WEEK 3 (The Role of Slang in Communication)

THE ROLE OF
SLANG IN
COMMUNICATION

INTRODUCTION TO SLANG

SLANG

an informal, playful way

of communicating that

varies widely across age

groups, regions, and

subcultures.

TBT (Throwback Thursday) – Used to post old

photos or memories.

FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) – Refers to the

anxiety of missing experiences or trends.

SMH (Shaking My Head) – Expresses

disappointment or disbelief.

IMO / IMHO (In My Opinion / In My Humble

Opinion) – Used to offer personal opinions.

TFW (That Feeling When) – Paired with a

relatable image or text, usually in memes.

ACRONYMS &
ABBREVIATIONS

Face with Tears of Joy 😂 – Used

for something funny.

Fire 🔥–Describes something

exciting or attractive.

Skull 💀– Implies something was

so funny that it “killed” the

person laughing.

EMOJIS &
EMOTICONS

Bet – Means "okay," "sure," or a sign of

agreement.

Sus – Short for "suspicious," often used to call

out suspicious behavior.

Flex – Showing off, usually related to wealth or

achievements.

Simp – Someone who shows excessive affection

or admiration, often unreciprocated.

WORDS WITH
CHANGED
MEANINGS

#OOTD (Outfit of the Day) –

Used with fashion photos.

#NoFilter – A photo without

editing or filters.

#Goals – Something desirable,

like a relationship or lifestyle.

HASHTAG
SLANG

MEMES &
CULTURAL
REFERENCES

It’s giving… – A way to describe a

vibe or style ("It’s giving 90s

nostalgia").

Big Mood – Expresses a strong or

relatable feeling.

Say Less – Means "understood," or

that no further explanation is

needed.