Quick answer: AOLbonics (informal) — AOLbonics: using numbers or short phonetic spellings as shorthand to save keystrokes. Meanwhile, ASAYC (informal) — In plain English, “ASAYC”: as soon as you can.
1. AOLbonics ↗
Category: Internet essentials
Register: informal
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AOLbonics: using numbers or short phonetic spellings as shorthand to save keystrokes.
When it fits: Choose this wording when the meaning above fits what you intend to say. Give the reader enough surrounding context to follow the example; if clarity matters more than the shorthand, use the plain-English wording instead.
When to avoid: Avoid assuming that a label reveals somebody’s motives or private behavior. If you are unsure how your words will be understood, explain the situation directly and ask a clarifying question rather than relying on the expression alone.
“During the frantic raid chat, I switched to AOLbonics to keep my replies as quick as the action.”
In plain English: During the frantic raid chat, I switched to using numbers or short phonetic spellings as shorthand to save keystrokes to keep my replies as quick as the action.
2. ASAYC ↗
Category: Internet essentials
Register: informal
Regions: Online
In plain English, “ASAYC”: as soon as you can.
When it fits: Choose this wording when the meaning above fits what you intend to say. Give the reader enough surrounding context to follow the example; if clarity matters more than the shorthand, use the plain-English wording instead.
When to avoid: Avoid assuming that a label reveals somebody’s motives or private behavior. If you are unsure how your words will be understood, explain the situation directly and ask a clarifying question rather than relying on the expression alone.
“ASAYC, can you forward the meeting minutes? I need to review them before the client call later today.”
In plain English: as soon as you can, can you forward the meeting minutes? I need to review them before the client call later today.
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