9 Trendy Online terms and their origins

LOL": Laugh out loud, coined early internet days, used in text-based communication to signify humor or amusement.

FOMO": Fear of missing out, emerged from social media's influence on anxiety related to missing experiences.

TL;DR": Too long; didn't read, originated in forums, summarizes lengthy content for those seeking quick understanding.

YOLO": You only live once, popularized by Drake, encourages seizing opportunities in the moment.

Selfie": Self-portrait photo, surged with smartphones and social media, emphasizing self-expression and identity.

Facepalm": Gesture of exasperation, migrated from real life to online discussions, conveying disbelief or frustration.

Trolling": Provoking online for reactions, originates from "trolling" bait in fishing, analogous to baiting reactions.

Meme": Viral content, originates from biologist Richard Dawkins, likening cultural ideas to genes in evolution.

Emoji": Visual symbols, coined in Japan as "e" (picture) + "moji" (character), enhancing emotional expression in texts.