Welcome to the world of modern messaging, where abbreviations, acronyms, and emojis speak louder than full sentences. Whether you're new to online communities or just want to brush up on the latest lingo, this guide breaks down the most common words used on platforms like Chat Buddy, Instagram, TikTok, and Discord.
These terms are frequently used in chat rooms, comments, DMs, and even bios — so understanding them helps you stay in the loop.
📘 Full List of Chat & Social Media Slang
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| PFP | Profile Picture |
| FR | For Real / Seriously |
| WDYM | What Do You Mean? |
| IDK | I Don’t Know |
| BTW | By The Way |
| IMO / IMHO | In My Opinion / In My Humble Opinion |
| TBH | To Be Honest |
| ILY / ILU | I Love You |
| OMG | Oh My God |
| LMFAO / LMAO / LOL | Laughing My [F***ing] Ass Off / Laughing Out Loud |
| BRB | Be Right Back |
| TTYL | Talk To You Later |
| RN | Right Now |
| SMH | Shaking My Head |
| STFU | Shut The F*** Up |
| NSFW | Not Safe For Work (inappropriate content) |
| FYP | For You Page (TikTok algorithm-driven page) |
| OP | Original Poster |
| NPC | Non-Playable Character (used to insult someone acting robotic or scripted) |
| GOAT | Greatest Of All Time |
| NO CAP | No lie / I'm being serious |
| CAP | Lie or exaggeration |
| BET | Okay / Deal / For sure |
| DEAD / I’M DEAD | Something is really funny |
| SUS | Suspicious or shady |
| W / L | Win / Loss (used to describe success or failure) |
| GYAT | Exaggerated way of saying someone has a large backside (from TikTok memes) |
| RIZZ | Charisma or flirting ability (e.g., "He’s got rizz.") |
| SKSKSK | Expresses excitement or laughter (from VSCO girl trend) |
| AND I OOP— | Expression of surprise or shock |
| SIMP | Someone who is overly submissive to someone they're attracted to |
| BAE | Before Anyone Else (romantic partner) |
| CUFFED | In a relationship |
| DRY TEXTING | Boring or one-word replies |
| GHOSTED | When someone suddenly cuts off communication |
| THIRST TRAP | A photo or post meant to attract attention (often sexually) |
| SLAY | Doing something exceptionally well (often used to hype someone up) |
| MAIN CHARACTER | Acting like the star of the story or scene |
| ALT / SPAM | Alternate or secondary account |
| DM | Direct Message |
| VIBE CHECK | A check on someone’s energy, mood, or behavior |
| LOWKEY / HIGHKEY | Secretly / Definitely or openly |
| SHEESH | An expression of disbelief, hype, or admiration |
| IYKYK | If You Know, You Know (inside reference) |
| ONG | On God / For real |
| TFW | That Feeling When |
| ICYMI | In Case You Missed It |
| CEO OF | Someone who's the best at something (joking) |
| OOMF | One Of My Followers (used on Twitter/X) |
| BOP | A good song or beat |
| CLAPBACK | A witty or savage response |
| MOOD | Relatable emotion or situation |
| BIG MOOD | Very relatable emotion or reaction |
| CHAD | Stereotypically attractive, confident male |
| KAREN | A demanding or entitled person, usually middle-aged |
| WTV | Whatever |
| HMU | Hit Me Up (message me) |
| L+RATIO | "Loss + Outnumbered" (used to dismiss someone in an argument) |
| CRINGE | Embarrassing or awkward |
| TOXIC | Emotionally harmful person or behavior |
| SLAPS | Really good (usually for music) |
| AESTHETIC | Visually pleasing style or vibe |
| SNATCHED | Looking really good (especially body or outfit) |
| BASED | Unapologetically true or confident opinion |
| MUTE / BLOCKED | Silencing or cutting off someone online |
| ALT / LURKER | A secondary account / Someone who reads but doesn't participate |
💡 Why Learn This Lingo?
Makes chatting smoother and faster
Helps you understand inside jokes and memes
Keeps you from feeling lost in TikTok comments or Discord servers
Helps you avoid embarrassing misunderstandings
🔐 Bonus: Chat Etiquette Tips
Don’t spam messages — keep it concise
Respect boundaries — not everyone wants a DM
Avoid dry texting in engaging conversations
Be careful with NSFW content — check the room rules
When in doubt, ask! Most people will happily explain