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Cool Abbreviations You Should Know(JIC You Didn’t Already)
BYOB, OMG, and FYI are just soooo yesterday. New abbreviations pop up on social media every second, so it’s normal to feel lost and confused about the origin and correct usage of letters like “JIC” (just in case).
So we’re here to help you learn 33 acro- nyms floating around. Behold, the DoMA (Dictionary Of Modern Abbreviations):
Note: One major difference between the out-of-style acronyms of 10 years ago and the new, hip ones is that acronyms are no longer always used in place of the words they stand for. Instead, the acronym can become a name of the thing it is referenc- ing, for example:
BAE: Before Anyone Else. Instead of saying, “My love comes BAE,” one might say, “My BAE and I are staying in to- night.”The acronym stands as a complete symbol of what each letter actually stands for. I know, doesn’t make a lotta sense. Just go with it.
Now, on to the rest of the list:
FaTH: First and Truest Husband. But it doesn’t necessarily refer to one’s actual husband.
Ex. “This relationship has been so incred- ible, you’ll always be my FaTH.”
IRL: In Real Life. It’s usually used to refer to someone you speak to over the Internet but haven’t actually met.
Ex. “Your blog post was so interesting, I would love to meet you IRL.”
TBH: To Be Honest. This is often said after something controversial. Ex. “I just don’t really like cupcakes anymore, TBH.”
OTP: One True Pairing. These are two characters that you feel are meant to be to- gether. Ex. “Sookie and Eric are my OTP.”
DFTBA: Don’t Forget To Be Awesome.
Popularized by John Green and Brothers Hank, the meaning is self explanatory. Ex. “See you later, DF TBA!”
RT: Retweet. This one’s not so new but maybe confusing to non-twitter users. It means someone has essentially reposted your tweet for their followers to see.
Ex. “RT @personwhotweeted: I love acronyms!”
OAN: On Another Note. It’s mostly used in informal emails. Ex. “Hi Grandma! School’s been great, but OAN we’re get- ting a puppy!”
IMO or IMHO: In My (Humble) Opinion. This is used usually in the com- ments section on websites. Ex. “I liked this article, but IMO, there should have been more emphasis on why he didn’t get the rose.”
DAE: Does Anyone Else. It’s used to frame a question. Ex. “DAE sometimes dip their pasta in ketchup?”
FTW: For The Win. This one is meant to emphasize the end of a comment, some- times sarcastic. Ex. “It’s pouring out today, wet socks FTW!”
YSK: You Should Know. Use this to provide context about something you’re posting.
Ex. “We had a family dinner, and YSK we rarely get together as a family.”
HMU: Hit Me Up. It’s like saying contact me, but with a little flair. Ex. “You’re kinda cute...feel free to HMU.”
IANAD: I Am Not A Doctor. It’s almost like a disclaimer if you’re going to say something bordering on medical advice. Ex. “IANAD, but wouldn’t doing a juice cleanse slow your metabolism?”
SMH: Shaking My Head. Said to express disappointment. Ex. “You got another fedora?! SMH.”
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Enjoying Fiesta ng Kalayaan 2014
WDYMBT: What Do You Mean By That? This ones cool ‘cause its actually a full sentence. Ex. “WDYMBT?”
LMK: Let Me Know. A very relaxed way of asking for information.
Ex. “Alright if you find it LMK, no rush.”
BTAIM: Be That As It May. For very specific acronym users to make a formal argument in an informal context.
Ex. “BTAIM, I still need to have the shoes shined.”
ELI5: Explain Like I’m 5 (years old). This one is often seen on Reddit, and it’s used to ask a question about a complex idea. Ex. “ELI5, how does gravity work?”
ASL: Age/Sex/Location. Another oldie, typically used in an anonymous context, often starting an interaction.
Ex. “Hey. ASL?”
MTFBWY: May The Force Be With You.
Borrowed from “Star Wars,” it’s another way of saying good luck.
Ex. “MTFBWY on your date tonight.”
GTR: Getting Ready. This one is coun- ter-intuitive ‘cause you wouldn’t think “get” and ‘ting’ would be two different words, but alas. Ex. “I’ll be there soon, GTR now.”
FUTAB: Feet Up, Take A Break. So it’s not just a regular break, its like a really relaxed break. Ex. “One more hour till the weekend, I think I deserve a FUTAB.”
FTFY: Fixed That For You. This is used in Internet comments to correct the grammar of a person that commented earlier, or can be used to be funny. Ex. “‘Staying up all night will be a great idea!’ ‘Staying up all night will be a horrible idea! FTFY.’”
