SMH
Shaking my head. Used for disbelief or disappointment.
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SMH
Shaking My Head
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I Don't
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One True Pairing
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This / Talk Soon
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As Hell / Other Uses
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For Real
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Real Shit
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What's The Word
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I Can't Lie
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Got Me Fucked Up
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OTP
One true pairing. Your favorite relationship or duo.
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Usually means “I don't” in casual texting context.
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I swear to God. Adds intensity or frustration.
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Away from keyboard. Common in games and group chats.
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For real. Emphasizes agreement or seriousness.
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