"What's" is a common English contraction that serves as the shortened form of "what is," "what has," or "what does" (e.g., "What's the matter?" or "What's he doing?").
In grammar, "what's" is a contraction that combines "what" with a verb. It is most commonly used as a contraction for "what is" (or "what has").
831 means "I love you."
Affectedly is an adverb that describes doing something in an artificial, insincere, or unnatural way, usually to impress others or create a specific impression. It involves putting on a facade—such as a fake accent, forced laugh, or exaggerated behavior—rather than acting genuinely.
Naijalingo: whyne. Whyne. Definition: easing and contemptuous language or behavior directed at a particular person or thing.
Bobbing primarily refers to a quick, short, up-and-down or jerky movement. The exact definition depends on the context in which it is used:
In slang, "wahhhh" is an onomatopoeia used to mimic the sound of a crying or whining baby. Depending on the tone of the conversation, it typically conveys one of two meanings:
A "checkout girl" is an informal and somewhat dated term for a female cashier or clerk who works at a supermarket, grocery, or retail store checkout counter.
The phrase "whack someone" has two primary meanings depending on the context:
Discourtesy is a formal term for rudeness, incivility, or a lack of respect. It refers to any behavior or specific act that ignores other people's feelings and fails to observe basic social politeness.
In texting and on social media, 143 224 is a secret number code that means "I love you today, tomorrow, forever".
In texting and social media slang, 381 means "I love you."
In the context of texting and pager slang, 637 means "Always and Forever." It is derived from the number of letters in each word: 6 for Always, 3 for and, and 7 for Forever.
Here are 20 new and trending words and slang terms, many recently added to modern dictionaries, along with their meanings:
In English grammar, nouns and pronouns are categorized into four distinct genders based on sex, animacy, or whether the sex is unspecified.
Pronouns are words that replace nouns in a sentence. There are 7 primary types of pronouns in English:
In internet and text slang, the 🍞 (bread) emoji is most commonly used as slang for money or wealth. It is widely used in phrases like "let's get this bread" or "making that bread" to mean earning a living or achieving financial success.
"Wak" typically acts as a variation or slang term, though its exact definition depends on the context.
While waacking originated in the underground queer hip hop scene of Los Angeles in the 1970's, it has expanded globally.
The 🥵 (Hot Face) emoji primarily means feeling extremely hot, sweaty, or overheated due to high temperatures or exertion. In casual texting and slang, it is also widely used to express that someone or something is physically attractive or "sexy".
A coat check girl (or hat check girl) is a female attendant who works in the coatroom of a theater, restaurant, club, or event venue. Her job is to temporarily store guests' coats, bags, or umbrellas, give the guest a numbered claim ticket, and return the correct items when the guest leaves.
"Atta girl" (or "attagirl") is an informal, enthusiastic expression used to praise, congratulate, or encourage a woman, girl, or female animal. It comes from a shortening of "that's the girl!" and is the female equivalent of "atta boy".
In chat, "oiii" is typically a playful, affectionate way of saying "hey" or "hello". The repetition of the letter "i" amplifies the warmth, enthusiasm, or flirtatious tone of the message.
When a girl texts "hhhh" (or "hhhhh"), she is usually using it as shorthand for a laugh, chuckle, or giggle. It is a text-based onomatopoeia for someone breathing out a quick "ha-ha-ha" or a breathy laugh.
In texting, WYWH stands for "Wish You Were Here".