FNO

What Does FNO Mean?

FNO (From Now On) is used in its literal sense (i.e., in the meaning "from this point in time forward.") It is commonly used on instant-messaging platforms (e.g., chat rooms, Skype, gaming chat) for brevity.

Summary of Key Points

"From Now On" is the most common definition for FNO on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
FNO
Definition:From Now On
Type:Abbreviation
Guessability:
4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:
Adults and Teenagers

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When I write FNO, I mean this:

meaning of FNO
From now on (i.e., from this point forward)

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Examples of FNO in Sentences

Here are examples of FNO being used in conversations:
  • Tony: FNO I will never mix wine and beer.
  • Jordan: That's a good idea!
  • Tony: I'm not talking to you FNO
  • Jordan: Why?
  • Jordan: I asked why.
  • Jordan: Hello?

An Academic Look at FNO

FNO is a prepositional phrase which serves as an adverb of time. An adverb of time modifies a verb to describe when the verb occurs. For example:
  • I will drive FNO.
    • (Here, FNO modifies the verb will drive.)
FNO is an initialism abbreviation. This means it is pronounced using its individual letters (i.e., Eff En Oh). (Of note, initialisms contrast with acronyms, which are spoken like words.)

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have said something like "hence forth" instead of FNO.

Example of FNO Used in a Text

FNO
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See Also

ATN (any time now) AON (as of now) CUWYL (catch up with you later) AFN (all for now)