In texts and online, people may abbreviate "husband and wife" as "H&W" (variation of "H/W"). For example, if your friend is surprised about the pairing of a couple, they may text you, "When did Michael and Tamika get married? I didn't know they were H&W."

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:O

The classic emoticon representing a gasping open mouth, deployed when text needs to convey shock, surprise, or excitement. A digital ancestor of today's emoji, this simple combination of colon and capital O has been expressing disbelief since the early internet era when our communication options were charmingly primitive.

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dui

driving under the influence...