You are texting a friend, and they suddenly reply “wtv.” You pause. Is it rude? Is it lazy typing? Or does it mean something else? … Read more

You are texting someone, and they reply: “ion know” or “ion care.” You pause. What does that even mean? Is it a typo, slang, or … Read more

You open your phone and see a message: “hy”. No emoji. No extra words. Just “hy”. Now you are stuck. Is it a mistake? Is … Read more

You open your phone and see a message that says, “hmu later.” You pause. What does it even mean? Is it an invite, a command, … Read more

You get a message that says: “I’ll FT you later” or “send me FT.” You pause. You stare at your screen. You think, what does … Read more

You are scrolling through Snapchat or Instagram DMs. Someone suddenly texts you “wyll?” or “WYLL?” and you freeze. You stare at the screen for a … Read more

You’re scrolling through a chat and suddenly someone texts: “Hey myf, what’s up?”You pause. You reread it. You wonder if it’s a typo, slang, or … Read more

You see “ASL” in a chat. You pause. Is it age, slang, or something else? Your friend sends “asl??” and it feels confusing or even … Read more

You’re texting someone, and they suddenly say “imo this is better.” You pause. You read it again. You think, what does “imo” even mean? Is … Read more

Getting a text that says “mbn” can feel confusing fast. You open your phone, read the message, and suddenly you are wondering if it is … Read more