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 […]
Category: Slang
NSFR – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you a content creator during the time of Ramadan who wants to make sure that people who are fasting can know to scroll past non-friendly posts? You could use the term 'NSFR' to let people know what you mean. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this term. Meaning The term 'NSFR' is […]
GYATT – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Would you like a new, fancy text-abbreviation from the weird parts of the internet to express your astonishment or alarm? You could use the term 'GYATT' that has been going around on TikTok to let others know what you mean. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this term. Meaning The term 'GYATT' is […]
SMH – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Have you seen something that is so strange (or so disappointing) that you just had to shake your head at it? You could use the term 'smh' to let others know what you mean. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The term 'smh' is a common text-based abbreviation that is […]
BBL – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Have you seen the term 'BBL' somewhere on the internet and would like to know more about what the term means? You could use the text abbreviation 'BBL' for saying what you mean. This post unpacks some of the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The term 'BBL' is a text-based abbreviation for 'Brazilian […]
Yt – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Have you seen the internet abbreviation 'yt' anywhere on the internet or social media and want to know what it means? The term is used often, although it is not internet shorthand for YouTube anymore as some users still think. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this term. Meaning The term 'yt' is […]
HMU – Meaning, Origin and Usage
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 […]
FTW – Meaning, Origin and Usage
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. […]
GTS – Meaning, Origin and Usage
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 […]
IIRC – Meaning, Origin and Usage
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 […]