Category: Slang

Are you swiping through Tinder? Is it worth asking the person out if you come across 'HWP' in a profile? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The acronym 'HWP' stands for 'Height Weight Proportional.' The advent of the 'Body Positivity Movement' made it impolite or offensive to ask another person […]

Would you like to tell someone in your life to get their act together and do what it takes to achieve their goals? You could use the phase "secure the bag" to do just that. Learn more about the meaning and origins of this phrase in this post before you put "secure the bag" into […]

You find yourself unexpectedly enjoying a Tinder date even though you told your roommate you were going to be home early. To let them know how well things are going, you text them a simple message: “dwu”. You smile wryly and start picturing what else the night has in store. This post unpacks the meaning […]

Did a friend just type ‘ftr’ in a text message? If so, they’re telling you that they’re on the record. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The abbreviation ‘ftr’ is a text-based acronym for ‘for the record.’ If you’re using ‘ftr’ in a text message, it means you’re trying to […]

Are you typing a text to show your support for the environment? You could use the green heart emoji 💚 as a visual expression of your feelings. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this emoji. Meaning The green heart emoji is one of the older generation emojis created in the years after the […]

Did a friend just text you an incredible story? If they ended it with 'nbs,' they're emphasizing it happened, despite it sounding ridiculous. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The abbreviation 'nbs' is a text-based acronym meaning 'no bullsh*t.' Some people think it's an old acronym originally started by hackers, […]

Did someone just reply to your last text message with ‘k’? If so, you better end the conversation and leave them alone. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The letter ‘k’ is an abbreviation of the word ‘okay.’ It’s commonly used on social media, in text messages, and in verbal […]

Are you wondering what your friend is up to this weekend? You could type them a text saying 'jw' what they have planned. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The acronym 'jw' stands for 'just wondering.' It's a common text abbreviation used in text messages, email communications, and on message […]

Do you want your friends to know that you don’t like something you have seen or heard? Maybe you disagree with a post online and want to make your opinion known? If you are a AAVE speaker, the term “ion” is a great term to help get your point across. This post unpacks the meaning […]

As interpretations of sexual orientation and gender shift in society, numerous new concepts pop up. One of these is "skoliosexual". This post explores what it means, where it comes from, and how you might use it. Meaning Explore the world of gender identities and sexual orientations in the twenty-first century, and you will quickly discover […]