🔘 Flaming


What does flaming mean?


◻️Angering other Internet users
Flaming means angering other Internet users, whether it be when gaming, chatting, or posting in forums online. It usually involves profane insults and ridiculous claims.
Flaming is similar to trolling and griefing as it involves making people angry online. A person who deliberately flames others is known as a flamer. It usally occurs around divisive issues such as religion, politics, and dressgate.


❓Example
Austin was flaming the other gamer and made him cry.
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🔘 Banger


What is a banger?


◻️An awesome, energetic piece of media

People typically use the term banger to refer to a high-energy, tightly-crafted song. Bangers are often but definitely not always pop songs, featuring highly infectious beats. Whatever the genre, the true mark of a banger is that it makes listeners want to get up and dance - or at the very least, bang their head in time with the music.

Over time, Internet users have expanded banger's meaning such that it can be applied to almost any form of media. For example, a fan of Adventure Time might say a very good episode of that show is a banger. In this sense, banger now means "awesome" or "a classic," in addition to its original, music-specific meaning.

Other meanings of banger
The word banger has a few other meanings, which are used less frequently than the one described above. For instance, in the UK, banger is another word for "sausage." Also, those discussing members of a gang may refer to the gang members as "bangers," which is short for "gang bangers." Context should help you sort out whether you're discussing media, sausage, gangsters, or something else entirely.


❓Example
Did you put on the new Janelle Monáe single yet? What a banger!
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🔘 BLTN


What does BLTN stand for?


◻️Better late than never

BLTN is an acronym for "better late than never" and is used online or in text messages. It is meant to communicate that being late isn't great but it could be worse, like if you didn't show up at all.

It is typically used by a person that is late to an event as an excuse for his tardiness. To avoid any lecturing, it is best to just be on-time.


❓Example
I finally sent them a wedding present on their first anniversary. BLTN I guess.
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🔘 Emoji Tennis


What is emoji tennis?


◻️Texting emojis back and forth

Emoji tennis is a term that refers to when two or more people message only emojis back and forth to each other. It can be done just for fun or to actually communicate a message.

The phrase comes from tennis where the ball is hit back and forth over the net. Emoji tennis is commonly played when people are bored or to be funny since there are a number of humorous meanings that can be made from different emoji combinations.


❓Example
We both had the same 3 hour night class so we played emoji tennis the whole time.
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🔘 Rekt


What does rekt mean in online gaming?


◻️Wrecked

Rekt is an alternate spelling of wrecked. Gamers use this term to describe a moment in which they've thoroughly destroyed and/or humiliated another player.

For example, after a Counter-Strike player head shots (hs) you, they might enter "hs rekt" in chat. Rekt is also commonly used as part of the phrase "get rekt" - which may seem like a command for you to destroy yourself, but actually means "you got wrecked."


❓Example
Dude, u just got rekt by a noob.
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🔘 TTYL


What does TTYL stand for?


◻️Talk to you later

TTYL is commonly used when texting and messaging online to say, "Talk to you later" at the end of a conversation. It is one of several variations, including "TTUL," "T2UL," and "t2ul8r."

Most people send it to others they think they will talk to again at another point in time, such as a friend or acquaintance. They may have just ended an online gaming match or need to go into a meeting and can't talk until later.

TTYL is ambiguous since "later" is very subjective. It could refer to a period of time in minutes, hours, days, weeks, or even months. You'll need to discern the immediacy of the "later" from the context of your conversation.


❓Example
I'll pick you up tonite around 8, cool?
OK, that sounds good. TTYL!
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🔘 AFC


What does AFC stand for?


◻️American Football Conference

AFC is an acronym for the Atlantic Football Conference. It is one of the two conferences (along with the NFC) that make up the NFL, the most popular sporting organization in the United States.

The AFC and NFC function similar to the AL and NL leagues in MLB. The conference contains 16 of the 32 football teams, the NFC holds the other 16 teams. It was created in 1970 and consists of the East, West, North, and South divisions. The winner of the conference plays the winner of the NFC in the Super Bowl in the playoffs to crown the champion.


❓Example
Which conference do you think will be tougher this year, AFC or NFC?
Basically a coin flip IMO.
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🔘 Tree Hugger


What does tree hugger mean?


