Ratio | When a post, particularly on Twitter, receives more replies than retweets and likes combined. This is usually a sign of intense negative reception. | "How did I deserve this ratio?!" | L+Ratio, Ratioed | Originates from the mathematical term "ratio" which compares the quantitative relationship between a set of numbers. |
Ratio | When a reply, particularly on Twitter, has better reception and more likes than the original post being replied to. | "I'm gonna ratio you!" | See above. | See above. |
Red flag | A warning sign indicating behaviors or characteristics within a relationship that may potentially be harmful or toxic. Oppositely, a green flag indicates positive aspects or healthy behaviors. | "How did I not notice all the red flags?""The way he acts is such a green flag.""What is your girlfriend's beige flag?" | | The use of the term red flag as a warning traces back to the 18th century. Historically, red flags were used as signals during wars or battles to indicate danger. The term green flag comes from the use of green-colored flags indicating permission to proceed. The concept of 'beige flags' has gained popularity to represent behaviors that are neither positive or negative, but rather depend on individual preferences or boundaries. |
Rizz | One's charm/seduction skills. | "He has all the rizz, he gets every girl." | Rizzed, W Rizz, L Rizz, No Rizz, Rizzler, Unspoken Rizz, Rizz up | Short for charisma. The term originated in Baltimore amongst the African-American community and spread throughout urban communities in the United States. In mid-2021, the term was further popularized by American Twitch streamer Kai Cenat. |
Roman Empire | A random event, person, incident, or thing that fascinates or intrigues one to the point that one is frequently thinking about it. | "The ending of Harry Potter is my Roman Empire.""How often do you think about the Roman Empire?" | | Originated in 2023 after influencer Saskia Cort encouraged her Instagram followers to ask their male partners how often they thought about the Roman Empire, to which many answered quite often. The term spread internationally and evolved to mean something that frequently occupies one’s thoughts. It has also morphed into a joke about how often people think about/mention the Roman Empire. |