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go to town
[go to town] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To do something quickly […]
go-go
[go-go] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Vigorous youthful, unusually active. * /Joe […]
gob
[gob] {n.}
1. Mouth
2. To spit.
3. Spittle.
gobshite
[gobshite] {n.}
(Taboo) A stupid or despicable person.
gobsmacked
[gobsmacked] {adj.} flabbergasted, dumbfounded, astounded, speechless. Possibly either from the gesture […]
gogglebox
[gogglebox] {n.}
Television.
going through changes
[going through changes] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To be in trouble, […]
goldfish bowl
[goldfish bowl] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A situation in which it […]
gone goose
[gone goose] also [gone gosling] {n.}, {slang} A person for whom […]
gong
[gong] {n.}
A medal. Usually a military one.
good buddy
[good buddy] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} Salutation used by […]
good egg
[good egg] {slang} or {informal} [good scout] {n. phr.} A friendly, […]
GOOD job
[GOOD job] A "Get-Out-Of-Debt" job. A well-paying job people take in […]
goof off
[goof off] {v.}, {slang} To loaf or be lazy; not want […]
goolies
[goolies] {n.}
The male genitals and in particular the testicles.
goose
[goose] {v.}
To grab someone's behind in a playful fashion.
gopher ball
[gopher ball] {n.}, {slang} A baseball pitch that is hit for […]
got a thing going
[got a thing going] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To be engaged […]
GR8
[GR8] "Great", sometimes spelled gre8t even though it doesn't make the […]
grand
[grand] {n.}
£1000
grandstand
[grandstand] {v.}, {slang}, {informal} To show off, to perform histrionics needlessly. […]
grandstander
[grandstander] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A showoff, a person who likes to […]
Grats
[Grats] Abbreviation of "congratulations". Used in MMORPGs when a played reaches […]
gravy train
[gravy train] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The kind of job that brings […]
Gray Matter
[Gray Matter] Older, experienced business people hired by young entrepreneurial firms […]
Graybar Land
[Graybar Land] The place you go while you're staring at a […]
grease monkey
[grease monkey] {n.}, {slang} 1. A person who greases or works […]
grease one's palm
[grease one's palm] or [grease the palm] {slang} 1. To pay […]
grease-ball
[grease-ball] {n.}, {slang}, {derogatory} (avoid) An immigrant from a southern country, […]
green around the gills
[green around the gills] or [pale around the gills] {adj. phr.}, […]
green power
[green power] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The social prestige or power money […]
gross out
[gross out] {v.}, {slang} To commit a vulgar act; to repel […]
gross-out session
[gross-out session] {n.}, {slang}, {avoidable} A verbal contest between teen-agers in […]
grot
[grot] {n.}
Rubbish or dirt.
GTG
[GTG]
"Got to go"
GTP
[GTP]
"Got to Pee"
guff
[guff] {n.} 1. Ridiculous talk. Nonsense. 2. Flatulence. Probably from the […]
gum up
[gum up] {v.}, {slang} To cause not to work or ruin; […]
guru
[guru] An expert in some technical topic, such as C programming […]
GW
[GW]
"Good work", often used sarcastically.
H/O
[H/O]
"Hold on"
HAI
[HAI]
A purposeful misspelling of "hi"; Japanese for "yes"
haircut place
[haircut place] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} Bridge or overpass […]
half-inch
[half-inch] {v.}
to steal (rhyming slang for 'pinch')
ham actor
[ham actor] {n. phr.}, {slang} An untalented actor; someone who tries […]
ham it up
[ham it up] {v. phr.}, {slang} To do more than look […]
ham-handed
[ham-handed] {adj.}, {slang} 1. Having very large hands. * /Pete is […]
hampton
[hampton] {n.} Penis (rhyming slang from, Hampton Wick = prick; and […]
HAND
[HAND]
"Have a nice day"
handbags
[handbags] {n.} a harmless fight especially between two women. (from "handbags […]
handle to one's name
[handle to one's name] {n. phr.}, {slang} A special title used […]
hang in (there)
[hang in (there)] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To persevere; not to […]
hang one on
[hang one on] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To give a heavy […]
hang out
[hang out] {v.} 1. {slang} To spend your time idly or […]
hang ten
[hang ten] {v.}, {slang} 1. To be an outstanding performer on […]
hard cheese
[hard cheese] {n.}
Bad luck.
hard-nosed
[hard-nosed] {adj.}, {slang} Tough or rugged; very strict; not weak or […]
hash house
[hash house] {n.}, {slang} An eating place where cheap meals are […]
hash up
[hash up] {v.}, {slang} 1. To make a mess of; do […]
hatchet job
[hatchet job] {n. phr.}, {slang} 1. The act of saying or […]
hate one's guts
[hate one's guts] {v. phr.}, {slang} To feel a very strong […]
haul in
[haul in] or [haul up] or [pull in] {v.}, {slang} To […]
have a ball
[have a ball] {v. phr.}, {slang} Enjoy yourself very much; have […]
have a screw loose
[have a screw loose] {v. phr.}, {slang} To act in a […]
have all one's buttons
[have all one's buttons] or [have all one's marbles] {v. phr.}, […]
have dibs on
[have dibs on] or [put dibs on] {v. phr.}, {slang} To […]
have had it
[have had it] {v. phr.}, {slang} To have experienced or suffered […]
have hair
[have hair] {v. phr.}, {slang} To possess courage, fortitude, guts, sex-appeal. […]
have it in for you
[have it in for somebody] {v. phr.} {slang} To bear a […]
have it made
[have it made] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be sure of success; […]
have kittens
[have kittens] {v. phr.}, {slang} To become very much worried or […]
have one's ass in a sling
[have one's ass in a sling] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {vulgar}, {avoidable} […]
have one's ears on
[have one's ears on] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} […]
have someone by the balls
[have someone by the balls] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {vulgar}, {avoidable} To […]
have something going for one
[have something going for one] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To have […]
have something on the ball
[have something on the ball] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {colloquial} To be […]
hawk
[hawk] {v.}
To spit.
Hawt
[Hawt]
variation of "hot", used to suggest that someone seems attractive
HAX, H4X
[HAX, H4X] "Hacks, term most commonly used in multiplayer games by […]
HAXOR, H4X0R
[HAXOR, H4X0R]
"Hacker"
HB
[HB]
"Hurry back"
HBD
[HBD]
"Happy birthday"
head
[head] {n.} 1. Lavatory (nautical slang) 2. Drug user. Sometimes preceded […]
head-hunting
[head-hunting] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. The custom of seeking out, decapitating, […]
headbang
[headbang] {v.} To nod or shake one's head violently to rock […]
headbanger
[headbanger] {n.} One who headbangs or a fan of heavy rock […]
headshrinker
[headshrinker] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A psychoanalyst, also called a shrink. * […]
heavy
[heavy] {n.} 1. The use or threat of violence. 2. Someone […]
hell-on-wheels
[hell-on-wheels] {n.}, {slang} A short-tempered, nagging, or crabby person especially one […]
helmet
[helmet] {n.}
The glans of the penis.
HF
[HF]
"Have fun"
high camp
[high camp] {n.}, {slang}, {show business} 1. Kitsch, or pretentious material […]
High Dome
[High Dome]
Egghead, scientist, PhD
high-hat
[high-hat] (1) {adj.}, {slang} Treating others as inferior; acting above others. […]
high-hat
[high-hat] (2) {v.}, {slang} To treat others as inferior; look down […]
hightail it
[hightail it] {v. phr.}, {slang} To travel fast; move rapidly. * […]
hijack
[hijack] To start an off-topic discussion; "hijack a thread" on a […]
hit parade
[hit parade] {n.} 1. A list of songs or tunes arranged […]
hit the ceiling
[hit the ceiling] or [hit the roof] {v. phr.}, {slang} To […]
hit the dirt
[hit the dirt] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {military} To take cover under […]
hit the hay
[hit the hay] or [hit the sack] {v. phr.}, {slang} To […]
hit the jackpot
[hit the jackpot] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be very lucky or […]
hit the road
[hit the road] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To become a wanderer; […]
hit the sauce
[hit the sauce] {v. phr.}, {slang} To drink alcoholic beverages - […]
hmwk
[hmwk]
"Homework"
hold out
[hold out] {v. phr.} 1. To put forward; reach out; extend; […]
hole up
[hole up] also [hole in] {v.}, {slang} To take refuge or […]
hole-in-the-wall
[hole-in-the-wall] {n. phr.} A small place to live, stay in, or […]
honk
[honk] {n.}
Vomit.
hook
[hook] {v.} Steal. Possibly from the act of 'fishing' for items […]
hook it
[hook it] {v.}
To run away quickly.
hooky or hookey
[hooky or hookey] {n.} 1. Something that is stolen (probably from […]
hooter
[hooter] {n.}
Nose.
hop to it
[hop to it] {v. phr.}, {slang} To get started; start a […]
hopped up
[hopped up] {adj.}, {slang} 1. Doped with a narcotic drug. * […]
horn in
[horn in] {v.}, {slang} To come in without invitation or welcome; […]
horse around
[horse around] {v.}, {slang} To join in rough teasing; play around. […]
horsefeathers!
