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 […]
Not Today, Satan – Meaning, Origin and Usage
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 […]
Noice – Meaning, Origin and Usage
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. […]
Mind Your Own Business – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Is someone intruding on your personal affairs? You could tell them to 'mind their own business' to get them out of your face. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression 'mind your own business' means telling someone to stay out of your affairs. It's a way of saying that […]
Reeee – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Have you ever sat in the dark and watched a scary movie by yourself? Perhaps you have gone around a corner and had someone jump out and scare you to your core. If so, then “reeee” is going to be a great addition to your modern vernacular. If you love the newest gamer slang, "Reeee" […]
Pep Talk – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Did your manager tell the team to meet in the stock room for a ‘pep talk?’ Is he going to chew you out? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘pep talk’ refers to a short, motivational speech meant to inspire a person or a group. It’s usually only […]
A Capella – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you assembling a musical group that is planning to sing without any musical accompaniments? This is capped "a capella" — an age-old form of musical performance that makes artful use of harmony to deliver a great diversity of sounds with a lot of emotion. Read what a capella means, and where it comes from, […]
3Head – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Perhaps you've been in a chat on Twitch and seen or heard something you thought was dumb or ridiculous, but none of the available emoticons could express how you felt about it. Or maybe you've seen other chat members type '3Head' in the chat and were wondering what that meant. The truth is that in […]
You Bet – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Did someone just ask you if you’re joining them at the restaurant for dinner tonight? You could reply with ‘you bet’ to show your enthusiasm. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘you bet’ is a confirmation statement. It means that you agree with someone, or they can rely […]
4Weird – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Sometimes things are caught on stream that makes you think, 'If they hadn't caught this on camera, no one would've believed it!' Well, believe it or not, there is only one emote you should use for these moments. It's specifically reserved for the weirdest of the weird. Only the most bizarre happenings on Twitch streams […]