”Abbreviations are shortened forms of words and phrases. While some abbreviations are informal in nature and border on slang, many of them are also appropriate in formal contexts. In fact, some of the most common abbreviations are “Mr.” and “Mrs.” which are almost exclusively used in formal contexts.
Types of abbreviations:
The words “abbreviations” and “acronyms” are often used interchangeably, although there are some important differences between the two. In fact, there are
Acronyms. An acronym is a word that is made up of the first letter of a group of words and is read like a single word. For example, NATO is pronounced as a single word, making it an acronym.
Initialisms. Initialisms are similar to acronyms, except that each letter is read individually. For example, RSVP is an initialism, as you say each letter one by one.
Portmanteaus. A portmanteau is a combination of two words, such as motel being a motor hotel.
Clipped words. Clipped words are some of the most common types of abbreviations, as they are just shortened words. For example, abbreviating January as “Jan” is an example of a clipped word.
Contractions. Contractions are two or three words combined with the use of apostrophes, such as won’t, should’ve or couldn’t’ve.”
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ASAP – As soon as possible
IMO – In my opinion
N/A – Not available
FIY – For your information
AKA – Also known as
ETA – Estimated time of arrival
i.e. – In other Words
nvm – Nevermind
idk – I don’t know
btw – By the way
omg – Oh my god
wtf – what the fuck
pls – Please
ftw – For the win
innit – Isn’t it?
atm – at the moment.
tnx – thanks
rly – really
tbh – to be honest
tho – though
istg – I swear to God
fkn – fucking