internet

• Vibe check

  A quick assessment of the emotional atmosphere or general feeling of a person, group, or situation.

• In your feels

  To be experiencing a strong emotional state, often characterized by sentimentality, sadness, or introspection.

• Galaxy brain

  This phrase refers to a state of profound, often comically exaggerated, enlightenment or a moment of perceived genius that is typically ironic or absurd.

• Echo chamber

  An echo chamber is a situation in which beliefs are amplified or reinforced by communication and repetition inside a closed system and insulated from rebuttal.

• Go viral

  To spread rapidly and widely, especially online, through sharing and word-of-mouth, often reaching a massive audience in a short period.

• Going viral

  To describe content, such as a video, image, or story, that spreads rapidly and widely across the internet, often through social media sharing.

• Paper hands

  A person who sells their investments prematurely, usually due to fear or impatience, and thus misses out on potential future profits.

• Get red-pilled

  To undergo a sudden, often uncomfortable, realization of a deeper or hidden truth, particularly about societal or political systems, that fundamentally changes one's worldview.

• Black-pilled

  To be black-pilled means to adopt an extreme, often nihilistic or fatalistic, worldview where one believes societal problems are insurmountable and any efforts for change are utterly futile.

• FTW

  An acronym used to express strong approval, enthusiasm, or to declare something as superior or victorious.

• LMAO

  LMAO is an internet acronym used to express extreme amusement, indicating that something is very funny.

• IMO

  IMO is an abbreviation for 'In My Opinion,' used to preface a statement as a personal viewpoint rather than a factual assertion.

• ROFL

  This acronym is used to express extreme amusement, indicating that something is so funny it makes one laugh so hard they are figuratively (or sometimes literally) rolling on the floor.

• IMHO

  An acronym used to introduce a personal opinion, often with a hint of humility or self-deprecation.

• AFK

  AFK is an acronym standing for "Away From Keyboard," used to indicate that someone is temporarily not at their computer or device.

• DM me

  To ask someone to send you a private message on a social media platform or other digital communication service.

• Pwned

  To be utterly defeated, dominated, or humiliated, especially in online gaming or through a security breach.

• RT

  To share another user's post, especially on platforms like Twitter, with your own followers.

• Epic fail

  A spectacular, complete, and often embarrassing failure or disaster.

• Noob

  An inexperienced or novice person, particularly in a specific activity, often used in online or gaming contexts.

• TL;DR

  TL;DR is an acronym used to introduce a brief summary of a longer text, indicating that the original content was too extensive for the reader to engage with fully.

• Clickbait

  Sensationalized online content, often with misleading headlines, specifically designed to attract clicks and generate web traffic.

• OK boomer

  A dismissive phrase used, typically by younger people, to invalidate or mock the perceived outdated views or unsolicited advice of older generations, particularly Baby Boomers.

• Web 2.0

  Web 2.0 describes the perceived second generation of the World Wide Web, emphasizing user-generated content, interactivity, and social networking.

• The dark web

  The dark web refers to a hidden part of the internet that is not indexed by conventional search engines and requires specific software, like Tor, to access, often associated with anonymity and illicit activities.

• Don't feed the troll

  To ignore someone who is deliberately trying to provoke an argument or upset others online, thereby denying them the attention they seek.

• Filter bubble

  An intellectual isolation that occurs when algorithms selectively guess what information a user would like to see, based on their past online behavior.

• Catfish

  To deceive someone by creating a false online identity to engage in a romantic or personal relationship with them.

• Rickrolling

  Rickrolling is an internet prank where someone is tricked into watching the music video for Rick Astley's 1987 song "Never Gonna Give You Up."

• You had one job

  This phrase expresses exasperated disappointment when someone fails at a task that seemed simple and straightforward.

• Netiquette

  Netiquette refers to the established rules of polite, respectful, and ethical behavior when communicating or interacting on the internet.

• Godwin's Law

  Godwin's Law states that as an online discussion grows longer, the probability of a comparison involving Nazis or Hitler approaches 1.

• pics or it didn't happen

  This phrase is a demand for photographic evidence to substantiate an unbelievable or extraordinary claim.

• All your base are belong to us

  This phrase is a humorous declaration of complete victory or dominance, often used to mock an opponent's futile efforts.

• NSFW

  NSFW is an acronym used to flag content that is inappropriate or offensive for viewing in a professional or public setting.

• Don't Google that

  A warning to avoid searching for a particular topic online, implying the results are likely to be disturbing, inappropriate, or unpleasant.

