Chat Slang Meanings: PMO, TC, OG, WSG and More
Someone typed "ngl that was pmo, dw tc" and you're lost? Here's what all of it means, with real examples, so you can keep up without googling every word.
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PMO · TC · OG · OP · DW · WSG · TF · ISTG · NVM · GNG · FFS · FS · NTG · IKRR · HRU · WBU / HBU · WYD · GM / GN · SUP · ASL · LOL / LMAO · SMH · NGL · FR · IKR · IYKYK · ONG · BRB · TTYL · LMK · HMU · IDK / IDC · TBH · BTW
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PMO = Pissing me off
Used when something or someone is annoying you. "this lag is so pmo." Some people also use it for "put me on" (introduce me to something), so read the context.
TC = Take care
A friendly way to end a chat. Often "ok tc" or "gn tc" at night.
OG = Original
The first or original version of something, or someone who has been around from the start. "she's an OG fan."
OP = Original poster / overpowered
In forums and group chats it means the person who started the thread. In games it means something is too strong.
DW = Don't worry
Reassurance. "dw, it's fine."
WSG = What's good?
A casual greeting, like "what's up?"
TF = The f*ck
Shows surprise or annoyance. "what tf was that." Not very polite, so skip it with people you just met.
ISTG = I swear to God
Adds emphasis. "istg I didn't see your message."
NVM = Never mind
Forget what I said, or it doesn't matter anymore.
GNG = Gang
Your friends or crew. Also used like "bro" when talking to someone.
FFS = For f*ck's sake
Frustration. Strong, so it's better for close friends.
FS = For sure
Agreement. "fs, let's do it." On selling groups it can also mean "for sale."
NTG = Nothing
Short for nothing. "ntg much, wbu?"
IKRR = I know, right?
Stronger version of IKR. The extra R just means extra agreement.
Greetings and small talk
HRU = How are you?
The usual opener. Reply with "gd, wbu?"
WBU / HBU = What about you? / How about you?
Throws the question back to the other person.
WYD = What (are) you doing?
Casual check-in.
GM / GN = Good morning / Good night
Very common in Indian chats.
SUP = What's up?
Same as WSG.
ASL = Age, sex, location
An old stranger-chat opener. You never have to answer it. Don't share your real location with strangers.
Reactions
LOL / LMAO = Laughing out loud / laughing my a** off
Something is funny. LMAO is funnier.
SMH = Shaking my head
Disappointment or disbelief.
NGL = Not gonna lie
Honest opinion coming. "ngl that song slaps."
FR = For real
Agreement, or "seriously?" when it's a question.
IKR = I know, right?
Agreement.
IYKYK = If you know, you know
An inside joke. Only some people will get it.
ONG = On God
Like "I swear." Shows you mean it.
Planning and ending a chat
BRB = Be right back
Stepping away for a moment.
TTYL = Talk to you later
Ending the chat for now.
LMK = Let me know
Asking for an answer later.
HMU = Hit me up
Message me. Be careful saying this to strangers, it invites them to contact you elsewhere.
IDK / IDC = I don't know / I don't care
Pretty self-explanatory.
TBH = To be honest
Honest opinion.
BTW = By the way
Adding something extra.
A quick word on chatting with strangers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the full form of PMO in chat?
PMO in chat usually means "pissing me off", used when something is annoying. Sometimes it means "put me on", which is asking someone to introduce you to something.
What does TC mean in chat?
TC means "take care". People use it to end a conversation politely.
What is OG in chat?
OG means "original". It describes the first version of something or someone who has been around from the start.
What does WSG mean?
WSG means "what's good?", a casual greeting like "what's up?"
What does ISTG mean in chat?
ISTG means "I swear to God". It adds emphasis to what you're saying.
What does NTG mean in chat?
NTG means "nothing".
What does DW mean in text?
DW means "don't worry".
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