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TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 1 SUICIDAL IDEATION/MENTAL HEALTH CONCERN/SELF-HARM EMOJIS ................................................ 2 RISK OF SEXTORTION .......................................................................................................................... 5 CYBERBULLYING EMOJIS ..................................................................................................................... 7 HATE AND RADICALIZATION EMOJIS ................................................................................................... 9 SUBSTANCE ABUSE EMOJIS ................................................................................................................12 GANG ASSOCIATED EMOJIS................................................................................................................15 DRUGS/TRAFFICKING ........................................................................................................................17 VIOLENCE / GROUPS..........................................................................................................................19 GENMOJI ........................................................................................................................................... 21 VIDEO GAMES AND EMOTES..............................................................................................................22 INTERNET SLANG/LINGO ...................................................................................................................25 Gang Associated Internet Slang/Lingo.................................................................................................................... 25 Additional Internet Lingo/Slang .............................................................................................................................. 26
INTRODUCTION The concept of leakage has been referenced by professionals and researchers for over two decades. However, its significance has grown substantially for Threat Assessment Teams due to the expansion and widespread use of social media and the digital sphere. Subject Matter Experts agree that an overall assessment of risk cannot be determined without looking at an individual's online activity as a parallel process when initiating a threat assessment. Leakage can be a cry for help, a sign of inner conflict, and includes any warning behaviors that may indicate a serious threat. Leakage is one of the most important clues that may precede an adolescent’s violent act. These clues may include subtle threats, predictions, boasts, or any planning surrounding a violent act, where it is imperative to look at verbal, written, and digital leakage for threat assessment purposes. However, these potential cries for help might not be as clear and direct as one would hope, as they are often expressed through coded language, hashtags, abbreviations, or emojis. This Resource Guide will provide School Safety/Threat Assessment (SS/TA) Teams with a functional understanding of emojis commonly used by today’s youth and their association with specific categories of concern. To best use this resource, we encourage SS/TA Teams to attend the Digital Threat Assessment® (DTA) training or utilize our module to better understand digital data collection and best practices for supporting individuals when worrisome online behavior is identified. Safer Schools Together (SST) advises against using your personal accounts and devices when searching for worrisome or threat-related behavior, as there is a possibility these searching methods may notify the Subject(s) of Concern (SOC).
Disclaimer : The emojis shown in this guide are based on Apple's iOS platform and represent the general appearance of those commonly used. Emojis may appear differently depending on the device, operating system, and software version being used. We regularly update our examples to reflect current standards, but visual differences should be expected across platforms.
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SUICIDAL IDEATION/MENTAL HEALTH CONCERN/SELF-HARM EMOJIS Suicidal ideation refers to thoughts, fantasies, or planning surrounding ending one's own life. It can range from brief, fleeting thoughts, to detailed plans and can be accompanied by feelings of hopelessness, despair, loneliness, and worthlessness. Suicidal ideation is often a symptom of a mental health concern, but it can also occur in response to stressful life events or trauma. It is important to take any thoughts of suicide seriously and to seek out professional help if you or someone you know is experiencing suicidal ideation. When referring to the unsettling trends of suicide among young people, we need to find an appropriate response to the behavior. This is especially important for cases where youth are encouraging and supporting other peers in their expression of suicidal ideation. Sometimes, this may even include offering an improved plan for completion. There is a concerning increase in these behaviors with the escalating presence of anonymous apps and social networking platforms such as Discord, Reddit, 4Chan, and WhatsApp. More adolescents are accessing emergency rooms with self-inflicted wounds or suicide attempts than ever before. or the act of physically hurting themselves by other means to focus on another form of pain, and is defined as intentional self 2 Self-harming 3 can include cutting -injuries. 4 Both suicidal ideation and self-harming behavior rates have increased amongst children, adolescents, and young-adults since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. 