• Press F to pay respects

  It is an internet meme used to express sympathy, acknowledgement of a solemn moment, or mock condolences.

• SMH

  SMH is an internet initialism used to express disappointment, disapproval, or disbelief, akin to a silent shake of the head.

• SFW

  SFW is an acronym for "Safe For Work," indicating that content is appropriate to view in a professional or public environment without causing offense or embarrassment.

• ICYMI

  This acronym is used to introduce information that the recipient might have overlooked or was previously unaware of.

• Facepalm

  An act of covering one's face with one's hand to express dismay, embarrassment, or exasperation.

• Flame war

  An intense, often personal, and prolonged online argument or dispute that involves angry or hostile messages.

• Cancel culture

  Cancel culture refers to the public shaming and withdrawal of support from individuals or organizations deemed to have acted or spoken in an offensive or problematic way.

• The algorithm

  An unseen, often opaque, computational system that dictates outcomes or experiences, particularly in digital contexts.

• Terminally online

  This phrase describes someone who spends an excessive amount of time on the internet, often to the detriment of their real-world activities or social life.

• Error 404

  An "Error 404" signifies that a requested webpage or resource cannot be located on the server, usually resulting in a "page not found" message.

• The metaverse

  The metaverse refers to a persistent, shared, virtual 3D space, often blending virtual reality, augmented reality, and the internet, where users can interact with each other and digital objects.

• Web3

  Web3 describes a proposed decentralized iteration of the World Wide Web that incorporates blockchain technologies, aiming to empower users with greater data ownership and control.

• Fandom

  The collective community of enthusiasts surrounding a particular person, group, series, or interest.

• Headcanon

  A headcanon is a fan's personal, unconfirmed interpretation or belief about a fictional universe that isn't officially part of its established storyline.

• OC

  An OC is a character created by an author or artist that exists within an existing fictional universe but is not part of the original canon.

• ELI5

  ELI5 is an internet acronym requesting an explanation of a complex topic in simple, easy-to-understand language, as if one were five years old.

• Sus

  Sus is a slang term used to describe someone or something as suspicious, untrustworthy, or questionable.

• OP

  Describing something, especially in gaming, that is so superior in strength or ability that it makes fair competition difficult or impossible.

• IYKYK

  This acronym, short for 'If You Know, You Know,' signifies that a statement's full context, humor, or significance is only understood by a select group of people with shared experiences or inside knowledge.

• Caught in 4K

  To be unequivocally captured on high-definition video or photo committing an act, usually one that is embarrassing or illicit.

• Ratioed

  To be "ratioed" means a social media post has received many more replies, often critical, than likes or shares, signaling widespread public disapproval or disagreement.

• Main character syndrome

  Main character syndrome describes the tendency for an individual to perceive and present their life as if it were a story, often exaggerating their own importance or central role in all events.

• Posting through it

  To continue sharing content online, often via social media, as a way to cope with or distract from personal difficulties, sadness, or turmoil.

• Keyboard warrior

  An individual who is aggressive or expresses strong opinions online, often anonymously, but is not so brave or confrontational in person.

• Meme stock

  A meme stock is the equity of a company that experiences a surge in popularity and price due to social media buzz rather than traditional financial metrics.

• A whole mood

  This phrase describes something that perfectly encapsulates a particular feeling, atmosphere, or situation, often in a relatable or deeply resonant way.

• Is this loss?

  This phrase is used ironically or humorously to acknowledge an unexpected, often baffling, defeat or negative outcome.

• Me irl

  An internet slang term, short for "me in real life," used to express relatable situations or feelings, often in a self-deprecating or humorous way.

• Big brain time

  A humorous or ironic expression used to describe a situation that demands significant intellectual effort, or to sarcastically comment on a very simple realization.

• Yeet

  To throw an object with significant force, often accompanied by the exclamation of the word itself, or used as an interjection signifying excitement or approval.

• Cringe compilation

  A collection of videos or clips showcasing embarrassing, awkward, or socially uncomfortable moments, often compiled for humorous or vicarious entertainment.

• It's not a bug, it's a feature

  It is a humorous or sarcastic justification for an unexpected or undesirable outcome, presenting it as an intentional design choice rather than a defect.

• Send it

  To enthusiastically commit to a difficult or risky action, often with high energy and without holding back.

• GG EZ

  An abbreviation commonly used in online gaming to express that a match was "Good Game, Easy," often implying a lack of challenge or a dominant victory.