| NSPO | I do not agree with the previous speaker. |
| EIO | This game sucks. |
| ECO | This book/this movie sucks. |
| WEF | This is all bullshit. |
| VZUT | You are doing garbage, dear comrades! |
| NVN | Well, screw you! |
| UMPSOPYAPA | I have problems with spelling, so I use abbreviations. |
| HZ | Who knows. |
| YAPPIS | I am fundamentally against idiotic cuts. |
| OBS | One grandmother said. It says that what is said below or above is rumors, not confirmed information. |
| EMNIP | If my memory serves me. |
| LJ | Livejournal. |
| FAQ | FAQ. |
| UG | Sad city..but. |
| ChGK | What? Where? When?. It is often used when one of the participants in a conversation wants to find out as much information as possible about certain events. |
| Black Sea Fleet | From the English word "childfree". - people who don't want children. |
| UMVR | "Everything works". |
| CHADNT | "What am I doing wrong?" |
| FGM | Phimosis of the brain.. Insult. This disease is fictitious. |
| PS | Means the same as PS, if you type PS on the Russian keyboard. |
| PLEASE, PLEASE | Please. |
| YAP | Expressions “The stump is clear”, “the pepper is clear”. |
| YAP | I cried (meaning laughing). |
| Slu | Listen |
| VERY | Very |
| 7th | Family |
| SPOK | Good night. |
| KST | By the way |
| Ave Maria | Sound Blaster sound card. |
| Avik | Video file with .avi extension. |
| Chord | Three finger exit. |
| Arcade | Arcade game. |
| Asthma | Assembler programming language. |
| Asthmatic | Assembler programmer. |
| Autogad | Auto Cad design system. |
| Ace Xbase | Database management system specialist. |
| ICQ | ICQ communication program |
| Admin | Administrator |
| Alcoholic | Algol programmer. |
| Arjit | use the archiving program arj. |
| Arzhevanny | compressed file with arj archiver. |
| Altyn | 3.5 inch drive. |
| Any Key | Any key. |
| Upgrade | Improve something. Translated from English, upgrade means to improve, to make something better. |
| loaf | Key on the keyboard. From English buttom - button. Hence the expression “to trample the loaves.” |
| Bath attendant | Man creating banners. |
| Bug | Error in the program |
| Baba Yaga | Advanced graphics video adapter EGA Enhanced Graphic Adapter. |
| Bumpy | Bulge effect due to shading |
| Bandura, bank | Computer |
| Batnicek | File with extension .bat |
| Batsila | Computer virus |
| White assembly | High-quality computer assembly, that is, made in Europe or North America. |
| Beta tester | a subject on whom new computer programs are tested, thanks to whom all the pros and cons of the newly created program are revealed. |
| Bima | IBM computer |
| Bryak point | the point where the program can be interrupted. |
| Bad sector | Low-quality damaged media where information cannot be recorded. |
| BMPashka, BMP | Graphic file.bmp |
| Broken microchips | Unusable microcircuits |
| Bink | Binkley Terminal mail program |
| Runner | Ticker |
| blink | Blink |
| Pancakes | CDs |
| Quick-ear | Echo processor FastEcho |
| Tower | Tower type case |
| Fleas | Errors in the program |
| Bykapit | Do BackUp. That is, backups. |
| Butt | To restart a computer. |
| Vasik | Basic programming language. |
| Pinwheel | Winchester |
| Get fucked | Check the program for viruses using Dr. Web. |
| The wind of change | Changing the operating system on the computer. |
| Vidimomap | Video card |
| Vidimodrivers | Video card drivers |
| Wizard | Experienced programmer |
| Vindets | Windows shuts down incorrectly |
| Vindovoz | OS Windows |
| Windows | OS Windows |
| Windows | OS Windows |
| Windyuk | OS Windows |
| Vir | Computer virus. |
| Vir | Computer virus. |
| Virmaker | The man who creates viruses. |
| Suck | Understand. |
| Lick | Bring it to mind, look for mistakes. |
| Cut down | Switch off. |
| Knit | Connect via modem. |
| Varese | A program without a license - from the English Warez. |
| Screw | Winchester, hard drive. |
| Vidyukha | Video card. |
| Adult | 18+ (viewing only for persons over 18 years old). |
