This chapter used to be "More Lingo" before the overhaul. I moved definitions to the "Basic Lingo" section and consolidated everything else.
Abbreviations (commonly lowercase)
A/B/O (dynamics): identifies an AU that uses Alpha/Beta/Omega dynamics
A/N: author note
AU: alternate universe
CC: content creator (e.g. YouTubers)
CW: content warning
OC (n): original character
OOC (adj): out of character
OTP: see "one true pairing"
PFP: profile picture or picture for proof
RPF: real person fiction
TW: trigger warning
WC: word count
Y/N: your name (Used in "x Reader" stories.)
YW: you are welcome
Tone/Text Indicators (Mainly used for comments)
/pos: positive connotation
/neg: negative connotation
/neu: neutral connotation
/j: joke
/hj: half-joke
/lh: light-hearted
/a: affectionate
/p: platonic
/nm: not mad
/s: sarcastic
/srs: serious
/nsrs: not serious
/gen: genuine
Gender
trans(gender): When your gender is different than your birth sex.
cis(gender): When your gender is the same as your birth sex.
ace: asexual
age: agender
aro: aromantic
bi: bisexual
enby (NB): non-binary
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Online Fandom Lingo Guide
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