Category: Slang

Are you looking for a way to tell someone that you appreciate their kindness and support? You could send them a white heart emoji🤍 to express your feelings. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this emoji. Meaning The 🤍 white heart emoji means pure love, support, affection, kindness, support, and admiration for people […]

Are you looking for a cool, modern, internet slang term to let a friend or someone you talk to on the internet know that whatever they just said was incredibly obvious? Where you would previously have said "duh!", you can now use "WBK" instead. Keep reading to find out what WBK means and how to […]

Did someone you follow on social media just follow you back? You could say you’re ‘mutuals.’ This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘mutuals’ refers to two people who follow each other on social media. The saying applies to all social media platforms, including Twitter, TikTok, Facebook (Meta), Instagram, […]

Are you looking for a fun, informal, way to tell someone to use their brain or to be careful about protecting their head? The slang word "noggin" may be just what you are looking for. This post unpacks the meaning and history of the term. Meaning The informal but fairly widely-used word noggin means someone's […]

Are you stepping out of character during an online gaming session? Don’t be surprised if people type ‘ooc’ in the chat to put you back on course in the game. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘ooc’ is an acronym for several different terms. The most popular use […]

Have your feelings changed towards your man? If you suddenly find them repulsive, you could say you have the ‘ick.’ This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘ick’ means that you find another person despicable or repulsive. Typically, you’ll have a relationship with the person, and you get along […]

Are you in the middle of a conversation and finally agree with a point that has been made? Maybe someone uploaded a social media status that resonates with your way of thinking. Instead of simply intoning your agreement, you can say periodt to let others know just how strongly you feel. This post unpacks the […]

Are you used to joking around with your friends online? Maybe you want to send a sign of your amusement without using the typical terms? If so, there are a few things you can say to get your point across. “KEK” is an example of this. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this […]

Did a friend text you 'idek' in a message? They're probably commenting on your outlandish behavior. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The abbreviation 'idek' is a text-based acronym meaning 'I don't even know.' Most people will use it after someone says or does something silly or stupid. 'I don't […]

Did someone call you a ‘gringa’ while walking through a Mexican community? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘gringa’ is a Spanish term referring to a white woman. It’s a common expression used throughout Central and South America and pertains to all white-skinned females. Gringa is a slang […]