Online Communication Terms

noun a place where one regularly spends time or socializes with others

• We scheduled a meeting at the local cafe to hangout and discuss the project.
• Let's hangout at my place and watch some movies.
• I'm down to hangout at the park and chill with some friends.
• Sometimes I just need to hangout with myself and clear my mind.

noun a sharp, bitter, or cutting expression or remark; a form of verbal irony in which a person says the opposite of what they really mean in order to mock or insult someone

adjective sarcastic (characterized by sarcasm; mocking, contemptuous, or ironic in tone)

• The use of sarcasm in academic writing is generally discouraged.
• Oh sure, because sarcasm always goes over so well in text messages.
• Nice one, Captain Sarcasm.
• His words dripped with sarcasm as he delivered the backhanded compliment.

noun IYKWIM is an acronym for 'If You Know What I Mean'

pronoun IYKWIM can be used as a pronoun to refer to a previously mentioned idea or concept

• It is important to adhere to the rules and regulations of the workplace, iykwim.
• Let's make sure we cover all our bases before heading out, iykwim.
• I always try to keep it real with my friends, iykwim.
• The artist's work was full of hidden meanings that only a few could truly understand, iykwim.

noun a word (other than a pronoun) used to identify any of a class of people, places, or things

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, and forming the main part of the predicate of a sentence

pronoun a word that can function by itself as a noun phrase and that refers either to the participants in the discourse or to someone or something mentioned elsewhere in the discourse

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• Please direct any questions or concerns directly at me.
• Hey, if you need anything just @ me.
• Yo, don't forget to @ me if you wanna join the party.
• When it comes to taking risks, you can count on me to be the one to step up and say, '@ me'.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence

interjection a word or phrase that expresses strong emotion or surprise

• I kindly ask that you refrain from mentioning me in any controversial discussions, don’t @ me.
• If you're gonna talk about the best TV show, don’t @ me because it’s obviously Friends.
• I'm just gonna say it - pineapple belongs on pizza, don’t @ me.
• My opinion on this matter is set in stone, don’t @ me with your arguments.

noun a sequence of random letters or characters typed quickly on a keyboard, often used to express emotion or frustration

• The document was filled with random keysmaash that made it difficult to read.
• I was so frustrated that I just started keysmashing on my keyboard.
• I sent her a text full of keysmash because I was so excited.
• The artist's painting was like a beautiful keysmaash of colors on the canvas.

noun a person who creates or shares memes on the internet

• The memester's ability to create viral content has gained them a large following on social media.
• I heard that new memester on Instagram is really funny.
• That memester is always coming up with the best memes.
• The memester's creativity knows no bounds, as they constantly push the boundaries of meme culture.

noun OOMF is an acronym that stands for 'One of My Friends'. It is commonly used on social media to refer to someone without directly mentioning their name.

pronoun In some contexts, OOMF can be used as a pronoun to refer to the person being talked about without using their name.

preposition In rare cases, OOMF can be used as a preposition to indicate a relationship or connection between individuals, as in 'I went to the party with OOMF'.

• I am not sure who OOMF is referring to in this context.
• I saw OOMF at the party last night.
• OOMF is always up for a good time.
• OOMF's presence always lights up the room.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• I was wondering about the protocol for submitting a complaint, asking for a friend.
• Can you tell me if it's okay to bring a plus one to the party, asking for a friend?
• Is it cool to borrow your car for the weekend, asking for a friend?
• Do you think it's worth investing in cryptocurrency, asking for a friend?

adjective describing someone or something with a frown or unhappy expression

• The child had a frowny expression on his face during the entire meeting.
• She always looks so frowny when she's in a bad mood.
• Don't be so frowny, cheer up!
• The dark clouds in the sky created a frowny face as if nature was sad.

