How to upgrade your outdated acronyms to keep up with Gen Z - swap YOLO for ... trends now
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Whether it's downloading TikTok or succumbing to the latest fashion trend, many of us try to do our bit to stay 'down with the kids'.
But one key thing could be giving away your age - your use of acronmys.
A new study by Currys has revealed the popular abbreviations that Generation Z perceive as 'old' - and it's not good news if you're still using OMG, YOLO, or LMAO.
'If you're still clinging to certain acronyms in your text conversations, you might be unwittingly signalling your age,' Currys said.
Thankfully, help is at hand, as Currys have revealed the easy swaps you can make to keep up with Gen Z.
A new study by Currys has revealed the popular abbreviations that Generation Z perceive as 'old'
In the study, Currys set out to understand the role of acronyms in Britons' daily lives.
A pool of 2,018 participants was quizzed on the most and least recognisable acronyms, as well as how they perceive people who use the.
The results revealed that YOLO (You Only Live Once) came up on top as the acronym Gen-Z respondents considered to be
