“Dom” is a short, friendly way to say “Dominic,” a common first name. In everyday slang, it can also mean “dominant” when people talk about personality or relationship roles. Friends call their buddy Dom instead of Dominic. Online, you might see “Dom looking for a sub” on dating apps—here it just means someone who likes…

“Alt Slang” is short for “alternative slang.” It’s a fresh, often edgy twist on everyday words or phrases that’s used mainly by younger crowds online or in texts. Think of it as slang for slang—new ways to say old things, sometimes drawn from memes, gaming, niche fandoms, or fast-moving social media trends. People drop alt…

“Shell slang” is internet shorthand for short, cryptic phrases people drop in chat apps like WhatsApp, X, or Discord when they want to sound cool or stay low-key. It’s a mash-up of code words, emojis, and acronyms that outsiders usually don’t catch at first glance. In real life, you’ll see teens or gamers fire off…

“Tube slang” is just a casual way people talk about the London Underground. It’s the nickname Londoners give to the subway system, the same way New Yorkers call theirs “the subway” or Parisians call theirs “the Metro.” In everyday life, you’ll hear locals say things like “Take the Tube to Covent Garden,” or “I’m on…

On TikTok, “cache” is the temporary storage of small files—like videos you’ve watched, thumbnails, and profile pictures—saved on your phone so the app can load faster next time. It’s like a quick-access drawer the app keeps to avoid re-downloading the same stuff over and over. People clear the TikTok cache when the app feels sluggish,…

“Video under review” on TikTok means the app is taking an extra look at your clip before it can go public. The video is hidden from everyone except you and the moderation team while they check it for possible rule-breaking content. In real life, creators see this message right after they hit “Post.” It pops…

“12” is simply the number that comes after 11 and before 13. It stands for a dozen, or 12 units of anything—hours on a clock, months in a year, eggs in a carton. People use “12” all the time in everyday talk. They’ll say, “See you at 12,” meaning noon. Or, “Grab a 12-pack,” referring…

In Seattle, “12” is short for the “12th Man”—the nickname for the Seahawks fans. It means the crowd is the extra player who helps the team by making so much noise that the other side can’t hear their plays. People in Seattle use it every day. You’ll see jerseys with just the number 12, hear…

“Seahawks 12” is a nickname for the crowd of Seattle Seahawks NFL fans. The team officially calls them the “12s” because football teams have 11 players on the field, and the roaring fans are treated as an extra, invisible “12th player” who helps the defense by making so much noise that the opposing offense can’t…

For the Seahawks, the number 12 is shorthand for the fans. It’s retired from jersey use and honored as the team’s “12th player” because the crowd is so loud and supportive it feels like having an extra man on the field. In everyday talk, you’ll hear “The 12s were rocking today,” or see people wearing…