The internet has developed its own language and online bingo is no exception. Most computer users are familiar with abbreviations like, LOL, or LMAO, or CU. These combinations of letters were developed as a way to save time and the advent of instant messaging colorful combinations of letters representing phrases became the norm. Bingo has its own language and new online bingo players sometimes feel overwhelmed by the many abbreviations used in online bingo chat rooms. Most online bingo sites maintain chat rooms so the players can socialize, discuss the various games, get tech advice, and discuss just about anything. For new players here is a brief glossary of bingo terms followed by a list of the most common abbreviations found in most chat rooms. While this is a very basic glossary and by no means complete it should help the new player no matter if the player is in a land based casino or online. Online bingo has a language all its own and it can be confusing to newbies. What follows is a collection of the more common abbreviations used in online bingo chat rooms. AFK = A away from keyboard AFK2W = Away from keyboard (to wee) AKA = Also known as ASAP = A as soon as possible BBL = Be back later BBS = Be back soon BF = Boyfriend BLNT =Better luck next time BRB = Be right back BTW = By the way CYA = see ya CYAL8R = See ya later FYI = For your information GF = Girlfriend GG = Good going or good game GL = Good luck GLA = Good luck all GLE = Good luck everyone GM = Good morning GN = Good night GTSY = Glad to see you H&A = Hug and kiss HB =Hurry back IC = I see IYKWIM = If you know what I mean IMO = In my opinion JK = Just kidding JMO = Just my opinion KIT = Keep in touch KOTC = Kiss on the cheek KOTL = Kiss on the lips L8R = Later or (LTR) LMAO = Laughing my ass off LOL = Laughing out loud LOFTING = Talking in private chat (the loft) LTNS = Long time no see LY = Love ya NP = No problem OIC = Oh, I see OMG = Oh my goodness OTOH = On the other hand PITA = Pain in the ass PM = Private message PPL = People QT = Cutie ROFL = Rolling on floor laughing ROFLMAO = Rolling on floor laughing my ass off SAC = Sorry all close SO = Significant other SOHF = Sense of humor failure SPAM = Stupid Person's Advertisement SRY = Sorry SWAK = Sealed with a kiss SWL = Screaming with laughter SYS = See you soon TC = Take care TOY = Thinking of you TTFN = Ta ta for now TTYL = Talk to you later TX = Thanks TY = Thank you TYVM = Thank you very much WB = Welcome back WTG = Way to go WTH = What the hell YBS = You'll be sorry YSR = Yeah, sure, right YVW = You're very welcome YW = You're welcome While this list is by no means complete it contains most of the most common abbreviations used in online bingo chat rooms. New online bingo players can cut and paste this list to use while in chat rooms. It will only be short time until the online language is learned. Don't be intimidated, get online and play!