HBY stands for “how about you?” People use it to toss a question back after answering it. If a friend

You open a chat and see a reply that says “ntm.” Three letters. No explanation. You pause and wonder if

You open a chat and spot “ISK” at the end of a message. Is it a typo? A secret code?

You open a message and spot “lyk” at the end. Typo? New slang? Relax. LYK is a short texting abbreviation,

TMP meaning in text sounds simple, yet it trips up plenty of people. Most readers see it as Text Me

WTMS most often means “What’s the move?” You send it to ask about plans, as in “Everyone’s off work. WTMS?”

MIA meaning in text is “missing in action.” People use it when someone has been absent, stopped replying, or disappeared