◻️A person who cares about the environment
A tree hugger is a popular term that refers to a person who is dedicated to preserving the environment. The term comes from the symbolic meaning of a person hugging a tree to express love and care.

The term originates from people protesting deforestation by hugging trees to save them from being cut down. It is often associated with hippies and liberals. The prominence of the tree hugger movement has led to more renewable energy research and products made out of recycled materials.

❓Example
Look at the evidence, climate change is real.
You are one of those tree huggers aren't you?
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🔘 420


What does 420 mean?


◻️Marijuana

420 is a code name for pot or marijuana that is pronounced "4-20." The term may refer to buying or smoking weed or to the counterculture day celebrated on April 20 (4/20).

Potheads see 4/20 as a day to celebrate weed and get high. The day most likely sees record sales in snacks due to the munchies.


❓Example
I saw an ad in the paper for an apartment that is 420 friendly.
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🔘 Bruh


What does bruh mean?


◻️A male friend

Bruh is a term that refers to a male friend. It can be used as a friendly address or in a confrontational and disbelieving manner.

Bruh is commonly used by bros and laid back surfers to address each other. It is just one variation of brah and broham.


❓Example
Hey bruh, what's good?
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🔘 IRS


What does IRS stand for?


◻️Internal Revenue Service

IRS stands for the Internal Revenue Service of the United States Government. It the organization responsible for collecting taxes in the United States.

The IRS is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury and under the direction of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. It employs roughly 80,000 government workers.

The annual IRS federal tax filing deadline is April 15, though it may be few days later if April 15 lands on a weekend or holiday. In 2023, for example, the last filing date is April 18, because the 15th is a Saturday, the 16th is Sunday, and the 17th is Emancipation Day.


❓Example
If you're doing contract work, don't forget to make estimated tax payments to the IRS!
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🔘 Deinfluencing


What is deinfluencing on social media?


◻️Telling social media users what not to do

Deinfluencing is a trend on social media where influencers share what not to do (typically what not to purchase) with their followers. For example, an influencer may have a bad experience with a car rental service and share it with their followers, deinfluencing them to go with that service.

You will likely see deinfluencing on social sites like Instagram and TikTok. The posts often consist of a video of an influencer revealing an awful experience with a product, debunking the hype around a product, or sharing an overview of several products and outlining what not to buy.

Origin of deinfluencing

The origins of the "deinfluencing" trend are unclear, but it began in early February 2023. Some claim that deinfluencing is a direct response to the sponsored content (sponcon) influencers often push. For many Gen Zers and millennials, the influencer culture has grown stale, and they want more honest content, which includes what not to buy or try.


❓Example
Deinfluencing is a breath of fresh air on TikTok.

They are still telling you what to do. They'll have to deactivate their social media to really start deinfluencing.
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🔘 CMIIW


What does CMIIW stand for?


◻️Correct me if I'm wrong

CMIIW stands for "correct me if I'm wrong." When you say CMIIW, you're basically saying "I may be wrong, but ... "

Outside of casual conversation, CMIIW is most often used to invite fact-checking in online forums. A person may add CMIIW to their post or topic's title if they are not sure the information they are sharing is actually true.


❓Example
CMIIW, but didn't you say you don't like working a 9-5 job?
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🔘 IKR


What does IKR stand for?


◻️I know, right?
IKR stands for "I know, right?", a rhetorical question that communicates understanding and agreement. It is a way of saying, "I know exactly what you mean."

IKR is commonly used in response to a friend saying something that you really agree with. Perhaps an opinion that you have had for a while and are looking for someone to agree with you. However, it can come across as too forward if used in the wrong context.


❓Example
I can't believe she was disqualified when she clearly didn't do anything wrong.
IKR?
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🔘 GG


What does GG stand for in online gaming?

◻️Good game

GG is commonly used in online gaming, such as chess or Starcraft to say "good game." It is often typed at the end of a match to congratulate the other player.
GG (usually typed "gg") is considered a respectful way to end a match rather than simply surrendering. In some cases, "gg wp" (good game, well played) might be used to show extra respect to the opponent.

In pro leagues, players often type gg and then immediately surrender.

