Slang & Culture

A3 terms

• AKA Also Known As. In the digital wilderness of dating apps, this is your cue that someone's got an alter ego. Maybe it's their drag name, their online h… Slang & Culture
• ASAP As Soon As Possible. The universal signal for urgency, especially on hookup apps. When someone says they're looking ASAP, they mean they want you in… Slang & Culture
• ASL Age, Sex, Location. The holy trinity of old-school internet cruising. Before Grindr profiles laid it all out, you had to ask. It’s the quick and dirt… Slang & Culture

F1 term

• FT FaceTime. The pre-date screening process. A quick FT call can confirm that the person you're talking to isn't a Catfish and that you can actually hol… Slang & Culture

G1 term

• GR Grindr. The infamous geosocial networking app that revolutionized gay hookup culture. It’s a chaotic marketplace of torsos, Stats, and unsolicited Pi… Slang & Culture

I1 term

• IMHO In My Humble Opinion. A classic piece of internet speak used to soften a statement. It's a way of offering your two cents without coming across as an… Slang & Culture

L1 term

• LOL Laughing Out Loud. The classic internet acronym that can mean anything from 'That was mildly amusing' to 'I am actively ignoring what you just said'.… Slang & Culture

N1 term

• NPNC No Pic, No Chat. A hard-and-fast rule on dating apps for people who are tired of talking to blank, anonymous profiles. It's a demand for basic transp… Slang & Culture

O1 term

• OMFG Oh My Fucking God. The amplified version of OMG, used for moments of extreme shock, excitement, or disgust. It's the acronym you type when someone se… Slang & Culture

P1 term

• PIC Picture. The currency of dating apps. 'Send Pic?' is the inevitable question. This can range from a face pic to a full-blown nude. The exchange of pi… Slang & Culture

R2 terms

• RL Real Life. The world beyond the screen. The ultimate goal of most online interactions is to eventually take things to the RL. Slang & Culture
• RN Right Now. The even more urgent version of ASAP. If someone is looking RN, they are likely already naked and waiting for you to give them an ETA. Slang & Culture

T3 terms

• TBD To Be Determined. The non-committal answer to any logistical question. It's the verbal equivalent of a shrug emoji, often used when plans are still u… Slang & Culture
• TL;DR Too Long; Didn't Read. The internet's way of asking for a summary. It's what you put at the end of a long post to give people the gist, or what you c… Slang & Culture
• TW Trigger Warning. A heads-up that the content that follows might be distressing, particularly for people with trauma. It's a common courtesy online to… Slang & Culture

W1 term

• WAP Wet-Ass Pussy. A term from a Cardi B song that has been enthusiastically adopted by the queer community. While its origins are heterosexual, its cele… Slang & Culture

Y1 term

• YO Years Old. A simple abbreviation for age, often seen in ASL exchanges or on profiles. Slang & Culture