Social Media Terms: Gen Z Social Media Slang & What They Mean

Your complete guide to Gen Z slang abbreviations, social media terminology, and internet culture. Stay current with the trending phrases on social media and what they actually mean.

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PSA

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Public Service Announcement. Used casually to preface important, helpful, or sometimes humorous information shared with followers.

"PSA: Don't microwave your iced coffee unless you want a science experiment ☕️"

SMB

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Small and Medium-Sized Business. Used to refer to businesses that aren't large corporations, including startups, local shops, and creators.

"This tool is perfect for SMBs trying to grow online 💪"

AMOS

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Add Me On Snapchat. Used to invite people to connect on Snapchat, commonly seen in stories and bios.

"AMOS if you're bored too 👻"

POV

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Point of View. Used to introduce a scenario or perspective, often in videos or posts.

"POV: You're trying to find a parking spot at the mall on Black Friday"

ISO

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In Search Of. Used when looking for recommendations, products, services, or connections.

"ISO freelance designer for a last-minute project ⚡️"

SSA

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Submissive and Apologetic. Used jokingly to describe being overly nice or apologetic, often in an exaggerated way.

"SSA texting like: 'Hey sorry to bother you!! Totally okay if not!!' 🥺"

NFS

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Multiple meanings: Not For Sale (most common), No Funny Stuff, or Not Feeling Social, depending on context.

"Custom design, NFS 🧵✂️"

OG

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Original or Original Gangster. Used to refer to something that's the first, original, or authentic version.

"Nothing beats the OG version 😤"

PMO

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Put Me On. A request for more information or details about something interesting.

"PMO to that playlist 🔥"

Bop

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Something that tastes really good or is of high quality, especially food.

"This pizza is absolutely bussin!"

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