Category: Slang

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 […]

Have you seen the internet abbreviation 'yt' anywhere on the internet or social media and want to know what it means? The term is used often, although it is not internet shorthand for YouTube anymore as some users still  think. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this term. Meaning The term 'yt' is […]

If you have seen the term 'TVA' anywhere on TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram or any number of other social media platforms then you might have started wondering what the term could mean. The word 'TVA' is a popular acronym that comes straight from the Marvel Universe. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this […]

Are you looking for an appropriate word or term to describe someone who is so high on the 1 to 10 attractiveness scale that a ten just wouldn't be enough to rank them? You could use the text-based abbreviation 'BMS' to voice your opinion and save yourself some typing time. This post unpacks the meaning […]

Are you looking for a word or term that lets people know that you are okay, fine or all good with the situation? You should use the term 'KLM' to save yourself some typing time and let them know what you mean. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The term […]

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 […]