Meaning

You might hear the word “indigenous” in the news, at school, or on social media. Maybe it’s used to talk about people, culture, land, or…

You might see the word cis in a bio, an article, or a comment online and pause. It’s short, but it feels important. Is it slang? A label? Or…

You’re chatting with a friend. They send “xd” after a joke. You pause and think, Is that a typo? Or some emoji thing? Don’t worry—you’re not…

You hear “per diem” at work, in travel talk, or on a bill, and it sounds fancy. Maybe your boss mentions it. Maybe you see it on a…

You’re texting late at night. The chat is slowing down. Then someone replies with “gts.” You stare at the screen and think, Are they mad? Are…

You’re reading the news or scrolling social media, and suddenly you see the word “censure.” It sounds serious. Maybe political. Maybe…

The first time you see “gng” in a text, it can feel confusing. Someone drops it casually in a chat, and you pause. Is it slang? A typo? Or…

You’re reading a message, a comment, or even a farewell note, and someone says “godspeed.” It sounds powerful, kind, and a little…

You’re texting a friend, scrolling TikTok, or playing a game, and suddenly someone says “that’s sus.” It sounds funny, maybe serious, maybe…

You’re texting someone, scrolling TikTok, or reading comments online, and suddenly you see “dl.” Maybe it’s in a message like, “let’s keep…