[Glossary] Off-Topic Crypto Lounge Terms

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Below is a handy glossary of community slang, memes, and casual terms you’ll see in the Off-Topic Crypto Lounge. Perfect for joining in on the fun!

Community & Slang

HODL: Originally a typo for “hold,” now means “hold on for dear life” when prices dip.
LFG: “Let’s f---ing go!” Used to hype up a big win or exciting news.
DYOR: “Do Your Own Research” — a reminder to check facts before trusting tips.
Bagholder: Someone left holding a coin that’s crashed in value.
Diamond Hands: Refusing to sell through extreme volatility.
Paper Hands: Selling at the first sign of trouble.
YOLO: “You Only Live Once” — placing a high-risk trade for big reward.
Shill: Promoting a coin (sometimes spammy) to boost its price.
Rug Pull: When project creators drain funds and vanish—watch for warning signs!
DeGen: Short for “degenerate trader,” someone who makes reckless bets.
Ape: To “ape in” is jumping into a trade without due diligence (often meme coins).
Normie: A non-crypto person, or someone unfamiliar with crypto jargon.

️ Memes & Icons

Doge / Shiba: The original dog meme coin—expect photos of Shiba Inus everywhere.
Pepe / Wojak: Cartoon frogs/guys used in reaction images and custom meme coins.
Laser Eyes: Adding red laser beams to profile pics signals bullish conviction.
Moon / To the Moon: Belief a coin’s price will skyrocket—often paired with rocket emojis .
Lambo: Short for Lamborghini—slang for “I’m rich from crypto, I can buy a Lambo.”

Events & Chat Lingo

AMA: “Ask Me Anything”—live Q&A session with a project founder or expert.
IRL Meetup: In-Real-Life gathering for community members (photos and recaps welcome!).
Airdrop: Free token distribution to holders—often announced as “claim your airdrop.”
Drop: Release of a new NFT or token—“Don’t miss the next drop at 12:00 UTC.”
Gaslighting: Jokingly accusing someone of denying obvious facts (from general slang).

Pin this thread and refer back whenever you see new slang or meme trends. Spot a term that’s missing or evolving? Drop it in the comments below!*