26 Words That Have A Totally Different Meaning When Basic People Use Them

Spoiler Alert: We’re all a little bit basic.

"Fro-yo"

"Fro-yo"

What it normally means: A frozen dessert that can be topped with a variety of sweet treats.
Basic definition: A way of life.

CBS / Via bsideblog.com

"Literally"

"Literally"

What it normally means: Exactly, precisely.
Basic definition: If you say something "literally" just happened, it probably didn't.

Bravo / Via stylecaster.com

"Rap music"

"Rap music"

What it normally means: A form of popular music with spoken or chanted lyrics with a rhythmic accompaniment.
Basic definition: Drake, Nicki Minaj, and sometimes Eminem.

Via glee.wikia.com

"Reality TV"

"Reality TV"

What it normally means: A format of television where "real" people are filmed continuously for entertainment.
Basic definition: ANY of the Real Housewives shows. Also, The Bachelor and Bachelorette.

Bravo / Via realitytvgifs.tumblr.com


View Entire List ›

BuzzFeed - Latest