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Where did sksksk come from and why cant we stop saying it?
But since internet words are often so new, their origins are hard to pin down.
Some, like milkshake duck, come fromvery specific tweets.
Others are brought over from the real world.
(Thinking fondly of Ok boomer.)
As the stans online reign continues, who knows what the 2020s will bring?
Oppositely, Dont @ me means you dont wanna hear it.
Used to express sudden surprise or to throw shade (see below).
Bae: Evolved from African-American Vernacular English (or Black English) as a shorter version of babe.
Someone on the internet also decided it means Before Anyone Else.
Basic Bitch: Someone who follows trends a little too closely.
Now, its associated withwhite women, Starbucks, UGG boots, and more.
Bop:A really good song.
Burner: Anything that cannot be traced or is a secret.
For example, a burner Twitter account cannot be traced back to you.
Catfish: Someone who isnt who they portray themselves to be online.
Can also be used as a verb.
The term was coined by Nev Schulman of the film and TV show,Catfish.
Its linked to callout culture, a form of public shaming.
Its a sign of approval.
Clout: Influence or power, especially on the internet.
“im not owned!
im not owned!!
It essentially means to be so stubborn that you dont admit when you got owned.
It was popularized in 2017 when politicians misunderstood it as a homophobic term.
Cursed: Originated from the TumblrCursed Images.
Then it became a Twitter account.
Now its used more generally for anything uncomfortable, unsettling, or ridiculous.
Dead: When something is so good or so bad, it has simply rendered you lifeless.
Do It for the Vine: Came from arap trackabout using the app.
Now that Vine is dead, Do it for the Vine is just a dare.
Extra: When something or someone is more than necessary.
A fancy outfit and an overexcited friend can both be extra.
Fam: Your loved ones.
A Black English term.
Feels: You have a lot of them.
Finsta: Fake Instagram.
Often an alternative or secret Instagram account where users post whatever they want for a select group of people.
Flex: To show off.
FOMO: Fear of missing out.
GOAT: Greatest of All Time.
Alternately used when someone insults or verbally attacks another person.
Highkey: Can be used when something is obvious or when youre passionate about something.
For example, Highkey, its a bad show, but I highkey love it.
(But dont actually talk like that.)
Hot take: An unpopularor provocativeopinion.
Horny on Main: To post sexually explicit content on your public accounts online.
IRL (see below), its generally being open about your horniness.
Fun fact: It was popularized by Furries.
I: To be so shocked you cant express yourself.
It me: Used when something is relatable to you.
Its a Vibe:Vibe describes a good energy or mood.
IRL: In real life.
Lit: Another way of saying cool.
insanely big moodpic.twitter.com/4MfBRANblZ
Mood: How youre feeling.
Often used in response to something or accompanied by an example.
Mutuals: When you and another social media user follow each other, you are mutuals.
Popularized by aSoundCloud rap songon TikTok.
On Fleek: Vine starPeaches Monroeecreated this term in a video she posted celebrating her eyebrows.
Anything cute, on point, and looking good can be on fleek.
OOMF: One of my followers.
Periodt: An accentuated form of full stop; meant to add emphasis.
Red Pill: Inspired byThe Matrix,it originally meant to accept a hard truth.
Salty: A Black English term meaning someone is bitter or petty.
Shade: Typically a backhanded compliment, throwing shade is to insult someone.
Originated from drag culture.
Shitpost: A Reddit term meaning a spammy, random or troll post.
you could shitpost on other social media too.
Depending on the audience, it can be funny or disruptive.
Shook: To be rattled, whether out of excitement, fear, or disgust.
Popularized by drag queens.
Side-eye: To look at someone from the side, as if suspicious or questioning.
The keys S and K are actually the most convenient keys for thumbs to smash on iPhone keyboards.
Skinny Legend: An honor given by stans to a public figure.
The persons weight doesnt actually matter.
Doesnt necessarily have to be small.
Snack: Someone can look like or be a snack when theyre attractive.
Stan: A passionate fan.
Subtweet: To talk or tweet about someone without explicitly mentioning them, usually in a negative context.
TBH: To be honest.
Can also be a way to agree with someone.
Thats the Tea: Tea has been around for decades, developed in the drag ballroom scene.
It grew popular as drag culture did, thanks toRuPauls Drag Race.
Tea is gossip, secrets, or exciting news.
Thicc: A meme version of thick, meant to signify an elite level of thickness.
Thirsty: To be desperate for something (or, oftentimes, someone).
Toxic: An adjective describing unhealthy behavior.
Snatched.Snatched??Flown.Flown?
?Out the door.Oh my gah-It’s in Arkansas.It’s in Arkansas??
You don’t want it back?
Wig can be thrown, snatched, or any other verb that means your wig is gone.
Another one to thank drag culture for.
Woke: To be aware of the societal issues that affect marginalized communities.
Originated in Black English.
Yeet can also be used like a cheer.
Your Mind: A way to compliment someone for being clever.