[horsefeathers!] {n. phr.}, {slang} 1. Not true; I don't believe what […]
hot number
[hot number] {n.}, {slang} A person or thing noticed as newer, […]
hot one
[hot one] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} Something out of the ordinary; something […]
hot seat
[hot seat] {n.}, {slang} 1. The electric chair used to cause […]
hot stuff
[hot stuff] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} Coffee. * /Let's […]
HSS
[HSS]
"Horse shit and splinters"
HTH
[HTH]
"Hope this (or that) helps"
hump
[hump] {v.} 1. To carry or heave. 2. To have sexual […]
HWG
[HWG]
Here We Go
HWGA
[HWGA]
Here we go again
HWP
[HWP]
"Hug, Wave, Poof"; A way of saying "goodbye"
I like pie
[I like pie] Used to express apathy or confusion towards the […]
I'm all right, Jack
[I'm all right, Jack] A remark, often directed at another, indicating […]
IANAL
[IANAL] "I am not a lawyer"; usually used before a non-lawyer […]
IANARS
[IANARS]
"I am not a rocket scientist"
IC
[IC]
"[I see]", also "[in character]" in [MMORPG] or [MUD] settings.
ICYDK / ICYDN / ICUDK
[ICYDK / ICYDN / ICUDK]
"In case you didn't know"
ID10T
[ID10T] "Idiot"; generally pronounced eye-dee-ten-tee, its meaning is not obvious until […]
Idea Hamsters
[Idea Hamsters]
People whose idea generators are always running.
idiot box
[idiot box] {n.}
Television.
idjit, ijit
[idjit, ijit]
"Idiot"
IDK
[IDK]
"I don't know"
IGAHP
[IGAHP]
"I've got a huge penis"
IIRC
[IIRC]
"If I recall correctly", or "if I remember correctly"
IIUC
[IIUC]
"If I understand correctly"
IKON
[IKON]
"ikonBoard, also spelled as IKN"
ILOTIBINLIRL
[ILOTIBINLIRL] "I'm laughing on the Internet, but I'm not laughing in […]
IM
[IM] "Instant message", can be used as a noun ("Send an […]
IMAO
[IMAO]
"In my arrogant opinion"
IMHE
[IMHE]
"In my humble experience"
IMHO
[IMHO]
"In my humble opinion", or "in my honest opinion"
IMHPO
[IMHPO] "In my humble public opinion", used by public accounts (accounts […]
IMNSHO
[IMNSHO] "In my not so humble opinion", as opposed to IMHO […]
IMO
[IMO]
"In my opinion"
in a lather
[in a lather] {adj.}, {slang} In great excitement; all worked up; […]
in a pigs eye
[in a pig's eye] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} Hardly; unlikely; not so. […]
in a world of one's own
[in a world of one's own] or [in a world by […]
in a zone
[in a zone] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} In a daze; in a […]
in Dutch
[in Dutch] {adj. phr.}, {slang} In trouble. * /George got in […]
in the can
[in the can] {adj.}, {slang}, {movie jargon} Ready; finished; completed; about […]
in the chips
[in the chips] {slang} or {informal} [in the money] {adj. phr.} […]
in the doghouse
[in the doghouse] {adj. phr.}, {slang} In disgrace or disfavor. * […]
in the groove
[in the groove] {adj. phr.}, {slang} Doing something very well; near […]
in the soup
[in the soup] {adj. phr.}, {slang} In serious trouble; in confusion; […]
INMP
[INMP]
"It's not my problem"
inside
[inside] {adj.}
In or into prison.
INTPFPOTM
[INTPFPOTM] "I nominate this post for post of the month"; incredibly […]
IOH
[IOH]
"I'm outta here"
IOW
[IOW]
"In other words"
IPB
[IPB]
Invision Power Board
IRC
[IRC]
Internet Relay Chat
IRL
[IRL] "In real life"; often used in online games to refer […]
Irritainment
[Irritainment] Entertainment and media spectacles that are annoying, but you find […]
ISTR
[ISTR]
"I seem to remember/recall"
itching palm
[itching palm] {n.}, {slang} A wish for money; greed. * /He […]
ITYM
[ITYM]
"I Think You Mean"; usually prefacing a humorous "correction"
ivories
[ivories] {n.} 1. Teeth. 2. The keys of a piano. 3. […]
IWIAMUAFTP
[IWIAMUAFTP]
"I wonder if anyone makes up acronyms for this page"
IYDMMA
[IYDMMA]
"If you don't mind me asking"
IYKWIM
[IYKWIM]
"If you know what I mean"
j00, j00s, j00r
[j00, j00s, j00r]
Leet speak for "you" or "your"
Jack the lad
[Jack the lad] {n.} A young man who is regarded as […]
jack up
[jack up] {v.}
Inject an illegal drug.
jacksy (or jacksie)
[jacksy (or jacksie)] {n.}
The buttocks or anus.
jag
[jag] {adj.} {n.} 1. A drug taking, or sometimes drinking, binge. […]
jailbait
[jailbait] {n.}, {slang} A girl below the legal age of consent […]
JAK
[JAK]
"Jazak Allah Khair", Arabic expression for thank you
jake flake
[jake flake] {n.}, {slang} A boring person whose company is usually […]
jammy
[jammy] {adj.}
1. Lucky.
2. Pleasant or desirable.
jaws tight
[jaws tight] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Angry; uptight; tense. * /Why are […]
jazz up
[jazz up] {v.}, {slang} To brighten up; add more noise, movement, […]
JC, J/C
[JC, J/C]
"Just curious"
jerry
[jerry] {n.}
A chamber pot.
Jerry
[Jerry] {n.}
A German or German soldier.
jessie
[jessie] {n.} An effeminate man or one that is weak or […]
Jesus boots
[Jesus boots] or [Jesus shoes] {n.}, {slang} Men's sandals, particularly as […]
jim-dandy
[jim-dandy] {n.}, {slang} Something wonderful; something very good. * /Tommy's new […]
jissom
[jissom] {n.}
semen (taboo).
JJ
[JJ]
"Just joking"
JK, J/K
[JK, J/K]
"Just kidding"
Jock
[Jock]
word or term of address for a Scot.
Joe Bloggs
[Joe Bloggs] {n.}
A man who is average, typical or unremarkable.
Joe Soap
[Joe Soap] {n.}
An idiot, stooge or scapegoat.
John Thomas
[John Thomas] {n.}
Penis.
Johnny
[Johnny] {n.}
Condom. Sometimes also a 'Johnny bag' or 'rubber Johnny'.
JOOC
[JOOC]
"Just out of curiosity"
josser
[josser] {n.}
A cretin or simpleton.
juice dealer
[juice dealer] {n.}, {slang} An underworld money lender who charges exorbitant […]
jump
[jump] {n.} {v.}
As a noun or verb, sexual intercourse.
junked up
[junked up] {adj.} or {v. phr.}, {slang}, {drug culture} To be […]
JW, J/W
[JW, J/W]
"Just wondering"
K
[K]
"OK/Okay"
keekles
[keekles]
Usually used while deliberately acting like a newbie.
keep one's nose clean
[keep one's nose clean] {v. phr.}, {slang} To stay out of […]
keep one's shirt on
[keep one's shirt on] {v. phr.}, {slang} To calm down; keep […]
kewl, kool
[kewl, kool]
Alternate forms of "cool".
kick around
[kick around] {v.}, {informal} 1. To act roughly or badly to; […]
kick back
[kick back] {v.}, {slang}, {informal} To pay money illegally for favorable […]
kick down
[kick down] {v. phr.}, {slang} To shift an automobile, jeep, or […]
kick it
[kick it] {v. phr.}, {slang} To end a bad or unwanted […]
kick off
[kick off] {v. phr.} 1. To make the kick that begins […]
kick over
[kick over] {v.} 1. Of a motor: To begin to work. […]
kick the bucket
[kick the bucket] {v. phr.}, {slang} To die. * /Old Mr. […]
kickback
[kickback] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} Money paid illegally for favorable treatment. * […]
kiddie car
[kiddie car] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} A school bus. […]
kip
[kip] {n.} 1. Sleep, nap 2. Bed or lodging 3. Brothel […]
KISS
[KISS]
"Keep it simple, stupid" (predates the Internet)
KK
[KK]
"Ok Kool"
knackered
[knackered] {adj.}
1. Exhausted, tired.
2. Broken, beyond all usefulness.
knackers
[knackers] {n.}
vulgar name for testicles.
