IRC

(Internet Relay Chat). A mechanism that allows for a number of Internet users to connect to the same network node and chat in real time. To access this feature, you need an IRC server.Some IRC-unique communication shortcuts: AAMOF - As a matter of fact. BBFN - Bye bye for now. BTW - Back to work. BYKT - But you know that. CMIIW - Correct me if I'm wrong. EOL - End of lecture. FITB - Fill in the blank. IAC - In any case. IMHO - In my humble opinion. LJBF - Let's just be friends. LOL - Laugh out loud. OIC - Oh, I see. OTOH - On the other hand. ROFL - Rolling on the floor laughing. TIC - Tongue in cheek. TTFN - Ta ta for now. TYVM - Thank you very much. &ltG&gt Grinning &ltS&gt Smiling &ltL&gt Laughing &ltJ&gt Joking

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