If you’ve ever paused mid-sentence wondering whether you need “allusion” or “illusion,” you’re dealing with two words that look almost identical but mean completely different things. An allusion is an…
IDC in text means “I don’t care.” It’s a quick way to show you’re indifferent about something, whether that’s a decision, a plan, or someone’s opinion. The tone can be…
IMO stands for “in my opinion.” When someone drops IMO in a text, they’re softening what they’re about to say, letting you know it’s their personal take and not a…
BFF stands for “best friend forever” (or “best friends forever” when talking about a pair). It shows up in texts, captions, and comments as a quick way to tag someone…
WTW is short for “what’s the word,” and people use it the same way they’d use “what’s up” or “what’s going on.” Someone texts you “wtw” out of nowhere, and…
If someone sends you “WSP?” and you are wondering what those three letters mean, the answer is simple. In most casual chats, WSP is a shortened form of “What’s up?”…
GNG usually stands for “gang” in text messages, used to refer to a close friend group or crew rather than an actual criminal gang. It shows up as a friendly,…
POV stands for “point of view.” In slang, especially on TikTok and Instagram, it’s used to put the viewer directly into a scene, as if they’re the one living it.…
SYBAU stands for “shut your bitch ass up.” It’s a blunt, vulgar way of telling someone to stop talking, and you’ll mostly see it in texts, comment sections, and gaming…
SYFM stands for “shut your f***ing mouth.” It’s a blunt, vulgar way of telling someone to stop talking, usually fired off in a heated text thread, a gaming lobby, or…
Ethan Whitmore