Social Media Slang

Slang terms have become increasingly prevalent on social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. The list below includes common slang used in social media. You can also view a list of chat slang terms used specifically on Facebook or Twitter.

Slang Term Meaning Votes
MeekdSuppressed
LOLLaughing out loud
mkOkay
IRLIn real life
TTYLTalk to you later
TYThank you
susSuspicious
BTWBy the way
thxThanks
SMHShaking my head
YWhy
DMDirect message
BussinReally good
YWYou're welcome
143I love you
IKRI know, right?
gfGirlfriend
TLDRToo long, didn't read
2To
WhoaExpression of surprise
xbfEx-boyfriend
FMLF*** my life
bsfBest friend
IMOIn my opinion
plsPlease
SimpA person who obsesses over someone
FFSFor f***'s sake
LANLocal Area Network
nvmNevermind
HRUHow are you
LMFAOLaughing my freakin' a** off
TBHTo be honest
FTWFor the win
TYVMThank you very much
SelfieA picture a person takes of themself
FrFor real
KarenAn entitled woman
l8rLater
OFOnlyFans
SwagSkills or style
OICOh, I see
IDEKI don't even know
bbgBaby girl
IghAlright
H&KHugs and kisses
feelsFeelings
14643I will always love you
DeluluDelusional
YOLOYou only live once
bdayBirthday
Only in OhioClaiming Ohio is strange
Clout chaserA person who does things just to become popular
hunHoney
NOYBNone of your business
LMIRLLet's meet in real life
suxSucks
IMUI miss you
FOMOFear of missing out
LOLOLLots of laugh out louds
ASLAge, sex, location
lilLittle
OGOriginal gangster
Gang gangI'm with you
fitOutfit
MIAMissing in action
FriendversaryFriendship anniversary
LYLLove you lots
ZaddyA composed, fashionable, and attractive man
go brrrSolve a problem
KMABKiss my a**, b****
HMUHit me up
cyaSee ya
L8Late
IMYI miss you
FOHF*** outta here
Skibidi Toilet SyndromeAdverse effects of watching Skibidi Toilet
LMSLike my status
BetYou bet
Let him cookDon't interfere
Caught in 4KCaught in the act
SDSweet dreams
dDi**
S-tierTop rank
CFDClothing, fashion, design
NGLNot gonna lie
IMHOIn my humble opinion
PMPrivate message
IMDIn my dreams
IDGAFI don't give a f***
TweetTwitter post
lkLike
MidMediocre
XOKiss and Hug
SheeshExpression of disbelief
ICYMIIn case you missed it
MCYTMinecraft YouTuber
WYBWatch your back
rlyReally
InfluencerA social media user who affects others' behaviors
AggroAggressive
xgfEx-girlfriend
CMIIWCorrect me if I'm wrong
BestieBest Friend
BWBest wishes
Dunk onMake fun of
CCGCollectible card game
FetchCool
FRFRFor real for real
favsFavorites
2H2HToo hot to handle
DogeDog
HipsterA person who dislikes mainstream culture
lolzLaugh out louds
Don't @ meDon't mention me in your tweets
obvObviously
YMMVYour mileage may vary
LPPLikes per post
And I oopI'm so embarassed
ATWAll the way
MaldMad and bald
RatioedReceiving many more replies than likes on your tweet
BFFRBe f***ing for real
Tune upBeat up
TCTake care
LYSMLove you so much
IBFInternet best friend
CatfishTo assume a false identity
Straight fireVery cool
ICLI can't lie
BFDBig freakin' deal
Paper handsTo sell a stock at the first sign of trouble
BasedAgree
POGPlay of the game
Horny on mainActing lustful on your primary social account
HIFWHow I felt when
CrewGroup of friends
TRSThat really sucks
ΘΔTherian
HUMMHope you miss me
Comfort idolA celebrity whose actions soothe you
Thigh gapSpace between a person's thighs
BIONBelieve it or not
Keyboard warriorA person that posts controversial opinions online
PMKIPretty much killin' it
TAYThinking about you
TTYSTalk to you soon
ClapbackA clever comeback
IHYI hate you
DM slideDirect message to a crush
GSGilvaSunner
VacayVacation
CreeperA socially invasive person
FYPFor You page
TFTAThanks for the add
TCGTrading card game
CrayCrazy
JSYKJust so you know
Face cardA gorgeous face
WTGWay to go
Lady bonerFemale feeling of sexual arousal
WDYTWhat do you think
ughDisappointed
FavFavorite
HNYHappy New Year
CYLCatch ya later
adorbsAdorable
Nae NaeHip-rocking, hand-raising dance move
Day oneA very close friend
HandleTwitter username
BFFLBest friends for life
C.AICharacter.AI
AMAAsk me anything
MovemberMustache-growing November
SASexual assault
HOPEHave Only Positive Expectations
SecksSex
TTYTalk to you
RTRetweet
HMLHate my life
BlingOverly flashy jewelry
CringeUnpleasant
Sigma maleAn introverted male who goes his own way
TFWThat feeling when
OT3One true threesome
Vine6 second video
ITYSI told you so
WYWHWish you were here
Blue-checkedVerified on Twitter
Chasing cloutDoing things just to become popular
TwittersphereThe world of Twitter
TBRTo be real
Sending meMaking me laugh
The struggle is realHaving difficulty doing something
MMMusic Monday
Meme stockA stock hyped on social media
Alphabet mafiaLGBTQIA+ people
vlogVideo blog
