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If someone sends you “APR” in a text, it can be confusing because this short form has several possible meanings. Unlike…

JoieSep 19, 202610 min read

Have you ever received a text with “SMB” and had no idea what the person meant? You are not alone. Short…

JoieSep 19, 20269 min read

Have you ever received a text with “SCC” and had no idea what the person meant? Short forms can make texting…

JoieSep 19, 20269 min read

Have you ever received a message with “BSB” and wondered what the person was trying to say? Short forms can be…

JoieSep 19, 20269 min read

Have you ever received a text that says “fawk” and wondered what the person actually meant? It looks like a normal…

JoieSep 19, 20269 min read

Have you ever received a short “bof” in a text and wondered what the person was trying to say? It looks…

JoieSep 19, 20269 min read

Have you ever received a text with “mn” and wondered what the person was trying to say? You are not alone.…

JoieSep 19, 20269 min read

Have you ever received a text that simply said “DL” and wondered what the person was trying to say? Short forms…

JoieSep 19, 202610 min read

Seeing “FM” in a text message can be confusing because these two letters can mean different things depending on the conversation.…

JoieSep 14, 20268 min read

Have you ever received a message with “CSM” and stopped for a second because you had no idea what the person…

JoieSep 14, 202610 min read