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IM Acronyms and Netspeak

A library of resources surrounding the use of common acronyms and abbreviations seen often on IM.
Common IM Acronyms
Whether a POS (parent over shoulder) hoping to understand your child's IM-savvy lingo or a new IM user hoping to sharpen your netspeak, this glossary of IM acronyms and abbreviations is a great resource to broaden your online language skills.
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