| Adult | 18+ (viewing only for persons over 18 years old). |
| Unlim | No restrictions |
| APWS | "But why are you asking?" |
| Arbuzer | Browser |
| Attach | Attached file. For example, we often attach a document (photo, etc.) to accompany an email. |
| Afaik | From English AFAIK (As Far As I Know- “As far as I know”, “as far as I know”. |
| Afair | From English As Far As I Remember- "As long as I remember". |
| Author | Author |
| Bynet | Belarusian Internet (from domain by). |
| Ban | ban(ban) on participation. |
| Ban | Ban, block. For example, for violating chat rules you can get ban(ban) on participation. |
| Bath = Bath | Ban, blocking. For example, for violating chat rules you can get ban(ban) on participation. |
| Baht | Postal network "The Bat". |
| Accordion | |
| Murzilka | An old bearded story or theme. |
| BBC | From English Bulletin Board System Internet advertisement portal |
| BC | Online game "Fight Club" (role-playing). |
| BMP | Without the slightest idea. |
| Browser | |
| Action | A program for viewing Internet pages (for example, Google Chrome). |
| Bulbosrach | An emotional dispute on the Internet between Russians and Belarusians, most often on the topic of politics. |
| Vika | Wikipedia. |
| Gogisrach | An emotional dispute on the Internet between representatives of Caucasian nationality and Russians, most often on the topic of politics. |
| Gogol | |
| Google is an Internet search engine. | |
| Google is an Internet search engine. | |
| googol | Google is an Internet search engine. |
| Google is an Internet search engine. | |
| Google is an Internet search engine. | |
| Google is an Internet search engine. | |
| gesta | |
| guest's wife | From English "Guest Book", a script that allows site visitors to leave reviews. |
| GPPKS | I am ready to subscribe to every word. |
| Search for something on the Internet search engine Google. | |
| Design | From the English word "Design" - design. |
| Dialup | Connecting a modem via a telephone line. (From English "Dial Up" - dialing, connection). |
| Diarrhea | Internet service, blog site diary.ru |
| Diz | Design |
| DTKZ | For those who know. |
| DTKP | For those who understand (For those who understand). |
| ECHR | If you understand (understand) what I mean. |
| Emelya | Email, email. |
| Email, email. | |
| EMNIMS | If my sclerosis serves me right. |
| Emulya | eMule Client |
| Mule | eMule Client |
| Emylo | Email, email. |
| Soap | Email, email. |
| Raccoon | Internet |
| Internet | Internet |
| Toad | Jabber fast messaging system. |
| viber | Viber system for quick messaging, calls and video calls. |
| Stingy | Skype system for quick messaging, calls and video calls. |
| Burn | It's cool to make a joke or answer. |
| Zhmel | Google Email. |
| Zmylo | Google Email. |
| Jojo | Livejournal. |
| buzz | Write entries to your blog in the Livejournal service (live journal). |
| slurry | Livejournal. |
| Zzy | |
| Zzyzh | An analogue of the abbreviation P.P.S. (Post Post Scriptum - After, after the signature) when replacing the English layout with the Russian layout. |
| PS | |
| Zyzh | An analogue of the abbreviation P.S. (Post Scriptum - After the signature) when replacing the English layout with the Russian layout. |
| Ignore | An analogue of the abbreviation P.S. (Post Scriptum - After the signature) when replacing the English layout with the Russian layout. |
| Internet Digging | Thorough study of Internet information from many sources. Deep Scan. From the English “Dig in” - “Dig deep”, “Go deeper”. |
| Digging | Thorough study of information from multiple sources. Her in-depth analysis. From the English “Dig in” - “Deep deep”, “Go deeper”. |
| Digging | Thorough study of information from multiple sources. Her in-depth analysis. From the English “To dig in” - “Deep deep”, “Go deeper”. |
| Internet surfing | Searching the Internet, scrolling through Internet pages. This is also a type of earning money on the Internet. |
