Imagine you’re texting a friend who suddenly asks, “Wanna come over?” You’re tired, busy, or just not in the mood… so you reply: “nty.”When I first saw this slang, I…

The first time I saw someone say “Buongiorno, tesoro!” in a WhatsApp message, I froze for a second. Was it a name? A joke? A romantic phrase? The word sounded…

If you’ve ever tried uploading a video to YouTube, you’ve probably seen the privacy options: Public, Private, and Unlisted. The first two seem obvious, but then you spot “Unlisted” and…

You’ve probably heard someone say, “Ugh, the dog days of summer are here,” especially when the weather gets unbearably hot. The first time I heard it, I imagined lazy dogs…

Ever gotten a message ending with “xx” and wondered… is this a kiss? A sign of affection? Or just a casual thing people do?I remember the first time someone texted…

Have you ever texted someone and they replied with a mysterious smile or a flirty message that felt a little shy… but not really? That’s usually when people say someone…

If you scroll through TikTok or Pinterest, you’ve probably seen words like cottagecore, kidcore, or goblincore. The first time I saw “core,” I had no idea what it meant—was it…

If you’ve ever been scrolling through a gaming chat, Discord server, or even a group text and suddenly saw someone say “We need more DPS” or “Your DPS is low,”…

If you’ve ever started a laundry cycle and suddenly noticed a button labeled “Soil” on your washing machine, you’re not alone. The first time I saw it, I wondered if…

Ever opened a text message and seen someone reply with “ah”—and you just stared at the screen trying to decode what emotion they were trying to express? 😅 You’re not…