Vocabulary
AO = Animation override. The process of a script or animation taking control of your Avatar’s actions. Used in poseballs, danceballs and other objects
Avie, Av = avatar
Furries = Avatars that looks like an anthropomorphic animal
Grid = Collection of Sims linked together. Several grids exist including the Main Grid and Teen Grid (13-18 years-old)
In-world = inside of Second Life
Lindex = The trading market that determines the value of Linden Dollars to real dollars. Rates fluctuate based on demand and other factors
Linden$ = SL's currency, the Linden Dollar
LM = land mark specific location within Second Life
Local Chat/Voice = Voice Chat that is only audible to avatars close to your location
MMO / MMOG / MMORPG = Massively-Multiplayer On-line Role Playing Game
Noob/ Newb / Newbie = A new user (Usually this term is meant as an insult or term of endearment)
Prim = Primitive. The building block in Second Life, everything begins as a prim
Region = A named area within Second Life, also commonly called a Sim (Simulator)
Resident = Another term for your Avatar
Rez = to resolve the objects (avatars, buildings, cars, etc.) in-world. When create an objects it will “rez” into existence
RL = Real Life
Sim = Short for Simulator. A 256 square meter block of land. Sims can further be divided into Parcels.
Skin = The texture applied to your Shape.
SL = Second Life
SLURLS = Second Life URLs. These can be entered in a web browser to allow teleportation to a location within SL
TP = teleport. This is the method of instantly moving from one place to another within Second Life