When was the last time you wrote a note or sent a paper letter? Perhaps it has been a while, but one thing that was commonly found on the bottom was “P.S.”. While you may think of P.S. in the terms of a recent movie, or just something someone says offhand, it has an actual […]
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PDA – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Have you ever noticed a couple getting hot and heavy in the park? Maybe the couple in front of you can’t keep their hands off each other while waiting for their coffee? PDA is certainly here to stay. While some people might enjoy engaging in PDA, others may find it uncomfortable. This post unpacks the […]
Ratio – Meaning, Origin and Usage
If you spend any of your time on social media or playing multiplayer video games, you can't have escaped mentions of "ratio". The fact that "ratio" is an insult is usually immediately apparent, but what does the term mean, and where did it come from? Learn more about that, and how to use "ratio", in […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
BSF – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Did your ‘BSF’ text you asking if you want to go to the movies tonight? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this acronym. Meaning The abbreviation ‘BSF’ stands for ‘best friend.’ It’s a common acronym found in online communications between friends. Typically, women and girls will use BSF, but some boys may also […]