Category: Slang

Have you seen the phrase 'Mexican shower' somewhere and would like to know more behind the meaning, context, and possible insulting implications of the phrase? The saying 'Mexican shower' is a common joking phrase, though it can also be called anything from a 'French' to 'Spanish' to 'Italian shower' too. This post unpacks its meaning […]

When someone expresses contempt or condescendingly disproves, they sometimes exclaim, “Pooh!” You can say such a person “poohed” you or someone else. This post explores the meaning and origins of the term “pooh,” and shows you how to use it. Meaning People use the English interjection “pooh” to convey disapproval, contempt, or scorn. “Puh” and […]

Are you trying to explain something to someone based on the way you understand it? Or do you have a certain perception of something, but you are going off of your own knowledge of it, instead of, perhaps, the actual definition? In that case, “TMU” is the phrase for you. This post unpacks the meaning […]

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 […]

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 […]

In the middle of a conversation, you may realize that you’ve been talking too much about yourself and haven’t asked about your friend. So how do you casually throw in that you care about what is going on in their life? Hit them up with the WBU? This short and simple phrase can be used […]

Have you ever visited a Twitch or Discord stream of your favorite gamer and seen a vague term 'KEKW' floating around in the chats or a picture of a laughing man with a mustache? Many memes pop up in online discussions, and the KEKW meme is one of the most viral. Learning the meaning of […]

Paying someone a compliment by saying they are attractive or sexy may have been common in the past, but there are better phrases to use. Peng is one such phrase that effectively expresses how you feel about how someone looks. You can also use this slang to let someone know that you think they are […]

Do you want an endearing way to compliment somebody? Do you want to let somebody know how attractive they are, without saying the same old basic pick-up lines? Maybe you heard someone refer to you or your friends as PYT and are not sure what they mean? If so, “PYT” means a pretty young thing […]

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 […]