| Irka | IRC (Internet Relay Chat) messaging program. |
| Iskalka | |
| Search engine | Internet search engine (Yandex, Google, etc.) |
| Ass | |
| Donkey | Microsoft Internet Explorer browser. |
| Bloodhound | Internet search engine (Yandex, Google, etc.) |
| Kaznet | Kazakh region of the Internet. |
| Capsit | Type in uppercase, that is, use Caps Lock. |
| Captcha | (from CAPTCHA - English Completely Automated Public Turing test to tell Computers and Humans Apart - a fully automated public Turing test to distinguish between computers and people) - a computer test used to determine who the user of the system is: a person or a computer. |
| Cat | From the English "Cut" - "Cut". Text formatting element, its abbreviation. |
| Kbps | Kilobits per second. |
| KMK | It seems to me. Analogue IMHO (In my humble opinion). |
| Combats | |
| BC | Online game "Fight Club" from www.combats.ru |
| Content | From English "Content". What the site is filled with. These can be articles, videos, photos, blogs, chats, etc. |
| Conf. | Conference, forum, official meeting. |
| Cthulhu | Popular Runet character. A deity from the pantheon of the Cthulhu Mythos, the ruler of the worlds, sleeping at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, but nevertheless capable of influencing the human mind. First mentioned in Howard Lovecraft's story "The Call of Cthulhu" (1928). |
| Ku | Greeting form. TAKEN from the movie "Kin-dza-dza!" |
| Ku | From the English "RE" - "Response" ("Response"), only typed on the Russian keyboard. |
| Cookies | (English cookie, literally - cookie) is a small piece of data sent by a web server and stored on the user’s computer. Every time a web client (usually a web browser) tries to open a page on the corresponding site, it sends this piece of data to the web server as part of an HTTP request. |
| Cookies | From English cookie, literally - cookie) is a small piece of data sent by a web server and stored on the user’s computer. Every time a web client (usually a web browser) tries to open a page on the corresponding site, it sends this piece of data to the web server as part of an HTTP request. |
| Cabapees | Kilobits per second. From English "Kilobits per Second". |
| Lajakat | |
| False | This is an element of formatting, shortening text or pictures in the Livejournal live journal. Came from LJ-cut - Livejournal Cut. |
| Eraser | Internet service Last.fm, which brings together many music portals and sites. It contains all types of music, music news, radio, events and much, much more. Everything for music lovers. |
| False user | Blogger Livejournal (LJ - Live Journal). |
| Link | From English "Link" - "Link". Link, Source. |
| Fox | Internet browser Vozilla FireBox? whose logo is a fox. |
| Chanterelle | |
| Leecher | From the English "leech" - "leech". a useless member of a file-sharing network who only downloads without giving anything in return. Or a distribution participant who downloads pieces of files and distributes them to other leechers (participants), having downloaded the entire file becomes a seeder (distributor). |
| Logoffize | From English "To Logg Off" - Log out of the system. |
| Lolka | SAME as LOL. From English LOL - ( Laughing out loud) "Laugh Out Loud" is one of several abbreviations that express laughter. In this case, loud, strong laughter. The meaning of an expression does not depend on the size of the letters it is written in (in cursive or in capitals), but it is worth remembering that if you write the entire message in Caps, this message will be considered as an expression of rudeness on your part. |
| Lor | website Linux.org.ru. The expression is formed as an abbreviation of the site address. |
| Onion | MS Outlook user. |
| Outglitch | MS Outlook user. |
| Lurk | Internet encyclopedia Lukmore.ru. |
| The word diary on the English layout. The word was coined by Roman Leibov while developing livejournal.com. As the subject of a message, "lytdybr" can also mean a description of the author's daily activities and observations. | |
