Are you speaking to someone on the internet and want to find out more about the person on the other side of the screen, like their age or location? You could use the text abbreviation 'asl' to save some typing time and let them know what you mean. This post unpacks the meaning and origin […]
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She/her pronouns – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Do you know what she/her pronouns mean? Probably not, because they aren't commonly used. Many people don't know that they even exist. She/her pronouns are a little-known but significant part of the English language. Let's have a closer look at their history. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning There are […]
LLY – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you so in love with someone that you feel like you can eat them up? Maybe you want to get a little naughty with your partner but want to avoid sending a graphic text? If so, there are a lot of phrases and abbreviations that can help you get your point across. One such […]
LLS – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Do you know what “lls” stands for? No worries - you're not the only one. “lls” is a popular slang term frequently used online and in text messages. With texting, social media, and now even email abbreviations becoming the norm, it's hard to keep up with all of the lingo. This article traces the history […]
Shiesty – Meaning, Origin and Usage
There are a million ways to describe a person and their actions, but none are quite as powerful as the word shiesty. If you are looking for a new way to tell your friends not to trust someone, this is the perfect word. Using the word shiesty lets people around you know to stay as […]
SMH – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Have you seen something that is so strange (or so disappointing) that you just had to shake your head at it? You could use the term 'smh' to let others know what you mean. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The term 'smh' is a common text-based abbreviation that is […]
DNI – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Have you come across someone on a social media website who you just don't want to talk to, or do you share content that you would prefer for younger social media users that are under 18 or 21 to scroll past? You could use the text-based abbreviation 'dni' to say what you mean in both […]
NSFR – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you a content creator during the time of Ramadan who wants to make sure that people who are fasting can know to scroll past non-friendly posts? You could use the term 'NSFR' to let people know what you mean. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this term. Meaning The term 'NSFR' is […]
BBL – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Have you seen the term 'BBL' somewhere on the internet and would like to know more about what the term means? You could use the text abbreviation 'BBL' for saying what you mean. This post unpacks some of the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The term 'BBL' is a text-based abbreviation for 'Brazilian […]
Yt – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Have you seen the internet abbreviation 'yt' anywhere on the internet or social media and want to know what it means? The term is used often, although it is not internet shorthand for YouTube anymore as some users still think. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this term. Meaning The term 'yt' is […]