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
“Babe” is a term of endearment which can be used in a wide variety of contexts. It can be a very general way to refer to a friend or it can be a pet name for a romantic partner, and everything in between. Different people … Read more
WTD can mean a couple of different things, but most commonly it means “what’s the deal”. It can also mean “what to do”, and “who to delete”, among other things. But by far the most common meaning is just “what’s the deal”, which is just … Read more
A bot in gaming is a character which is controlled by an AI, or the “computer”, rather than by an actual player. This term can be applied in slightly different ways in different contexts. It could just be stand-ins for player characters in ill-populated multiplayer … Read more
Clutch refers to winning a competitive online game after overcoming tremendous odds. This is used in a wide range of games, but always means essentially snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. Winning at the very last moment means you clutched the win, or it … Read more
HYB most often is an abbreviation meaning “how you been?” It is simply a very common and quick way of asking someone how they are, particularly if you’ve not spoken to them for a while. It is used this way both in texting and on … Read more
“The pen is mightier than the sword” is a common English idiom which means that the written word have more power than violent actions. The written word is a more powerful medium for social change. It’s what’s called a metonymic adage. It was coined by … Read more