Michael Turner

When someone suddenly replies “GR” to your message, it can be surprisingly hard to know what they mean. Is it short for “gotta run”? Does … Read more

When someone sends you a message that simply says “NW,” it can leave you wondering what they mean. Is it a quick way to say … Read more

You are reading a text from a friend when you suddenly see two letters: “CL.” You understand the rest of the message, but those two … Read more

Imagine getting a message that says, “Soz, I forgot to reply.” You understand that the person is probably apologizing, but you may still wonder: Is … Read more

You are texting a friend about weekend plans when they suddenly reply, “ite.” You may understand the general idea, but you might still wonder what … Read more

You get a text that says, “Goodnight bby ❤️,” and pause for a second. Is “bby” simply a shorter way to write “baby”? Is it … Read more

When someone sends you “okay 🌚”, “I know what you did 🌚”, or simply replies with “🌚”, the emoji can feel strangely unclear. Is it … Read more

When someone sends you a message containing “ABS,” it can be hard to know what they mean without looking at the surrounding conversation. A friend … Read more

When someone sends you a message that says, “TFW you finally finish work,” you may understand the feeling but still wonder what TFW actually stands … Read more

Imagine getting a message that simply says, “JC, are you coming?” You may wonder whether the sender means “just checking,” “just curious,” “Jesus Christ,” or … Read more