5 It is now clear how our health systems are impacted by rising cases concerning mental health, where researchers note a distressing rise in the number of youths seeking help for self-inflicted wounds, particularly in those who identify as female. However, many doctors and specialists report the increasing number of youths seeking support for self 6 -harm within emergency rooms do not have the hallmarks of a psychiatric disorder, leaving doctors without concrete answers as to why there is an increase of adolescents with these types of injuries. 7 Another increasingly concerning online trend is posting self-harming behaviors online, including still images and videos of the action of self-harm. 8 As this behavior continues, we can predict the number of adolescents engaged in these behaviors will continue to rise. We have also seen the resurgence of specific forms of language regarding self-harming behaviors, that are commonly used on social media platforms, often to avoid content moderation. 9 Self-harming behaviors and suicide attempts are very different behaviors and must be responded to accordingly. There is a strong association between digital self-harm and suicidality. 10 As such, it is imperative health professionals screen for digital self-harm to address underlying mental health problems among youth that may occur prior to or alongside suicidality. Moreover, parents and caregivers must convey to children that they are available to talk, support, and assist with the root issues that may eventually manifest as digital self-harm. Educators and other stakeholders must improve in prioritizing the emotional and psychological needs of youth; this can be through opportunities for open dialog, skill-building, and the provision of interactive and easily accessible online and offline support resources to ensure that those at-risk have a multidisciplinary support system and know other people care about them and their well-being. 10
1 Suicide rates extremely high for children, adolescents and young adults 2 Children and adolescents with suicidal ideation and the emergency department 3 Self-Harm | Cleveland Clinic 4 Non-suicidal self-injury 5 Post-COVID 19 impacts on Suicidal Ideation and Self Harm 6 Sex differences in non-suicidal self-injury 7 Canadian hospitals stretched as self-harming teens seek help | CBC News
8 Social networking on self-harm and suicidality in adolescents 9 Secret Society 123: Understanding the Language of Self-Harm 10 Digital Self Harm and Suicidality among adolescents
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Indication of Self-Harm by burning oneself
Indication of Self-Harm
Pills
Suicide Attempt
Eating Disorder/ Skipped Meal
Hurting or bleeding
Physical or Emotional Pain
Feeling Depressed
Indication of extreme sadness and suffering *Could also indicate something is cute/funny
Feeling down
Indication of distress/ discontent
Barely holding it together
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RISK OF SEXTORTION The term ‘sexting’ describes the use of a digital device to send sexually explicit media and messages. The term originated to explain sending intimate materials or messages through text message, but now includes exchanging this over popular applications and social media platforms; for example, WhatsApp and Instagram through Direct Messages (DMs). Sexting became widely popularized through Snapchat as well due to the platform’s ability to send photographs, videos, and messages that can only be seen once for a few seconds before “disappearing” from the user’s feed. 11 Sexting has its dangers, and it is important to acknowledge how it permanently impacts the lives of our youth. One of the most dangerous scenarios that we see occur repeatedly, especially in teenagers, is sextortion. Sextortion is where non-physical forms of coercion are used to extort non-consensual sexual favors from the victim (i.e., sharing intimate details, sexual images, or videos of the victim online if they don’t meet their demands such as money, sexual favors, more intimate photos, etc.). Sextortion can happen to anyone who chooses to sext, where it is not always perpetrated by a stranger who is unrelated to the victim but can be someone close to them. It is crucial to understand when someone chooses to engage in sexting, they are subjecting themselves to the possibility of sextortion. Sextortion can occur regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation; however, research shows those who identify as female, teenagers, and children are most likely to be targeted. 12 However, we are starting to see an increased trend among males of all age ranges being targeted by sextortion scams. Over the course of September 2023 to September 2024, data from Cybertip outlines how amongst the 2500+ reports of sextortion they saw, when they were able to identify the gender of the individual who was sextorted, 90% of the cases were those who identify as male. 13 Those who identify as female are typically extorted for more intimate images and videos, and those who identify as male are typically extorted for money, often in the form of gift-cards or cryptocurrency (but there are many additional ways). 1313 In addition, Cybertip highlights that when they were aware of what platform was utilized for sextortion, 74% of incidents occurred on Snapchat or Instagram. 13 When responding to cases of sextortion, SS/TA Teams must pay careful attention to: • Recognizing that sextortion is a traumatic experience that can be stored at the cellular level. • Understanding how traumatic events can affect an individual, group of individuals, or an organization/system. • Responding compassionately and thoughtfully. To ensure a trauma-informed response when handling sextortion cases, trained multi-disciplinary SS/TA Teams must respond to a report of possible sextortion while simultaneously conducting a behavioral and digital threat assessment. The threat assessment process helps determine the immediate safety and emotional needs of the victim as well as the concerns regarding the Subject of Concern (SOC).
