Dating Apps can sometimes feel like they have their own language. Finding out somebody's dating goals, sexual preferences, or gender while trying to decipher dating code words can be a challenge for new dating app users. From acronyms to slang terms, it can be difficult to keep up. To help you navigate the world of online dating apps, we've compiled a list of the most common acronyms, abbreviations and slang terms used on dating apps or sites. Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newbie, this glossary will help you decode the lingo and find your perfect partner - or at least avoid matching with the wrong person.
AFAB | Assigned Female At Birth |
AMAB | Assigned Male At Birth |
AGAB | Assigned Gender At Birth |
ACAB | All Cops Are Bastards - this person does not date law enforcement officers. |
BBW | Big, Beautiful Woman |
BBC | Big Black C*ck |
CNC | Consensual Non-Consent |
DD | Dominant |
DTR | Define the relationship |
DTF | Down to F*** |
ENM | Ethically Non-Monogamous |
FWB | Friends with Benefits |
GGG | Good, Giving, and Game - Good in bed, Gives equal time to pleasure, Open to anything within reason |
HAK | Hugs and Kisses |
IRL | In Real Life |
ISO | In Search Of |
LAT | Living Apart Together |
LDR | Long Distance Relationship |
LFG | Looking For Group |
LTR | Long Term Relationship |
NFS | Not For Serious |
NMNK | Never Married, No Kids |
NSA | No Strings Attached |
ONS | One Night Stand |
PAWG | Phat Ass White Girl/Guy |
PDA | Public Display of Affection |
SorG | Straight Or Gay? |
SB | Sugar Baby |
SD | Sugar Daddy |
SO | Significant Other |
MSM | Man Seeking Man |
WFW | Woman For Woman |
MMF | Male, Male, Female |
FFM | Female, Female, Male |
T4T | Trans for Trans |
FTM | Female to Male Transgender |
MTF | Male to Female Transgender |
NB | Non Binary |
Sub | Submissive |
Vers | Versatile - can be a top or a bottom |
Unicorn | F interested in a MF threesome |