Posts by Lily

If you see ICL in a text, comment, or private message, it most commonly means I can’t lie. It is an informal internet abbreviation used when someone wants to introduce…

HB meaning slang depends on the context, but HB most commonly appears as a short form for “Happy Birthday” or “Homeboy” in casual online communication. In a birthday message such…

“DL” most commonly means “down low” in slang, especially when someone says “keep it on the DL.” In that expression, DL means keeping something private, secret, discreet, or away from…

80s slang was colorful, exaggerated, playful, and heavily shaped by youth culture, music, movies, television, surfing, skating, and regional speech. Words such as rad, gnarly, tubular, bogus, totally, choice, and…

The bop meaning in slang depends heavily on context. When someone calls a song “a bop,” they usually mean it is catchy, enjoyable, upbeat, or especially fun to listen to.…

Jamaican slang refers to the informal words, expressions, and phrases commonly associated with Jamaican speech, especially Jamaican Patois, also called Patwa. Expressions such as “Wah gwaan?”, “Mi deh yah,” “big…

In casual social-media slang, IBM commonly means “Inbox Me.” It is a short way to ask someone to send a private message instead of continuing a conversation publicly. You may…

In slang and online communication, ISO most commonly means “in search of.” People use it to say they are looking for an item, service, recommendation, person, ticket, roommate, or almost…

In modern slang, drip means impressive style, especially fashionable clothing, shoes, jewelry, accessories, or an overall well-put-together look. Saying someone “has drip” is usually a compliment meaning they look stylish,…