NGL
Short for “not gonna lie,” used to introduce or end an honest opinion, admission, criticism, or confession.
Meaning, tone & examplesEXPLORE THE LANGUAGE
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Understand the replies, reactions and shorthand under a post.
Explanations
32 entriesReply guy
A person who repeatedly leaves unwanted, overfamiliar, condescending, or attention-seeking replies on social media.
Meaning, tone & examplesSubtweet
An indirect post about a specific person that avoids naming or tagging them, usually to criticize or mock them.
Meaning, tone & examplesClapback
A quick, sharp, often witty response to criticism, an insult, or a dismissive comment.
Meaning, tone & examplesBussin’
An enthusiastic compliment meaning extremely good, especially delicious food.
Meaning, tone & examplesHits different
Said when something has an unusually strong, special, or changed emotional effect.
Meaning, tone & examplesSay less
An informal reply meaning “I understand,” “I agree,” or “you’ve already convinced me.”
Meaning, tone & examplesTBH
'To be honest': a casual way to introduce a frank opinion, admission or sincere compliment.
Meaning, tone & examplesBased
An approving reaction meaning someone is admirable, bold or willing to express a view without chasing approval.
Meaning, tone & examplesCringe
A negative reaction to something that feels awkward, embarrassing or painfully uncomfortable to watch.
Meaning, tone & examplesOOMF
'One of my followers' or, in some contexts, 'one of my friends': a way to mention someone without naming them.
Meaning, tone & examplesReceipts
Records offered as evidence for a claim, such as screenshots, messages, recordings or dated posts.
Meaning, tone & examplesRent free
Something 'lives rent free in your head' when it keeps occupying your thoughts without your choosing to focus on it.
Meaning, tone & examplesSMH
'Shaking my head': a written reaction expressing disappointment, disbelief, frustration or disapproval.
Meaning, tone & examplesSending me
A reaction meaning something is making you laugh hard, or is producing a strong amused or excited response.
Meaning, tone & examplesTL;DR
'Too long; didn't read': either a dismissive response to a long text or a label introducing its short summary.
Meaning, tone & examplesTea
Interesting inside information or gossip. 'Spill the tea' asks someone to share the details.
Meaning, tone & examplesUnderstood the assignment
Praise for someone who delivered exactly the right result, look or performance for a situation.
Meaning, tone & examplesW / L
W means a win or positive result; L means a loss, setback or negative judgment. 'Take the L' means accept a defeat.
Meaning, tone & examplesClock it
Documented in 2026To notice, identify, or call out something—especially a hidden detail, contradiction, or truth.
Meaning, tone & examplesGlazing
Documented in 2023Praising or defending someone so excessively that other people think the admiration is overdone or uncritical.
Meaning, tone & examplesIJBOL
Documented in 2024An online reaction meaning I just burst out laughing, used when a post, message or moment seems especially funny.
Meaning, tone & examplesYapping
Documented in 2024Talking at length, often about little things; it can describe enjoyable chatter or dismiss someone as talking too much.
Meaning, tone & examplesAura farming
Documented in 2025Aura farming means doing something to seem effortlessly cool, impressive or charismatic. It can be admiring or teasing, depending on context.
Meaning, tone & examplesDemure
Documented in 2024In the 2024 meme, demure describes a supposedly restrained, considerate or polished choice, often with a playful wink. Its traditional meaning is modest or reserved.
Meaning, tone & examplesTouch grass
Touch grass tells someone to step away from the internet and reconnect with ordinary life. It can be a joke, advice, or an insult.
Meaning, tone & examplesIt's giving
It's giving introduces the impression or vibe that something creates. The words after it tell you what the speaker is reminded of.
Meaning, tone & examplesRatio
A ratio is a pattern of social-media reactions people interpret as rejection of a post. Ratio can also describe a reply outperforming the original.
Meaning, tone & examplesAte
Ate means someone did something impressively well. Ate and left no crumbs intensifies the compliment toward a flawless result.
Meaning, tone & examplesMid
Mid means average, mediocre, or disappointing. Online, it often dismisses something that other people have praised.
Meaning, tone & examplesSlay
Slay is enthusiastic praise for looking impressive or doing something very well. It can also encourage someone before they perform.
Meaning, tone & examplesIYKYK
IYKYK means if you know, you know. It signals that a reference makes sense to people with a particular shared experience.
Meaning, tone & examples