Are you so in love with someone that you feel like you can eat them up? Maybe you want to get a little naughty with your partner but want to avoid sending a graphic text? If so, there are a lot of phrases and abbreviations that can help you get your point across. One such […]
LLS – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Do you know what “lls” stands for? No worries - you're not the only one. “lls” is a popular slang term frequently used online and in text messages. With texting, social media, and now even email abbreviations becoming the norm, it's hard to keep up with all of the lingo. This article traces the history […]
OFC – Meaning, Origin and Usage
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
W – Meaning, Origin and Usage
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 […]
Chair Emoji – Meaning, Origin and Usage
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 […]
DNI – Meaning, Origin and Usage
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 […]
KLM – Meaning, Origin and Usage
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 […]