PITA

Texting & Internet Slang abbreviation · Texting and Chat

PITA stands for Pain in the a**, a texting and chat abbreviation.

Describes a person or task that is annoying, tedious or difficult, as in "this tax form is a total pita." Common in forums, texts and casual work chat among adults.

Example: Assembling this bookshelf is a pita, 40 screws and no instructions.

Usage notes

Shares its spelling with pita bread, which invites puns. Mildly vulgar and best kept out of professional writing, though it is common in informal tech and DIY communities. Popular with all adult age groups.

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• OTW – On the way
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• PLS – Please
• PLZ – Please
• POS – Piece of s***
• PPL – People
• R – Are
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