11 Sexting: Adolescents perceptions of the applications 12 Protect Children 13 CyberTip.ca
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Emoji
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Emoji
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Female Genitalia
Male Genitalia
Potentially Explicit Pictures of Male Genitalia
Start of First Menstruation
Potentially Explicit Pictures of Female Genitalia/Breasts
Potentially Explicit Pictures of Female Genitalia
Sexually Suggestive indication of penetrative sex
Bodily Fluids
Indication of sexual activity, oral sex
Nude photo
Porn
Having Sex
Reference to sexual content sometimes referred to as a “Spicy Link”
Sexually Aroused
Looking to send/receive intimate images/videos
Seen intimate images/videos
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CYBERBULLYING EMOJIS Cyberbullying involves the usage of digital communication to harm, intimidate, and bully an individual, mainly through sending messages that are threatening, intimidating, and cruel in nature. 14 With the use of technology, cyberbullying has become a prominent way for both youth and adults to say things they may not say in person, by hiding behind a screen. 15 Behaviors can include harassment via digital devices, setting up defamatory personal websites, or deliberately excluding someone from social networking spaces. This may also include online posting or electronic distribution of embarrassing or intimate images or videos, real or altered, without the consent of the person contained in the images/videos. Cyberbullying can happen at any time and can be in both public and private settings. Cyberbullying is the most recent phenomenon of the four types of bullying. 17 Given the pace of the development of new technology, and the fact our youth are introduced to digital devices and the internet at increasingly younger ages, information and trends on this type of bullying behavior change rapidly. Cyberbullying has changed the traditional face of bullying in three significant ways – Access, Scope, and Anonymity (ASA): • Access : it is virtually impossible for targets to get away from those who cyberbully. Most youth have access to all types of technology, which provides those who cyberbully the ability to reach their targets almost all the time. Targets do not have a safe haven as they do in cases of traditional bullying, and there is the possibility traditional bullying will follow the victim online. • Scope : unlike traditional bullying, due to technology, audiences of cyberbullying (both victims and those witnessing) have few barriers which can cause the issue to grow exponentially. • Anonymity : those who cyberbully can hide their identity. Anonymity, which is inherent in electronic communication, promotes a lack of inhibition. As a result, normal behavior restraints can disappear, allowing youth to act harsher than they would offline.
14 StopBullying.gov – What is Cyberbullying 15 Bullying Canada 16 StopBullying 17 ChildCare Education Institute
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Potential Shooting Threat
Potential Weapon Threat
Potential Warning That Victim Will Need Medical Assistance
Middle Finger meant as an Insult
Potential Fighting Threat
Potential Bomb Threat
Indication of a Death Threat
Backstabber
Weak or Fragile
“Over it”
You’re a liar
Small Penis
Emphasizing a point
Basic/Plain
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HATE AND RADICALIZATION EMOJIS Hate refers to an intense feeling of hostility or aversion towards individuals or groups based on their characteristics, beliefs, or actions. Radicalization is the adoption of extreme ideologies or beliefs by an individual(s) that challenge or reject mainstream societal norms. Both hate and radicalization have significant negative consequences for individuals and society as a whole. Radicalization does not happen overnight. It is an evolutionary process, much like the pathway to violence, where individuals move through different stages of exposure. However, just as with violence prevention, early identification and intervention can disrupt this trajectory before it escalates. Radicalization is shaped by perceived injustices or grievances, exposure to extremist content, and justification from like-minded co-conspirators. While radicalization can happen to individuals of any age, youth are particularly vulnerable due to the way they navigate identity, emotions, and social belonging. The adolescent brain is wired for exploration, risk-taking, and seeking validation. If a young person is struggling with risk enhancers like isolation, rejection, or no healthy mature adult to connect with, they may be drawn to communities that provide structure, meaning, and a sense of belonging – even if those communities promote harmful beliefs. This process can start in the digital space, where grievances are often validated. A young person who feels socially excluded may join a gaming community, online forum, or a niche group chat, believing it to be a safe space to connect with others. However, extremist narratives can seep into these spaces. Over time, exposure to these messages can create a dangerous feedback loop, reinforcing the idea that their perceived injustices and grievances are the result of an external enemy – whether it be another social group, government institutions, or society as a whole.
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You’re Gay!
N**** Word
Insults to the LGBTQ community
Insults to the Transgender Community
Symbol of Hate associated with white supremacy and the far right.
Used for the Black Power Movement
Used in place of SS lightning bolts
Symbol related to Neo-Nazi ideals.
