Category: Slang

Did you receive a text from a friend telling you something exciting? You could reply with 'OwO' to represent your shock and awe. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this text expression. Meaning The text acronym 'OwO' doesn't have a direct meaning. It's not an abbreviation. Instead, the capitalized 'O' in the term […]

Are you looking for a way to tell your partner you want an intimate evening alone with them? You could use the phrase 'fishing in the dark.' This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression 'fishing in the dark' doesn't have anything to do with fishing. It refers to making […]

Are you looking to correct someone's text to you? You could fix it and leave the acronym 'ftfy' as a sarcastic reply. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The acronym 'ftfy' is an abbreviation of 'fixed that for you.' It means you saw something wrong with another person's post and […]

Did a person you like suddenly stop communicating with you? If so, they ‘ghosted’ you. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The term ‘ghosted’ means you cut off all communication with a person with no warning. It’s a way of completely disconnecting from someone, usually a person you’re dating. Most […]

Are you looking at old footage of a supposed Bigfoot? You could say you’re looking at a ‘cryptid.’ This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘cryptids’ refers to mythical animals existing across the world. Mermaids, the Loch Ness Monster, and Bigfoot are all examples of cryptids. Each country and […]

Everyone has that one friend who makes you look prettier, thinner, and more attractive. Perhaps you bring them out as your wingman/woman, or maybe you hang out with them when you need a boost of self-confidence. While they may look unfortunate, they usually have an A+ personality and sense of humor. We call this friend […]

Are you looking at an entitled white woman drinking wine in the café while Facetiming, her friend? She might be a WASP mom. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The acronymic expression ‘WASP mom’ stands for ‘White Anglo-Saxon Protestant Mom.’ It’s a variation of the ‘WASP’ term coined in the […]

Did someone ask you if you got the coronavirus vaccine? You could replay and tell them you’re ‘vaxxed’ if you had both shots and a booster. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘vaxxed’ means that someone is vaccinated against a virus or bacteria. It’s common for people to […]

Did someone tell you they identify with the ‘trixic’ sexuality type? What does this mean in the context of the LGBTQ+ community? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The term ‘trixic’ is a sexual identity describing a non-binary person attracted to women. The LGBTQ+ community created several sexual identities over […]

Did someone just call Antonio Brown a ‘Super Gremlin?” What are they talking about, and why does he deserve that moniker? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘super gremlin’ describes a mischievous person acting on a grand scale. They cause problems for organizations and people at the top […]