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 […]

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 […]

Do you wonder about all of the strange creatures that go bump in the night in your video games? If so, the chances are there is a sci-fi organization that deals with keeping your characters safe. Most otherworldly creatures are contained inside special facilities in-game, and these are typically left up to the SCP Foundation. […]

Are you scrolling Instagram? If you come across a person you find attractive, you could slide into their DMs and drop the acronym ‘BML’ to let them know you’re interested in them. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The acronym ‘BML’ stands for ‘Bling My Line.’ It’s a common acronym […]

Not sure what to say when you just don’t understand why someone did something? That’s is a perfect time to use the idiom SMDH. Using this abbreviation will allow you to answer texts that you otherwise aren’t really sure how to respond. Not only can you avoid a lengthy response, you can also get your […]

Would you like to show the clothes you’re wearing today off on social media, by sharing a selfie? You might choose to use the hashtag #OOTD to tell your followers exactly what your photo is all about. Keep reading to discover what OOTD means, and to learn about the origins of this abbreviation. Meaning The […]

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 […]