Snapchat is the best app for people who like to text and send photos. It has millions of users, and the vast majority are teenagers who can’t control themselves when it comes to hiding their language behind symbols.
The use of acronyms has increased, especially on Snapchat and other social media sites. The slang language, “ASL,” means Age/Sex/Location. You may commonly encounter this abbreviation if you have just met a new person.
If you want to know more about this exciting and helpful acronym, keep reading!
What Is the Purpose of Using Abbreviations on Snapchat?
Abbreviations are used to speed up the texting process. Some terms are long, and people prefer using their abbreviations instead to save time and effort.
Also, some abbreviations and terms are imported from other social media platforms. So if a given term like “ASL” is used on another platform like Instagram, don’t be surprised to find the same being used on Snapchat.
What Does ASL on Snap Mean?
“ASL” means “age, sex, and location” as a standalone question.
If someone asks you, “ASL?” and you don’t recognize them, they want to know your age, gender, and location. So when they say “location,” they mean “area,” regardless of whether you’re talking about someone’s house, classroom, or office. However, avoid disclosing your home address or precise location for safety purposes.
In addition, some people use it in in-game chat by issuing dares to each other to either state or estimate their “ASL,” with the winner receiving a reward or additional privileges.
What Does ASL Mean in Text Messages and on Social Media Sites?
The phrase “age, sex, and location” is the most common way that “asl” is used online or in text messages.
People rarely inquire about your personal details on social media since they know they can easily find your age, gender, and location by just clicking on your profile. If someone texts you or comments on your Instagram post with “asl,” that’s short for “age, sex, and location.”
Additional Snapchat Abbreviations
In addition to the abbreviations used in American Sign Language, you’ll also find plenty of others on Snapchat, from A-Z. Some more common acronyms are:
- AMOS: Add Me On Snapchat
- ASL: Age, Sex, Location
- ATM: At The Moment
- BRB: Be Right Back
- FFF: Follow For Follow
- FPF: Favorite Person Friday
- FT: FaceTime
- GC: Group Chat
- HMU: Hit Me Up
- ILY: I Love You
- ILUSM/ILYSM: I Love You So Much
- LOL: Laughing Out Loud
- LMAO: Laughing My Ass Off
- LMP: Like My Pic
- LMS: Like My Status
- MCM: Man Crush Monday
- MCW: Man Crush Wednesday
- NGL: Not Gonna Lie
- NR: No Reply
- NRS: No Replies, Sorry
- OMG: Oh My God
- ROFL: Rolling on the Floor Laughing
- S: Streaks
- SR: Streaks and Recents or Slow Reply (they might be slow to reply)
- SB: Snap Back
- SFS: Shoutout For Shoutout
- SMH: Shaking My Head
- SML: So Much Love
- SMT: Send Me That
- STA: Sent To All
- STE: Sent To Everyone
- SU: Swipe Up
- TBH: To Be Honest
- TBT: Throwback Thursday
- TCT: Total Crush Tuesday
- WCW: Woman Crush Wednesday
- WR: Won’t Reply
Frequently Asked Questions:
What does ASL mean in texting slang?
Age, gender, and location. It is common practice in online chats to inquire about the recipient’s location.
What does ASL mean in TikTok?
TikTok did not invent the term “ASL,” which is shorthand for “age, sex, and location.” It has been widely used online for some time. On the other hand, “as hell” is being abbreviated and used by some TikTok users.