How well do you know these acronyms and abbreviations?

An acronym is a word that is formed from the initial letters of a descriptive name or title. It can also be pronounced. We live in a world where everything has gone online, even communication. To communicate effectively with those within one’s age grade, some acronyms are created. We have compiled a list of these […]

An acronym is a word that is formed from the initial letters of a descriptive name or title. It can also be pronounced.

We live in a world where everything has gone online, even communication. To communicate effectively with those within one’s age grade, some acronyms are created.

We have compiled a list of these acronyms.

–ASAP – As Soon As Possible

AFAIK – As Far As I Know

ATM – At The Moment

AKA – Also Known As

BTW – By The Way

CU – See You

DIY – Do It Yourself

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

FYI – For Your Information

IDK – I Don’t Know

IMHO – In My Humble Opinion

BFF – Best Friends Forever

BRB – Be Right Back

IDC – I Don’t Care

IKR – I Know Right?

JK – Just Kidding

ILY – I Love You

L8R – Later

W8 – Wait

However, abbreviations and acronyms should not be confused with another. This is because abbreviations are shortened forms of a word or phrase used mainly in writing to represent the complete form. It usually has a full-stop at the end.

Examples of abbreviations include:

MS – Miss

LIB – Library

APPROX. – Approximately

PHCN – Power Holding Company of Nigeria

CEO – Chief Executive Officer

AfDB – African Development Bank

MoU- Memorandum of Understanding

UNICEF – United Nations Children’s Education Fund

AU – African Union

CHOGM – Commonwealth Heads Of Government Meeting