“14” refers to the “14 Words,” a slogan made famous by David Lane. The 14 words are “we must secure the existence of our people and a future for white children.” It is often combined with the number “88” to form “1488” in white supremacist and neo-Nazi propaganda.
“88” is generally a reference to the 8 th letter of the alphabet (“H”) and is often shorthand for “Heil Hitler.” It is often combined with the number “14” to form “1488” in white supremacist and neo-Nazi propaganda.
Often used by individuals to express association with eco- fascism and/or accelerationism.
8-ball emojis are used to represent “88”
While not explicitly linked to extremism, “Pepe le Frog” is often used in extremist propaganda to present extremist ideologies. A frog emoji is often used in place of Pepe in texts and bios. Often used by extremists when discussing holy/race wars. This is frequently associated with Christian Nationalism.
Sometimes used to identify support for accelerationism
The gorilla emoji is sometimes used in extremist propaganda to dehumanize and depict Black individuals and communities
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“Pilling” originates from the movie The Matrix and is used by extremists to describe the process of waking new individuals to their “truth” about society. Within extremist circles, the moment someone is radicalized into far-right ideologies is often referred to as being “redpilled.” The concept of this is further found within incel communities. While the 764 Network does not use specific emojis, it is important to be aware of the number and its use. 764 is a violent extremist network operating online to radicalize, exploit, and harm youth through various social media apps and gaming spaces.
The hammer emoji can be used to reference the Hammerskins, a famous white supremacist skinhead group.
(764 Network)
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE EMOJIS Substance abuse among adolescents is any use of substances by youth with a high risk of adverse outcomes (i.e., criminal involvement, injury, dropping out of school, overdose, loss of life, etc.). Youth with substance use disorders typically possess higher rates of both mental and physical illnesses. High risk substance abuse includes: • Misuse of prescription drugs. • Use of illicit drugs (i.e., cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines, inhalants, hallucinogens, ecstasy, etc.). • Use of injection drugs that have a high risk of infection of blood-borne diseases, such as HIV and hepatitis . According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), 15% of high school students report having used select illicit or injection drugs, and 14% of students reported the misuse of prescription opioids. 18 . Injection drug use places youth at direct risk for HIV, and substance use by youth places adolescents at a high risk for overdose. Students who reported using prescription drugs without a doctor’s prescription are more likely to have been the victim of physical or sexual dating violence as opposed to other students, and youth opioid usage overall has been directly linked to risky sexual behavior, mental health and suicide risks, as well as an increase in experiencing violence overall.
The CDC identifies risk factors for substance abuse, including:
• Family history of substance use. • Favorable attitudes towards the behavior of trusted adults. • Poor monitoring from trusted adult(s). • Substance use by trusted adults (visible or otherwise). • Family rejection of sexual orientation. • Association with delinquent or substance-using peers.
• Lack of school connectedness. • Low academic achievement. • Childhood sexual abuse or other Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). 19 • Mental health concerns. 18
Research has improved regarding understanding factors that can divert youth from risk-enhancing behaviors, including substance use; these are known as protective factors. 20 Examples of protective factors for substance abuse include: 21
• Family engagement. • Family support. • Parental/guardian/trusted adult disapproval of substance use and abuse. • Parental/guardian monitoring. • School connectedness.
When conducting digital and behavioral threat assessments regarding substance abuse, it is important for SS/TA Teams to note that emoji use can be utilized on social media for indication of substance abuse, buying and selling narcotics, as well as gang association/involvement/recruitment. Often, youth utilize emojis and slang language to avoid content moderation by platforms. A list of emojis that represent substance related topics, as well as emojis
18 Substance Use Among Youth: CDC (2024) 19 Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) (2024) 20 What are adverse childhood experiences? (2024) 21 Risk and Protective Factors (2024)
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that may indicate gang involvement/recruitment are found on the following pages.
The following video outlines perspectives on exploitation occurring through social media that specifically emphasizes drug distribution:
Video by YouTube user TODAY.
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Emoji
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Smoking Marijuana
Pills
Cigarettes
Marijuana
Psilocybin Mushrooms aka Magic Mushrooms
Ketamine
MDMA
Bong
Cough Syrup (Lean)
Smoking a Joint
OR
Cocaine
Adderall (Pill, Train)
Oxycodone or Percocet
Xanax
Heroin
Methamphetamine
Vapes
High-Grade Drugs
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GANG ASSOCIATED EMOJIS Youth involved in negative peer groups have the potential to do something they would not normally do, yet may act out due to peer pressure or potential bullying/exclusionary behaviors by their peers. This further happens with gang-associated behaviors, creating toxic and unhealthy lifestyles. Youth involved in negative peer groups are at a heightened risk of falling victim to recruitment into gangs.