Hits differentAffects differently
Big yikesWow
Sip teaMind your business
DoomerA person who focuses on negative possibilities
LRTLast retweet
Cancel cultureCanceling people who do anything controversial
FTEWFor the epic win
F4FFollow for follow
ytYouTube
deetsDetails
SimpingObsessing over a person that does not return the same affection
HMBHit me back
Pro-shipAccepting of any fictional relationship
ChillaxChill and relax
issaIt's a
ThreadA series of messages
LickTheft
Cinnamon rollA kind, gentle person
POTUSPresident of the United States
SGSilvaGunner
ASLPAge, sex, location, picture
GrelfieGroup selfie
NLTNo later than
uttpUTubeTrollPolice
WEGWicked evil grin
Fake newsFake news source that pretends to be real
mishuMiss you
LeBroningFlopping
TBTThrowback Thursday
RedditorA Reddit user
PoserA person who pretends to be someone they are not
Pick meA person desperate for attention and approval
Left no crumbsCompletely dominated
TwinsiesTwo people who share a common trait
WSGWhat's good
LarperLive action role-player
delishDelicious
Facebook friendA friend on Facebook, but most likely not in real life
AlgospeakSlang used to bypass content filters
Date ladderA person you date to make yourself seem more desirable
FireAwesome
IMInstant message
TMGThat's my girl
onbOn, bro
LurkerA forum user who reads but doesn't post
KenergyConscientious masculinity
GPOYGratuitous picture of yourself
PTLPraise the Lord
PFPProfile picture
EndgameA couple that is meant to be together
Hop offGo away
Rent Free In My HeadIs frequently on my mind
TBRTo be read
HimboA naive, musclebound male
CSBCool story, bro
PlankingLying face down and straight like a plank
sbuxStarbucks
TILToday I learned
2l8Too late
Sleeper buildWhen a skinny person is surprisingly buff
E chokeAn expression of shock or surprise
DemThronesGame of Thrones
SOSSomeone special
WBUWhat 'bout you
CBBCan't be bothered
DAHDumb a** hole
OPOriginal poster
FTFYFixed that for you
D/CDon't care
Alpha maleA dominant male
4LFor life
HWUHey, what's up?
LooksmaxxingAttempting to improve your appearance
Unicorn momAn imperfect, authentic mom who defies mom shaming
FacestalkingLooking through someone's pictures on Facebook
SlacktivismLazy activism
AITAAm I the a**hole
Passenger princessA woman whose boyfriend always drives her around
WildinActing crazy
EdgarHigh fade and bowl cut hairstyle
Say lessI understand
PeriodtAn expression of emphasis
BOATBest of all time
WhitesplainTo explain something as a white person
Yuck your yumCriticize something you like
DHDear husband
IAWTCI agree with the comment
FBFFlashback Friday
hbdHappy birthday
Sock puppet accountA fake online identity
BGFBest guy friend
Sussy bakaSuspicious fool
DisneyboundingDressing similarly to Disney characters
IFSFYI feel sorry for you
AOTYAlbum of the year
TweetsultInsulting tweet
GOATed with the sauceAwesome
TikTokerA TikTok user
HeatherA desirable person
BNIBBrand new in box
CottagecoreAn aesthetic centered around romanticized rural living
tlTimeline
MCMMan-crush Monday
Put on blastTo call out
SnaccAn attractive person
BangerAn awesome, energetic piece of media
SubtweetSubliminal tweet
BrigadingWhen one online community harasses another
OOMFOne of my followers
TSNFThat's so not fair
TFFTwitter follower-friend
Spill the teaShare the gossip
derpExpression of stupidity
OTPOne true pairing
RIP my mentionsI'm going to receive a lot of Twitter notifications
FTRFor the record
Slide into your DMsTo send a direct message on Twitter
OTDOf the day
Woke up and chose violenceDecided to be hostile
TeaTruth
WashedNo longer good
YAYoung Adult
FleekPerfect
VoteflakeA person who does not accept official election results
On fleekPerfect
WaifuA fictional female that a real person has a crush on
IHUI hate you
ChadA physically fit, overly confident man
Outta pocketDisreputable
OTLOne true love
SelteringSticking out your rear in a fitness pose
CancelShut down or force out
GloomerAn apathetic 20-something
QuaranteamA small group that socializes in-person during COVID-19
MootsPeople you follow on social media who follow you back
CrunchyNatural and sustainable lifestyle
YouTuberA YouTube user
GobboGoblin
Celine a sceneTo add a Celine Dion song to a video for maximum emotional impact
Bikini bridgeSpace between a bikini bottom and stomach
GatekeepTo police who has access to an identity or community
bbqBarbecue
DFDear fiance
UnfriendTo remove a friend on Facebook
MistweetTweet mistake
WAGsWives and girlfriends
POCProof of concept
WinternityEternal winter
CovfefeCoverage
DeadHilarious
IIRCIf I remember correctly
DADeviantArt
MLMMen loving men
QuaranfifteenWeight gained during COVID-19 quarantine
Who dey breetWho is breathing?
