New abbreviations such as "BRB," "LOL," and "JK" are examples of
A) jargon
B) generic language
C) acronyms
D) slang

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These abbreviations are acronyms, which are words formed from the first letter of each word in a phrase (ex: BRB = "be right back"). Jargon refers to specialized language used by a particular group or profession, generic language refers to words that are not specific to any particular group or situation, and slang refers to informal and often non-standard words or phrases.

New Abbreviations Such as "BRB," "LOL," and "JK" Are Examples