knees up
[knees up] {n.}
A lively party or dance.
knob
[knob] {n.} 1. Penis. 2. (of a man) To have sexual […]
knob jockey
[knob jockey] {adj.} homosexual (to ride the penis like a jockey […]
knob-end
[knob-end] {n.}
an idiot, or tip of penis (see [bell-end]).
knobhead
[knobhead] {n.}
a stupid, irritating person.
knock for a loop
[knock for a loop] or [throw for a loop] {v. phr.}, […]
knock it off
[knock it off] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To stop talking […]
knock off
[knock off] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To burglarize someone. * /They […]
knock one's block off
[knock one's block off] {v. phr.}, {slang} To hit someone very […]
knock the living daylights out of
[knock the living daylights out of] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To […]
knocked out
[knocked out] {adj.}, {slang} Intoxicated; drugged; out of one's mind. * […]
knockers
[knockers] {n.}
Breasts.
knocking shop
[knocking shop] {n.}
Brothel.
knockout
[knockout] {n.}, {slang} 1. Strikingly beautiful woman. * /Sue is a […]
know one's onions
[know one's onions] {v.}
To be well acquainted with a subject.
know-how
[know-how] {n.}, {slang} Expertise; ability to devise and construct. * /The […]
KO
[KO]
A common misspelling of ok.
KOL
[KOL]
"Kiss on lips"
KOS
[KOS] "Kill on Sight"; used to designate enemies in online games […]
KREE!
[KREE!]
"Attention!"
KS
[KS] "Kill steal"; used in online games with an experience (EXP) […]
KTHXBYE
[KTHXBYE]
"Okay, thanks, goodbye"
L8, L8R
[L8, L8R] "Late", "later"; as in "see you later", often used […]
LAFFO
[LAFFO]
Signifying laughter
lag
[lag] {n.}
Convict, particularly a long serving one (an old lag).
lardhead
[lardhead] {n.}, {slang} A stupid or slow-witted person. * /You'll never […]
lash
[lash] {v.} {n.}
1. Urinate.
2. Alcohol.
lashed
[lashed] {adj.} very inebriated. Also 'on the lash' meaning to go […]
latch on
[latch on] or [hitch onto] {v.}, {informal} 1. To get hold […]
LATN
[LATN]
"Laugh at the newbs"
laughing gear
[laughing gear] {n.}
Mouth.
lay an egg
[lay an egg] {v. phr.}, {slang} To fail to win the […]
lay into
[lay into] or [light into] {v.}, {informal} 1. To attack physically; […]
lay off
[lay off] {v. phr.} 1. To mark out the boundaries or […]
lay out
[lay out] {v. phr.} 1. To prepare (a dead body) for […]
lay rubber
[lay rubber] or [lay a patch] {v. phr.}, {slang} To take […]
LBR
[LBR]
"Little boy's room"
LD
[LD] "Link dead"; used in online games when a disconnected user's […]
lean on
[lean on] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To pressure (someone) by blackmailing, […]
leatherneck
[leatherneck] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A member of the United States Marine […]
LEET, L33T, 1337, 31337
[LEET, L33T, 1337, 31337] "Elite", used ironically; also another kind of […]
leg man
[leg man] {n.}, {informal} 1. An errand boy; one who performs […]
LEO
[LEO]
"Law enforcement officer"
let it all hang out
[let it all hang out] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} Not to […]
let it lay
[let it lay] {v. phr.}, {used imperatively}, {slang} Forget it; leave […]
let it rip
[let it rip] {v. phr.}, {used imperatively}, {slang} 1. Don't be […]
let one have it
[let one have it] {v. phr.} 1a. {slang} To hit hard. […]
Lewt
[Lewt]
"Loot" Often used as "Lewt fast 'n' Bewt ass".
light housekeeping
[light housekeeping] {n.}, {slang} An arrangement in which an unmarried couple […]
light out
[light out] {v.}, {slang} 1. To run as fast as you […]
like hell
[like hell] {adv.}, {slang}, {vulgar}, {avoidable} 1. With great vigor. * […]
like mad
[like mad] or [like crazy] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} With great enthusiasm […]
Link Rot
[Link Rot] The process by which web page's links become obsolete […]
LION
[LION]
"Like it or not..."
liquor up
[liquor up] {v. phr.}, {slang} To drink an excessive amount of […]
litterbug
[litterbug] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A person who leaves garbage in a […]
LIUY
[LIUY]
"Look it up yourself"
living end
[living end] {adj.}, {slang} Great; fantastic; the ultimate. * /That show […]
LKY
[LKY]
"Lee Kuan Yew, Minister Mentor of Singapore"
Llama
[Llama]
Lame player
LMAO
[LMAO]
"Laughing my ass off"
LMAOnade
[LMAOnade]
A homophonous extension of [LMAO] that humorously refers to "lemonade"
loaded for bear
[loaded for bear] {adj. phr.}, {slang} Ready for action; prepared and […]
local
[local] {n.}
A public house close to one's home.
local yokel
[local yokel] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} City police officer, […]
lock up
[lock up] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be assured of success. * […]
LOL
[LOL] "Laughing out loud", or "lots of laughs"; as a reply […]
lolcity
[lolcity]
Something so funny the entire city laughs out loud.
lollercaust
[lollercaust]
An extreme event of hilarity.
lollerskates
[lollerskates]
Pun on the word "rollerskates"; similar usage to LOL.
lolly
[lolly] {n.}
money.
longhair
[longhair] (1) 1. {n.}, {slang} A male hippie. * /Who's that […]
longhair
[longhair] (2) {adj.}, {slang} Pertaining to classical art forms, primarily in […]
loo
[loo] {n.}
lavatory.
lose one's shirt
[lose one's shirt] {v. phr.}, {slang} To lose all or most […]
loud mouth
[loud mouth] or [big mouth] {n.}, {slang} A noisy, boastful, or […]
loud-mouthed
[loud-mouthed] or [big-mouthed] {adj.}, {slang} Talking noisily, boastfully, or foolishly. * […]
louse up
[louse up] {v.}, {slang} To throw into confusion; make a mess […]
love-in
[love-in] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A festival or occasion to celebrate life, […]
lowdown
[lowdown] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The inside facts of a matter; the […]
Loxxen
[Loxxen] An altered form of [LOL], with virtually the same meaning, […]
LSFW
[LSFW]
"Less Suitable for Work"
LTID
[LTID]
Laugh 'Till I Die
LTNS
[LTNS]
"Long time no see"
luck out
[luck out] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Suddenly to get lucky […]
lurker
[lurker] One who reads an email list or a message board […]
luser
[luser] Punny cross between loser and user, can mean either of […]
LYK, LYKE
[LYK, LYKE]
"Like"
LYL
[LYL]
"Love ya lots"
LYLAS/LYLAB
[LYLAS/LYLAB]
Love you like a Sister/ Love ya like a Brother
M473z
[M473z] "Mates" pronounced may-tez, a term referring to a good friend, […]
M8
[M8]
"Mate"; as in "buddy" or "pal"
main squeeze
[main squeeze] {n.}, {slang} 1. The top ranking person in an […]
make a pass at
[make a pass at] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} Make advances toward […]
make a play for
[make a play for] {v. phr.}, {slang} To try to get […]
make it with
[make it with] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To be accepted […]
make oneself scarce
[make oneself scarce] {v. phr.}, {slang} To leave quickly; go away. […]
make the scene
[make the scene] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be present; to arrive […]
make time
[make time] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To be successful in arriving […]
man
[man] or [the man] {n.}, {slang} 1. The police; a policeman. […]
manky
[manky] {adj.}
dirty, filthy. (Polari).
marbles
[marbles] {n.}
Wits. As in, to lose one's marbles.
mare
[mare] {n.}
Woman (derogatory).
mark
[mark] {n.}
A suitable victim for a con or swindle.
matelot
[matelot] {n.}
Sailor (from the French).
meat and two veg
[meat and two veg] {n.} Literally a traditional meal consisting of […]
meatball
[meatball] {n.}, {slang} A dull, boring, slow-witted, or uninteresting person. * […]
mental
[mental] {adj.}
Crazy or insane.
mess up
[mess up] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To cause trouble; to […]
MFC
[MFC]
"Merge from current"
Mick
[Mick] {n.}
An Irishman (derogatory).
mickey mouse
[mickey mouse] (1) {adj.}, {slang} Inferior; second rate; chicken; easy; gimmicky. […]
Micro$oft, M$
[Micro$oft, M$] Satirical alternative spellings of "Microsoft", used to poke fun […]
miffed
[miffed] {adj.}
Upset or offended.
mile markers
[mile markers] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} Small signs along […]
milk run
[milk run] {n.}
A 'safe' mission or patrol.
minge
[minge] {n.}
Vagina
minger
[minger] {n.}
Someone who smells.
minted
[minted] {adj.}
Wealthy.
mizzle
[mizzle] {v.}
Decamp.
