Internet Slang refers to a set of friendly or informal terms which has been popularized by their increased use made by the Internet users. Internet Slang is mainly used by the regular surfer who curtail down on typing more letter by using these informal sets of words. Internet Slang is used in instant messaging and text messaging and proves to be less time and space consuming.
Different Classes of Internet Slang
Internet Slang can be further classified as Acronyms and abbreviations, Emoticons, Noob and Newbie.
- Acronyms and Abbreviations – These two are the most commonly used forms of slang where a string of words are shortened up to a simple word consisting of the first letters.
- Emoticons – Emoticons is also known as smileys are used as forms of facial expressions helps to put across our emotions in a better way. This is a particular form of Internet Slang which expresses our emotional state of mind while we are chatting or messaging.
