Tech & Internet

Explore British street slang, modern youth lingo, and online vernacular for tech, social media, and digital culture. From doxxing, burner phones, and sliding into DMs to trolling and bots, discover clear definitions, online origins, and authentic UK usage.

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Sweaty

A term used to describe someone who is overly competitive or trying too hard.

Bot

A term used to describe someone acting awkwardly, predictably, or spamming like a computer program.

Meme

A term for a humorous piece of content that spreads online.

Boomer

A term used sarcastically to mock outdated or old-fashioned views.

Troll

A term used to describe someone who deliberately provokes or irritates others online.

Ratioed

A term used to describe a post that gets more replies than likes, often signalling disapproval.

Stan

A term used to describe an extremely devoted or obsessive fan.

Viral

A term used to describe something that spreads rapidly and gains sudden popularity.

Clout

A term used to describe social influence, fame, or status, especially online.

Lurker

A term used to describe someone who observes or participates passively, often in online contexts or social situations, without actively engaging or revealing their presence.

Catfish

A term used to describe the act of deceiving someone by pretending to be someone else on social media, often with fake photos or profiles.

Ghosting

A term used to describe the act of abruptly ending all communication with someone, usually without any explanation.

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