| Lytdybr | The word diary in English is “lytdybr”. The word was coined by Roman Leibov while developing livejournal.com. As the subject of a message, "lytdybr" can also mean a description of the author's daily activities and observations. |
| MB | May be. |
| Mirk | |
| Mirka | IRC network or some IRC channel. Also used in relation to the IRC client mIRC. |
| Soap | Send a message by email. |
| Soap box | Email, email address. |
| Lather | Send a message by email. It is more often used when the sender sends many letters and often. "Soaps up." |
| Necropost | An abandoned post with an irrelevant topic. |
| No | Internet. |
| Nickname | |
| Nick | Username. From English "Nickname" - nickname, nickname. |
| Yasha | |
| Tyndex | Russian Internet search engine Yandex.ru. |
| Noname | Website nnm.ru |
| Noname | Website nnm.ru |
| Overquoting | From the English "Over quoting" - excessive quoting in a response to a message in an echo conference or on a forum. |
| Ognelis | Internet browser Mozilla FireBox, whose logo is a fox. |
| OINC | Unsubscribe and don't read. Used in cases where someone in Internet chats is indignant about a current dispute. |
| Also | From the English "Also" - as well as, in the same way. |
| Online | |
| Online | From English "Online" - State "Online". |
| Donkey | Internet browser Internet Explorer. |
| Donkey | |
| Donkey IE | Internet browser Microsoft Internet Explorer. |
| Get rid of the network | peer-to-peer network eDonkey2k. From the English "donkey" - donkey. |
| Log out | Log out. |
| Off | Log out. OR "Offline." |
| Offline | Offline. |
| Offsite | Official site. |
| Offtopic | |
| Offtopic | From English "Out Of Topic" - off topic. That is, this is a violation of the current topic. Has a negative connotation. |
| Offtopic | From English "Out Of Topic" - off topic. That is, this is a violation of the current topic. Has a negative connotation. |
| Offtopic | From English "Out Of Topic" - off topic. That is, this is a violation of the current topic. Has a negative connotation. |
| Offline | Offline. |
| Ochepyatka | Typo. |
| Paga | Internet page. From English "Page" - page. |
| Stick | Internet payment system PayPal. |
| Pedivicia | The word Wikipedia distorted by Internet users. |
| Ping | Use the ping command to check the functionality of the remote server. |
| Pioneer | The name of people, mostly thoughtless children, who actively participate in an Internet conversation (chat, forum), while pretending to be well versed in the topic. The word has a negative character. |
| Puzomerka | Rating. |
| PMSM | In my humble opinion. Similar IMHO. |
| Fast | Text, video, picture or photo carrying some information, published by a user on the Internet. For example, a post on Instagram or any other social network. net. |
| Post | Publish text, video, picture or photo that carries some kind of message. For example, a post on Instagram or any other social network. net. |
| Pohape | PHP programming language. |
| Pohape | PHP programming language. |
| PHP | PHP programming language. |
| PPKS | I subscribe to every word. |
| Prank | Prank, joke. From English "Prank" - a joke, a trick. In the 2010s, it was very popular to film pranks and post them on YouTube. |
| Tube | |
| YouTube | Internet video resource YouTube. |
| YouTube | Internet video resource YouTube. |
| YouTube | Internet video resource YouTube. |
| Tube | Internet video resource YouTube. |
| Tube | Internet video resource YouTube. |
| Preview | Preview. |
| Preview | Preview. |
| Attribution | Signature. |
| Frame | Russian search engine Rambler.ru. |
| Turnip | Rating, Reputation. |
| Rapida | File sharing service Rapidshare. |
| ROFL | From the English ROFL (Rolling on Floor Laughing) “rolling on the floor laughing” is another expression of laughter. The analogue in Russian is “patstalom”. It is also used in such variations as ROTFL (Rolling On The Floor Laughing), ROFLMAO (Rolling On The Floor, Laugh My Ass Off - “my ass is falling off laughing”). |
