Are you an Instagram user? Has the admin team ever sent you a message asking for ‘PFP’? This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this acronym. Meaning The acronym “PFP’ stands for ‘Picture For Proof.’ It’s a common abbreviation used in the online world of social media. Sites like Instagram and Facebook (Meta) have […]
Pogue – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you watching the Netflix series ‘The Outer Banks?’ Do you know the difference between a ‘pogue’ and a ‘kook?’ This post unpacks everything you need to know about these expressions. Meaning The expression ‘pogue’ refers to a person from the poor side of town. They live in a low-income household and are the sworn […]
Cheugy – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Have you seen someone whose style is so out of touch with the modern age that it could have come from the last century instead? You could use the term ‘cheugy’ to let people know what (or who) you are talking about. This post unpacks the origin and meaning of this popular neologism. Meaning The […]
Zennial – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Do you need to find a specific word or term that refers to someone who was born between the years 1992 and 1998 – someone who is not quite a milennial in age, but fits somewhere between one generation and the next? You could say ‘Zennial’ to fit that entire paragraph into one word. This […]
Based – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you looking for a way to describe someone that displays ‘anti-woke’ behavior on a message board like Reddit? You could say they are ‘red-pilled’ and ‘based,’ to describe their political ideology. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression “based” has several meanings. The most popular meaning is that […]
Pro Choice – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you in support of women’s rights? You could say you’re ‘pro-choice.’ This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘pro-choice’ means that you support women’s rights. The term usually applies to the abortion argument in the United States. The left is in support of women’s rights and abortion. The […]
Geezer – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you visiting London? Don’t be surprised if English people call you ‘geezer.’ This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this expression. Meaning The expression ‘geezer’ is English cockney slang meaning ‘old man,’ ‘stranger,’ ‘friend,’ or ‘acquaintance.’ It’s a versatile term similar to its American counterparts ‘guy,’ ‘buddy,’ or ‘pal.’ In the UK, especially […]
Blacklisted – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you looking for a way to tell someone that they are not, or no longer, welcome in a space? You could tell them that they have been blacklisted. Keep reading to discover what this word means and what its history is, as well as how to use it. Meaning The term “blacklist” (initially spelled […]
Attn – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Are you mailing a letter to someone? Mark it for their ‘Attn’ to ensure it gets into their hands. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this abbreviation. Meaning The abbreviation ‘Attn’ stands for ‘Attention’ or ‘for the attention of.’ It means that the received communication or parcel is for the direct attention of […]
ASAP – Meaning, Origin and Usage
Do you have to get home for your anniversary dinner? You better leave the office ASAP if you want to make it on time. This post unpacks the meaning and origin of this acronym. Meaning The acronym ‘ASAP’ stands for ‘As Soon As Possible.’ It means that someone requires your presence immediately. You can use […]