Synonyms and antonyms of Symbols and abbreviations used in social media in British Thesaurus

BFF (abbreviation)

best friend(s) forever: used in social media to refer to a very close friend

downvote (noun)

an indication that you dislike a comment or item on a social media site, usually shown by clicking on an icon

facepalm (noun)

humorous used in emails, social networking sites, etc. to show that you are embarrassed, annoyed, or shocked about something

favourite (noun)

computing an indication that you like something on a social media or other website

hashtag (noun)

a word with the symbol # in front of it, used especially in social media and microblogging to identify or search for subjects of interest

HTH (abbreviation)

hope that helps: used in email and social media when you have told someone something or done something for them

ICYMI (abbreviation)

in case you missed it: used especially on social media to draw someone’s attention to something you think they should look at or read

IRL (abbreviation)

in real life: used in social media to distinguish between online actvity and the real world

like (noun)

a small sign on a social networking website that shows someone agrees with or enjoys something

OH (abbreviation)

other half: a way of referring to your husband, wife or romantic partner on social media

ROFL (abbreviation)

informal roll(ing) on the floor laughing: used in social media, texting etc to say that you find something very funny

TGIF (abbreviation)

Thank God It's Friday: used to say that you are glad the working week has ended and the weekend has come

YOLO (abbreviation)

informal you only live once: a phrase used in social media to say that you should enjoy life to its fullest