Craigslist Acronyms Explained

The acronyms you need to know to hook up online.

Before you go looking for love on Craigslist, make sure you know these common personal ad abbreviations:

M4M

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If you see this in a Craigslist personal ad, it's from a traditional man who's ready to settle down with the woman of his dreams.

NSA

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An NSA poster wants to keep it casual without the pressure/fun of a physical relationship. If you're looking for a one-night stand, just search for "SP" (Sex Partner).

BBW

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You'd better love TV if you want to hook up with a BBW because he (or she) will be spending every night catching up with their favorite hilarious nerds on The Big Bang Theory.

FWB

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The "benefit" in question is most often a new Playstation 4.

420

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Don't contact this person! As you can see by the date they tag their post with, they're too busy filing an amended tax return five days late!

DDF

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The most popular class of Dungeons & Dragons character, including royal champions, hardened mercenaries, and bandit kings, will add sorely needed combat statistics to your questing party.

SWF

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SWFs are usually widowed men looking for a new mom for their children.

2 BR/1 Bath

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In any Craigslist post, this acronym invites you to have sex in two bedrooms and then take one bath together afterwards.

CL

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This common Craigslist abbreviation refers to the fact that no one has ever had a negative experience meeting someone from Craigslist.