Ever been in a chat where someone typed, “I’m on EP 5 rn,” or “Which EP are you watching?” and you wondered what EP means? The first time I saw it, I thought it referred to a music album — but nope, the context was completely different. If you’ve been…

I remember sitting in a café once, reading a menu that said “Try our fruity iced tea.” At first, it sounded simple — maybe it had fruit flavor? But over time, I noticed the word “fruity” being used in many different contexts: describing drinks, perfumes, personalities, and even music. That’s…

The first time my cat climbed onto my pillow and curled up right next to my head, I had no idea what it meant. Was she protecting me? Claiming me? Or trying to suffocate me in my sleep? 😅If you’ve ever woken up with a furry little face pressed against…

The first time I saw someone type “per stirpes” in a group chat, I honestly thought it was some kind of fancy insult. It sounded complicated, formal, and totally out of place in a casual conversation. I wasn’t alone — a lot of people get confused when this phrase pops…

The first time I saw someone call a friend “OG,” I assumed it meant “old guy.” I was completely wrong — and honestly a bit confused. After seeing it constantly on TikTok, Instagram comments, and group chats, I finally looked it up. Turns out, “OG” is one of the most…

The first time I saw “YTD” on a financial report, I had no idea what it meant. It looked important — charts were moving, numbers were highlighted — but I couldn’t decode it. Later, I learned it was one of the most common tracking terms in finance, payroll, banking, and…

I still remember the first time someone told me, “You seem like an INFJ.” I nodded politely while secretly thinking… what on earth is an INFJ? Later I learned it’s one of the rarest personality types in the world — and suddenly everything made sense. If you’ve seen “INFJ” in…

Have you ever been browsing Zillow for your dream home and noticed a listing marked “Pending”? At first, it can be confusing — does it mean the house is sold, still available, or something else entirely? I remember the first time I saw a “Pending” tag and thought, “Can I…

If you browse TikTok regularly, you’ve probably seen comments like “I’m tired asl,” or “You fine asl,” and wondered what ASL means. Although the abbreviation is not new, its meaning on TikTok has evolved and now has two common interpretations, which can lead to confusion — especially for adults, new…

The first time I saw someone text “miss u bby”, I assumed it was a typo. Then a friend mentioned BBY stock, and later I heard Star Wars fans talk about events happening in “32 BBY.” That’s when I realized — BBY isn’t just one meaning. It shows up in…