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What Does 'Thicc' Mean? How The Slang Term Evolved Through Meme Culture
You're out at the mall with your mom and someone calls her "thicc." Don't be thick in the head, learn what he said with this helpful explainer on the slang term thicc and what exactly it means.
What Does 'Sheesh' Actually Mean? The Meaning Behind The Memes And Slang
Got a "sheesh" in your comment section and have no idea what to do about it? All the questions you had about it are about to go away: Here's our explanation for that nifty exclamation.
What Is 'Blud?' The British Slang Term Explained
You wot, blud? You don't know what "blud" means? Well blimey mate, that simply won't do. Here's a quick explainer on what "blud" is and how to properly use it.
What Is 'TFW' And How Can You Use It Properly? Here's The Meaning Of This Slang Term
Still unsure what the slang term TFW means? We're here to rescue you from this terrible fate and tell you that "TFW" means "That Feel When" in this handy explainer.
What's A 'Femcel?' The 'Incel' Slang Term And Its Meaning Explained
Over the years, the incel's female counterpart has generated significant discussion and memes, but where did she come from and who was the first femcel? Here's a quick explainer.
What Does 'Yeet' Mean?
One of the most versatile phrases to enter youth vernacular, "yeet" has many different uses, but always has one for any situation. Allow us to explain.
What Does 'UWU' Mean?
Since as early as 2005, anime lovers have been typing "uwu" as a way to express their happiness online. Here’s a quick explainer on what uwu really means and how to properly use it.
How To Tell What Exactly 'WYD' Means
We've been texting each other "wyd" since the mid-2000s, and the acronym has since cemented itself both in text and online culture, but its implications can vary. Here's a quick explainer so you don't mistake an ordinary "wyd" with a horny "wyd."
What Does 'SMH' Mean? The Internet Slang Term Explained
You don't know what 'smh' means? smh…
What Does 'Gaslighting' Mean?
Named after a play from the 1930s, this slang term has encompassed stan Twitter and alt-Instagram meme circles since early 2021.