When most people see the abbreviation BBC, they immediately think of the British Broadcasting Corporation, one of the most significant news networks in the United Kingdom. For very different reasons, the same acronym is popular on TikTok. The term originates from the song “My Type (Remix)” by Saweetie, and many have wondered what she is rapping about in the song.
“BBC: Exploring the Meaning on TikTok”
BBC on TikTok stands for Big Black c**k. The word gained popularity after users discovered the lyrics to Saweetie’s song My Type. The vocalist repeatedly references BBC in its lyrics:
“I lik a BBC in some BBC.” This is the type of s**t that makes a b***h DTD.” (DTD is an acronym for ‘doing the deed’)
The acronym “big Black c—k,” clarifies that this particular section of the song is about being irritating. Those who were surprised by the lyrics were also the ones who understood the song’s significance. However, some were left in the dark.
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Understanding the Origins of Common Slang
You shouldn’t feel too guilty if you were unaware of the acronym BBC. TikTok is renowned for acronyms that only a tiny percentage of its users appear to comprehend.
Frequently, these acronyms intimidate individuals who do not understand them, but most are meaningless or insignificant. BBC is one of the more frightening acronyms to appear on TikTok, but it does not make it revolutionary.
This is not the first time that a slang term has dominated TikTok. People have recently posted films containing the words ‘DTN’ and ‘DTN4L.’
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People posting videos with these terms scribbled on them became a trend in its own right. However, few people were aware of its meaning. DTN is an abbreviation meaning “Do not trust anyone.” DTN4L stands for “Don’t trust anyone for life.”
Another phrase you may encounter on TikTok is GYAT, typically used to say “of my God” or “God Damn.”
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Dabloons was the most recent term to dominate the platform, and it was based loosely on the social media fake currency, doubloon. It all began with a cat meme that was circulated in 2021. The photo returned to 2022, and people quickly commented on the term on almost all videos.