CULTURE

2015 Internet Slang Pictionary


SQUAD

In 2015, the words “squad,” “bae,” “basic,” and more became a part of everyone’s vocabulary. In case you still haven’t figured out what they mean, here’s an illustrated dictionary to help you out.

1

BAE

Ladies of London” photographed by Alasdair McLellan, styled by Jane How; W magazine October 2014.

2

BASIC

Reverse Commute” photographed by Sharif Hamza, styled by Giovanna Battaglia; W Magazine November 2011.

3

FAM

Brad and Angelina: Domestic Bliss” photographed by Steven Klein; W magazine July 2005.

4

F.O.G.O. or “Fear of Going Out”

Be Witched” photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, styled by Edward Enninful; W magazine March 2015.

5

GHOSTING

Be Witched.” Photography by Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, styled by Edward Enninful; W magazine March 2015.

6

LIT

Back in the Lime Light” photographed by Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, styled by Edward Enninful; W magazine September 2015.

7

RELATIONSHIP GOALS

David and Victoria Beckham: American Idols” photographed by

8

SQUAD

Super Normal Super Models” photographed by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, styled by Edward Enninful; W magazine September 2014.

9

TURNT

Back in the Lime Light” photographed by Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott, styled by Edward Enninful; W magazine September 2015.

10

WHAT ARE THOSE

Honeymoon Hotel” photographed Steven Klein, styled by Camilla Nickerson; W magazine July 2009.