Category: Slang

Are you looking for a word or term that describes someone with stunning beauty, great makeup or incredible and striking features? Maybe you should use the term 'face card' to let them know what you think about their selfie or snapshot. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The term 'face […]

The terms 'J' and 'HJ' have become a commonplace sight in the social media age, sometimes appearing as a comment and other times as an appropriate tag that puts together topics of the same. Have you seen the term 'J' and 'HJ' somewhere and need to know what they mean? This post unpacks the meaning […]

Are you fed up with people who brag about their perfect lives, or who show off their expensive cars? Are you looking for a nice comeback that conveys just how you feel? "MBN" might be the abbreviation you are looking for. Read on to discover what it means and how to use it. ​​Meaning The […]

Did a friend text you something surprising? You could reply with ‘JFC’ to express your shock. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this acronym. Meaning The acronym ‘JFC’ stands for ‘Jesus F**king Christ.’ It’s a vulgar blasphemy used by people outside of the Christian faith or by apostates of the Christian faith. Typically, […]

Is your TikTok account not performing well? Someone might tell you that you could have been "shadow banned". Read on to discover what shadow banning means and where the term comes from, as well as how to use it in a sentence. ​Meaning "Shadow banned" (also spelled as "shadowbanned", without a space) is the past […]

You may have seen #shifting on TikTok, and you may even have watched a few videos of people who are "shifting". What does this concept mean, though? This post explains the fairly novel phenomenon, as well as how you can use "shifting" in a sentence. ​Meaning The word "shifting" has various meanings. In the context […]

Are you looking for a way to describe the mainstream side of TikTok, populated by content houses and influencers with millions of followers — usually doing "boring dance challenges"? The phase you are looking for is "Straight TikTok". No, it has nothing to do with heterosexuality. Keep reading to discover more. ​Meaning The internet term […]

Are you looking for a way to tell someone on TikTok or Twitter that you are feeling shy? You could try using the "two fingers touching" emoji sequence. This post takes a closer look at the meaning and origin of this set of emojis, and explains how to use two fingers touching emojis. ​Meaning This […]

Did a friend just text you ‘mhm’ when replying to your message? What does it mean? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘mhm’ is a shortened version of ‘mm-hmm.’ It’s a reactionary statement usually said to someone in replacement of ‘I told you so.’ It’s also a way […]

Are you looking for a way to credit someone for the part they played in inspiring content that you make? On TikTok, the go-to way to do this is to say that your video was "IB", or "inspired by", someone else. Keep reading to discover what IB means, and how to use it. ​Meaning The […]