Text Speak | Ultimate Quiz on Internet Shortcuts
How well do you know text talk?
GM quizzers! 👋 Think you're fluent in LOLs and BRBs? 😎 This Text Speak quiz is packed with acronyms, abbreviations and online slang that’s taken over our messages, memes and DMs. Whether you’re a seasoned scroller or a curious newbie, now’s your chance to decode everything from “AFK” to “FTW”.
Back in the ‘90s, when text messages had strict limits and every keystroke mattered, people got seriously creative. Fast-forward to 2025, and while smartphones and emojis have changed the game, text speak is still everywhere; from WhatsApp to workplace Slack chats. It’s never been more fun – or more confusing. 🧠💬
So ready to put your digital lingo skills to the test? Tap your way through 20 questions, and see how fluent you really are in the language of the internet.
Let’s talk text… and text talk! 🚀📱
Tap to reveal the answer and see if you got it right!
Q1: Your friend just typed “LOL” after you accidentally sent a selfie with a milk moustache 😆 – what are they doing? Laugh Out Loud
Q2: Mid-convo, they hit you with a mysterious “BRB” and vanish. Are they ghosting you?! Not quite. What does it mean? Be Right Back
Q3: You’re wrapping up your online gossip session when your mate types “TTYL” – what are they really saying? Talk To You Later
Q4: You ask, “What’s the capital of Moldova?” and get back a blunt “IDK” – what does that mean (besides no pub quiz trophy)? 😅 I Don't Know
Q5: “Pineapple on pizza is elite,” they say. “IMO,” they add. What does that acronym mean (and are they wrong)? 🍍🍕 In My Opinion
Q6: You text back “SMH” after they said pineapple belongs on pizza. 😱 What are you doing? Shaking My Head
Q7: You’ve just sent 12 voice notes and... nothing. Turns out your friend is “AFK” – what are they trying to tell you? Away From Keyboard
Q8: “BTW, I borrowed your hoodie... and your cat.” 😳 What does “BTW” actually mean in that alarming little message? By The Way
Q9: You see your mates at a rooftop party on Instagram while you're home watching TV in pyjamas 😱 – what text speak acronym sums up that vibe? Fear Of Missing Out
Q10: Your group chat drops a spicy update and someone says “ICYMI” with a side-eye emoji – what are they hinting at? In Case You Missed It
Q11: You send a 3-paragraph rant, and your mate just replies “NVM” 😬 – what are they (rudely) saying? Never Mind
Q12: It’s Friday, the group chat is buzzing, and someone types “TGIF” followed by 27 party emojis 🎉 – what’s the celebration about? Thank God It's Friday
Q13: You open a link at work and immediately slam your laptop shut 😳 – it was marked “NSFW” and you missed the memo. What does that mean? Not Safe For Work
Q14: Your best mate sends you a meme so funny you actually fall off your chair 🤣 – what does “ROFL” stand for in this moment of chaos? Rolling On the Floor Laughing
Q15: You text “Where are you?” and instantly get “OMW” 🚗💨 – what does that mean (and will they ever actually arrive)? On My Way
Q16: Someone shares a 47-paragraph opinion post and ends it with “TL;DR” – what are they admitting? Too Long; Didn't Read
Q17: “I accidentally drank my housemate’s oat milk bath water 🫣” – what acronym sums up this overshare? Too Much Information
Q18: You’ve gone silent in the group chat, and then return with “BAK” – what message are you sending to your fellow gif warriors? Back At Keyboard
Q19: Someone wins a pub quiz, shouts “FTW!”, and does a victory dance on the table – what does it mean? For The Win
Q20: Your mate just asked if you want to go hiking at 6am. You reply “IDC” – what does that brutally honest acronym mean? I Don't Care
Check your score
Now that you've revealed all 20 answers — how did you do?
17–20 correct – Messaging Mastermind 📱💬
OMG! You totally crushed it. You speak fluent text – acronyms, emojis, shorthand and all. Whether it’s LOL or IRL, you’ve got the digital lingo down. Someone get this quizzer a blue tick!
10–16 correct – Chatroom Champion 💡🧠
Not bad at all! You’re clearly no stranger to texting talk. A few missed messages, maybe, but you’ve got the basics and then some. Keep scrolling and you'll be texting like a pro in no time.
0–9 correct – Typo Rookie 🐣📲
BRB... just checking if you’re new here! Don’t worry – text speak can be tricky, especially with all the new acronyms popping up daily. A little more screen time and you’ll be slaying your DMs soon!
Thanks for taking the quiz – and remember: Text speak isn’t just slang – it’s a whole new language! 💬 I Eat Quizzes – Where trivia talks back! 🎉
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