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Related by Blood (Family Member/ Close Friend)
Locked Up
Iced Out/Drip/Expensive Jewelry
Gang on Top
No Cap (No Lie)
Low Key
Trap house
Money/Recruitment
Link to Drill/Trap Rap Music
Link to Snapchat
Memorial Shirt / “Put them on a Shirt”
“Stepper” Gang Alignment
Trap/Drill Music / Risk Taker / Human Trafficking
Reference to Law Enforcement
Gang Legend or Boss
Spin the block
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Preventing youth gang involvement is imperative from a multi-disciplinary perspective to reduce short and long- term negative outcomes for adolescents and society overall. Gang involvement for youth has a significant negative impact on their family, friends, and communities, and often leads towards premature death. Gangs are typically defined as having the following characteristics: 22
• Formal organizational structure • Identifiable leadership
• Identified territory • Frequent interaction • Involvement in serious or violent behavior. • Formalized rules • Identifying symbols • Three or more individuals • An identifiable name 23
Youth gangs are defined by a group of youth and young adults whose involvement in illegal activities over a sustained period of time marks them as different from other youthful groups, as labelled by both them and in the view of the community and police. Identifiers specifically include committing crimes together, having a name, displaying common colors or symbols, hanging out frequently together, claiming specific territory and the aspect of having a leader. 24
22 Definition of a gang (2024) 23 What is a gang? (2024) 24 The Oxford Handbook of Gangs and Society (2024)
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DRUGS/TRAFFICKING Drug trafficking is a global illicit trade involving the cultivation, manufacturing, distribution, and sale of substances that are subject to drug prohibition laws. 25 Drug trafficking is a transnational issue that poses significant social, economic, and health challenges. When youth are involved in drug trafficking, there are many consequences. Involvement not only leads to increased rates of substance use and addiction but also may lead to youth becoming involved in very dangerous and unfortunate outcomes, including violence and instability. 26 The use and abuse of drugs, particularly among young individuals, can have detrimental effects on their physical and mental health, academic performance, relationships, and overall well-being. 27 Emoji Translation Emoji Translation
Encrypted App. Online Sales
Dialer/Drug Line
Female Recruitment/ Trafficking
Dialer/Foot Soldier
Plug for Drugs/Drug Dealer
Location for Sales/ Site Selection
Online Drug / Firearm Deliveries / Encrypted Apps
Dealer Advertising
Sex Trafficking / Sales of Services / Price
Dial-a-Dope / Drug Trafficker
Sex Trafficking / Movement of Victims
Sex Trafficking Generic
25 Drug trafficking UNODC 26 Substance use among children Johns Hopkins (2023) 27 Drug and Substance Use among Youth (2024)
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Sex Trafficking / Minor
Pimp or Being Pimped Out
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VIOLENCE/GROUPS As noted, “gangs are associations of three or more individuals who adopt a group identity in order to create an atmosphere of fear or intimidation.” 28 Violence groups will typically be organized by certain identifiers based on ethnicity or political lines, slogans, symbols, or tattoos. Unfortunately, these groups often use violence and intimidation as a tactic to achieve their goals when participating in criminal behavior. These groups act in numbers that increase the strength of their reach and allow for further recruitment of people into their group.
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Crip Association/ Driftwood Crips
Negative Peer Group/Gang
Aggressor
Bloods Association
“SLATT” – Slime Love All the Time
“Free”/ In Custody
Rest in Peace/ “Long Live”
High/Dazed
Violence/Possession of Weapons
Murder/Homicide “Smoked”
Violence/ Possession of Firearms
Not a Snitch
28 US Department of Justice: About Violent Gangs (2023)
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Mocking Gang Homicide “Rest in Piss”
Conflict/Mocking
Have committed homicide or Reference to Fallen Gang Member
Snitch
Blood in Blood Out (BIBO Ent.)
