Category: Slang

Did someone type ‘gl’ in the chat as you start a game? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The acronym ‘gl’ stands for ‘good luck.’ It’s a way of wishing someone well. It’s common for gamers to use the abbreviation in gaming chats where they want to wish luck to […]

Did someone just ask you if you’re serious after sending them an outlandish request? If so, you could reply with ‘jp’ to let them know you’re joking around. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The text-based acronym ‘jp’ stands for ‘just playin.’ You can use ‘just playin’ in verbal exchanges […]

Are you traveling to England? If you need the bathroom, ask for the 'WC,' not the toilet. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The acronym 'WC' stands for 'Water Closet.' A water closet is a 'half-bathroom' in the United States. Typically, a water closet has a toilet and a sink […]

Did a friend reply with ‘kmt’ after you sent them a funny insult on WhatsApp? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The acronym ‘kmt’ stands for ‘kiss my teeth.’ If you tell someone to ‘kiss your teeth,’ you’re conveying disdain, disgust, disapproval, annoyance, or anger at them. You’ll usually use […]

Are you displeased with something you have received? Maybe your friends played a joke on you that you don’t appreciate? Perhaps you just want a phrase that expresses your feelings without being overly verbose. If so, then wack is a great phrase that will let others know just how you feel. This post unpacks the […]

Did a friend text you 'ttys' at the end of a message? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this acronym. Meaning The acronym 'ttys' is an abbreviation of 'talk to you soon.' You'll use it when signing off a text message to a friend. It means that you'll talk to them soon, and […]

Did someone tell you they enjoy watching 'BL' Anime content? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The acronym 'BL' stands for 'boy love.' It's a term created by the Anime industry, describing Anime content relating to young boys, typically teens. The content has a sexual innuendo and theme, and many […]

Are you looking for a way to tell someone that something is simply the best? You could use the phrase "top tier" to show them that they're making the right choice. This post explores the meaning and origin of the saying top tier. Meaning The phrase top tier means that something is the best, that […]

Are you in a chat, and someone says something mean to you? You could reply with ‘tpwk’ to tell them to be nice rather than nasty. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The acronym ‘tpwk’ stands for ‘Treat People with Kindness.’ It’s an acronym created by the pop artist Harry […]

Many of us went through what is typically referred to as an “emo phase” when we were younger. In some cases, you may be going through it even now. If you are looking for an emo way to show your pleasure, “Rawr” is one of the best. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of […]