Informal Communication Phrases

noun a quick, sharp blow or punch

verb to poke or thrust abruptly

• The doctor administered a flu jab to the patient.
• I'm getting my jab tomorrow, hope it doesn't hurt too much.
• I heard she got a jab in the arm during the fight.
• Her words were like a sharp jab to his ego.

verb to keep oneself or someone else hidden or out of sight, especially in order to avoid being found or noticed

• After the scandal, it would be wise for him to lay low and avoid the public eye.
• I think it's best for us to lay low for a while until things cool down.
• Let's lay low and chill at home tonight instead of going out.
• Sometimes it's better to lay low and observe before making any big decisions.

noun a piece of advice or inside information given to someone

verb to give someone a hint or warning about something

preposition used to indicate the starting point of a race or competition

• The informant decided to tip off the authorities about the illegal activities happening in the neighborhood.
• I heard that someone tipped off the police about the party next door.
• I'm gonna tip off my friend about the surprise party we're planning for her.
• Her sudden change in behavior tipped off her friends that something was wrong.

noun JSYK stands for 'just so you know', it is an initialism used in informal communication to preface a piece of information or a statement.

adverb JSYK can also be used as an adverb to modify a verb or adjective in a sentence, indicating that the following information is provided for the recipient's knowledge.

• Just so you know, the deadline for submitting the report is tomorrow.
• JSYK, the party is at Sarah's house on Friday night.
• JSYK, I heard they broke up last week.
• JSYK, the writing is on the wall and things are not looking good for the company.

noun a feeling or state of mind that is often expressed nonverbally

adjective describing something that is significant, intense, or relatable in a particular context

• The speaker's passionate delivery really set the mood for the entire conference.
• When the DJ played my favorite song, it was a big mood.
• Getting a free coffee this morning was a total mood.
• The stormy weather outside matched my gloomy mood perfectly.

adjective informal contraction of 'trying to'

preposition informal contraction of 'trying to'

• I am attempting to find a solution to the problem at hand.
• I'm tryna figure out how to fix this.
• I'm tryna get to the bottom of this.
• I'm tryna unravel the mystery behind it all.

noun acronym for 'thanks for the invite'

adjective describing the sentiment of being grateful for being invited to an event or gathering

• I would like to extend my gratitude for inviting me to the event, tfti.
• Thanks for the invite, tfti!
• Yo, tfti to the party last night!
• Your success is an open invitation for others to follow, tfti.

adverb AFAIK is an abbreviation for 'As Far As I Know', used to indicate that the information being shared is based on the speaker's current understanding or knowledge.

• As far as I know, the company is still in negotiations with potential investors.
• AFAIK, Sarah is planning a surprise party for her sister next weekend.
• AFAIK, we're all meeting up at the usual spot later tonight.
• AFAIK, the road to success is paved with hard work and determination.

noun a person's name or a term of endearment, typically used for a younger sibling or friend

• Abi is a term used in Turkish to refer to an elder sister.
• Hey Abi, can you help me with my homework?
• Abi, that new song is fire!
• In Turkish culture, 'abi' is not just a term for an elder brother, but also a figure of respect and guidance.