Slang glossary
Short definitions for phrases you keep seeing in comments — then practice them in real threads.
based
Agreeing that someone said something boldly true (to the speaker).
cope
Comforting yourself with a weak excuse (often mocking).
touch grass
Go offline / get some real-world perspective.
lowkey
Quietly / a bit; understated intensity.
highkey
Openly / very; the opposite of lowkey.
TL;DR
Too long; didn’t read — then a short summary.
IMO / IMHO
In my opinion / in my humble opinion — softens a take.
ELI5
Explain like I’m five — ask for a simple explanation.
AFAIK
As far as I know — marks uncertain knowledge.
IIRC
If I recall correctly — soft memory claim.
fair enough
I accept your point (even if I don’t fully agree).
kinda / sort of
Softens a statement; makes it less absolute.
for what it's worth
Here’s my take, no pressure — humble share.
no way
Strong surprise / disbelief.
I'm dead
Laughing hard (hyperbole).
this tracks
This matches what I’d expect; it makes sense.
big mood
I strongly relate to that feeling.
in the nick of time
At the last possible useful moment.
kill time
Do something while waiting; fill empty time.
time flies
Time passes surprisingly fast.
call it a day
Stop working for now; enough for today.
NSFW
Not safe for work — adult or graphic content warning.
OC
Original content — made by the poster.
AMA
Ask me anything — open Q&A thread format.
LPT
Life pro tip — practical advice shorthand.
TIL
Today I learned — sharing a new fact.
YMMV
Your mileage may vary — results differ by person.
shitpost
Low-effort / absurd joke post — not serious.
whoosh
Someone missed the joke (it went over their head).
Reddit moment
Classic (often cringe) Reddit hive-mind behavior.