Category: Slang

Have you ever made a comment on a social media post that is not based on fact? Perhaps you just wanted to give your two cents on someone’s actions or adventures? If so, then using IMO is a great way to get your point across in just a few letters.  This post unpacks the meaning […]

Did you just see a podcast advertise itself as ‘IRL’? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this acronym. Meaning The acronym ‘IRL’ stands for ‘In Real Life.’ It’s a tech term and frequently appears in conversations describing tech products and systems. People in the tech industry will use ‘IRL’ to describe events occurring […]

Have you ever wondered what LFG means? Well, we’re here to tell you! LFG stands for “Looking For Group”. It’s commonly used in online gaming communities, and it refers to people who are looking for others to play with. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning LFG stands for “looking for […]

Are you looking for a quick way to let a friend know that something they said, or something that just happened, was extremely funny? Try the abbreviation “LMAO”. Keep reading to discover where LMAO came from, and how it’s used in practice. ​Meaning The internet abbreviation “LMAO” stands for “laughing my ass off“. LMAO serves […]

Have you seen the term ‘cocksure’ somewhere in a text or online and would like to know more about the meaning and context of the saying? The term ‘cocksure’ can be used to imply that someone is cocky or unnecessarily arrogant/confident about something. This post unpacks the meaning, origin and common use of this saying. […]

Did your boss ask you to bring them a report, ‘PDQ?’ This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The acronym ‘PDQ’ stands for ‘Pretty Damn Quick.‘ It’s common for people to assume the original version of the saying is ‘Pretty Darn Quick,’ but that’s not the case. This acronym is one […]

Would you like to let someone know that an issue has been subjected to intense scrutiny, or that it has been considered carefully from every possible angle? The saying ‘acid test’ can sometimes be used to say what you mean. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this common saying. Meaning The saying ‘acid […]

Do you need a term to describe two couples that are going on the same date night, usually in the context of a group of friends who are going out together? The term ‘double dating/double date’ can sometimes be used to refer to this. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this common expression. […]

Did a friend ask you if you’ve watched ‘NTR’ before? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this abbreviation. Meaning The abbreviation ‘NTR’ stands for the Japanese word ‘Netorare,’ meaning ‘cuckold.’ A cuckold is an act of seducing and having sex with someone else’s partner while they watch helplessly. It’s not the same thing […]

Did a friend ask you to back up a claim you made in a text? You could send them ‘ong’ to show them you’re serious. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The abbreviation ‘ong’ stands for ‘on God.’ If you’re using ‘ong’ in a text conversation, you’ll try to convince […]