Did your partner just text you and sign off with ‘LOML’ at the end of the message? What do they mean? Is it a good or a bad thing? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this texting acronym. Meaning The acronym ‘loml’ is a text abbreviation for the words ‘love of my life.’ […]
Category: Slang
LGBFJB – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you looking at a t-shirt with the acronym ‘LGBFJB’ on the front? What does it stand for? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘LGBFJB’ is an acronym for ‘Let’s go, Brandon, F**k Joe Biden.’ LGB and FJB are independent acronyms people formed together to make the extended […]
No Kizzy – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you listening to the hip-hop track ‘No Kizzy’ by Lil Gotit? Do you know what the phrase means? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘no kizzy’ is street slang for ‘no kidding.’ It’s a common expression and part of hip-hop culture, where it features in music videos […]
PFP – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you an Instagram user? Has the admin team ever sent you a message asking for ‘PFP’? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this acronym. Meaning The acronym “PFP’ stands for ‘Picture For Proof.’ It’s a common abbreviation used in the online world of social media. Sites like Instagram and Facebook (Meta) have […]
Pogue – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you watching the Netflix series ‘The Outer Banks?’ Do you know the difference between a ‘pogue’ and a ‘kook?’ This post unpacks everything you need to know about these expressions. Meaning The expression ‘pogue’ refers to a person from the poor side of town. They live in a low-income household and are the sworn […]
Cheugy – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Have you seen someone whose style is so out of touch with the modern age that it could have come from the last century instead? You could use the term 'cheugy' to let people know what (or who) you are talking about. This post unpacks the origin and meaning of this popular neologism. Meaning The […]
Zennial – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Do you need to find a specific word or term that refers to someone who was born between the years 1992 and 1998 – someone who is not quite a milennial in age, but fits somewhere between one generation and the next? You could say 'Zennial' to fit that entire paragraph into one word. This […]
Based – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you looking for a way to describe someone that displays ‘anti-woke’ behavior on a message board like Reddit? You could say they are ‘red-pilled’ and ‘based,’ to describe their political ideology. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression “based” has several meanings. The most popular meaning is that […]
Geezer – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you visiting London? Don’t be surprised if English people call you ‘geezer.’ This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘geezer’ is English cockney slang meaning ‘old man,’ ‘stranger,’ ‘friend,’ or ‘acquaintance.’ It’s a versatile term similar to its American counterparts ‘guy,’ ‘buddy,’ or ‘pal.’ In the UK, especially […]
Alt – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Did someone in a video game tell you they were going to switch to an alt, or has someone described themselves as an alt? Keep reading to discover what this slang word means, and how it got started. Meaning The internet slang "alt" is short for "alternative". It can be used as an adjective or […]