Social Media Slang Quiz
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What does 'Facebook stalk' mean?

  • To post a video online and gain sudden popularity
  • To look someone up on Facebook only
  • To gain sudden popularity on Facebook
  • To look someone up on various social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Google (correct)

    • What does it mean to 'go viral'?

  • To gain sudden popularity on a dating app
  • To become invisible online
  • To gain sudden popularity in real life
  • To gain sudden popularity on a social media platform (correct)

    • What does 'Bye Felicia' imply?

  • Referring to someone by their real name
  • Using the phrase 'bye' to indicate annoyance
  • Saying goodbye to someone you care about
  • Something said to someone you don't care about, emphasizing the lack of concern (correct)

    • What does 'Throwing shade' mean?

    <p>Giving someone dirty looks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'swipe left'?

    <p>To reject or find someone unappealing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'slide into their DM's' imply?

    <p>Direct messaging a person with casual intent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'squad goals' mean in the given context?

    <p>A group of friends who inspire you</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'I can’t even' mean in the given context?

    <p>Something is so ridiculous you don’t even want to acknowledge it</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the expression 'Chinese whispers' refer to?

    <p>A process by which information changes as it is passed on from one person to another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'drop someone a line'?

    <p>To send someone a message or letter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'get hold of' in the given context?

    <p>To acquire something or contact someone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to 'get the low-down'?

    <p>To get or give complete information or facts about something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Hear through the grapevine' most closely means:

    <p>To hear something informally, for example through friends or colleagues</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Hit the airwaves' signifies:

    <p>To go on radio and/or TV to be interviewed or to promote something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'hot off the press' mean?

    <p>Referring to a news article that has just been published and contains the most recent information on the subject</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does it mean to be 'out of touch'?

    <p>To be unaware of recent developments or no longer communicate with someone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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.

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    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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