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'''A''' | '''A''' | ||
ASAP - As soon as possible | |||
'''B''' | '''B''' | ||
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DF - Deskface (a more extreme version of FP and FD, see F section, but with picking up the desk and bashing it over your face) | DF - Deskface (a more extreme version of FP and FD, see F section, but with picking up the desk and bashing it over your face) | ||
DIAFOGL - Disappear in a flash of green light. Or you can substitute green for the color of your font. | [[Diafogl|DIAFOGL]] - Disappear in a flash of green light. Or you can substitute green for the color of your font. | ||
DM - Direct Message | |||
DW - Don't worry | |||
'''E''' | '''E''' | ||
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EOYD - End Of the Year Dance (also with VD - Valentines Dance)<ref>Alas, this famed festivity is no more. The first year I came to NSA, (2021,) I ''think'' I remember it being announced. But, by 2022, it was discontinued for reasons unbeknownst to me.</ref> | EOYD - End Of the Year Dance (also with VD - Valentines Dance)<ref>Alas, this famed festivity is no more. The first year I came to NSA, (2021,) I ''think'' I remember it being announced. But, by 2022, it was discontinued for reasons unbeknownst to me.</ref> | ||
ES - Elementary School | |||
'''F''' | '''F''' | ||
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'''H''' | '''H''' | ||
HFC - [[Hudson Fan Club]] | |||
HJ - Half Joking | |||
HS - Highschool (Adding -er to the end indicates a person is in that grade level, i.e. HSer = Highschooler. See also "MS") | HS - Highschool (Adding -er to the end indicates a person is in that grade level, i.e. HSer = Highschooler. See also "MS") | ||
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IA - Interest Areas | IA - Interest Areas | ||
IDC - I don't care | |||
IDK - I don't know | |||
ILY - I love you | |||
ILYSM - I love you so much | |||
IM - Instant Message | IM - Instant Message | ||
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'''L''' | '''L''' | ||
LMK - Let Me Know (i. e. lmk) | |||
LOL - Laugh Out Loud | LOL - Laugh Out Loud | ||
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NM - Not Much (Used in conversation, e.g. "What's up?" "nm, you?") | NM - Not Much (Used in conversation, e.g. "What's up?" "nm, you?") | ||
NP - No Problem | NP - No Problem, Nuke Palm | ||
NVM - Nevermind | NVM - Nevermind | ||
O | '''O''' | ||
OMW - Oh My Word (typically used as a replacement for "omg," which typically isn't used very often)<ref>Using the Lord's name in vain is generally frowned upon at NSA, and I think that's the reason for this occurrence.</ref> | OMW - Oh My Word (typically used as a replacement for "omg," which typically isn't used very often)<ref>Using the Lord's name in vain is generally frowned upon at NSA, and I think that's the reason for this occurrence.</ref> | ||
OMC - Oh My Cow | OMC - Oh My Cow | ||
OMJ - Oh My Josh (not commonly used) | |||
'''P''' | '''P''' | ||
PFP - Profile photo | |||
PM - Personal Message (same as DM) | |||
'''Q''' | '''Q''' | ||
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RIC - Rolls In Confetti (less common... much less >_>) | RIC - Rolls In Confetti (less common... much less >_>) | ||
RIP - Rest in Peace (or Rest in Pieces u_u) | |||
ROFL - Rolling On Floor Laughing | ROFL - Rolling On Floor Laughing | ||
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SC - Student Council | SC - Student Council | ||
SL - Storyline (which is basically a story co-written by two or more students | SL - Storyline (which is basically a story co-written by two or more students) | ||
sfp* - (Sign for pity) | sfp* - (Sign for pity) | ||
'''T''' | '''T''' | ||
TGT - Together (not really an acronym) | |||
TTYL - Talk To You Later | TTYL - Talk To You Later | ||
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TY - Thank You | TY - Thank You | ||
TNX - Thanks (variants include tx, tnx, thnx, etc.) | TYSM - Thank you so much | ||
TYVM - Thank you very much | |||
TNX - Thanks (variants include tx, thx, tnx, thnx, etc.) | |||
'''U''' | '''U''' | ||
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WB - Welcome Back (commonly used when someone says BRB, see above, and then comes back) | WB - Welcome Back (commonly used when someone says BRB, see above, and then comes back) | ||
WTV - Whatever | |||
'''X''' | '''X''' | ||
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'''Z''' | '''Z''' | ||
=== Abbreviations on Profile Name === | |||
StuCo - Student Council | |||
Ad Co - Advertising Coordinator | |||
Club Co - Club Coordinator | |||
CC - Content Creator | |||
Pres - President | |||
Rep - Representative | |||
Sec - Secretary | |||
VP - Vice President | |||
WCL - Welcome Committee Leader | |||
=== Faces === | === Faces === | ||
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The greater than sign ">" is commonly added onto emoticons to imply eviiiilness or denote anger. | The greater than sign ">" is commonly added onto emoticons to imply eviiiilness or denote anger. | ||
>:) - eviiil | >:) - eviiil smile | ||
>:( - Angry face | >:( - Angry face | ||
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These faces are normally the hardest to describe and understand, thus they have their own section. To really understand the meaning of them, though, you have to experience them in action, and analyze them in context. Good luck, reader. | These faces are normally the hardest to describe and understand, thus they have their own section. To really understand the meaning of them, though, you have to experience them in action, and analyze them in context. Good luck, reader. | ||
====== Marissa Mathews' guide: ====== | ====== [[Marissa Mathews]]' guide: ====== | ||
U_U and V_V - these faces typically denote sarcasm, mock seriousness, or real seriousness. Sometimes used after a command of some sort. (i.e. "Go to your room! U_U" or "Be quiet! V_V") Seriousness or graveness of speech ex.: "We have gathered today to discuss grave matters. U_U" Mock seriousness ex.: "He died just now. U_U" | U_U and V_V - these faces typically denote sarcasm, mock seriousness, or real seriousness. Sometimes used after a command of some sort. (i.e. "Go to your room! U_U" or "Be quiet! V_V") Seriousness or graveness of speech ex.: "We have gathered today to discuss grave matters. U_U" Mock seriousness ex.: "He died just now. U_U" | ||
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u_U, v_V, U_u, and V_v - sarcastic questioning faces (i.e. "Are you sure about that? u_U" or "So you went outside, and suddenly elephants trampled your house, and so you can't do school now? v_V"); sometimes accusatory (ex. "Who stole my cookies? V_v"); sometimes defensive (i.e. "I certainly didn't steal your cookies. U_u") | u_U, v_V, U_u, and V_v - sarcastic questioning faces (i.e. "Are you sure about that? u_U" or "So you went outside, and suddenly elephants trampled your house, and so you can't do school now? v_V"); sometimes accusatory (ex. "Who stole my cookies? V_v"); sometimes defensive (i.e. "I certainly didn't steal your cookies. U_u") | ||
====== Shalom Cross' guide: ====== | ====== [[Shalom Cross]]' guide: ====== | ||
The u_u face is a face of many different uses, many people cannot put an accurate definition on it. Neither can I, but I will attempt to describe its uses. | The u_u face is a face of many different uses, many people cannot put an accurate definition on it. Neither can I, but I will attempt to describe its uses. | ||