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Internet and text based acronym that can mean one of two things, depending upon the context in which it is used:
1. "Go to hell"
2. "Good to hear"
1. "Maths teacher said I was late with h/w - I told him to gth"
2. - "I'm doing really well thanks"
- "gth"
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Slang term combining the spanish term 'loco', meaning crazy and the abbreviation 'mofo' meaning motherfucker. Locomofo can also be hyphenated, or presented as separate words. It can be used in both a positive, or negative manner in reference to someone, depending upon the context in which it's used.
"You see that guy there? Total locomofo!"
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Noun: A minchin - a person with an abnormally high level of confidence who lies or exaggerates about personal knowledge and experience in an attempt to belittle others and gain respect.
Verb: To minchin, minchinning - to lie or exaggerate about one's own knowledge and experience in an attempt to gain respect and come across with a higher social status than others.
"When I went to university, I was actually studying my BSc, MSc and PhD at Harvard, MIT and Oxford all at the same time. That was before I was employed by the CIA as a senior analyst, so you can understand why I'm frustrated at having to speak at such a small-time conference today."
"That guy is so totally minchinning. That's just ridiculous."
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รขยยTo pull a Lockdown Specialรขยย: The action of undertaking a photograph, video call or conference appearing on-camera as fully clothed and appropriately dressed, despite not wearing appropriate (or any) clothing on the lower body which is out-of-view.
A Lockdown Special may be the act of a company employee appearing on a video meeting as wearing expected business attire, when in fact they are naked from the waist down, unbeknownst to any other meeting attendees.
รขยยJonathan pulled a Lockdown Special yesterday. He stood up to open the window and we all saw more than we hoped for.รขยย
A relationship relying on a media which cannot convey emotion; rather, inspire emotional responses based solely on the interpretation of the recipient which, being constructed almost entirely from their own idealistic expectations, often proves to be falsely based. Commonly found in "catfish" cases (see Catfish).
I've been talking to Amy and we're completely in love with each other. I've only ever spoken to her on facebook, and she says she doesn't have a webcam, but I love her with all my heart and I want to marry her.
- Since the only medium in which any contact has been made is just text-based, any emotions are created by the recipient, not the proposer. Hence, the emotion is not actually consistent between both parties, resulting in a pseudo-emotional relationship.
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The shift of blame or responsibility between two parties. Often used with customer support where two companies shift the responsibility of assistance between each other to avoid the hassle of having to fix a monumental cock up.
RETAILER: Thank you for contacting our customer support. Unfortunately, we cannot help you with this issue, you must contact your credit card provider. Is there anything else I can help you with today?
CREDIT CARD PROVIDER: Thank you for contacting our customer support. It appears the issue lies with the retailer. Please contact them for assistance. Is there anything else I can help you with today?
CUSTOMER: Stop playing corporate ping pong and help me sort this out!
An extension of the popular internet and text messaging acronym 'lol', the difference being when the 'lol' is aimed at something, or someone, in particular, and not necessarily as a general amusement to the conversation.
Person 1: I got a bad mark at my maths mock yesterday. Didn't care - got a crap teacher anyway.
Person 2: Lol@Mr Garrison!
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