MML
[MML]
"Make mine Linux", comeback to 'élitist' Windows users
MMORPG
[MMORPG] "Massively multiplayer online role playing game", a game played online […]
Mod
[Mod]
"Moderator" (usually referring to a forum) or "modification"
moggy
[moggy] {n.}
Cat.
moke
[moke] {n.}
Donkey.
monged (out)
[monged (out)] {adj.}
Severely drunk/high.
moniker or monicker
[moniker or monicker] {n.}
Name, nickname, signature or mark.
monkey
[monkey] {n.}
£500.
monkey business
[monkey business] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Any unethical, illegitimate, or objectionable […]
mooch
[mooch] {v.}
Loiter or wander aimlessly, skulk.
moolah
[moolah] {n.}
Money.
moon
[moon] {v.}
To expose one's backside (from Old English, mona).
moony
[moony]
Crazy or foolish. {adj.}
mop the floor with
[mop the floor with] or [mop up the floor with] or […]
morning after
[morning after] {n.}, {slang} The effects of drinking liquor or staying […]
MOTD
[MOTD]
"Message of the day"
Mouse Potato
[Mouse Potato]
The online generation's answer to the couch potato.
move in on
[move in on] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {colloquial} To take over something […]
muck about
[muck about] {v.}
Waste time. Interfere with.
muck in
[muck in] {v.}
Share a duty or workload.
mucker
[mucker] {n.}
Mate, pal.
mufti
[mufti] {n.} Civilian dress worn by someone who normally wears a […]
mug
[mug] {n.}
1. Face.
2. A gullible or easily swindled person.
munta
[munta] {n.}
Ugly person.
mush
[mush] {n.} 1. Face or mouth. 2. Familiar term of address. […]
MYOB
[MYOB]
"Mind your own business"
N/A
[N/A]
"Not applicable" or "not available"
n0083127z
[n0083127z] "Nooberts" a mutation of n00b, often used to describe someone […]
N1
[N1]
"Nice one"
naff
[naff] {adj.} Inferior or in poor taste. Also used as sentence […]
nark
[nark] {n.} {v.} 1. As a verb or noun; spy or […]
NBD
[NBD]
"No big deal"
necktie party
[necktie party] {n.}, {slang} A hanging by a mob; lynching. * […]
ned
[ned] {n.} (Scottish) a lout, a drunken brawling fellow, a tough. […]
newb
[newb] Short for "newbie"; meaning someone who is new, usually at […]
NFAHRU?
[NFAHRU?]
"Not from around here R U?"
NFBSK
[NFBSK] "Not for British school kids", originally from message boards at […]
NG
[NG]
"Newsgroup"
NG
[NG]
"No good"
Ngaaaah
[Ngaaaah] A cry of frustration or triumph, which one can speak […]
Nh
[Nh]
"Nice hand"; used in online card games.
NI
[NI]
"No idea"
nick
[nick] {v.} 1. Steal. 2. Police Station or prison. 3. To […]
nicked
[nicked] {adj.}
Arrested or stolen.
nicker
[nicker] {n.}
Pound sterling.
nigger in the woodpile
[nigger in the woodpile] {n. phr.}, {slang} Something unexpected that changes […]
NM or N/M
[NM or N/M] "Never mind" or "not/nothing much". Also "no message", […]
NM U
[NM U]
"Nothing much, you?" (generally said after sup)
NMFYS
[NMFYS] Unknown acronym from comic Badly Drawn Kitties, a webcomic. User-created […]
NMNHNLM
[NMNHNLM] Acronym for "no money no honey nobody loves me" originating […]
NN
[NN] "Night night" like "good night" Also: "[Nerf Noodle]" (someone who […]
no deal
[no deal] or [no dice] or [no go] or [no sale] […]
no sweat
[no sweat] (1) {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Easily accomplished, uncomplicated. * /That […]
nob
[nob] {n.}
1. Person of high social standing.
2. Head.
nobble
[nobble]
Disable (particularly a racehorse).
nobody home
[nobody home] {slang} 1. Your attention is somewhere else, not on […]
nod out
[nod out] {v.}
To lapse into a drug induced stupour.
nonce
[nonce] {n.}
Sex offender, most commonly a child molester. (Prison slang)
noob
[noob] Shorthand/leet spelling of "[newbie]". Also spelled "[n00b]", with two zeroes […]
nookie or nooky
[nookie] or [nooky] {n.}
Sexual intercourse.
Norp
[Norp] from pr0n. Used to discreetly speak of pornography without alerting […]
nose rag
[nose rag] {n.}
Handkerchief.
nosh
[nosh] {n.} {v.}
1. Food.
2. To eat.
nosh up
[nosh up] {n.}
A feast or large, satisfying meal.
not to give one the time of day
[not to give one the time of day] {v. phr.}, {slang}, […]
NOYB
[NOYB]
"None of your business"
NP
[NP]
"No problem"
NPA
[NPA]
"Not paying attention"
NPNT
[NPNT]
"No picture, no talk" Origin from Hardwarezone
NR
[NR]
"No reserve"
NR4U
[NR4U]
"Not right for you"
NS
[NS] "Nice shot"; used sincerely in competitive and cooperative online games […]
NSFW
[NSFW] "Not safe for work"; indicates that one should avoid using […]
NT
[NT] "No text"; used on Internet forums or Usenet to indicate […]
NTH
[NTH]
"Not totally here"
numpty
[numpty] {adj.}
Incompetent or unwise person.
nut
[nut] {n.}
1. Head.
2. Eccentric person.
nutcase
[nutcase] {n.}
An insane person.
nuthouse
[nuthouse] {n.}
A lunatic asylum.
nutmeg
[nutmeg] {v.} In association football, to pass the ball between an […]
nuts or nutty
[nuts or nutty] {adj.}
Crazy or insane.
nutter
[nutter] {n.}
Insane person.
nutty as a fruitcake
[nutty as a fruitcake] {adj. phr.}, {slang} Very crazy; entirely mad. […]
NVM
[NVM]
"Never mind"
NWS
[NWS]
"Not work safe"; see [NSFW].
Nyo
[Nyo] A usually meaningless word/particle attached to the end of sentences, […]
O
[O]
"Oh"
OAR
[OAR]
On a roll
OBTW
[OBTW]
"Oh, by the way"
oddball
[oddball] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} An eccentric person; one who doesn't act […]
odds and sods
[odds and sods] {n.} Substitute for '[odds and ends]'. Miscellaneous items […]
off one's head (or out of one's head)
[off one's head (or out of one's head)] {adj.} Mad or […]
off one's nut
[off one's nut] {adj.}
Crazy or foolish.
off the beam
[off the beam] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. (Of an airplane) […]
off the hook
[off the hook] {adj.}
Free from obligation or danger.
off the wagon
[off the wagon] {adj. phr.}, {slang} No longer refusing to drink […]
oh noes!!!
[oh noes!!!] An exaggerated expression of despair, often used for humorous […]
Ohnosecond
[Ohnosecond] That minuscule fraction of time during which you realize you've […]
OIC
[OIC]
"Oh, I see"
oik
[oik] {n.}
Someone of a low social standing (derogatory).
old bill, the old bill
[old bill] or [the old bill] {n.} A policeman or the […]
OMG
[OMG]
Exclamation, "Oh my God/goodness!"
OMW
[OMW]
"On my way"
on cloud nine
[on cloud nine] {adj. phr.}, {slang} Too happy to think of […]
on ice
[on ice] {adv.} or {adj. phr.}, {slang} 1. The same as […]
on the beam
[on the beam] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. (Of an airplane) […]
on the brain
[on the brain] {adj. phr.}, {slang} Filling your thoughts; too much […]
on the button
[on the button] {adv., adj.}, {slang} At the right place; at […]
on the lam
[on the lam] {adj.} or {adv. phr.}, {slang} Running away, especially […]
on the make
[on the make] {adj.}, {slang} 1. Promiscuous or aggressive in one's […]
on the piss
[on the piss] {adj.}
Getting drunk, drinking alcohol.
on the spot
[on the spot] {adv.} or {adj. phr.} 1. or [upon the […]
once-over
[once-over] {n.}, {slang} 1. A quick look; a swift examination of […]
one on the city
[one on the city] {n.}, {slang} A glass of water (which […]
one's head off
[one's head off] {adv.} Loud or excessively. "I laughed my head […]
one-armed bandit
[one-armed bandit] {n.}, {slang} A slot machine, like those used in […]
OOC
[OOC] "[Out-of-character]"; usually in [MMORPG] or [MUD] settings when a player […]
OOO
[OOO] "Out of the office"; Used similarly to MIA. "Ken is […]
Op
[Op]
Operator, a moderator or moderators of a chat room
OP
[OP]
Original poster
Open-Collar Workers
[Open-Collar Workers]
People who work at home or telecommute.
