To be “as thick as two short planks” means simply to be very stupid. It’s a common British expression used to describe a person. It’s a fairly recent expression, not seeming to go back much further in time than the 1970s. It’s not as popular … Read more
ONG stands for “on god” in texting. It’s a way of indicating strong emphasis on something you’ve said or indicating strongly that you agree with something. It might be used in very serious contexts or in more trivial ones. Either way, it’s used as strong … Read more
WTW usually means “what’s the word” in texting, which is a common form of greeting in some parts of the world. It can also mean “what the what”, intended as a more polite form of “WTF”. However, it’s more often just used as a way … Read more
BR refers to Battle Royale in gaming. It can also stand for “bathroom”, and is used when someone is taking a break. Both uses are quite common, although Battle Royale is certainly the more popular option now as those games take over the entire industry. … Read more
LMAO stands for “laughing my ass off” in texting. It’s a universally used way of saying that something is very funny. It’s a more intense version of “lol”, just meaning that something is very funny. There are many ways and senses it can be used, … Read more
In gaming, chad essentially means someone who is effortlessly and exceptionally good at the game. A chad in broader parlance is someone who is popular, confident, and attractive—so in gaming, a chad is someone whose actions reflect this. They only play the most up-to-date games, … Read more
A “Virgil” in rap refers to a unit of 50 of something, usually $50. This comes from the late Virgil Abloh, a fashion designer and entrepreneur who drew criticism during the 2020 BLM protests by posting a screenshot showing he had donated only $50 to … Read more
GG means “good game” in gaming. It is a polite and friendly way of signing off at the end of a match, and can be used by both the winners and the losers. It is meant as a cordial and sportsmanlike way of acknowledging the … Read more
SMD means “suck my d***’ in texting. This is most often used as a way of insulting someone or in some way letting them know you are angry. It’s widely used in internet slang and all areas of the internet. It has been in use … Read more
TTM typically means “talk to me” in texting. This is often used when you are desperate to hear from someone about something in particular. It can also be used if you are just bored and want to have a conversation. It can have a handful … Read more