Online Slang

6 words in this vocabulary list

noun a vulgar slang term used to refer to a contemptible or obnoxious person

  • The individual displayed disrespectful behavior and was referred to as an a-hole.
  • I can't believe that a-hole cut me off in traffic!
  • That guy is such an a-hole, always causing trouble.
  • Dealing with that difficult client is like navigating a minefield of a-holes.

SJW

noun In this context, SJW is a slang term used to describe someone who is seen as overly politically correct or sensitive in their beliefs and actions.

  • The SJW movement aims to promote social justice and equality for all individuals.
  • Some people think SJWs take things too far when it comes to advocating for social justice.
  • SJWs are always getting offended over the smallest things.
  • The internet is filled with debates between trolls and SJWs over social issues.

ILU

noun ILU is an acronym for 'I love you', expressing affection or love towards someone.

  • ILU stands for International Labour Organization, which is a specialized agency of the United Nations.
  • I just learned that ILU in texting language means 'I love you'.
  • ILU is often used in chat conversations to express affection towards someone.
  • In the world of emojis, ILU can be represented by a heart symbol followed by the letters U.

adverb used to indicate that something is true only to a certain extent or degree; somewhat

conjunction used informally as a contraction of 'sort of'

  • I sorta understand the concept, but I would need more time to fully grasp it.
  • I'm sorta tired of eating pizza every day, let's try something different.
  • I'm sorta into that new TV show, it's pretty addictive.
  • His explanation was sorta like trying to untangle a ball of yarn in the dark.

noun a person who is an unapologetic supporter of the policies of the Soviet Union and its satellite states

adjective relating to or characteristic of a tankie

  • The political analyst criticized the tankie for their unwavering support of authoritarian regimes.
  • I can't believe that tankie still thinks Stalin did nothing wrong.
  • That tankie is so delusional, they think North Korea is a paradise.
  • The tankie's blind loyalty to oppressive governments is like wearing rose-colored glasses in a dark room.

noun a derogatory term for a woman who is perceived as being unintelligent or superficial, particularly in relation to technology

  • The term 'technobimbo' refers to a person who may be perceived as attractive but lacks intelligence in the realm of technology.
  • I overheard someone calling her a technobimbo because she couldn't figure out how to use the new software.
  • She's always on her phone, she's such a technobimbo.
  • In the world of coding, she's a bit of a technobimbo compared to her more tech-savvy colleagues.