OS
[OS]
"Oh, shit!"
OSIB
[OSIB]
"Open skull insert brain"
OT
[OT]
"Off-topic"
OTOH
[OTOH]
"On the other hand"
OTP
[OTP] "One true pairing", meaning two characters believed to be perfect […]
OTW
[OTW]
"On the way"
OUACOWA
[OUACOWA] "Open Up A Can Of Whoop-Ass", meaning an amaizing thing. […]
out of this world
[out of this world] {adj. phr.}, {slang} Wonderfully good or satisfying; […]
out of whack
[out of whack] {adj. phr.}, {slang} 1. Needing repair; not working […]
out to lunch
[out to lunch] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Gone for the midday […]
own, owned, OWN3D, ownt
[own, owned, OWN3D, ownt] (see also [pwn]) To defeat someone (used […]
ownzer
[ownzer]
One who "owns" (see [own])
OXO
[OXO] Norwegian/Danish shortening of the word "også", which translates to "too" […]
OYATM
[OYATM] "One Year Ago This Month" used in Usenet binary groups […]
P07
[P07] Another way to type "pot" as in "weed" or "grass". […]
P2P
[P2P] "Peer-to(2)-Peer". Also "pay-to-play" for games with subscription fees like Everquest, […]
P911
[P911]
Parents are here dont type sumthin stupid!
pack a punch
[pack a punch] or [pack a wallop] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. […]
packet
[packet] {n.} 1. A large sum of money (earn a packet). […]
paddy
[paddy]
a fit of temper.
Paddy
[Paddy] {n.}
(capitalised) An Irishman (derogatory).
pain in the ass
[pain in the ass] or [pain in the neck] {n.}, {slang}, […]
paint the town red
[paint the town red] or [paint the town] {v. phr.}, {slang} […]
Paki
[Paki] {n.} (Derogatory, offensive) A Pakistani or sometimes used to loosely […]
Paki-bashing
[Paki-bashing] {n.}
Unprovoked attacks on Pakastanis living in Britain.
pansy
[pansy] {n.}
An effeminite or homosexual male.
pass out
[pass out] {v.}, {informal} 1. To lose consciousness; faint. * /She […]
paste
[paste] {v.} To hit, punch or beat soundly. From a 19th […]
pasting
[pasting] {n.}
A sound thrashing or heavy defeat.
PAW
[PAW]
"Parents are watching" (Also see "[POS]")
pay dirt
[pay dirt] {n.}, {slang} 1. The dirt in which much gold […]
PCBD
[PCBD] "Page cannot be displayed"; Internet Explorer error when attempting to […]
PEBKAC
[PEBKAC] "Problem exists between keyboard and chair", referring to in human […]
penny-dreadful
[penny-dreadful] {n.}
A cheap, sensationalist magazine.
pennyboy
[pennyboy] {n.} A low paid person, employed to carry out menial […]
Percussive Maintenance
[Percussive Maintenance] The fine art of whacking the crap out of […]
phiz or phizog
[phiz or phizog] {n.} The face (from a 17th century colloquial […]
Pic(s), pix
[Pic], [pix] Used in reference to a picture. Usually posted when […]
pickled
[pickled] {adj.}
Drunk.
PICNIC
[PICNIC] "Problem in chair, not in computer", referring to in human […]
Piconjo
[Piconjo] A shared account on www.newgrounds.com. Large numbers of people, under […]
pie-eyed
[pie-eyed] {adj.}
Drunk.
piece of cake
[piece of cake] {adj.}, {slang} Easy. * /The final exam was […]
pig
[pig] {n.}
(Derogatory, offensive) Policeman.
pig's ear
[pig's ear] {n.} 1. Beer (Cockney rhyming slang). 2. Something that […]
pikey
[pikey] {n.} Pejorative term used, mainly in England to refer to […]
pillock
[pillock] {n.}
Stupid or annoying person.
pin one's ears back
[pin one's ears back] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To beat; defeat. […]
pinch
[pinch] {n.} {v.} 1. (verb) Steal or take without asking. 2. […]
pipe down
[pipe down] {v.} 1. To call (sailors) away from work with […]
piss off
[piss off] {v.}, {slang}, {vulgar}, {avoidable} To bother; annoy; irritate. * […]
pissed, pissed up
[pissed, pissed up] {adj.}
Drunk.
PITA
[PITA]
"Pain in the ass"
pitch woo
[pitch woo] {v. phr.}, {slang} To kiss and hug; make love. […]
plain white wrapper
[plain white wrapper] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} Unmarked police […]
plastered
[plastered] {adj.}
Extremely drunk.
play footsie
[play footsie] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Touch the feet of […]
play up to
[play up to] {v. phr.}. {slang} 1. To try to gain […]
plonker
[plonker] {n.} 1. Something large or substantial (Mid 19th C). 2. […]
PLS, PLZ
[PLS, PLZ]
"Please"
Plug-and-Play
[Plug-and-Play] A new hire who doesn't require training. * /"That new […]
PM
[PM]
"Private message"
PMG
[PMG] Can sometimes be seen instead of "omg", which means "oh […]
PMIBD
[PMIBD]
"Pardon me I'm brain dead!"
PO, PO'd
[PO, PO'd]
"Piss off", or "pissed off"
polish the apple
[polish the apple] {v. phr.}, {slang} To try to make someone […]
pony
[pony] {n.}
£25 (18th C).
pooped out
[pooped out] {adj.}, {slang} Worn out; exhausted. * /Everyone was pooped […]
pop the question
[pop the question] {v. phr.}, {slang} To ask someone to marry […]
porkies
[porkies] {n.}
Lies (from the Cockney rhyming slang pork pies)
POS
[POS] "Parents over shoulder"; a warning, by kids, that parents may […]
POTAS
[POTAS] Person Of The Appropriate Sex, that is, a person of […]
POV
[POV]
"Point of view"
ppl, ppls
[ppl, ppls]
"People".
Prairie Dogging
[Prairie Dogging] When something loud happens in a cube farm, causing […]
press the flesh
[press the flesh] {v.}, {slang} To shake hands with total strangers […]
pro, pr0
[pro, pr0] "Professional"; meaning someone is really good, usually at a […]
pron, pr0n
[pron, pr0n] "Porn" (short for pornography); intentional misspelling used to avoid […]
protal, pr0tal
[protal, pr0tal] a misspelling of "portal", an automated system used on […]
prv
[prv]
"Private" similar to PM; usually used for IRC private messaging
psych out
[psych out] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To find out the […]
PTBB
[PTBB] "Pass the barf bag," coined in the Childfree.net discussion list […]
pull rank
[pull rank] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To assert one's superior position […]
pull the plug on
[pull the plug on] {v. phr.}, {slang} To expose (someone's) secret […]
punt
[punt] {v.} 1. To gamble, wager or take a chance. 2. […]
punter
[punter] {n.} 1. Customer, patron. 2. Gambler (one who takes a […]
push off
[push off] or [shove off] {v.} 1. To push a boat […]
push the panic button
[push the panic button] {v. phr.}, {slang} To become very much […]
push up daisies
[push up daisies] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be dead and buried. […]
put the bite on
[put the bite on] {v. phr.}, {slang} To ask (for money, […]
put wise
[put wise] {v.}, {slang} To tell (someone) facts that will give […]
PvE
[PvE]
Player versus environment
PvP
[PvP]
Player versus player
pwn, pwned (also p0wn or pwnt)
[pwn, pwned (also p0wn or pwnt)] An accidental or intentional mistyping […]
ql, qool, qoolz
[ql, qool, qoolz]
"Cool" (in the American sense)
QQ
[QQ] "Crying eyes" (of perhaps Hong Kong Origin) meaning "oh poor […]
queer as a clockwork orange
[queer as a clockwork orange] {adj.} 1. Very odd indeed. 2. […]
queer someone's pitch
[queer someone's pitch] {v.} 1. Take the pitch of another street […]
Queer Street
[Queer Street] {n.}
A difficult or odd situation (up Queer Street).
quim
[quim] {n.} Vagina (possibly a play on the Celtic word for […]
qwn, qwnt, qwned
[qwn, qwnt, qwned] Deliberate typo of "[pwn]" (which see), which is […]
R
[R]
"Are"
r0x0rz (also rox0rs and other forms)
[r0x0rz (also rox0rs and other forms)]
Leet speak for "rocks".
