Did your friend call you an ‘OG’ in a text message? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this acronym. Meaning The acronym ‘OG’ stands for ‘Original Gangster.’ It originated from hip-hop and gangsta rap, spreading throughout the community in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The term has several variations, including ‘real OG,’ […]
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OEM – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Did the mechanic tell you he replaced all the parts on your car with ‘OEM’ spares? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The acronym ‘OEM’ stands for ‘Original Equipment Manufacturer.’ An OEM provides genuine components for finished products from other companies. In the computer industry, an OEM refers to companies […]
NPC – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Did someone tell you to stop acting like an ‘NPC?’ This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The acronym ‘NPC’ stands for ‘Non-Playable Character.’ An NPC is a video game character with no role in the game. NPCs may say lines to your character in the game, but it's always the […]
TBD – Meaning, Origin and Usage
While planning or working on a project, you may come across the acronym TBD. Maybe you are in the middle of a project, but want to leave one section for later, if so, TBD can come in handy. But what does TBD mean? TBD stands for "to be determined." It's used when the details of […]
Simp – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you looking for a way to tell someone that they're pointlessly sucking up to a boy or girl they're interested in? Do you want to let other members of your fandom know that you're a super fan? In both cases, the slang "simp" can come in handy. This post unpacks the meaning and origin […]
SFS – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Do you want to grow your social media presence? You could DM an influencer and ask them if they're interested in collaborating with you on an 'SFS' campaign. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this acronym. Meaning The acronym 'SFS' stands for 'Shoutout For Shoutout.' In social media marketing, a 'shoutout' mentions a […]
RBF – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Did a friend point out a lady on the street and say she has the worst case of ‘RBF’ she’s ever seen? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this acronym. Meaning The acronym ‘RBF’ stands for ‘Resting Bitch Face.’ RBF describes people's facial expressions when they are unaware of their appearance. The person […]
ONG – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Did a friend ask you to back up a claim you made in a text? You could send them 'ong' to show them you're serious. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The abbreviation 'ong' stands for 'on God.' If you're using 'ong' in a text conversation, you'll try to convince […]
NTR – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Did a friend ask you if you’ve watched ‘NTR’ before? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this abbreviation. Meaning The abbreviation ‘NTR’ stands for the Japanese word ‘Netorare,’ meaning ‘cuckold.’ A cuckold is an act of seducing and having sex with someone else’s partner while they watch helplessly. It’s not the same thing […]
Please Advise – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you looking for a polite way to ask your boss for direction on a project? Maybe a client is looking for extra work but your supervisor has not signed off. One way to ask for clear direction in a professional manner is to say “please advise”. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of […]