10 Internet emoticons and abbreviations that have gone out of style

The use of emojis and acronyms online is an integral part of our digital language; across the various messaging platforms we use on a daily basis. However, some begin to wear out due to overuse and are then forgotten.

Becextech research shows that some emojis and internet abbreviations are now falling out of favor, either because they are used less frequently or because they attract negative comments.

What are 10 emojis and abbreviations on the Internet that have fallen out of favor?

1. angry pouty face, aka 😡
2. RIP is the most unpleasant abbreviation
3. Next on the list is the word “WTF” with a fade rate of 32.2 and typically conveys a range of emotions such as disbelief, confusion or shock, depending on the context. Social media users are now claiming that the phrase has become overused and has lost its shock value.
4. Skull Emoji (💀) The next emoji predicted to go extinct is the skull, with a score of 30.1. The skull emoji is often used in text to humorously convey the phrase “I’m dead.”
5. Begging emoticon (🥺) The pleading face is ranked as the fifth most popular emoji, with an overall fade rate of 29.
6. “FOMO,” an acronym for “fear of missing out,” is the sixth text phrase considered extinct, with a rating of 28.4. Associated with the emotional or mental state of social anxiety after missing an event or social opportunity, amplified by social media trends.
7. In seventh place with an extinction rate of 26.7 is “SMH”, which means “shaking head”. It should not be confused with the phrase “so much hate,” as many social media users tend to assume.
8. The next text phrase to disappear is “IKR”, which is the expression “I know, right?” with a score of 26.6.
9. Thinking face emoticon (🤔): The pensive face is the ninth most popular emoji with a disappearance rate of 26.2.
10. Snake emoticon (🐍): Snake is the last emoji to become extinct by 2025, with a score of 26. This emoji is usually used to express that something is untrustworthy or tricky.