Language of the Day: Acronyms

Today our language of the day is acronyms. Acronyms are a way of making simple, short words out of longer phrases. Basically, we take the first letter of each word in a series and string them together into a new word.

Sometimes we say the whole word. For example, as soon as possible becomes ASAP and we pronounce it “aye-sapp”.

Other times, we say each letter instead. For example, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are called the RCMP and we pronounce each letter (arr-see-em-pee)

Acronyms are especially common online and in text messages. Let’s check out a list of common acronyms that people use nowadays.

TBH: To Be Honest

FYI: For Your Information

IDK: I Don’t Know

IMO: In My Opinion

IIRC: If I Remember Correctly

AFK: Away From Keyboard

OMW: On My Way

Did you know MOSAIC is also an acronym? It stands for Multilingual Orientation Service Association for Immigrant Communities. Learn more about the many services offered by MOSAIC at mosaicbc.org