Category: Slang

Did a nice old lady say 'ope' and squeeze past you in the store? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression 'ope' is midwestern slang. People will usually use the word before they say something else. It's common for people to use it before they say 'sorry.' Some suggest […]

Are you looking for a casual way to tell someone that you totally get where they're coming from — the shorter, the better? The abbreviation "IFY" may be a great solution if you're messaging someone on the internet. Here, we'll take a look at what it means, where it came from, and how you can […]

Do you have a man crush? Why not post it on social media with the hashtag #MCM? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this viral acronym. Meaning The acronym ‘MCM’ stands for ‘Man Crush Mondays.’ It’s a popular term on social media, and users post content on their social media accounts using the […]

Do you find yourself laughing, rather inappropriately and perhaps nervously, at a tragic situation? Should you find the need to share what happened with a friend via text message or an app, you might use the abbreviation "LBVS". This post explores what LBVS means and where it came from, as well as how to use […]

Are you lying on the couch feeling chilled? You could say you’re ‘laxed’ and don’t have a care in the world. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘laxed’ is a shortened form of ‘relaxed.’ It has the same meaning as the popular phrase ‘chilled.’ If you’re laxed, you’re […]

You’re sitting at a cat café enjoying a hot tea and catching up on a celebrity gossip magazine when your phone lights up. “Omg Jlo and Ben Affleck got married!!!”, a text from your best friend reads. You saw the post on social media last week, so you shoot back: “ofn”. This post unpacks the […]

Did you send a text to which someone replied "IDTS"? While this abbreviation has multiple meanings, they are unlikely to be referring to an integrated data transport system or an integrated development test schedule. Rather, the person is disagreeing with you. This post explores the meaning and origin of IDTS. Meaning The modern internet abbreviation […]

Are you about to text a friend? You could open the conversation with ‘HYB’ to ask them how they are. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The acronym ‘HYB’ comes from the world of texting, which stands for ‘How You Been?’ It’s grammatically incorrect, but we’re dealing with informal text […]

Do you know someone with a career as a makeup artist? You could call them an 'MUA.' This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The acronym 'MUA' stands for 'makeup artist.' A makeup artist is a career professional that works on a movie, TV show, or commercial set. They are makeup […]

Have you received a text message or a Snapchat message containing the abbreviation "WTM"? This particular text slang can pose a challenge, as it has at least three distinct meanings. This post will help you make sense of the message you got from the context, and examine its origins. Meaning The internet slang WTM, which […]