-coreAesthetic
CGPTChatGPT
TrumperA Donald Trump supporter
MomfluencerA mom who influences other moms on social media
GOATedDeclared the best
ElsagateInappropriate content targeted at kids on YouTube
Clout leechA person who is friends with someone just to become more popular
SnapchatterSnapchat user
LSSLong story short
BlursdayLiterally any day of the week, they're all the same now
Clap backA clever comeback
SOABSon of a b****
AHFYAlways here for you
NTANot the a**hole
WADRWith all due respect
CapeTo defend someone's actions, often undeservedly
It meI identify with that
Boy mathMale logic
OMEOh my Edward
Canon eventA pivotal event in a person's life
POIDHPictures or it didn't happen
Parasocial relationshipA one-way relationship between a fan and a creator
GoblincoreAn aesthetic centered around overlooked natural things
Live-tweetTo tweet about something currently taking place
datThat
Go hamDo something intensely
ClappedBeaten
GingerRed-head
OGOriginal
WCGWWhat could go wrong
DBTSDon't believe that stuff
Snapback culturePressure on new moms to snap back to their pre-pregnancy bodies
FCOLFor crying out loud
ChonkAn overweight animal
TikTok houseA house full of TikTok influencers
SubSubreddit
KITKeep in touch
Baby trapWhen one partner misleads the other to cause a pregnancy
HusbandoA fictional man that a real person has a crush on
IBRIt's been real
TWTrigger warning
GRWMGet ready with me
SMFSo much fun
BMSBroke my scale
InstagrammerAn Instagram user
PC4PCPicture comment for picture comment
FHFuture husband
TIFUToday I F***ed Up
TQVMThank you very much
BBWBe back whenever
HNMHappy new month
OMGDOh my gosh, duh
FOMOFFear of missing out on football
OOTDOutfit of the day
RoachingSecretly dating many romantic partners at the same time
gzCongratulations
VolcelVoluntary celibate
MoodHow I'm feeling
inspoInspiration
Diamond handsTo hold a stock through losses
GIFGraphics Interchange Format
MDLMight delete later
VSCO girlsPreppy female teen Instagrammers
Beta maleA submissive male
f9Fine
U2UUp to you
ADMAy dios mio
VawulenceViolence
Retweet offenderA person who constantly retweets on Twitter
CMVChange my view
Crypto MomSEC Commissioner Hester Peirce
The sidewalk ruleYour man should walk on the street side of the sidewalk
SpoopySpooky and funny
OTTOMHOff the top of my head
GPOYWGratuitous picture of yourself Wednesday
FYEFor your entertainment
ytWhitey
Pump your brakesPause and reflect
BopAn excellent song or album
AFAYCAs fast as you can
LLSLaughing like s***
NYPName your price
DYORDo your own research
FBFollow back
Silver foxAn attractive older man
TotesTotally
YSKYou should know
LBVSLaughing but very serious
IMPOIn my personal opinion
HYFRHeck ya, freakin' right
TwitterstormA quick rise of activity about a specific topic on Twitter
PBUHPeace be upon Him
SharentAn oversharing parent on social media
GMAFBGive me a friggin' break
SmolSmall and cute
HBBDHappy belated birthday
TweepsTwitter peeps
azzA**
CopypastaA block of text that is often copied and pasted online
GPSGod's positioning system
Virtue signalingDemonstrating moral superiority
meirlMe in real life
Slim thickA female body shape
Unforced errorAn easily-avoidable mistake
BDBig deal
IGInstagram
KWIMKnow what I mean
LTRLong-term relationship
stimmyStimulus check
BlackfishingPretending to be ethnically Black
Bing bongExpression of emphasis
Ghost postA Facebook comment that was removed
ShelfiePicture of objects arranged on a shelf
YGGYou go girl
SquickA big turn-off
BOLOBe on the lookout
OOTLOut of the loop
SFMSo freaking much
LCSLocal comic store
SATSorry about that
IAI agree
YYSSYeah yeah, sure sure
EDEating disorder
BloomerA well-adjusted 20-something
AslAs hell
Instagram husbandA person who takes pictures of another person for Instagram
Fax no printerTruth
MBFAMake baseball fun again
SnapstreakSnapchat streak
TBRTo be rude
HeadcanonA fan's unverified beliefs about a story
S4SShare for share
BCBGBon Chic Bon Genre
sSarcasm
gonnaGoing to
FOGOFear of going outside
TweetupTwitter meetup
durStupidly obvious
SAHDStay-at-home dad
PSGWSPPlay stupid games, win stupid prizes
RIP to your mentionsYou're going to receive a lot of Twitter notifications
HauntingFollowing a romantic partner on social media after abruptly leaving them
Fumble the bagScrew up
cxCorrection
qCoupon
HellmaxxingCommitting a series of sinful acts
AmazeballsAmazing
WigIncredible

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