Category: Slang

An old saying states "home is where the heart is"; many people feel more at home when they are away from home. Do you know that feeling of arrive home after a long trip or perhaps after a very bad day? Maybe you have not visited your parents in a while and decide to drop […]

Are you looking for a cute term to call one of your friends who like to party? Maybe you know someone who is free with their affection? Perhaps you are looking for a not-so-polite way to inform someone that they are known for sleeping around? If so, heaux is a perfect phrase to use. heaux […]

We all have that one friend that acts silly or downright inappropriately. Whether it is willful ignorance or simply part of their nature, it can be difficult to find a term that suites them. If calling them “stupid” or “dumb” just doesn’t quite fit the extent of their actions then referring to them as a […]

Has your friend just asked you something, and you want to respond with “yeah”, but want to use a shorter word? Or do you, in general, want a cool, hip way to say “yeah”? If this is the case, “yuh” is for you. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The […]

Do you have something you need to tell your friend, but you want to wait until later to do it? Are you trying to make plans with somebody but you’re not sure of your schedule, so you’ll have to tell them later? The term “LYK” may be the perfect thing for you to use. In […]

Are you short on time or just don’t feel like typing out a long message via text? Maybe you want to just post a quick comment without putting your feelings out in public? If so, hbu is a great way to ask someone how they are doing in just a few letters. In this post, […]

Shorthand, emoticons, memes, and emojis are all new ways used to get our point across with less effort. One such emoji is an upside-down smiley face. This little emoji has the ability to express a range of feelings and meanings in just one click. If you are looking to find out more about the upside-down […]

Chilly weather is coming, which means cozy sweaters. Sweater weather is perfect for breaking out your favorite fall and winter gear. From chunky knits to Fair Isle patterns, there's nothing better than bundling up in a warm sweater when temperatures drop. But do you want to know more about what "Sweater Weather" means? This post […]

Have you had a long, stressful day at work? Are you ready to go home, take a hot shower, make yourself some tea, and relax?  Perhaps you spend a good part of the day working on your fitness goals and just need some time to unwind. If so, we have just the term for you. […]

Are you trying to sound more astute or knowledgeable? How about adding a more academic tone to your text? If you are in a hurry and want to direct your college to a specific block of information in your emails, there is a simple option. Try WRT, which is essentially a more elegant way of […]