The Lingo of Bingo

30 March 2010

When you are playing online bingo you will be able to chat to other members, your friends and the bingo master. In a short space of time a special language has developed for use during bingo chat, I like to refer to this as “ bingo lingo”. This “lingo” will save time when typing messages, which is vital for quick play.

Making friends in chat is relatively easy - so make the most of it and get to know as many people as you can. These new friends will be able to give you valuable info such as when the last jackpots were won and what the current promotions are.

Here is a comprehensive list of “bingo lingo”, it will take a while to read through but I am sure you will get the hang of it:

• AFAIK = as far as I know
• AFK = A away from keyboard
• AFK2W = Away from keyboard (to wee)
• AKA = Also known as
• ASAP = A as soon as possible
• BBIAM = B be back in a minute
• BBL = Be back later
• BBS = Be back soon
• BDT = 'bout darn time
• BF = Boyfriend
• BLNT =Better luck next time
• BRB = Be right back
• BTW = By the way
• CYA = see ya
• CYAL8R = See ya later
• EMSG = Email message
• FAQ = Frequently Asked Questions
• FWIW = For what it's worth
• FYI = For your information
• GF = Girlfriend
• GG = Good going (good game)
• GL = Good luck
• GLA = Good luck all
• GLE = Good luck everyone
• GM = Good morning
• GMTA = Great minds think alike
• GN = Good night
• GTSY = Glad to see you
• H&A = Hug and kiss
• HB =Hurry back
• HHIS = Hanging head in shame
• IC = I see
• IYKWIM = If you know what I mean
• IGP = I gotta pee
• IGPI = In my opinion
• IRL = In real life
• JK = Just kidding
• JMO = Just my opinion
• JTLYK = Just to let you know
• KIT = Keep in touch
• KOTC = Kiss on the cheek
• KOTL = Kiss on the lips
• L8R = Later
• G8R = Later gator
• LMAO = Laughing my ass off
• LOL = Laughing out loud
• LOFTING = Talking in private chat (the loft)
• LTNS = Long time no see
• LUWAMH = Love you with all my heart
• LY = Love ya
• NETUA = Nobody ever tells us anything
• NP = No problem
• OIC = Oh, I see
• OMG = Oh my goodness (gawd)
• OTOH = On the other hand
• PITA = Pain in the @$$
• PM = Private message
• POOF = I have left the chat
• PPL = People
• QT = Cutie
• ROFL = Rolling on floor laughing
• ROFLMAO = Rolling on floor laughing my @$$ off
• RTF = Read the FAQ
• RTSM = Read the stupid manual
• SAC = Sorry all close
• SO = Significant other
• SOHF = Sense of humor failure
• SPAM = Stupid Person's Advertisement
• SRY = Sorry
• SWALK = Sealed with a loving kiss
• SWL = Screaming with laughter
• SYS = See you soon
• TC = Take care
• TOY = Thinking of you
• TPTB = The powers that be
• TTFN = Ta ta for now
• TTYL = Talk to you later
• TX = Thanks
• TY = Thank you
• TYVM = Thank you very much
• VEG = Very evil grin
• WB = Welcome back
• WTG = Way to go
• WTH = What/who the heck
• WYSIWYG = What you see is what you get
• YBS = You'll be sorry
• YMMV = Your mileage may vary
• YSR = Yeah… sure… right
• YVW = You're very welcome
• YW = You're welcome

As you can see there is lots of new language to learn, but it will save you lots of time when talking in the bingo chat rooms, if you have any sayings to add to the list send me a message through the members forum.