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What does 'Facebook stalk' mean?
To look someone up on various social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Google
What does it mean to 'go viral'?
To gain sudden popularity on a social media platform
What does 'Bye Felicia' imply?
Something said to someone you don't care about, emphasizing the lack of concern
What does 'Throwing shade' mean?
Giving someone dirty looks
What does it mean to 'swipe left'?
To reject or find someone unappealing
What does 'slide into their DM's' imply?
Direct messaging a person with casual intent
What does 'squad goals' mean in the given context?
A group of friends who inspire you
What does 'I can’t even' mean in the given context?
Something is so ridiculous you don’t even want to acknowledge it
What does the expression 'Chinese whispers' refer to?
A process by which information changes as it is passed on from one person to another
What does it mean to 'drop someone a line'?
To send someone a message or letter
What is the meaning of 'get hold of' in the given context?
To acquire something or contact someone
What does it mean to 'get the low-down'?
To get or give complete information or facts about something
'Hear through the grapevine' most closely means:
To hear something informally, for example through friends or colleagues
'Hit the airwaves' signifies:
To go on radio and/or TV to be interviewed or to promote something
What does 'hot off the press' mean?
Referring to a news article that has just been published and contains the most recent information on the subject
What does it mean to be 'out of touch'?
To be unaware of recent developments or no longer communicate with someone
Study Notes
Social Media and Internet Slang
- 'Facebook stalk' means to observe or monitor someone's social media activity, often secretly or obsessively.
- 'Going viral' refers to the rapid spread of information, memes, or videos on the internet, often through social media platforms.
Slang Expressions
- 'Bye Felicia' is an informal way to bid farewell or dismiss someone, often with a sense of annoyance or rejection.
- 'Throwing shade' means to subtly insult or show disrespect, often through a comment or gesture.
Online Dating
- 'Swiping left' is a gesture used on dating apps to reject or dismiss a potential match.
- 'Sliding into someone's DMs' implies sending a direct message or private note to someone, often with a romantic or flirtatious intention.
Social Relationships
- 'Squad goals' refers to a group of close friends who are supportive and admired by others.
- 'I can't even' is an expression used to convey extreme emotions, such as shock, surprise, or exhaustion.
Communication and Information
- The phrase 'Chinese whispers' refers to the game of telephone, where information is distorted or lost as it is passed from person to person.
- 'Dropping someone a line' means to send someone a message or note, often informal or casual.
- 'Getting hold of' means to obtain or acquire something, such as information or an item.
- 'Getting the low-down' means to obtain or gather information, often gossip or rumors.
Information and News
- 'Hearing through the grapevine' means to receive information through rumors or unofficial channels.
- 'Hitting the airwaves' signifies the release or broadcast of news, music, or information through media outlets.
- 'Hot off the press' refers to the latest news or information, often freshly released or published.
- 'Being out of touch' means to be unaware or uninformed about current events or issues.
Test your knowledge of modern social media slang with this quiz. Learn about terms like 'Facebook stalking' and 'going viral' that are commonly used on social platforms.
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