Definitions by Jason Thomas

Chatronym 

Acronyms typically found in chat rooms or instant messenger usage. Some people use these acronyms in normal speach, causing them to look like complete idiots (ie a person SAYING lol in exchange for laughing)

lol: laughing out loud
omg: oh my gosh
stfu: shut the f*ck up

Chatronym by Jason Thomas May 26, 2004

chatcronym 

Acronym typically used in chat rooms or instant messanger conversations to both shorten the amount to be typed and to convey emotion. Sometimes used by people in face to face conversation, resulting in them appearing to be complete idiots (ie a person saying lol instead of actually laughing)

lol: laughing out loud
omg: oh my god/gosh
stfu: shut the f*ck up

chatcronym by Jason Thomas May 26, 2004