R8
[R8]
"Right", "rate"
rain on
[rain on] {v. phr.}, {slang} To bring misfortune to (someone); to […]
raise Cain
[raise Cain] {v. phr.}, {slang} To be noisy; cause trouble. * […]
rat out
[rat out] or [rat out on] {v. phr.}, {slang} To desert; […]
rat race
[rat race] {n.}, {slang} A very confusing, crowded, or disorderly rush; […]
razzle-dazzle
[razzle-dazzle] {n.}, {slang} Fancy display; showing off. * /He is such […]
RCT
[RCT]
RollerCoaster Tycoon
RD
[RD]
Red Dwarf
RE
[RE]
rematch; often used in online games
re/rehi
[re/rehi] "Hello again", used on IRC, especially popular with Europeans. Mentioned […]
reach for the sky
[reach for the sky] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To put your […]
refl
[refl]
Deliberate mistype of "[ROFL]"
rents
[rents]
short for "parents"
rev up
[rev up] {v. phr.}, {informal}, {slang} 1. To press down sharply […]
rgr
[rgr] "Roger" aka "affirmative" or "10-4", radio talk; "Roger that", meaning […]
Richard the Third
[Richard the Third] {n.} A piece of excrement (rhyming slang Richard […]
rifk
[rifk]
Deliberate mistype of "[ROFL]"
RIFY
[RIFY] Read if You Like; often used such that 'if you […]
right on
[right on] {adj.}, {interj.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Exclamation of animated approval […]
ring
[ring] {n.}
Anal sphincter
ringburner
[ringburner] {n.}
1. A curry.
2. Diarrhoea or painful defecation.
rip off
[rip off] {v.}, {slang} (Stress on "off") Steal. * /The hippies […]
rip-off
[rip-off] {n.}, {slang} (Stress on "rip") An act of stealing or […]
RL
[RL] "Real life"; often used in online games to refer to […]
rock hound
[rock hound] {n.}, {slang} A person who studies and collects rocks […]
roffle
[roffle]
Alternate version of "[ROFL]", based on the latter's supposed verbalization.
roffle out loud
[roffle out loud] A form of "[ROFL]" or "[LOL]", intended to […]
ROFL, ROTFL, ROFLMAO
[ROFL], [ROTFL], [ROFLMAO] "Rolling on the floor laughing (my ass off)"; […]
ROFLCOPTER
[ROFLCOPTER]
The superlative of ROFL
ROFLKMD
[ROFLKMD] "Rolling On the Floor Laughing Kazaa Media Desktop" or "Rolling […]
ROFLMAOPIMP
[ROFLMAOPIMP] "Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off peeing in […]
roj
[roj]
"Roger" aka "affirmative"
ROR
[ROR]
"Raughing out roud", an Engrish variant of LOL.
ROTFLBTC
[ROTFLBTC]
"Rolling on the floor laughing, biting the carpet"
ROTFLMAOSTC
[ROTFLMAOSTC] "Rolling on the floor laughing my ass off scaring the […]
ROTFLMHO
[ROTFLMHO] "Rolling on the floor laughing my head off"; alternative to […]
rozzer
[rozzer] {n.}
Policeman.
RSN
[RSN]
"Real soon now", sense of sarcasm.
RTL
[RTL] "Report the loss"; usually used in online gaming; used sarcastically […]
RU
[RU]
"Are you"
rub it in
[rub it in] {v. phr.}, {slang} To remind a person again […]
rub out
[rub out] {v.}, {slang} To destroy completely; kill; eliminate. * /The […]
rut
[rut]
"Are you there?"
S
[S] "Smile", usually written *S* or <S> to separate it from […]
S2R
[S2R] "Send-to-receive"; indicates that one expects to receive a file (usually […]
sack in/out
[sack in/out] {v.}, {slang} To go to sleep for a prolonged […]
safe
[safe]
An all purpose term of approval.
Salmon Day
[Salmon Day] The experience of spending an entire day swimming upstream […]
save one's neck
[save one's neck] or [save one's skin] {v. phr.}, {slang} To […]
savvy
[savvy] {n.}
Knowledge, understanding (from the French, savoir).
saw wood
[saw wood] also {Southern} [saw gourds] {v. phr.}, {slang} To breathe […]
say a mouthful
[say a mouthful] 1. {v. phr.}, {slang} To say something of […]
says who
[says who] or [says you] {v. phr.}, {slang} I don't believe […]
scally
[scally] {n.}
A hooligan youth (Scouse), short for scallywag.
scarper
[scarper] {v.} Run away. Sometimes claimed to be rhyming slang: Scapa […]
SCNR
[SCNR]
"Sorry, could not resist"
Scouser
[Scouser] {n.}
Someone from Liverpool.
screw up
[screw up] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {semi-vulgar}, {best avoided} 1. To make […]
scrote
[scrote] {n.}
Term of abuse, from scrotum.
scrounge around
[scrounge around] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To search for an object […]
scrubber
[scrubber] {n.} In Britain, a promiscuous woman; in Ireland, a common […]
Seagull Manager
[Seagull Manager] A manager who flies in, makes a lot of […]
security blanket
[security blanket] {n.}, {slang}, {colloquial} An idea, person, or object that […]
see a man about a dog
[see a man about a dog] {v.} 1. Attend a secret […]
SFW
[SFW] "Safe for work"; material (pictures, webpages) that is safe for […]
SH
[SH]
"Shit happens"
shack up with
[shack up with] {v. phr.}, {slang} To move in with (someone) […]
shag
[shag] {n.}
Sexual intercourse.
shagged
[shagged] {adj.} 1. The past historic of shag. 2. Extremely tired […]
shake a leg
[shake a leg] {v. phr.}, {slang} To go fast; hurry. * […]
shake down
[shake down] {v. phr.} 1. To cause to fall by shaking. […]
shine up to
[shine up to] {v.}, {slang} To try to please; try to […]
shiner
[shiner] {n.}
Black eye.
shit-faced
[shit-faced] {adj.}
Drunk.
shitehawk
[shitehawk] {n.}
Someone of little worth, originally military slang.
shoot off one's mouth
[shoot off one's mouth] or [shoot off one's face] {v. phr.}, […]
shoot one's wad
[shoot one's wad] {v. phr.} {slang}, {colloquial} 1. To spend all […]
shoot the breeze
[shoot the breeze] or [bat the breeze] or [fan the breeze] […]
shoot the works
[shoot the works] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To spare no expense […]
shut-eye
[shut-eye] {n.}, {slang} Sleep. * /It's very late. We'd better get […]
sif
[sif]
"[As if]"
sifn't
[sifn't]
"As if not", used in reply to "[sif]".
SITCOMs
[SITCOMs] ("Single Income, Two Children, Oppressive Mortgage") What yuppies turn into […]
sitting pretty
[sitting pretty] {adj.}, {slang} To be in a lucky position. * […]
six bits
[six bits] {n.}, {slang} Seventy-five cents. * /"Lend me six bits […]
skanky
[skanky] {adj.}
Dirty, particularly of a marijuana pipe.
skating rink
[skating rink] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} Slippery road. * […]
skid lid
[skid lid] {n.}, {slang} A crash helmet worn by motorcyclists and […]
skin alive
[skin alive] {v. phr.} 1. {informal} To scold angrily. * /Mother […]
skin off one's nose
[skin off one's nose] {n. phr.}, {slang} Matter of interest, concern, […]
skint
[skint] {adj.}
Without money.
slag
[slag] {adj.} 1. Worthless or insignificant person. 2. Promiscuous woman or […]
slag off
[slag off] {n.} {v.}
A verbal attack. To criticise or slander.
SLAGIATT
[SLAGIATT] "Seemed like a good idea at the time" Helpful for […]
slap down
[slap down] {v.}, {slang} 1. To stop (someone, usually in a […]
slap-head
[slap-head] {n.} {adj.}
A bald man.
slapper
[slapper] {n.}
Promiscuous woman or prostitute.
slash
[slash] {v.}
Urinate, urination.
sleep around
[sleep around] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {vulgar}, {avoidable} To be free with […]
sling hash
[sling hash] {v.}, {slang} To serve food, especially in a cheap, […]
sling one's hook
[sling one's hook] {v.}
Go away.
slip a cog
[slip a cog] or [slip a gear] {v. phr.}, {slang} To […]
SMF
[SMF]
"Simple Machines Forums"
Smokey Bear
[Smokey Bear] or [Smokey-the-Bear] or [the Smokies] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band […]
snog
[snog] {n.} French kiss, or any prolonged physical intimacy without undressing […]
snow job
[snow job] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. Insincere or exaggerated talk designed […]
SO
[SO]
"Significant other"; a termed encapsulating a girlfriend, boyfriend, or spouse.