Hell’s Angels World
Watts Crips / West Coast Crips
Crips Subset: Rollin 60’s
Crips Subset: Grape Street Crips
Crips Subset: Deuce Crips
Gangsters Discipline Nation (GDN)
Wolfpack Gang
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GENMOJI iOS 18.0 was released by Apple on September 16, 2024, and includes the option to react to messages with any emoji or custom stickers you make. Some iPhone users also have iOS 18.2, which will soon be available to all Apple users. iOS 18.2 increases the ability for users to apply Apple/Artificial Intelligence. 29 Users can now simply type a description into the emoji keyboard and multiple options will appear. In addition, users can use images from their photo library to create an emoji. Genmojis act the same way as traditional emojis, in the sense they can be added to messages, shared as stickers, or used as a reaction. It is worth noting that Apple appears to have some terms disabled; for example, “gun.” Yet, individuals can still bypass restrictions to create the emoji (see Figure 1). In addition, anyone can now utilize Siri to create an image using ChatGPT, where the same rules apply regarding prompts (see Figure 2).
Figure 1.
Figure 2.
29 Apple
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VIDEO GAMES AND EMOTES As the capability of an individual to create an emoji out of anything now exists on Apple and Android products, it is important to discuss emotes that are associated with video games, commonly on the platforms Twitch and Discord. As users now can simply type anything into the emoji keyboard, these emotes have the potential to be commonly used and recreated through Genmoji, and in increasingly problematic ways. Twitch is a live-streaming service platform that is popular for video game users to stream and watch other players, and Discord is a voice, video, and text chat application that is used oftentimes to create group chats video gamers converse in. A multitude of slang language and complex terminology exist on these platforms, often in the form of memes and emojis. Below is a list of common emotes to familiarize yourself with. Emote Translation
Refers to BibleThump and is used to represent to sadness
copyThis / pastaThat in reference to copy / paste
Refers to DansGame and is used to represent disgust
Refers to FailFish and is used to represent disappointment
Refers to FeelsBadMan and is used to represent pity
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Refers to LUL and is used to represent laughter
Refers to PogChamp and is used to represent amazement
Refers to ResidentSleeper and is used to represent boredom
Refers to SMOrc and is used to represent being blunt
Refers to Kappa and is used when a streamer on Twitch does something that makes someone’s eyes roll/annoys them
Refers to TriHard and is used when something exciting happens on the screen, but has also been used in racist ways to react to any streamer who is Black
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Refers to 4Head and is used in reaction to a joke
Refers to cmonbruh and is used when someone says something that is absurd
This image is taken from a Lonely Island music video featuring Adam Samberg and is used to react to something on-screen that an individual finds “cringey”
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INTERNET SLANG/LINGO Gang Associated Internet Slang/Lingo LINGO
TRANSLATION
187
California Penal Code for Murder Alliance reference to Crips Gang
2x
6ix / 6ity
Toronto Connection
904/Area Code
Site / Location Anybody Killa All Family Gang
ABK AFG
AFNF
All Family No Friends Brothers For Life
B4L
Bandz / Racks
Money
BFR BLAT BTD BTK
“Blue Feathers Records” (Driftwood Crips)
Blood Love All The Time
Brothers till Death
Born to Kill Drug Deal
Catch a Play CRO/CRODIE
"Bro / Brother"
DB4D Demon Dillies
Death Before Dishonor
Gang Member Hydromorphone
Drip Drop
Expensive Jewelry/Apparel Higher Grade Cocaine
ESB ENT EVB
East Side Bloods
“Entertainment” / Identifying as a Trap/Drill Rapper
Everybody Killer or Every Blood Killer
FR
For Real
FRMDA
“Initial __From The__ Location”
FTOS
Fuck the Other Side
HOUDINI / HOULIGAN
Drill Rapper (Dimarjio Jenkins - Deceased)
LL
Long Live
MOB MTF NEAT NLMB OMT
Money over Bitches More than Family
Driftwood Gang Members
Neena Food
9mm Ammo
Never Leave My Brothers Only the Money Team
Opps / FTO
Opposition referring to rival gang / "Fuck the Other Opps"
OTF OTX
Only The Family Off the Xanax
Pack(s)/Packed
