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 |