| RTFM | From English RTFM (Read the f*cking Manual!) - literal translation: “read the fucking instructions and stop asking stupid questions!” - this is a sharp and impatient answer, which implies “The answer to your question is so easy and requires the most basic knowledge and skills! It’s stupid to ask such a thing.” RTFM can be found on discussion forums, online games as well as in formal correspondence. Most often, this is an arrogant grin from an experienced user or employee at a newcomer who asks stupid questions that everyone is already tired of answering. For example 1) (U1:) You hired Louis? Seriously? He doesn't even know how to make a copy on xerox! RTFM fer chrissake... Translation: (S1:) Did you hire Luis? Seriously, He doesn't even know how to make a photocopier! Damn it, I should at least read how to do basic things. 2) (U1:) How do you make a sandwich? (U2:) RTFM! How about combining bread and ham together? Translation: (C1:) How to make a sandwich? (S2:) What a question! It's elementary! Just combine bread and ham! |
| subject | From English subject - topic, subject of conversation. |
| net | Internet. |
| NWOT | Sorry for the off-topic (sorry for the off-topic message). |
| Slu | An informal shortening of the word "listen". |
| Smile | Translated from English as "smile". And also a smiley (Symbol, face, indicating mood). |
| Spam | Unsolicited messages, most often advertising. |
| Spammer | A person who sends unsolicited messages (spam), most often of an advertising nature. |
| Spam | Send unwanted messages (spam), most often of an advertising nature. |
| Twink | second, third, fourth and further accounts on the forum, used in case of blocking of the main account, as well as for the purpose of hiding one’s identity |
| Asya | |
| Aska | ICQ instant messaging application. |
| Asechka | ICQ instant messaging application. |
| TK | You're cool. |
| Topic | From English Topic - theme. |
| Trolling | Teasing, provocation, joke (often evil). |
| Troll | Perform teasing, provocation, or a cruel joke on someone. |
| Troll | A person who teases, provokes, or makes a cruel joke on someone. |
| You are tube | |
| Tyshlang | Internet video service YouTube (if you translate You Tube literally, you get “You are a pipe” or “You are a hose”). |
| uanet | Ukrainian area of the Internet. |
| File dump | A server with shared files where you can save everything to everyone. |
| FAK | From English FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions), answers to frequently asked questions. |
| Flame | uninformative messages or long, fruitless arguments. Applies to discussions on the Internet. |
| Fake | Fake, fake. From English Fake - not real, lie. |
| Flood | Lots of meaningless messages. |
| Flood | Write a lot of meaningless messages. |
| Fox | Internet browser Mozilla Firebox. |
| Forward | forward the email. |
| Forum member | Internet forum participant. |
| Houmpaga | The start page of any website. From English "Home page" - home page. |
| Hamster | The start page of any website (home page). |
| Userpic | Main photo or user picture. Synonym for avatar. |
| Avatar | |
| Avatar | Main photo or user picture. |
| Ava | Main photo or user picture. |
| Avatar | Main photo or user picture. |
| Yaha | |
| Yahoo | American search service Yahoo.com. |
| Admin | A site settings system where its administrator creates and edits the site. |
Every year, hundreds of new words and phrases from the Internet are added to explanatory dictionaries. Some of them are abbreviations, such as LOL or IMHO, others are simply shortened phrases of several words (for example, the word trend has become an abbreviation for “It’s trendibg worldwide”). And some even arose due to humanity’s adaptation to new technologies (for example: cyberattack, selfie, gamer).