Selling drugs / Murder
RDG
Run Down Gang
RoadRunna
Dialer Savage
Sav
Shiesty Slumpin’
“No Face No Case” or short for ski mask
Reference to killing
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SLATT Steppa SYLHA Trappin' WLATT WTW
Slime Love All The Time Respected by Gang Members Support Your Local Hell’s Angels
Cooking or Selling Drugs Wass Love All The Time
What's The Word Young Slime Love
YSL
Additional Internet Lingo/Slang
LINGO
TRANSLATION
LINGO
TRANSLATION
2 man Addie Alpha AMA Ana Andy Annie
Kush
Double Date
Marijuana
Lit
Refers to ADHD (female version) Those at the “top” of the male socio-sexual hierarchy
Cool/Awesome
Lock in
Become massively focused on something
LOL
Ask me anything
Laughing out loud Quiet/Modest
Refers to Anorexia (female version) Low-Key
LVL Max
Refers to ADHD (male version) Refers to Anxiety (female version)
Refers to what age someone is
Refers to Anxiety (male version) Improve one’s physical appearance
ASL
Maxxing
Age/Sex/Location
Ate
Merch
You successfully did something/pulled something off
Merchandise
ATM
Mewing
At the moment
Face Exercise to improve Jawline Refers to Bulimia (female version)
Aura points
Mia
A term used to determine how cool or not you are A quality of someone that is weird/off-putting but not enough to break up/reject them
Beige flag
MOFO
Mother f*****
Bella
Molly
Refers to Borderline (female version)
MDMA
Ben Bet Beta
Refers to Borderline (male version) Mood
Relatable feeling or situation
NBD NM
I agree
No big deal
Someone who is weak/soft (in opposition to alpha or sigma)
Not much/Nothing much
BF/GF
No Cap Noob
Boyfriend/Girlfriend Best friend forever Short form of b****
No Lie
BFF Bih Bill Bob
Inexperienced No problem Never mind
NP
NVM
Refers to Bulimia (male version) Refers to Bipolar (male version) The number of people an individual has had sex with Utilized as a term regarding eating disorders that refers to images of
O/
Used as a form of emoji to resemble the Nazi salute Refers to OCD (female version)
Body count
Olive
Bonespo or Thinspo
OMW
On my way
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bones protruding that are “inspiring”
Bop
Oof
A good hit, something you enjoy or can refer to someone who has had many sexual partners Cannot be trusted A gaming phrase used when someone is playing poorly Term based on the singer Charli XCX’s 2024 album “Brat” but refers to an aesthetic trend of lots of partying and a “cool girl” lifestyle Refers to Bipolar (female version)
Onomatopoeia when something bad happens
Bot
Owen
Refers to OCD (male version)
Brat summer
Pat
Refers to Paranoia (male version)
Bri
Perry
Refers to Paranoia (female version)
Bruh
Ping/Pinging/Pingers Slang referring to MDMA/ecstasy
“Bro” but in a sarcastic way often
BTW
Plug
By the way
Someone who can connect you to buying drugs A term of endearment as a nickname you call someone, or is used to describe something that is cute
Bussin
Pookie
Something is good or amazing
Cake
POS
Used to describe an individual with a large bottom
Piece of s***
Cancelled Canon event
POV PPL
Bad publicity
Point of view
Moment in development that shapes an individual’s life
People
Cap Cat
Pressed
Lie
Annoyed/Angry
Refers to self-harm (female version)
A texting term for crying
Cat scratches
Rex
Epidermis cuts
Refers to Anorexia (male version) To charm and woo a person
CEO of [something]
Rizz/Rizzler
Used to represent frequently doing something. Example: Leah is the CEO of sleeping in. Used to describe something that is out of date/basic A visible breakdown displaying erratic behavior
Cheugy
RN
Right now
Crash out
Roasted
To be dissed
Cray
RT
Crazy
Retweet
Cuffed
To be locked down in a relationship Saints Culture
An extremist trend within the white supremacist movement where individuals who have committed extreme acts of hate-motivated violence are referred to as ‘Saints’ To be upset/bitter about something Refers to self-harm (male version)
CW
Salty
Current Weight
Cyber
Sam
Sex online
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Dallas Dan Dead
Scoom/Scoomer
Refers to suicidal (male version)
Shooting/Shooter Picture of yourself
Refers to depression (male version) Selfie
Sending Me Sewerslide
Funny/Unbelievable
Something that is very funny Term to refer to suicide but is commonly used on TikTok to avoid content moderation
Deada**
Being serious
Deb
SH
