Category: Slang

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 […]

Have you seen the 'chair emoji' somewhere on TikTok or another social media platform and don't understand what the context of the emoji is in the rest of the discussion? The 'chair emoji' doesn't mean a literal chair anymore, but it's instead used with an alternate meaning. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of […]

Have you seen the term 'W' as a comment or status on a social media website like TikTok and need to know what it could mean? The term is popular in the world of online gaming, and it has now spilled over to other websites like YouTube and TikTok to leave some users puzzled. This […]

Did a friend tell you they’re going to your favorite restaurant for dinner? You could text them ‘ftw’ as a suitable response. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this acronym. Meaning The acronym ‘FTW’ stands for ‘For the Win.’ It’s a statement of happiness or excitement at something working out as you expect. […]

Did your friend send you ‘GTS’ after you asked them a question in a text message? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The acronym ‘GTS’ has several meanings online. It’s a common abbreviation found in social media communications and text messaging. The most common use of ‘GTS’ is to represent […]

Did you ask a friend a question online, and they start their reply with 'IIRC'? What does it mean? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this acronym. Meaning The acronym 'IIRC' stands for 'If I can recall correctly' or 'if I remember correctly.' IIRC means that you have a faint memory of something […]

Have you seen the term 'hmu' in the context of a discussion with anyone on social media and would like to know more about what the term could mean? The term 'hmu' is one of the most common text-based abbreviations in direct conversation. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this term. Meaning The […]