

‘On fleek’ is an adjective used to describe an object or a particular feature of a person that looks ‘perfect’. “Yes! I just got 32 more shots than last time. The term is very popular in the gaming community and is used to express enthusiasm about a particular object or scenario. It is unclear where FTW originated from, but various sources online claim that it first appeared in a television show in the United States known as Hollywood Squares.

It’s commonly used as a way to express excitement over something – this can range from having a dip in the pool after a long day’s work, to finally landing your dream job. ‘FTW’ is an acronym that stand for ‘for the win. “All Johan wants to do is play with his man bun and go to Starbucks. ‘Basic’ is used as an adjective to describe someone who is otherwise known as ‘boring’, ‘plain’ or ‘mainstream’.Īlthough there are many theories as to where this slang term originates from, the most obvious is that it derives from its original meaning boring or plain. “Wow, that’s Mpho’s bae? Nice,” said Jan. It is used to show affection for that particular object, and, although there are records of the word being used prior to songs and social media, it was made popular by Will Pharrell's track, Come Get It Bae. The term ‘bae’ (short for ‘baby’) is an adjective or pronoun that is frequently used as a term of endearment to describe either a significant other, friend, celebrity or even an object. Let’s have a look at the top 10 terms and phrases made popular by social media and what they mean: Social media has added brand new meanings to some familiar terms. And in the digital world, it’s not always something that can be quenched with water.

Feeling a bit ‘thirsty’? That might not mean what you think it does. If you thought ‘bae’ was the place where ships dock at the beach, and ‘salty’ is when too much spice has been added to your food, then you might be in trouble. Media update’s Christine Beukes defines the top 10 terms and phrases popularised by social media.