TL;DR: Too Long;Didn’t Read. Often written in a comment, if a person doesn’t want to read an entire article but has something to say anyway. Ex. “TL/DR but your assessment on which 1D member will launch a solo career first is all wrong.”
TIL: Today I Learned. It may start a post on Facebook or Reddit, and is used to in- troduce new information. Ex. “TIL people use their whole brain, not just 10%.”
TIFU: Today I Fudged Up. Often seen on Reddit, it’s used to explain that you messed up trying something. Ex. “TIFU trying to flirt.”
NSFW: Not Safe For Work. This signifies that a post or article is typically inappro- priate for the workplace. Ex. “This video contains nudity, NSFW.”
NSFL: Not Safe For Life. Alternatively, some things are just gross in general so a post might let you know that before you click. Ex. “This photo features dead bugs, NSFL.”
MCM: Man Crush Monday. Monday is a day to Instagram the man you have a crush on. Ex. “Gotta love Leo. #MCM.”
WCW: Woman Crush Wednesday.
Wednesday is a day to Instagram the woman you have a crush on. Ex. “J.LAW BE MY FRIEND. #WCW.”
TBT: Throw Back Thursday. You prob- ably know this one by now but it’s worth clearing up just in case -- it’s when you Instagram a picture from a while ago on a Thursday.
Ex. “I’m gonna TBT this picture of myself holding a monkey at the zoo.”
FBF: Flash Back Friday. Did you forget to throwback on Thursday? Have no fear, you have another shot on friday.
Ex. “‘I know it’s not Thursday but can I insta this picture of me in kindergarten?’ ‘Sure, just do a #FBF instead!’”
Drs. Solon and Josephine Guzman poses with friends and their children at Fiesta ng kalayaan 2014 festival in Mississauga.
‘80s throwback with Richard Reynoso, Gino Padilla, and Lilet
Isang ‘80s throwback ang inihandog ni Regine Velasquez sa pagbisita nina Richard Reynoso, Gino Padilla at Lilet sa Sarap Diva.
Habang nagluluto sila ng pares-pares, nagbahagi si ?Gino Padilla ng kanyang mga achievements bilang isang ‘80s singer.
Si Gino Padilla umano ay nagkaroon ng pagkakataon para makapag-perform kasama ang isa sa mga icons sa music industry na si Tina Turner. Aniya, “It feels great dahil I was only a guy from a regular family, all of a sudden somebody gave me a big break. Of course, hindi ko makakalimutan kasi I represented the Philippines ‘di ba? I was 22 years old.”
12 years old umano nang makagawa ng isang international softdrink commercial si Lilet. Kuwento niya, “Wala akong kamalay-malay doon. ‘Yung producer ko sa first album, sabi niya sa akin ‘Wait ka lang ha? Mayroon akong surprise sa ’yo.’ ‘Yun pala pinasa niya yung tape ko nang ‘di ko alam. So nag-audition ako nang hindi ko nalalaman. Tapos biglang sinabi na lang na kumuha kayo ng passport, pumunta kayo sa ganitong lugar, aalis kayo in a couple of days. Parang kami, really?”
Tulad ni Regine, nagmula rin si Richard sa isang singing contest. “Pero pinalad ka, minalas ako. Talo ako nun e,” natatawang pahayag niya.
Dagdag niya, “‘Di siguro type ‘yung boses ko [kaya hindi ako nanalo].”
Kuwento ni Richard nakasama niya rin si Regine sa ilang mga proyekto tulad ng peli- kulang Pik Pak Boom, at nakapag-perform din umano sila sa BB’s Music Room.
“Dati, doon nagsimula ‘yung karaoke singing. Aakyat ka sa stage, walang video, kakanta ka lang,” pagtatapos ni Richard.
Scenes in the City
Beauties join the Santacruzan at Fi- esta ng kalayaan.
RIGHT, Samantha Gavin sings at Mabuhay Cup.
Glaiza de Castro: Acting is a tough job
Actress Glaiza de Castro said acting
is not a glamorous job and it takes hard work, patience, dedication, talent and luck to be able to maintain a name in the show business.
“Nakikita lang nila yung other side
of it, yung finish product lang. Nagmu- mukha siyang madali, but the process be- hind it, mahirap at matagal siyang gawin,” de Castro said in a recent interview.
“Yung trabaho namin hindi din nala-
layo sa mga doctor, teachers, na dapat mo din talagang pag-aralan. There’s also a science behind it,” she said.
De Castro said that in her on-going afternoon series, “Dading,” they usually shoot 40 sequences in one taping day and the production often finish late.
The actors of the program are also ex- pected to deliver, and sometimes recreate, emotions day in and out for long hours.
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