Moreover, many of these words had a completely different meaning just a few years ago. For example, the expression “social network” in the Oxford English Dictionary in 1973 meant “physical activity in society among different psychotypes” and was used in medicine. In the early 1990s, people began to refer to this expression as a virtual space, and by 1998 it officially became an Internet definition.
Why do so many new words, phrases and expressions appear so quickly on the Internet? How does Internet slang spread between cities and countries? And finally, what does it take for another expression, word or phrase to deserve its place in the dictionary? Let's find at least some answers to these questions.
The Internet is not the only technological phenomenon that has changed the way we speak. We must also give credit to radio, television, and telephones, which have also contributed to the introduction of acronyms and jargon into our lexicon over the last century. After all, we use phrases from our favorite films and TV series, from commercials, etc.
But we spend more and more time “online,” which means we use TV and radio less. And smartphones have generally erased the line between telephone communication and the Internet. Thus, we can conclude that today the Internet has a predominant influence on our dialogues.
Think about how quickly Internet trends come and go. And such a rapid pace of change and innovation in the Internet space means that our brains are adapting to new words faster than ever before in history. David Crystal, emeritus professor of linguistics at Bangor University (Bangor is a town in Gwynedd in North Wales), once said in an interview with BBC News: “Language itself is slow to change. But the Internet has greatly accelerated the process of changes in language, so we notice these changes more often.” Can you imagine how slowly new words and expressions were introduced into general use before, without the Internet? And how quickly this happens with the help of the global network today. So how exactly does new words and phrases spread into a language?
The question of how slang spreads online has occupied the minds of linguists and anthropologists for decades. Previously, before the advent of the Internet, it was very difficult to track the appearance of this or that jargon or a new word.
A social network like Twitter now allows linguists to monitor and study our exchange of words. Jacob Eisenstein and his colleagues from the Georgia Institute of Technology (USA) conducted a study of 30 million tweets from different parts of North America, from December 2009 to May 2011. The purpose of the study was to pinpoint the origins of popular slangs and track exactly how they spread across the country.
As a result, they developed a map that shows how slang migrated across the country and the direction of its influence.
“Thanks to the media (including the Internet), slang, new words, phraseological units and expressions spread throughout the world in just a few weeks and months. Whereas previously the process of spreading them could take years,” says Julie Coleman, author of “The Life of Slang.” “It cannot be argued that it was the language itself that began to develop and change faster. Rather, it is technology that has developed at tremendous speed and allowed different linguistic transformations to move from one social group to another, thus spreading linguistic changes much faster.”
Of course, it's not just English-speaking countries that have undergone linguistic changes thanks to the Internet.
The Russian language has a huge number of computer words and abbreviations, although most of them are derivative words from English words. For example:
Most world languages have adapted English acronyms in their own way, such as “OMG” and “LOL”. In France, the acronym “mdr” is “mort de rire”, which means “dying of laughter”. The Swedish “asg” is an abbreviation of the term Asgarv, which means “strong laugh”. In Thai, the number 5 symbolizes the Thai letter “h”, so three consecutive number 5s are understood as “hahaha”.
So how do acronyms like LOL make their way into the dictionary?
“The secret of any new word lies in how long it has been used by the public,” says Fiona MacPherson, editor-in-chief of the New Words section of the Oxford Dictionaries. “For a word, or acronym, or jargon to be considered for inclusion in the dictionary, it must be in widespread use for at least 5 years, without interruption.” - McPherson continues. “So, whether you like it or not, when words like LOL become familiar to the public, widely used, clearly understood and exploited for more than 5 years, they have the right to a place in the “Big Book.”
Language does not reflect or create human culture. Rather, it is a mirror of human culture.
Summarizing all of the above, do you think that Internet slang enriches the language, or, on the contrary, destroys it? It cannot be denied that slang has become a unique culture of Internet communication. A culture that, with the development of technology and the introduction of innovation, gives birth to new concepts and ways of communication, and they easily occupy their niche and force us to adapt to them.