SOB
[SOB]
Son of a bitch
sock it
[sock it] {v. phr.}, also {interj.}, {slang}, {informal} To give one's […]
sod
[sod] {n.}
Annoying person or thing (from sodomite).
sod off
[sod off]
"Go away".
somebody up there loves/hates me
[somebody up there loves/hates me] {slang} An expression intimating that an […]
something else
[something else] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} So good as to be beyond […]
son of a gun
[son of a gun] {n. phr.}, {slang} 1. A bad person; […]
sound sheet
[sound sheet] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} A thin low-quality phonograph recording frequently […]
SOW
[SOW] Abbreviation of Spirit of the Wolf, a commonly asked-for spell […]
Soz
[Soz]
"Sorry", apparently only used in the UK.
spaced out
[spaced out] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Having gaps in one's train of […]
spawny
[spawny] {adj.}
Lucky (possibly from the Scottish game, Spawnie).
spring chicken
[spring chicken] {n.}, {slang} A young person. - Usually used with […]
spunk
[spunk] {v.} {n.}
1. Semen, ejaculate.
2. Courage, bravery.
sroucks
[sroucks] Means even when something rocks, it sucks (or something in […]
srsly
[srsly] "Seriously", usually used as an interjection; to signal a sarcastic […]
sry
[sry]
"Sorry"
SSDD
[SSDD]
"Same shit, different day."
SSIA
[SSIA] "Subject says it all"; used in newsgroup postings and the […]
stab in the back
[stab in the back] (1) {v. phr.}, {slang} To say or […]
stab in the back
[stab in the back] (2) {n. phr.}, {slang} An act or […]
Starter Marriage
[Starter Marriage] A short-lived first marriage that ends in divorce with […]
stash bag
[stash bag] or [stuff bag] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. A small […]
steaming
[steaming] {adj.} 1. Extremely drunk. 2. An intensifier, e.g. "You steaming […]
sticky fingers
[sticky fingers] {n. phr.}, {slang} 1. The habit of stealing things […]
straight from the horses mouth
[straight from the horse's mouth] {slang} Directly from the person or […]
Stress Puppy
[Stress Puppy]
A person who thrives on being stressed-out and whiny.
string up
[string up] {v.}, {slang} To put a rope around the neck […]
strung out
[strung out] {adj.}, {slang}, {colloquial} 1. Nervous, jittery, jumpy; generally ill […]
stuck on
[stuck on] {slang} Very much in love with; crazy about. * […]
stuffed
[stuffed] 1. Sexual intercourse (e.g. "get stuffed") 2. Used negatively to […]
suck in
[suck in] {v.} 1. {informal} To pull in by taking a […]
sucker list
[sucker list] {n.}, {slang} A list of easily-fooled people, especially people […]
sugar daddy
[sugar daddy] {n.}, {slang}, {semi-vulgar}, {avoidable} An older, [well-to-do] man, who […]
SWAK
[SWAK]
"Sealed with a kiss"
SWALK
[SWALK]
"Sealed with a loving kiss" (pre internet)
sweat blood
[sweat blood] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To be very much worried. […]
Swiped Out
[Swiped Out] An ATM or credit card that has been used […]
switched on
[switched on] {adj.}, {slang} 1. In tune with the latest fads, […]
T
[T]
(Counter-Stike) Terrorist
T,FTFY
[T,FTFY] "There, fixed that for you", used when displaying an edited […]
TA
[TA] "Thanks again"; also English and Australian slang for thanks, pronounced […]
tad
[tad]
a little bit
take a powder
[take a powder] {v. phr.}, {slang} To leave hurriedly; run out […]
take a shine to
[take a shine to] {v. phr.}, {slang} To have or show […]
take for a ride
[take for a ride] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To take out […]
take the cake
[take the cake] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To take the first […]
take the mickey
[take the mickey] {v.}
To tease or mock.
take the piss (out of)
[take the piss (out of)] {v.}
To mock.
take the rap
[take the rap] {v. phr.}, {slang} To receive punishment; to be […]
take to the cleaners
[take to the cleaners] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To win all […]
taking pictures
[taking pictures] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} To use […]
talk to the hand
[talk to the hand] or {slang} [talk to da hand] {v. […]
tart
[tart] {n.} Commonly a prostitute or term of abuse but also […]
TBH
[TBH] "To be honest"; also used within organizational charts to mean […]
tee off
[tee off] {v.} 1. To hit the golf ball from a […]
teh
[teh]
A usually deliberate typo of "the"
tell it like it is
[tell it like it is] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} To be […]
tell it to the marines
[tell it to the marines] or [tell it to Sweeney] {slang} […]
ten roger
[ten roger] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} I acknowledge. […]
ten-four?
[ten-four?] {v. phr.}, {interrog.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} Do you […]
tenner
[tenner] {n.}
Ten pounds.
TFA
[TFA] "The fucking article"; a shorter form of "RTFA", mostly used […]
thanx, thx, thz
[thanx, thx, thz] "Thanks"; this can form combinations such as "kthx" […]
the business
[the business] {n.}, {slang} - Usually used with "give" or "get". […]
the lid
[the lid] {n.}, {slang} Something that holds back or holds out […]
the pits
[the pits] {n.}, {slang} 1. A low class, blighted and ill-maintained […]
the score
[the score] {n.}, {slang} The truth; the real story or information; […]
the works
[the works] {n. plural}, {slang} 1. Everything that can be had […]
think piece
[think piece] {n.}, {slang} 1. The human brain. * /Lou's got […]
third sex
[third sex] {n.}, {euphemism}, {slang}, {informal} Homosexual individuals who are either […]
throw a curve
[throw a curve] {v. phr.}, {slang}, {informal} 1. To mislead or […]
throw up
[throw up] {v.} 1. {informal} or {slang} [heave up]. To vomit. […]
TIA
[TIA]
"Thanks in advance"
tie up
[tie up] {v. phr.} 1. To show or stop the movement […]
Tijuana taxi
[Tijuana taxi] {n.} {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} A police car. […]
TK
[TK]
Team kill (or killing, killer, depending on context)
TL;DR
[TL;DR]
"Too long, didn't read"
TLA
[TLA]
"Three letter acronym". TLA is an example of a TLA.
TMAI
[TMAI]
"Tell me about it"
TMI
[TMI]
"Too much information"
TMR@IA
[TMR@IA] "The monkeys are at it again"; usually used to blame […]
TMTOWTDI
[TMTOWTDI] "There's more than one way to do it"; usually used […]
to be chuffed
[to be chuffed] {v.}
to be very pleased about something.
to the bone
[to the bone] {adv.}, {slang}, {informal} Thoroughly, entirely, to the core, […]
toff
[toff] {n.}
Posh person
ton
[ton] {n.} 1. A large unspecified amount (18th C). 2. £100 […]
top banana
[top banana] or [top dog] {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The head of […]
ToS
[ToS]
"Terms of service"
tosh
[tosh] {n.}
Nonsense
tosser
[tosser] {n.} 1. Someone who masturbates (to toss off). 2. Someone […]
tosspot
[tosspot] {n.}
Drunkard or habitual drinker (from tossing pots of ale)
touch up
[touch up] {v.} 1. To paint over (small imperfections.) * /I […]
tough cat
[tough cat] {n.}, {slang} A man who is very individualistic and, […]
TP
[TP] "Town Portal", in Diablo and Diablo_II, a magical scroll for […]
TPTB
[TPTB]
"The powers that be"
tr00
[tr00] "True" (used in the black metal community to refer to […]
Treeware
[Treeware]
Hacker slang for documentation or other printed material.
tripped out
[tripped out] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Incoherent, confused, faulty of speech, illogical; […]
troll
[troll]
A person who deliberately stirs up trouble.
TTBOMK
[TTBOMK]
"To the best of my knowledge"
TTFN
[TTFN]
"Ta ta for now" (bye, originated with Winnie The Pooh)
TTIUWIOP
[TTIUWIOP]
"This thread is useless without pics"
TTT
[TTT]
Third Tier Toilet
TTYL
[TTYL]
Talk to you later
TTYS
[TTYS]
Talk to you soon
tube
[tube] {n.} 1. The London Underground (19th C. Originally 'Tuppeny tube'). […]
turn off
[turn off] {v.} 1. To stop by turning a knob or […]
turn on
[turn on] {v.} 1. To start by turning a knob or […]
turn up one's toes
[turn up one's toes] {v. phr.}, {slang} To die. * /One […]
twat
[twat] {n.}
1. Vagina.
2. Term of abuse (from 1.).
two bits
[two bits] {n.}, {slang} Twenty-five cents; a quarter of a dollar. […]
two-time
[two-time] {v.}, {slang} To go out with a second boy or […]
TY
[TY]
"Thank you"
u
[u]
"You"
UA
[UA]
User agreement
UFIA
[UFIA]
"Unsolicited finger in the anus"
ul
[ul]
Unlucky (gaming term)
UL, U/L
[UL, U/L]
"Upload"; sending data to a remote host.
