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OMG! Oxford adds abbreviations

OMG! The exclamatory online abbreviation has won the approval of the Oxford English Dictionary. The term — short for "Oh my God" — is one of dozens of new entries in the authoritative reference book's latest online update. Other Internet-inspired expressions given the stamp of approval include LOL, "laughing out loud"; IMHO, "in my humble opinion"; and BFF, "best friends forever." Although the terms are associated with modern electronic communications, some are surprisingly old. The first confirmed use of "OMG" was in a letter in 1917. (AP)

Shukan ST: April 8, 2011

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World News OMG! Oxford adds abbreviations OMG! The exclamatory online abbreviation has won the approval of the Oxford English Dictionary. The term — short for "Oh my God" — is one of dozens of new entries in the authoritative reference book's latest online update. Other Internet-inspired expressions given the stamp of approval include LOL, "laughing out loud"; IMHO, "in my humble opinion"; and BFF, "best friends forever." Although the terms are associated with modern electronic communications, some are surprisingly old. The first confirmed use of "OMG" was in a letter in 1917. (AP) Shukan ST: April 8, 2011 (C) All rights reserved