IRC abbreviations.
IRC can seem like a cryptic world if you cannot speak the language. Here are the abbreviations chatters actually use (especially on IRC) translated into plain English.
- Terms
- 48
- Dialect
- IRC
- Support
- #help
The lingo, translated.
Short, quick, and mostly typed in a hurry. Nobody expects you to know them on day one.
away from the keyboard
as soon as possible
no problem
be back later
be back in a bit
rolling on floor laughing my arse off
be back shortly
by the way
welcome back
be right back
see ya
see you
i see
laughing out loud
got to go
long time no see
people
short for "OK"
later
hi or hello
never mind
message of the day
rolling on floor laughing
shut the f**k up
oh my God!
oh my f**king God!
I don't know
to be honest
thanks
private message
what the f**k
wait
rest in peace
age/sex/location
do not disturb
what's up
at the moment
great!
take care
male or female
please
what the hell
hugs and kisses
tired or bored
girlfriend
because
have fun
you're welcome
Learn by asking.
The fastest way to pick up the lingo is to spend an evening in #NationCHAT. Ask anything. Someone will explain.