Unplugged
What does "BRB" stand for
Be Right Back
This term is used to describe spending extended periods of time in bed, often engaging in activities like watching TV or scrolling social media
Bed rotting
TYSM
thank you so much
Average or not great
Mid
Short for uncle, used to refer to a cool millennial uncle or to refer to slightly older people in general
Unc
What does "AFK" stand for
Away From Keyboard
This term is used to describe the habit of spending an excessive amount of time reading negative, distressing, or pessimistic news and social media content online
Doomscrolling
RN
Right now
To get mad or upset despite your better judgment.
Crash Out
Lying or faking
Cap
This term is used to describe someone who does not know what's going on on the internet
Chronically offline
A cognitive tendency where humans give more weight, attention, and memory to negative experiences, emotions, or information than to positive ones of equal value
Negativity Bias
NGL
Not gonna lie
Something or someone that is done, exhausted, or doomed.
Cooked
Exaggerating someone else’s abilities, accomplishments, or qualities
Gassing
This term is used to describe cutting off all digital communication and disappearing from social platforms
Going dark
A powerful emotional reaction combining anger, disgust, and frustration triggered when a person perceives a serious violation of ethical values, societal norms, or moral principles
Moral Outrage
IYKYK
If you know you know
Win/Lose
W/L
Refers to someone who is overweight, typically to bully or shame them.
Big Back
This term is often used to tell people to go offline and experience the real, physical world
Touch grass
A state of emotional exhaustion and numbness caused by repeated, continuous exposure to upsetting news, moral transgressions, and social crises
Outrage Fatigue
AFAIK
As far as I know
Agreement or understanding, so no further explanation is needed because the point has been understood
Say Less
Used to compliment someone’s ability, perceived power, or sense of coolness and mystery
Aura