🗣’ish’ is very common in spoken English, but do you know how to use it? Watch Sian’s shortish video to learn 5 ways we use ‘ish’ in natural English to make words more vague – less exact! Have you heard the last one being used?

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English slang - “keep it 100” 💯

Keep it 100 means to be completely honest and authentic.

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English slang - “shaft” 🤨

“Shaft” is a verb which means to trick someone or treat them unfairly.

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🔘 URTB

What does URTB stand for?

◻️You are the best

Someone who sends you URTB thinks "you are the best." You might receive this acronym after you do something swell for a friend, family member, or co-worker, as an expression of their appreciation.
If you want to quickly say "you're welcome" to the person who sent you URTB, you can respond with YW. If you want them to know their praise hasn't given you a big head, you can throw in a NP or NBD as well.

❓Example
Thanks for the idea, urtb
NP, happy to help!
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🔘 CEO Of

What does being the CEO of something mean?

◻️The best at

Being the CEO of something means you are the very best (or at least incredibly exceptional) at doing that thing. For example, Batman is the CEO of detectives, Al Roker is the CEO of TV meteorology, and Kim Kardashian is the CEO of being famous for no reason.
TikTok users, especially, like to say that other users are the CEO of something - whether it be twerking, waffles, giving high fives, or the year 1957. CEO, of course, still means chief executive officer, but in this context, there is no actual company involved - just a GOAT social media champion, showing off their sick skills.

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Can you believe Serena Williams won again? That woman's the CEO of female tennis
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🔘 Locked In

What does it mean when someone is locked in?

◻️Doing well

When someone is doing something so well, they are "locked in," meaning all other distractions fall away because they are incredibly focused on the task at hand. For example, if a person's fit perfectly complements their make-up, making them look amazing, they are "locked in."
You will see or hear people use "locked in" in person and online (including on social media). Some areas where people may be locked in include sports, fashion, and work.
For example, a basketball commentator may exclaim, "Brown is locked in tonight, draining his 5th three-pointer of the night!" Or, a Zendaya fan may ask, "Have you seen Dune 2 yet? My girl Zen was locked in!" And a more mundane example is "Luke just crushed his work presentation. He's locked in!"

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Jessica's dress is fire
Bet. She's locked in
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🔘 Hop Off

What does hop off mean?

◻️Go away

Hop off means "Go away" or "Leave me alone." It is used both online and offline to tell a person that he should stop whatever he's doing and leave you alone.
The phrase comes from when a person is riding you too hard, almost like a car driving too close to your tail on the highway and you tell him to "hop off your tail." It gained popularity in the early-2000s as an alternative to the "Back off" phrase.
It may be used in a variety of situations, like when your partner is being too critical of you or your parent is telling you how to live your life. It is a good alternative to lashing out and regretting saying something really hurtful.

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I really don't think you should be dating her. She's not right for you
Hop off! You don't even know her
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🔘 Word

What does word mean?

◻️Agree

When you agree with something someone did or said, you can simply say "word." People may use it in person, online, and in messages to say, "I agree," or "gotcha" (especially when emphasizing something).
For example, your friend may complain about your other friend always talking about himself, and you reply with "word" in agreement. Or, you might text your friend about meeting up at the theater at five and you reply, "word. see you then."

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These cell phone companies charge way too much for data plans
Word
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🔘 Ditto

What does ditto mean?

◻️Same

Ditto is a popular term used to say "same here" or "agreed" in response to a question, statement, or opinion. It may be spoken out loud or used while texting or chatting online.
Ditto is a convenient way to say that you completely agree with someone, which is convenient when time is short or do you want to text a long explanation. The term is similar to the samesies term and the SH acronym. Ditto is also the name of a Pokémon that looks like a purple blob and can copy other Pokémon's attacks.


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I really want to go see the new Spielberg movie
Ditto
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🔘 Fo Sho

What is fo sho short for?

◻️For sure

Fo sho is an abbreviated version of "for sure." It is typically said in response to a question to express agreement with a comment or give an affirmative answer to a question.
It is used because it sounds cool rhyming "fo" and "sho." People even put "oh" in front of it to rhyme an extra time and sound even cooler. Fo sho may also appear as 4sho and is similar to tru dat.


❓Example
You coming out to eat with us?
Fo sho, bro!
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🔘 26y4u

What does 26y4u mean in messages?

◻️Too sexy for you

26y4u is an abbreviation people send when they think they are too sexy for another person. Most people use it in a joking manner to say they are more attractive than the other person, but some very vain people may use it seriously.
You will likely see 26y4u in messages online and in texts. For example, your girlfriend may send a pic of herself with a new hairdo and message, "I might be 26y4u now ;-)". Or, you may slide into someone's DMs who is not responding to you, and you send, "What's the matter? Do you think I'm 26y4u?" (This will likely not work.)


❓Example
Maybe I am just 26y4u... ;-)
That's prolly true. :-)
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🔘 2H2H

What does 2H2H stand for?

◻️Too hot to handle

2H2H is a term that describes a person who is really good-looking, hard to hold onto, or both. It comes from the idea that a hot item can literally be too hot to hold.
The term is used when texting, chatting, and posting on social media. It is one of many slang terms that describe someone attractive, such as hot, hottie, and H4U.


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She's attractive, but 2h2h 4 me
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🔘 Bullish

What does bullish mean?

◻️Positive outlook

Bullish is a term that refers to a positive or optimstic outlook. It is often used in relation to the forecast of finances or a fantasy player's or team's potential.
In finance, the term is used by investors to describe stock prices they think will rise. Therefore, they have a optimistic outlook and are bullish on the stocks. If they are pessimistic, they would be bearish on the stocks.
In fantasy sports, like football, baseball, and basketball, the term is used by team owners to describe players or teams they value a lot. Therefore, they have a optimistic outlook and are bullish on the player or team. If they are pessimistic, they would be bearish on the player or team.


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He is rather bullish on Richardson and is gonna draft him pretty high, maybe in the 2nd round
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🔘 NFIAH

What does NFIAH stand for online?

◻️Never fear, I am here

When greeting friends online, you can message them "NFIAH," which stands for "never fear, I am here." The saying comes from a phrase some superheroes say when they arrive at the scene.
Most people use NFIAH when entering a chatroom, forum, or message thread. The discussion may be regarding an issue that the individual thinks they can solve or remedy, much like a superhero. Or, they may not be solving any problem and just think very highly of themself.
For example, a user may post in a forum dedicated to solving PC issues, "NFIAH! What's the sitch?" Or, a user may join a message thread and say, "NFIAH, WU?"

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Hey fellow chatroom friends, NFIAH!
Thank God. We were stumped
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