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You may have seen the term “DPWM” on social media or over text, but what exactly does it mean? This popular acronym stands for “Don’t play with me,” and it’s a casual way of warning someone not to bug you. In this article, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about “DPWM,” plus other popular abbreviations you can add to your slang vocabulary.
Things You Should Know
- “DPWM” is a shortened version of the expression “Don’t play with me.”
- Use “DPWM” to warn someone not to tease, bother, or annoy you.
- Other popular slang words include: DND (Do not disturb), SMH (Shaking my head), FR (For real), Ngl (Not gonna lie), and STFU (Shut the f*** up).
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Other Popular Slang Words
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DND (Do not disturb) People use this abbreviation to tell others that they don’t wish to be contacted. Text “DND” to your loved ones or close colleagues when you’re about to take a nap, enter a meeting, go on vacation, or are just in need of some alone time.[2]- “Flight just landed in Hawaii… DND🚫"
- “My interview is in 10 minutes, DND🤫”
- “DND, I’m about to present my project in class.”
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SMH (Shaking my head) Tons of people physically shake their heads when they’re disappointed, and “SMH” is a simple way of putting that physical motion into text form. Throw it in the chat anytime you want to express disapproval or annoyance about something.[3]- “My brother got home 45 minutes late SMH.”
- “SMH they just ran out of patties at In-N-Out🙄”
- “A Karen just yelled at me for 30 minutes. SMH. Trying to keep my cool😤”
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FR (For real) Drop this abbreviation when you want to check if someone’s being silly or serious over text. It stands for “For real,” and it’s another way of saying “Seriously?” or “Really?”[4]- Them: “Guess who just passed her driving test?”
- You: “No way, FR?! Congratulations🚗🎉”
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Ngl (Not gonna lie) Ready to reveal your honest opinions about something? Use “Ngl” to express a shocking or unpopular opinion, or to convey criticism in a softer way.[5]- “Ngl, I’ve never seen The Dark Knight.”
- “Ngl, I think pineapple is the best pizza topping.”
- “NGL, those shoes don’t match your outfit. Why don’t you wear the Forces instead?”
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STFU (Shut the f*** up) If you’re extremely frustrated and want everyone in the chat to be quiet, send a simple “STFU.” The other people may get upset or offended by your text, but it’s the easiest way to tell everyone that you’re seriously upset.[6]- “To be honest, STFU.”
- “EVERYONE, STFU!!!”
- “Can you maybe STFU?”
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- ↑ https://ir-api.ua.edu/api/core/bitstreams/793d5706-eed0-4d0b-9908-a5116f9ef9f9/content
- ↑ https://slang.net/meaning/dnd
- ↑ https://www.merriam-webster.com/wordplay/what-does-smh-mean-shaking-my-head
- ↑ https://slang.net/meaning/fr
- ↑ https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/ngl
- ↑ https://www.dictionary.com/e/acronyms/stfu/
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