At some point we’ve all been new to Twitter, confused by the language and afraid to ask because we didn’t want to look uncool, as if learning how to use Twitter on its own wasn’t hard enough! Well, here’s a compilation of some slang words to make your Twitter experience enjoyable:
Prosper/Flourish/Be great
These words are used interchangeably for the word succeed or do well. Example: “When am I getting my driving license? I want to flourish like other kids.”
Cava
This word literally means look. It’s not entirely new because it has been used in township slang from way back; but it has made a comeback and it’s big on Twitter. Example: “Cava the chucks on that girl. They really make her look good.”
On fleek
It is used for something that is on point, on trend or just right. Example: “My style game is on fleek.”
Black Twitter
Black Twitter is an online community of black people that speaks and raises issues affecting them. It has come to be known as a culture, and marketers tap into this community for opinion on issues affecting black people as well as trends in the black community.
Doe
This word is used in the place of “though.” Example: “I don’t understand why you’re so sensitive, doe.”
LRT
This is short for Last Retweet. Example: “See LRT about why my Tuesday feels like a Monday.”
Bae
This is an acronym for before anyone else. Bae is used for your best friend, lover or someone that comes before anyone else in your life. Example: “I want Riky Rick to be my bae.”
Shade
This word refers to being disrespectful towards or dissing someone. Example: “It’s unfair to throw shade at people on Twitter if you can’t say it to their face.”
Basic
This word is used to describe people or things that are classless or unsophisticated. When something is basic it is being reduced to second class status and not important at all. Example: “Black-coloured box braids are so basic, doe; I prefer coloured braids.”
Flex
This is a cooler alternative to bragging or showing off. Example: “I cannot believe celebrities are out here flexing on us about things they get for free.”