However, in lower leagues, the winning opponent is often given a chance to type "gg" in response. Typing "gg" and then still trying to win the game is considered bad esports etiquette.


❓Example
GG, do u wanna play again?
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🔘 3Q


What does 3Q mean in sports?


◻️Third quarter
In sports, fans often use "3Q" to refer to the third quarter of a game, such as a basketball or a football game. For example, your friend may exclaim on Twitter, "WOW!! Ja Morant went off in the 3Q!"
People often use 3Q on Twitter, but you may see it on other social platforms, such as TikTok or Facebook. You might also see 3Q in messages, whether online or in texts, or in informal sports articles or blogs.
You may also see 3Q in business contexts to refer to the third quarter of the fiscal year. However, Q3 is more often used.


❓Example
The Timberwolves have been so bad in the 3Q.
Yeah, it's like they forget how to play after halftime.
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🔘 Board Clear


What does board clear mean?


◻️Move that clears the opponent's board of minions
Board clear is a gaming slang term that appears in Hearthstone, a strategic online card game. When played, the card, or combination of cards, clears the opposing player's board of minions. It generally should not be played unless you can eliminate multiple minions.


❓Example
I had lethal damage on board, but he had a board clear in his hand. Otherwise I would have won the next turn.
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🔘 Mulligan


What does mulligan mean in CCGs?


◻️To mulligan in a CCG, such as Hearthstone or Magic: The Gathering (MTG), means to replace all or some of the cards in your starting hand with new cards from your deck (giving you a "do over" on your starting hand). Players mulligan to make their starting hands better, so they have a better chance of winning the game.

Mulliganing takes place at the start of the game, before either player has taken their first turn. For example, in Hearthstone, players can mulligan before a game begins by selecting one or more cards in their starting hand that they'd like to replace with a random card from their deck. The player then draws as many replacement cards as needed, shuffles the card(s) they chose to mulligan into their deck, and starts the game.

Why are players allowed to mulligan in CCGs?

Because random chance can stick CCG players with absolutely abysmal starting hands, which would be auto-losses without the ability to mulligan. For example, if an MTG player who drew a seven land starting hand was forced to keep that hand, they would lose approximately 100% of the time. While certain decks (such as combo decks) can abuse the ability to mulligan, players typically use mulligans for their intended purpose - to produce better, more exciting games.


❓Example
I always mulligan with this deck; I need more early plays.
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🔘 Subs


What is subs short for on Twitch?


◻️Subscribers
On Twitch, subs is short for "subscribers." Viewers can subscribe (or "sub") to a Twitch Affiliate or Partner's channel to provide that streamer with financial support and gain subs-only perks.
Subs subscribe to their favorite streamers' channels, most often at the price of $4.99 per month. In return for their subscription, subs receive unique emotes and badges, access to subs-only chat channels, and other exclusive benefits.
Because streamers earn money for each sub they acquire, they often run promotions that encourage normal viewers to become subs. If you're ready to become a sub, click the Subscribe button that appears below a streamer's stream. If you're not ready to become a sub but still want to show a streamer your support, you can always toss them a dono.
(You Tubers also often refer to their subscribers as subs. They may also refer to the platform's Subscriptions feed as the Subs feed.)


❓Example
This channel's chat has gotten so much better since it switched to subs-only.
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🔘 Marinating


What does marinating mean in Among Us?


◻️Gaining a Crewmate's trust and then killing them
In Among Us, an Imposter who is marinating a Crewmate is attempting to gain that Crewmate's trust, so the Crewmate will vouch for the Imposter during eliminations. Imposters sometimes marinate a Crewmate in long games, in which there is time to both gain a Crewmate's trust in the early game and exploit that trust in the late game.
Specifically, an Imposter marinates a Crewmate by sticking close to that Crewmate during the early stages of a game. The best marinations involve an Imposter staging at least one scenario in which it would be easy to kill the Crewmate without any other Crewmates noticing, thereby "proving" the Imposter's innocence.
If an Imposter successfully marinates a Crewmate, that Crewmate will assert the Imposter's innocence and likely even vote with the Imposter during eliminations. The Imposter, of course, will also assert the Crewmate's innocence, further strengthening the deadly bond between marinator and marinatee.


❓Example
Can't you see that Toast is just marinating you? He does it all the time!
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