Refers to depression (female version) A video of a person where their face or body has been digitally altered (almost always in a malicious way) Short for delusional and is used when someone has unrealistic ideas of things Used on the internet to refer to a modest/reserved girl and associated activities Details
Self-Harm
Deepfake
Shade
Disrespectful manner
Deets
SHEDTWT
Self-Harm Eating Disorder Twitter
Delulu
Shook
Shocked/Surprised
Demure
SHTWT
Self-Harm Twitter
DGAF
Sick
Don’t give a f*** Direct message
Crazy/Awesome
DM
Sigma
Males who live outside of the hierarchy/are lone wolves but are very desirable To have a crush on someone Has multiple meanings of cool, dumb, or bad, and originated from meme culture through
Drip DTF
Simping Skibidi
Good fashion sense
Down To F***
Skibidi Toilet which is a popular YouTube video
Ed
Skip
Refers to EDNOS (male version)
Refers to Schizophrenia (male version)
Edgelord
Slay
A poster on an internet forum – primarily 4chan – who expresses opinions that are nihilistic or refer to taboo topics to offend readers Eating Disorder Not Otherwise Specified
Succeed
EDNOS
SMH
Shaking my head
EDTWT
Snack
Eating Disorder Twitter
An attractive person An attractive person
Ellie Emo Extra
Snack/Meal
Refers to EDNOS (female version)
Snap
Emotional
Snapchat
Snatched
Over-the-top
Looking good
F4F
Sophie
Follow for follow
Refers to Schizophrenia (female version)
Faded
Squad
Drunk/Intoxicated
Group of friends
Fanum Tax
Stan
Forcefully deriving any unknown property from its rightful owner
A crazed fan
Fav/Fave
STFU
Favorite
Shut the f*** up
Fierce
Stoked
Awesome/Positive Spirit
Excited
Finsta/Spams
Story
A secondary social media account
Social media feature where
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you can add photos/videos that are viewable for 24 hours A self-harm cut that reaches the dermis Trend of teens riding on top of moving trains and partaking in dangerous stunts in reference to the popular mobile game Refers to suicidal (female version) Term to refer to suicide but is commonly used on TikTok to avoid content moderation
Fire
Styro
Cool/Awesome
Fit
Subway surfing
Outfit
Flex
Sue
Showing off
FML
Suiclid
F*** my life
FWB Gas
Sus
Friends with benefits
Suspicious
Swag
Used to describe something that is cool The relationship ended by someone disappearing and ending all contact Good game
Being or having something cool
GG
Taking a L
Taking a loss To be honest
Ghosted
TBH
GOAT
Tea
Greatest of all time
Gossip/interesting news Used to refer to a specific section of Telegram that is based on spreading propaganda to recruit members and coordinate violent activities that align with neo-fascist and militant accelerationist ideologies (White Supremacist focused group) A synonym for someone who is sexually eager Used to negatively refer to someone with multiple sexual partners (that h** over there) Anti-Semitic phrase representing “Total Jewish Death” Though The Onion Router (browser used to access the dark web) A sexualized term for a desirable body
Go-Off/Pop-Off To hype someone up
Terrorgram
Griffrule
Thicc
Defines how you should only express your true feelings online and not to anyone in person, and includes a subreddit for people to talk about their deepest secrets
GTFO
Thirsty
Get the f*** out
GTG/G2G
Tho Thot
Got to go
Gucci
Something is good/cool
GW
TJD
Goal Weight
HBD
TOR
Happy Birthday
HBU Hella
Troll TTYL TW TXT
How about you
Internet bully Talk to you later Trigger Warning
A lot/really
High key HundoP
Very interested in something 100% sure about something
Text
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IDC IDK
UGW
I don’t care I don’t know Instagram
Ultimate Goal Weight Girls that use VSCO
VSCO Girl
IG
W/E
Whatever
ILY/ILU
WDYM Weak
I love you
What do you mean
IMO IMU
In my opinion
Amused
Weimerica
I miss you
Term used by white supremacist groups to
represent a turn towards the United States aligning with the Weimer Republic ideologies Trend to promote positivity during wintertime
Isaiah
Winter arc
Refers to insomnia (male version)
It’s Giving
WYA
Connecting someone or something's look or vibe with an ironic connotation
Where are you at?
Izzy
Refers to insomnia (female version) Yeet
To discard an item at a high velocity
JK
YOLO Zaza
Just kidding
You only live once
Karen
Used to refer to an entitled mom
Marijuana
KMS/KYS
Zip bomb
Kill myself/Kill yourself
A compressed file on a computer that takes up little space, but once it is unzipped it takes up a lot of space, causing computer systems to become overwhelmed and disrupted
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