Wanna.
This idiom or expression contraction stands for:
Want to.
When someone says “We wanna take it easy today,” they mean “We want to take it easy today.”
Also see:
Gonna.
Four-one-one; 411
This number refers to:
Details.
Information.
Telephone number for directory assistance. Etc.
What’s the 411 on the nightclubs in this town?
SOL
This is an abbreviation for:
Sh-t Out of Luck.
When not abbreviated, it is an impolite way of saying: Out of good options.
SOS
This is an abbreviation for:
Save Our Ship, or:
Save Our Souls.
It is an internationally recognized distress call for help.
Also see:
Mayday! Mayday! Mayday!
BFF
This is an abbreviation for “Best Friends Forever” and is used by the younger, internet and texting generation.
SOB
This is an abbreviation for:
Son Of a Bitch.
It is an insulting way of referring to a man.
It is also used as an exclamation at finding out something unpleasant.
Compare to:
Son of a gun.
Op-Ed
This is an abbreviation for the following:
Opinion Editorial.
Opposite the Editorial page.
GOP
This is an abbreviation for:
The Grand Old Party.
It refers to the Republican Party in the U.S.
Also:
G.O.P.
Twenty four seven. 24/7.
This idiom or expression abbreviation stands for:
Twenty four hours a day, seven days a week.
A continuous operation.
VIP
This is an abbreviation for:
Very Important Person.
It also means:
Guest of honor.
