Have you ever been very impressed by something someone has done to an extreme level? Or maybe you have been swept off your feet by the first impression someone has left. If you want to use a simple expression that expresses your extreme delight, then Awooga is a great phrase. This slang term has been […]
Be Afraid Be Very Afraid – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you about to watch a scary movie? Be afraid, be very afraid. But remember, it’s just a movie, not an account of real events. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘be afraid, be very afraid’ acts as a warning to others. It means a dangerous event is […]
Blursed – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Have you ever felt blessed by something and simultaneously felt cursed at the same time? The feeling you get when you see someone doing something that you enjoy seeing but at the same time doing something you don’t like at well. For all the times you may hear a crowd cheer and then boo shortly […]
Netflix: Are You Still Watching? – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Sometimes we turn on Netflix and leave it running in the background while we do other things, not really paying much attention to it. If Netflix continues to play idly for a certain period of time, eventually a “are you still watching?” message will pop up on the screen. This message was quicky adopted into […]
Nip it in the Bud – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you watching work colleagues start an argument with each other? You need to get ahead of their behavior and ‘nip it in the bud’ before they get out of hand. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘nip it in the bud’ means that you must take immediate […]
No Rush – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Did your manager request you to bring them a file? If they tell you there’s ‘no rush’ with it what do they mean? This pot unpacks the origin and meaning of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘no rush’ means that there is no deadline on a request, and you can take your time with it. […]
Nothing Personal, Kid – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Anyone who has been browsing the meme side of the Internet for a few years now has likely seen “nothing personal, kid” at least once. It is also commonly seen as an intentionally misspelled “nothing personnel, kid.” But what does this phrase actually mean? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning […]
OkayChamp – Meaning, Origin and Usage
If you are a gamer, you have undoubtedly heard the phrase “okaychamp” before, as it is especially common in the gaming community. Though this phrase has emerged relatively recently, it has become a well-used phrase quickly. If you are looking for a way to sarcastically reply to something dumb that someone else has said, this […]
FBI Open Up – Meaning, Origin and Usage
If you have been on websites like Reddit or any sort of site that shares a lot of memes, you likely have seen or heard “FBI Open Up” before. It is a popular piece of Internet meme culture and has grown to also be common in gaming culture. If someone has done something that you […]
Naisu – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Many phrases that have been adopted into English “slang culture” can be credited to having come from different languages. Especially with the rise in popularity of anime and manga, K-pop and various other Korean music styles, and the increasing appreciation of Japanese culture (especially in the United States), Americans using phrases that come from different […]