English Slang Words Terms

2021-10-04 17:30:05 Winter Is Coming

What does winter is coming mean?

Something bad is going to happen

Winter is coming means something bad is going to happen. It is a popular GOT saying used by fans of the show to warn that bad things are coming.

In Game of Thrones, the saying is the House Stark's motto as they are situated in the North of Westeros and often hit hardest by cold winters. The phrase is commonly used in a cynical way to say that something negative is bound to happen, just like winter.

Example

"I just got a raise and a babe's number!
Enjoy it now, winter is coming.
Wow, thanks for your encouraging words, jerk!"
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2021-10-04 05:30:01 AYAOTD

What does AYAOTD stand for?


Are You Afraid of the Dark?

AYAOTD is an acronym for the 1990s Nickelodeon television show "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" The show features a group of teenagers called "The Midnight Society" who share horror-fantasy stories with each other. The show aired from 1992 to 1996 with each episode featuring a different scary story.

Example

"Do you remember AYAOTD?"
"Yeah, that show freaked me out as a kid!"
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2021-10-03 17:30:03 VSCO Girls

What are VSCO girls?

Preppy female teen Instagrammers

VSCO girls are a group of female teen Instagrammers and TikTok users who are known for wearing scrunchies, wielding Hydro Flasks, and expressing their desire to "save the turtles." They began appearing on Instagram and other apps in 2019, dressed in largely similar oversized t-shirts, crop tops, and Birkenstocks.

The VSCO girl movement was started by teen girls who edited and posted photos to their Instagrams using the VSCO photo-editing app. The app's filters made it easy for these teens to portray their lives as "beachy," "effortless," and "laid-back." As the VSCO girl trend grew more popular, a number of female YouTubers began creating "transformation videos" detailing their transformations into VSCO girls. These videos often included the YouTubers' search for VSCO girl-appropriate accessories, including Fjallraven Kanken backpacks, metal straws, and flashy scrunchies.

Because VSCO girls are predominantly white, thin, and affluent, and they've adopted slang (like sksksk and "And I oop") that originated in other online communities, reporters and critics have often called the VSCO girl trend exclusionary. VSCO girls themselves are often mocked as being basic, because they cling so strongly to certain brands and social media trends.

Example

"I got my Crocs, my Carmex, and my puka necklace. I'm totes ready to be a VSCO girl."
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2021-10-03 05:30:03 E Choke

What does e choke mean?

An expression of shock or surprise

E choke is a slang term that some social media users use to express intense shock or surprise. It was popularized by the Nigerian-American music artist Davido.

Where did e choke originate?

Afrobeat and hip hop artist Davido coined the term e choke on social media. He has been using the term since at least late 2020.

On December 16 2020, Davido responded to VJ EHIZOJIE's praise of Davido's latest album with a tweet that read "e choke." This appears to be one of the earliest uses of e choke.

How is e choke used?

Davido fans and others use e choke to express surprise when they encounter something impressive, overwhelming, or disconcerting. For example, someone who watches an amazeballs Instagram video may respond to the video with e choke.

Some wordier variants of e choke have also begun circulating on social media. These include "e restrict my airflow" and "e clog my airspace." These variants mean the same thing as e choke.

Example

"A new Davido album just surprise dropped today!"
"e choke"
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2021-10-02 05:30:05 Duckroll

What does duckroll mean?

To mislead someone

Duckroll is a means to mislead or trick someone. It is a prank where a person submits a link that appears to lead to a news story or something relevant but instead leads to a picture of a duck with wheels.

The term was created around 2006-07 in the image-board website "4chan." The duckroll prank gave birth to the infamous rickroll prank.

Example

"Have you ever been rick rolled?
Yes, several times, it's much worse than being duckrolled."
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2021-10-01 17:30:05 TNG

What does TNG stand for?

The Next Generation

Trekkies and other nerds use TNG to refer to "Star Trek: The Next Generation." Airing from 1987 to 1994, TNG spearheaded a Star Trek revival that has yet to completely fade away.

Expanding upon the original Star Trek series (known as TOS), TNG told the story of Captain Picard and the crew of a new starship Enterprise. Their continuing mission was to explore strange new worlds, to seek out new life and new civilizations, and to boldly go where no one had gone before. Picard and crew pursued their mission of exploration throughout seven seasons and several related spin-offs, before passing the torch to the next next generation.

Example

"I'm a big TNG fan, but my sister's more into DS9."
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2021-10-01 05:30:05 Speak Truth To Power

What does it mean to speak truth to power?


Stand up for what is right

To speak truth to power is when one or more people stand up for what is right by resisting an oppressive force, such as a person or company. It has become a rallying cry for people resisting or uncovering corrupt, unfair, and incorrect practices performed by people in positions of power, especially the government.

While some date the phrase back to Ancient Greece, its modern-day roots go back to the early 1940s, when it was popularized by American civil rights activist Bayard Rustin. He advocated for nonviolent methods for battling greater powers to achieve social justice.

"Speak truth to power" has been adopted by various nonviolent resistance groups over the years, including against the Soviet Union during the Cold War and against the Taliban in the Middle East. It gained more exposure in the late-2010s, especially on social media, as a way to encourage dissidents to rebel.

You will probably see it in protests for racial justice, gender equality, LGBTQ rights, censorship, and other issues defying government laws or the "status quo." The phrase is prevalent on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat among social activists.

Example

"Don't give up. Speak truth to power whenever you can and we will eventually achieve equality."
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2021-09-30 17:30:07 LL&P

What does LL&P stand for?

Live long and prosper

Trekkies may end a conversation by telling you to LL&P, which stands for "live long and prosper." This acronym is a condensed version of Star Trek character Spock's famous salute.

In real life, Trekkies often pair "live long and prosper" with a hand gesture known as the Vulcan salute (shown below). In text, you may see LL&P accompanied by a hand emoji that replicates the Vulcan salute. If so, you can be certain that LL&P stands for "live long and prosper."

Example

"Catch you at the next movie night. LL&P"
"u2!"
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2021-09-30 05:30:04 Slasher

What does slasher mean?

Horror film

Slasher is a subgenre of horror films that features a crazy mad-man murderer that kills countless victims. The villain typically murders people with some type of blade, such as a knife, machete, or axe.

This genre commonly involves a lot of bloodshed and high body counts. Some of the most popular slasher psychopaths include Michael Myers from "Halloween," Freddy Krueger from "A Nightmare on Elm Street," and Jason Voorhees from "Friday the 13th."

Example

"I like horror movies but I hate the slasher genre, there is no suspense, just lots of blood."
"What's wrong with lots of blood?"
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2021-09-29 17:30:04 Crows Before Hoes

What does crows before hoes mean?

Guy friends are more important than romantic interests

Crows before hoes means guy friends are more important than female romantic interests. The phrase comes from Game of Thrones and is often used by fans of the show.

The term is a parody of the popular "bros before hoes" saying with the same meaning. The "crows" part comes from Game of Thrones, which refers to the Night's Watch, a brotherhood sworn to the protection of the Wall from Wildlings and Whitewalkers. The brotherhood's pact lasts until death, which means that the men cannot get married, thus the "guys come before women" sentiment.

Example

"Dude, u can't go on a date 2nite, we r going 2 the game , crows before hoes!"
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