Slang It!

By: Jemuel Lagarto

The internet can be a confusing place! We’ve all been seeing some text abbreviations, internet slangs and different social
media terminologies and acronyms that blow our minds. Since the internet language evolves every day, it is important that
we know and understand those slang words not just to stay down with the millenials but to be aware with the new trends
that has been assimilated into mainstream culture. Here are some social media slang terms you really should know by
now.

TFW: “That Feel/Feeling When.” It’s most commonly used in association with visual images that represent how someone
is feeling. For example “TFW you’re off of work for a long weekend.”

NBD:“No Big Deal.” You’ve definitely seen this one all over the Internet and via text. It’s one of the most commonly
used text abbreviations, and fits just about everywhere. Next time someone says they can’t make it to your party, just text
back “NBD.”

ICYMI: “In Case You Missed It.” ICYMI is just a precaution when you aren’t sure if other people already
know about something, or when you are repeating something you have said before. It’s a way of saying, “You
might have already seen this, but if not, here you go.”

IRL: “In Real Life.” The internet is he virtual life. People often have a whole second persona online, or keep
their real life neatly separated from their online life. If you want to talk about something in your real life, the
qualifier “IRL” is enough to let people know.

JSYK: “Just So You Know.” FYI (For Your Information), if you still use “FYI” to be sassy when schooling
someone, you’re old. JSYK is the new FYI, so get with it. End of.

TIL: “Today I Learned.” When you learn about information that isn’t new but is novel for you, just share this
delish breakfast muffins recipe in the comments section as a follow up.

BAE: “Before Anyone Else.” Typically it refers to a person significant other, but could be a very close friend as
well.

CTTO: “Credit To The Owner.” It’s a shorthand way for a person to admit that the photo being posted was not
taken by them, but by someone.

Aesthetic To have a particular style or vibe that is central to your look, and often works as a form of
identification.

Slay It means to impress or amuse.

Shook Describe anything that makes you feel shocked, scared or excited; can be good or bad depending on the context.

Lit Extremely intoxicated or used to describe something amazing or awesome.

ExtraWhen someone does or says something that is over-the-top and/or unnecessary.

On Fleek The state of being on point or very good; originally used to described one’s eyebrows.

Savage A person who doesn’t care about the consequences of his/her actions; saying or doing something out of control,
bad etc.

Low Key To keep something a secret, keep a low profile on something so no one else knows about it.

Basic A way to describe someone who dresses, talks and enjoys the most mainstream and predictable things. Lacking
originality.

Source: www.onecountry.com and www.rd.com