IM Shortcuts

[dolphinboy]

Where can I find a list of those IM shortcuts like cu l8tr for “see you later”.

What are they called anyway?

[pulykamell]

@dolphinboy

Where can I find a list of those IM shortcuts like cu l8tr for “see you later”.

What are they called anyway?

Here’s one cite.

I call it either cyberspeak, netspeak, or internetese. Somewhat related is leetspeak, or L33t5p34k.