• To be quite honest with you, I believe the best course of action is to proceed with caution.
• TBQHWY, I think we should just go for it and see what happens.
• TBQHWY, I'm not really feeling this party tonight.
• TBQHWY, the truth is like a double-edged sword, cutting through all illusions.

noun a type of language or communication used on the internet or in cyberspace

• The company's IT department is well-versed in cyberspeak and can effectively communicate with tech experts.
• I had to ask my friend to help me understand all the cyberspeak in that online forum.
• I can't believe how much cyberspeak is used in gaming chat rooms these days.
• Learning a new programming language can feel like deciphering a complex form of cyberspeak.

adjective used for emphasizing that it does not matter what is chosen or what happens

adverb used to emphasize a lack of restriction in referring to any thing or amount, no matter what

pronoun used to refer to anything or everything without specifying what

conjunction used to introduce a new topic for discussion or to add emphasis to a question

• I will do whatever it takes to ensure the success of this project.
• I'll just do whatever I feel like doing today.
• I don't care, I'll just do whatever.
• She always manages to come up with whatever excuse to avoid taking responsibility.

noun SMH is an acronym for 'shaking my head' used to express disbelief or disapproval.

verb SMH can be used as a verb in informal communication to describe the action of shaking one's head in disbelief or disapproval.

• I cannot believe the lack of professionalism in this organization, SMH.
• I told him not to eat my leftovers, but he did it anyway, SMH.
• She said she would meet us at 8, but she's not here yet, SMH.
• The way he always blames others for his mistakes is just unbelievable, SMH.

adjective describing something that is not relevant to the current subject or discussion

• Please refrain from discussing off-topic subjects during the meeting.
• Let's try to stay on track and avoid going off-topic.
• Let's keep it on point and not get off-topic.
• Don't stray off the path of the main discussion, let's avoid being off-topic.

noun a slang term used to refer to someone who is cool or stylish

• The committee agreed that the new policy was indeed koolio.
• I think your new haircut looks koolio!
• That concert was so koolio, I can't wait for the next one!
• His idea to start a community garden was truly koolio in its creativity.

noun abbreviation for 'to be honest'

• To be honest, I believe that transparency is key in any business transaction.
• TBH, I think he's kind of cute.
• TBH, I'm not really feeling this party.
• TBH, the truth hurts sometimes but it's necessary for growth.

noun a slang term for 'preview' or 'preliminary information'

verb to look closely or examine something carefully

• The doctor asked the patient to pree the medication label before taking the pills.
• Hey, make sure you pree the instructions before using that new gadget.
• I always pree the menu before deciding what to order at the restaurant.
• It's important to pree the signs before making any major decisions in life.

noun an acronym used in internet slang to express extreme laughter, standing for 'Rolling on the floor laughing so hard a little bit of wee comes out'

• The acronym 'Rotflshalbowco' stands for 'Rolling on the floor laughing so hard a little bit of wee comes out'.
• I can't stop Rotflshalbowco after watching that hilarious video.
• My stomach hurts from Rotflshalbowco at that meme.
• The comedian's jokes had me Rotflshalbowco throughout the entire show.

noun a hug or cuddle

verb to hug or cuddle closely

• The children were encouraged to huggle each other as a sign of friendship and unity.
• I could really use a huggle right now, I'm feeling a bit down.
• Let's huggle it out and make up, no need to stay mad.
• The warm sunlight seemed to huggle the entire garden in its embrace.

noun a contemptible or despicable person

• The individual in question displayed behavior that could be described as that of a douchebag.
• He's such a douchebag, always bragging about himself.
• That guy is a total douchebag, he never thinks about anyone but himself.
• Her attitude towards others is like that of a douchebag, always looking down on people.

noun a social networking website

verb the act of using the social networking website Facebook

• She spent hours Facebooking to keep up with her friends' updates.
• I'll be Facebooking all night to catch up with everyone.
• I was Facebooking my crush all day yesterday.
• Instead of facing her problems, she was constantly Facebooking to avoid reality.

interjection used to express frustration, anger, or annoyance

• The sailor let out a loud 'aargh' as he struggled to untangle the ropes.
• Aargh, I can't believe I forgot my keys again!
• Aargh, that movie was so bad, I wanted to walk out halfway through.
• Dealing with all these deadlines is like trying to navigate a maze filled with 'aargh' moments.