Online Community Jargon

adjective showing a tendency to form exclusive groups and exclude others

• The exclusive country club was known for its cliquish atmosphere, making it difficult for new members to feel welcome.
• I tried to join the group of moms at school, but they were so cliquish and never let anyone else in.
• The cool kids at school were so cliquish, always hanging out together and ignoring everyone else.
• The industry was known for being cliquish, with only those who were well-connected able to succeed.

noun a group of people who associate closely and often exclusively with one another, especially for social or criminal purposes

verb to spend time or move around in a group, typically in a casual or aimless manner

• The group of students tends to gang around the library during lunchtime.
• Let's gang around at the park this weekend.
• We always gang around at Sarah's house after school.
• Negative thoughts tend to gang around in my mind when I'm feeling down.

noun a small, thin, sharp piece of wood, glass, or other material that has broken off from a larger piece

verb to break or cause to break into small, sharp pieces

• The doctor carefully removed the splinter from the patient's finger.
• Ouch! I just got a splinter from that old wooden bench.
• I hate when I get a splinter, it's so annoying.
• The political party faced a splinter group forming within its ranks.

noun A type of entertainment where someone watches a show or movie that they dislike or find annoying, often for the purpose of criticizing or making fun of it.

• Some people engage in hate-watching as a form of entertainment critique.
• I hate-watch that show just to see how bad it really is.
• I can't help but hate-watch that show, it's so cringeworthy.
• Hate-watching is like watching a train wreck - you can't look away even though it's terrible.

noun a slang term for a beer or alcoholic beverage

• After a long day at work, he decided to unwind with a cold brewski.
• Hey, wanna grab a brewski after work?
• Let's crack open a brewski and chill.
• She needed a mental brewski to relax and clear her mind.

verb to remove or erase a person or object from a photograph or image, often for humorous or meme purposes, derived from the name of the character Lord Voldemort in the Harry Potter series

• The practice of Voldemorting involves avoiding the mention of a certain person or topic by using alternative terms.
• I heard she's Voldemorting her ex-boyfriend now, won't even say his name.
• Stop Voldemorting him, just call him by his name like a normal person.
• Voldemorting the issue won't make it go away, we need to address it directly.

noun a non-binary person, someone who identifies outside of the traditional gender binary of male and female

• The enby individual prefers to use they/them pronouns.
• I met an enby at the party last night.
• Enbies are such cool people to hang out with.
• Their enby identity allows them to express themselves authentically.

noun a post on a social media platform that is considered to be of low quality or lacking in substance

• The internet is filled with low-quality content, such as shitposts.
• I can't believe I wasted my time reading that shitpost on social media.
• That shitpost was so cringey, I couldn't even finish reading it.
• His argument was nothing but a series of shitposts, lacking any substance or credibility.

noun A member of an online community of young men who consider themselves unable to attract women sexually

• The incel community has gained attention for its extreme views on relationships and women.
• I heard that guy is part of the incel group that meets online.
• Don't listen to him, he's just an incel who can't get a date.
• Being stuck in an incel mindset can be detrimental to one's mental health.

noun A fan or supporter of the Canadian singer Justin Bieber.

• The Belieber community is known for their unwavering support of Justin Bieber.
• I've been a Belieber since his first album came out.
• Once a Belieber, always a Belieber.
• Being a Belieber means more than just being a fan, it's a lifestyle.

noun a term used to describe a movement or lifestyle that promotes and glorifies behaviors related to anorexia nervosa

adjective describing something related to or in support of the pro-ana movement or lifestyle

• The pro-ana movement promotes unhealthy behaviors related to eating disorders.
• She's been browsing pro-ana websites for tips on how to lose weight quickly.
• I heard she's into that pro-ana stuff, but I don't think it's healthy.
• The pro-ana mindset can be like a dark cloud hanging over someone struggling with body image issues.

noun a term used to describe internet users who engage in online activism or advocacy while wearing pajamas, often working from home or late at night

• The pajamahadeen are a group of online activists who work to promote social change through digital platforms.
• I heard the pajamahadeen are planning a virtual protest next week.
• The pajamahadeen are always causing a stir on social media.
• In the world of online activism, the pajamahadeen are the fearless warriors fighting for justice from behind their screens.

noun a portmanteau of Twitter and people, referring to the users of the social media platform Twitter

• Tweeple are individuals who actively engage on Twitter by sharing and interacting with content.
• I love connecting with tweeple who share similar interests on social media.
• Tweeple are the cool kids on Twitter who always have the best memes.
• In the vast world of social media, tweeple are like the colorful birds that flock together on Twitter.

noun a group of people with a shared interest or passion, often found on social media platforms such as Twitter

• The Twibe gathered for their monthly meeting to discuss community initiatives.
• I'm meeting up with my Twibe for brunch this weekend.
• My Twibe is the best group of friends I could ask for.
• The Twibe of musicians came together to create a beautiful symphony.