Category: Slang

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 […]

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 […]

Have you come across someone on a social media website who you just don't want to talk to, or do you share content that you would prefer for younger social media users that are under 18 or 21 to scroll past? You could use the text-based abbreviation 'dni' to say what you mean in both […]

Have you seen the term 'OFC' somewhere online and need to find context for what the word means as a comment, a tag or as part of a status? The term 'OFC' is one of the most common internet abbreviations and might even be one of the earliest ones. This term unpacks the meaning and […]

Have you seen the 'chair emoji' somewhere on TikTok or another social media platform and don't understand what the context of the emoji is in the rest of the discussion? The 'chair emoji' doesn't mean a literal chair anymore, but it's instead used with an alternate meaning. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of […]

Have you seen the term 'W' as a comment or status on a social media website like TikTok and need to know what it could mean? The term is popular in the world of online gaming, and it has now spilled over to other websites like YouTube and TikTok to leave some users puzzled. This […]

Are you a content creator during the time of Ramadan who wants to make sure that people who are fasting can know to scroll past non-friendly posts? You could use the term 'NSFR' to let people know what you mean. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this term. Meaning The term 'NSFR' is […]

Would you like a new, fancy text-abbreviation from the weird parts of the internet to express your astonishment or alarm? You could use the term 'GYATT' that has been going around on TikTok to let others know what you mean. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this term. Meaning The term 'GYATT' is […]