Webcam Chat Abbreviations

Anyone who has been to webcam chat room lately will have noticed that there are abbreviations created everyday to allow people to communicate more quickly. At first it can be confusing to anyone who does not frequent chats or to anyone with a language barrier. Here is a list of the most common abbreviations.

• brb - be right back
• wb - welcome back
• hb - hurry back
• afk - away from the keyboard
• asl - age, sex, and location
• tyt - take your time
• str8 - straight
• ^5 - high five
• :'( - crying
• :p - sticking tongue out
• :P - drooling
• :( - sad
• :) - happy
• :D - big grin
• lol - laugh out loud
• lmao - laughing my @ss off
• rofl - rolling on the floor laughing
• @>--- - rose

There are many other abbreviations used on webcam chat sites. Variations based on the type of site and location of the members may also be a factor in what type of abbrevations are used. New members who see abbrevations they do not recognize should feel comfortable asking for a meaning to the abbreviations.

Webcam chat is designed to be a fun way to meet new people and maintain long distance relationships. Learning chat abbreviations can be a fun way to feel more a part of the community.