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What does NPC Energy mean? Generic or robotic behavior — like a background character. See examples and related slang.
What does Character Development mean? Personal growth — joking about maturing or changing. See examples and related slang.
What does Plot Twist mean? An unexpected turn of events. See examples and related slang.
What does Canon mean? Officially true within a story, fandom, or friend-group lore. See examples and related slang.
What does Main Feed Worthy mean? Good enough to post on your main profile grid, not just stories. See examples and related slang.
What does Story Time mean? Caption or video cue that you’re telling a personal story. See examples and related slang.
What does Side Quest mean? An unplanned detour activity — borrowed from games. See examples and related slang.
What does Lore Drop mean? Revealing new backstory or personal details suddenly. See examples and related slang.
What does Vibe Check mean? A quick, often joking read on someone’s mood or energy. See examples and related slang.
What does Ratio mean? When a reply gets more engagement than the original post — often means the original take flopped. See examples and related slang.
What does Main Character Energy mean? Living like the protagonist of your own story — confident and a little dramatic in a good way. See examples and related slang.
What does Core Memory mean? An unforgettable or formative moment — often used casually for funny small moments too. See examples and related slang.
What does Photo Dump mean? A casual, unthemed batch of photos posted together — less curated on purpose. See examples and related slang.
What does POV mean? Point of view — a caption that puts the viewer inside a scenario. See examples and related slang.
Social media slang explained: POV, photo dump, core memory, main character energy, it’s giving, caught in 4K, ratio, algorithm, and vibe check.
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