Umfriend
[Umfriend] One with whom one has a sexual relationship; as in: […]
Under Mouse Arrest
[Under Mouse Arrest] Getting busted for violating an online service's rule […]
Uninstalled
[Uninstalled]
Euphemism for being fired. Also: decruitment.
until hell freezes over
[until hell freezes over] {adv. phr.}, {slang} Forever, for an eternity. […]
up a stump
[up a stump] {adj. phr.}, {slang} Stumped; blocked; mixed up or […]
up front
[up front] (1) {n.}, {slang}, {informal} The managerial section of a […]
up front
[up front] (2) {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Open, sincere, hiding nothing. * […]
up tight
[up tight] or [uptight] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Worried, irritated, excessively eager […]
upper story
[upper story] {n.} 1. A floor or level of a building […]
ur
[ur]
"You're" or "your"
URT
[URT]
"Urban Terror"; A mod for Quake III
URYYFM
[URYYFM]
"You are too wise (two Ys) for me"
use one's head
[use one's head] or {slang} [use one's bean] or {slang} [use […]
UT
[UT] "Unreal Tournament"; usually referring to the GOTY (Game of the […]
v
[v]
"We"
VFM
[VFM]
"value for money"
VoIP
[VoIP]
"Voice over Internet protocol", or phone conversations over broadband connections.
VWEG
[VWEG]
"Very wicked evil grin". See "[G]"
w
[w] Japanese version of [LOL] ([laugh out loud]). Warai (or warau) […]
W/
[W/]
"With", predates Internet
w/e
[w/e]
"Whatever"
W/O
[W/O]
"Without", predates Internet
w00t, woot
[w00t, woot] Leet-speak exclamation of excitement or happiness or applauditory whistle; […]
w012d
[w012d]
"Word" (a generally positive interjection)
W8
[W8]
"Wait"
WAD
[WAD]
"Without a doubt"
WADR
[WADR]
With all due respect.
waffles
[waffles]
Pun on "[ROTFLMAO]"; used similarly. In full: "Roffle my waffles"
wag off
[wag off] {v.}
Skyve or play truant.
WAI
[WAI] "What an idiot"; also, Japanese for "yay" as influenced by […]
wank
[wank] {n.} {v.}
1. Masturbation or to masturbate.
2. Inferior.
wanker
[wanker] {n.} 1. Someone who masturbates. 2. Abusive term (from 1.), […]
wankered
[wankered] {adj.}
1. Very drunk.
2. Exhausted.
wanking spanner(s)
[wanking spanner(s)] {n.}
Hand(s).
warez
[warez]
Illegally obtained software.
warts and all
[warts and all] {adj.} Including all negative characteristics (from a reported […]
wat
[wat]
"What"
watch one's dust
[watch one's dust] or [watch one's smoke] {v. phr.}, {slang} To […]
WB, wibs, wibbles, wibbers
[WB, wibs, wibbles, wibbers]
"Welcome back"
WBAGNFARB
[WBAGNFARB] "Would be a good name for a rock band. Inspired […]
WC3
[WC3]
"Warcraft III"
WCG
[WCG] "World_Cyber_Games" an international cyber game festival runs by International Cyber […]
WD
[WD]
"Well done"
WDUWTA
[WDUWTA]
"What do you want to talk about?"
weigh in
[weigh in] {v.} 1a. To take the weight of; weigh. * […]
well-heeled
[well-heeled] {adj.}, {slang} Wealthy; having plenty of money. * /Bob's father, […]
wet one's whistle
[wet one's whistle] {v. phr.}, {slang} To have a drink, especially […]
WG, WEG
[WG, WEG]
"Wicked (evil) grin"
what's up
[what's up] or [what's cooking] also [what's doing] {slang} What is […]
what's with
[what's with] or [what's up with] also [what's by] {slang} What […]
wheel and deal
[wheel and deal] {v. phr.}, {slang} To make many big plans […]
when hell freezes over
[when hell freezes over] {adv. phr.}, {slang} Never. * /I'll believe […]
whizz
[whizz] {n.} 1. Urination. 2. Amphetamine Sulphate (also known as speed; […]
whole cheese
[whole cheese] {slang} or {informal} [whole show] {n.}, {informal} The only […]
whoop it up
[whoop it up] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To make a loud […]
willy
[willy] {n.}
Penis (hypocorism).
willy-waving
[willy-waving] {v.}
Acting in an excessively macho fashion.
wind up
[wind up] {v.}
to tease, irritate, annoy, anger
wise up to
[wise up to] {v. phr.}, {slang} To finally understand what is […]
WOMBAT
[WOMBAT]
"Waste of money, brains, and time"
WOOFYS
[WOOFYS] [Well Off] Older Folks. * /Fred's parents made great financial […]
work over
[work over] {v. phr.}, {slang} To beat someone up very roughly […]
working girl
[working girl] {n.}, {slang} 1. ({vulgar}, {avoidable}) A prostitute. * /I […]
wot, wut
[wot, wut]
"What", predates Internet
WoW
[WoW]
"World of Warcraft"
WRT
[WRT]
With respect to, with regard to
WRU or wru
[WRU or wru] A very simplified "Where are you". Example: Wru […]
Wruu2
[Wruu2]
"What are you up to?"
WTFPWND
[WTFPWND]
See: [pwn]
WTG
[WTG]
"Way to go!", often sarcastic.
WTH
[WTH]
"What the heck?" or "what the hell?"
WYGIWYGAINUC
[WYGIWYGAINUC] "what you get is what you're given and it's no […]
WYSIAYG
[WYSIAYG] "What you see is all you get". Like [WYSIWYG], with […]
WYSITWIRL
[WYSITWIRL] (pron. "wizzy twirl") "What you see is totally worthless in […]
WYSIWYG
[WYSIWYG] (pron. "wizzywig") "What you see is what you get". In […]
x-double minus
[x-double minus] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Extremely poorly done, bad, inferior (said […]
x-rated
[x-rated] {adj.}, {slang}, {informal} Pertaining to movies, magazines, and literature judged […]
x-raying machine
[x-raying machine] {n.}, {slang}, {citizen's band radio jargon} Speed detection device […]
X>*
[X\> *] Definition of something X as better than everything *. […]
XD
[XD] An emoticon resembling someone laughing when rotated clockwise 90 degrees. […]
Xerox Subsidy
[Xerox Subsidy]
Euphemism for swiping free photocopies from one's workplace.
xOMG
[xOMG]
OMG^3
yak-yak
[yak-yak] or [yakety-yak] or [yakib-yak] {n.}, {slang} Much talk about little […]
yellow-bellied
[yellow-bellied] {adj.}, {slang} Extremely timid, cowardly. * /Joe Bennett is a […]
YGM
[YGM]
"You've got mail"
YGP
[YGP]
AOLese "You've got pictures"
YGPM
[YGPM]
"You've got a private message"
YHBT
[YHBT]
"You have been trolled"
YHL
[YHL]
"You have lost"
YHPM
[YHPM]
"You have a private message"
YIM
[YIM]
Yahoo! Messenger
YM
[YM]
"Your mom!"
YMMV
[YMMV]
"Your mileage may vary" or "you make me vomit"
YMSTICPC
[YMSTICPC]
"You Might Say That, I Couldn't Possibly Comment"
YNK
[YNK]
"You never know"
YOMANK
[YOMANK] "You owe me a new keyboard" (after a joke causes […]
you said it
[you said it] or [you can say that again] {interj.}, {slang} […]
you tell 'em
[you tell 'em] {interj.}, {slang} - Used to agree with or […]
yr
[yr]
"Your" or "you're"
YS
[YS]
"You suck"
YSSIA
[YSSIA]
"Your spelling says it all!"
yuo
[yuo]
A usually deliberate typo of "you"
Yuppie Food Coupons
[Yuppie Food Coupons]
Twenty dollar bills from an ATM.
YW
[YW]
"you're welcome"
z00t
[z00t]
Also "zoot"-bastardization of "w00t"
zero in on
[zero in on] {v.} 1. To adjust a gun so that […]
zig
[zig]
"Cigarette".
ZOMG
[ZOMG] Bastardization of "OMG", meaning "oh my God". Derived from the […]
zonk out
[zonk out] {v. phr.}, {slang} 1. To fall asleep very quickly. […]