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
