Category: Slang

Are you desperate to give someone some well-meaning but unsolicited and potentially unwanted advice? You could soften the blow by preceding your words of wisdom with "FWIW". Keep reading to discover what this abbreviation means, how you can use it, and where it originated. Meaning "FWIW" is an abbreviation of the phrase "for what it's […]

Anyone that has been on the Internet over the last few years (especially as different social media platforms have gained more popularity) has seen any number of women dressed suggestively posting videos on TikTok, YouTube, or streaming on the popular gaming platform Twitch. Many of these women use their bodies as a means to get […]

Is there a really annoying person that you just can’t stand the sight of? Perhaps there is a foolish person who thinks they are smarter than they really are? For those dealing with people who are hard to be around due to a nasty personality, the best way to describe them is as being a […]

Did someone just call you a ‘Sloane ranger?’ What do they mean? Are they saying you’re a fan of the Lone Ranger or something? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘Sloane ranger’ refers to ‘Sloanies’ or ‘Sloanes.’ They are upper-class women residing in the west end of London. […]

Some popular memes and slang terms used on the Internet today have come from various movies over the years. It is not uncommon for those terms to gain lives of their own as they get more and more popular within the Internet community. There are times when those terms develop definitions that they did not […]

Are you wearing your favorite designer outfit? Don't be surprised if people compliment you and tell you it's 'sheek.' This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression 'sheek' is a colloquial misspelling of the word 'chic.' To be 'sheek' means being stylish or fashionable and a trendsetter. However, it's the […]

Did you ask someone for something, and they reply with ‘okey dokey?’ What do they mean? Will they comply with your request? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘okey dokey’ is another form of the word ‘okay.’ It’s a confirmation statement to let the other person know you […]

Are you browsing listings on eBay? You'll notice sellers use a range of acronyms in their listings to describe the condition of the goods on sale. What does it mean if a listing has 'NWOT' in the description? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this acronym. Meaning The acronym 'NWOT' refers to the […]

Are you determined to avoid bad behavior? Perhaps someone is attempting to goad you into an argument but you are not interested? If so, one apt phrase to use is not today, Satan. It is a great way to indicate that you are not to be tempted or goaded regardless of the situation. This post […]

Did your girlfriend impress you with an amazing meal? Maybe one of your friends pulled off a neat trick that was thoroughly impressive. In these cases simply saying that its nice or great may seem underwhelming. Instead, you can use a different phrase that shows your appreciation and hypes them up at the same time. […]