Entertainment, Media & Digital Culture - Internet Shorthand

Here you will find slang for internet shorthand, covering abbreviations, acronyms, and quick expressions used online.

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in case you missed it [sentence]

used to share information someone may have missed

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in real life [phrase]

used to distinguish offline or face-to-face interactions from online ones

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in search of [phrase]

used online to indicate someone is looking for a specific item, service, or information

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like my status [sentence]

used on social media to ask viewers to like a post or content

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not gonna lie [interjection]

used to admit something honestly or openly

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not safe for work [phrase]

explicit or inappropriate for viewing in professional or public settings

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oh my lord [interjection]

used to express surprise, shock, or excitement

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on my way [interjection]

used to indicate that someone is en route

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shout out [noun]

a public acknowledgment or praise

Ex: I want to give a shout out to everyone who supported me .

to be honest [phrase]

used as a preface to a candid or frank statement, opinion, or observation

that feeling when [sentence]

used to express a relatable emotion or situation, often humorously

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ask us anything [sentence]

used online to invite questions from others

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one of my followers [phrase]

used online to refer to someone in your social circle

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uwu [interjection]

used to express happiness, affection, or cuteness; often associated with e-girls, furries, femboys, and anime fandoms

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what {do|} you look like [sentence]

used online or in texting to ask about someone's appearance

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for you page [noun]

(TikTok) a personalized feed of recommended content and videos

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I just burst out laughing [sentence]

used online or in texting to indicate laughter

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shaking my head [interjection]

used to express disbelief, disappointment, or frustration at something stupid or frustrating

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sksksk [interjection]

used to convey laughter, excitement, or happiness

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kill myself [sentence]

used jokingly to express extreme frustration or disappointment

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