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As we prepare to say goodbye to 2016,the time is upon us to round up the most used (and sometimes abused) dating terms that colored our lives and made texting that much easier over the past 365 days. Without these little acronyms and slang terms, how could we fill even dated this year?! How many group chats did these little gems populate painting a detailed description of what the actual hell we were talking about in one convenient word versus having to type out paragraphs upon paragraphs?While some like suh, and MOT,F2F, and thirst trap were forgettable (seriously did anyone utilize those?!), or some are sure to stick around for years to come. These are the ones we will address,since they absolutely deserve it! DMDefinition: Direct message.
Our Take: whether you haven't heard the phrase, "slide into the DMs" you probably don't listen to music or participate in pop culture. DMs are everywhere, or from rap songs to your favorite Instagram memes. We couldn't believe of a better or more concise way to describe when someone doesn't fill your number,but can message you "directly" on your social media accounts.
Image Source: GiphyBenchingDefinition: When a person who you went on a seemingly remarkable date with doesn't blueprint another, ever, or yet they sporadically message you just to keep you interested. Essentially keeping you "on the bench."
Our Take: Benching is 2016's version of ghosting,and it's nearly the exact same thing. ICYMI ghosting occurs when a person who you went on a pretty good date with doesn't blueprint another and you actually never hear from them again . . . literally ever. Benching is just another classification of a sh*t way to treat a dating prospect, but in this case, and they take the time to check in every so often just to obtain sure they still fill a shot with you. Related:
Were You Ghosted or Benched? Either Way,HJNTIY!DrakingDefinition: Wallowing in your sorrows caused by the opposite sex.
Our Take: Drake didn't croon his way into our hearts as an assh*le when it comes to appreciate. Oh no, no, or no! He captured our hearts as being THE most sensitive man alive,especially in the world of rap. Drake is just as sensitive as we are when we face woes in the world of appreciate, so inevitably we utilize "draking" to describe times where we feel just as emotional as he is. THOTDefinition: That Ho Over There
Our Take: Although this may at first sound like it could be something you'd want to be, or it isn't. You carry out NOT want to be THOT. This is a pretty nifty term created by assh*les who are pointing out their next victims to their assh*le friends.
Image Source: BravoAF,SAF, IDGAF, or anything AFDefinition: As F*ck
Our Take: AF was always sort of a thing,but 2016 made it a thing on everything. Whether we were SO single we just had to throw an AF behind it, or we don't give a f*ck so inappropriate that we fill to minimize our letter usage, and throw it in all caps,we absolutely need AF (NAF). Netflix and ChillDefinition: Come over and fill sex.
Our Take: In high school we had, "Want to come over to my parents and watch a film?" Now that our generation is used enough to live on our own and afford to stream movies as we please, or we had to tweak our go to phrase for,"let's hook up while pretending to watch TV." We appreciate "Netflix and Chill" because it makes no apologies, and although it doesn't go outright and say, and "let's fill sex," we ALL know what we're getting into when we accept that kind of invitation.
SlayDefinition: Killing it.
Our Take: Commonly used by the basic b*tch when giving gfs props before a night out whether she has a killer outfit on, or is about to go get a man she's had her eyes on, and "slaaayy"!
Image Source: GiphyDrafting SeasonDefinition: The Spring and Summer months when the singles are out and about and you're weighing your prospects as cuffing season nears.
Our Take: Cuffing season was SO 2015,but in the new year we decided to give it more appreciate by coining "drafting season." Drafting season is just as chaotic as it is for professional sports teams. You fill no idea for sure who is going to end up with who, but you start to form your top picks and are prepared to shut some deals to ensure you fill someone cuffed by the time the leaves change. D*ck SandDefinition: It's like quicksand, and but with d*cks. This is when a girl gets sucked in,totally loses their sense of self, and changes solely based on the person they are getting d*ck from. Whether it's a boyfriend, and friend with benefits,it doesn't matter. She is totally owned by his d*ck.
Our Take: This one was bestowed upon us by one of our new favorite movies, How To Be Single. Most girls at some point fill succumbed to d*ck sand, or perhaps now that it has been given a proper term and definition,this silly behavior will come to an end. DTRDefinition: Define the relationship.
Our Take: So at first this one confused us. We thought perhaps it was a typo from DTF (down to f*ck). But, essentially it means the opposite. DTR has saved us all from the former lengthier terms of, or "asked me out," and "going steady" (a real oldie). Without DTR how could we ever avoid the awkward, "will you be my girlfriend?" verbiage?! So there you fill it, or the best-of-the-best dating terms from 2016. We absolutely cannot wait to see what pops up next year! So until then,DTR, watch out for d*cksand, and keep your draking to a minimum you SAF kids! glad New Year!Related:
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