You open a message from someone you have just met online. They introduce themselves, you exchange a few words, and then they send four letters: … Read more
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You are reading a text, comment, or DM when you suddenly see two letters: “SA.” The message may be only a few words long, so … Read more
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When someone sends a message like “That really irks me,” you may understand the general feeling but still wonder exactly what irk means in text. … Read more
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You receive a message from a friend that simply says, “WHG?” You read it twice, wondering whether it is a new slang term, a typo, … Read more
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You open your phone after sleeping and see several missed messages. You reply, “JWU,” and move on. To you, the meaning is obvious. But if … Read more
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You get a message from someone that simply says, “wjy?” You know most common texting shortcuts, but this one looks unfamiliar. Is it slang? A … Read more
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You get a message from a friend on Friday afternoon: “wtp tonight?” You understand the words around it, but the three letters leave you wondering … Read more
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When a guy texts you “hm,” it can leave you wondering what he actually means. Is he thinking? Is he annoyed? Is he losing interest? … Read more
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When someone sends you “FOMP” in a text, it can feel like you have missed a new piece of internet slang. You may understand common … Read more
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When someone suddenly replies “WDF?” in a group chat, you may wonder whether they are confused, angry, joking, or simply using a typo. Internet slang … Read more
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