GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Most Liked In Texting Slang

The most liked texting slang phrases are "lol" (Laughing Out Loud), "brb" (Be Right Back), and "omg" (Oh My God) according to a survey of social media users.

Last Updated: June 20, 2024

Written & Summarized by: Jannik Lindner

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In this post, we explore fascinating statistics related to the use of texting slang and abbreviations in modern communication. From the prevalence of popular terms like “LOL” and “OMG” to the evolving trends in emoji usage, these data points offer insights into how language is adapting to digital interactions. Let’s dive into the numbers that illuminate the language of texting in today’s digital age.

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"In 2020, nearly 98% of U.S. adults used texting, with most of them integrating slang and abbreviations into their messages,"

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""LOL" was the most commonly used slang term in texts in 2020,"

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"Almost 92% of Internet users say they use Emoji to communicate,"

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"The "crying laughing emoji" was used in more than 2 trillion messages in 2020,"

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"About 50% of U.S. adults reported using "OMG" regularly in their text messages in 2020,"

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"Nearly 35% of smartphone users surveyed said they use "BTW" when texting,"

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"The use of "ROFL" has declined over the last few years, with only about 5% of young adults using it in 2020,"

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"XX symbol meaning "kisses" was the most commonly used sign-off in text messages, according to a 2018 UK survey,"

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"The phrase "I can't even" was ranked as the most irritating piece of teen slang by 22% of British parents in 2014 survey,"

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"Over 50% of smartphone users surveyed use GIFs when texting to express their emotions,"

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"The slang term "lit" saw a decline in use, with only about 5% of teens reporting its use in texts in 2020,"

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"In a 2020 Ofcom report, two thirds of adults described emoji as a language that they can 'speak' fluently,"

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"According to a 2019 study by SwiftKey, the 'face with tears of joy' emoji constitutes 20% of all emojis used in the UK,"

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"The word "Bae," an abbreviation for "before anyone else," is used in more than 3 million Instagram posts,"

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"By late 2020, the "eye-mouth-eye" meme became popular among young adults and teenagers, resulting in sudden spike of its use,"

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"86% of adults aged under 24 said they regularly use acronyms and slang in texts, compared to just 45% of those aged 45 and above,"

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"The heart emoji is the most used emoji globally, representing 14% of all emoji usage,"

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""SMH", short for "shaking my head", was used by nearly 30% of American social media users in 2020, mainly in texting or on social media,"

In conclusion, the statistics presented highlight the prevalent use of texting slang, abbreviations, and emojis in communication among U.S. adults and teenagers in 2020. Terms like “LOL,” “OMG,” and emojis such as the “crying laughing emoji” and the heart emoji are widely popular, while others like “ROFL” and “lit” have seen a decline in usage. The data also indicate generational differences, with younger adults more likely to embrace texting slang compared to older individuals. Overall, these statistics underscore the evolving nature of language and communication in the digital age, reflecting the continuous adaptation and innovation in how we express ourselves through technology.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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