Qk Defs – Quick Definitions
- FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
The anxiety that others are making gains on an opportunity you haven’t taken—often leads to impulsive buys. - FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt)
Negative news or rumors (real or fake) that create panic or hesitation in the market. - GM (Good Morning)
A daily greeting in crypto communities—used to build camaraderie and signal positivity. - GN (Good Night)
A sign-off or casual evening greeting, often seen on Twitter or Telegram. - WAGMI (We’re All Gonna Make It)
A phrase expressing collective optimism about the future of the project or crypto space. - NGMI (Not Gonna Make It)
A tongue-in-cheek way of saying someone is making poor crypto decisions or missing the point. - LFG (Let’s F*ing Go)**
A hype phrase used to express excitement, usually before big announcements or token launches. - DYOR (Do Your Own Research)
A common disclaimer encouraging people to investigate projects thoroughly before investing. - BUIDL (Build)
A play on “HODL,” used to promote actively building in the space rather than just holding tokens. - REKT
Slang for “wrecked,” meaning someone has suffered heavy losses—financially or emotionally. - Shill
To promote or hype up a crypto project—sometimes positively, but often used pejoratively for over-promotion. - Ape In
To buy into a token or project quickly and without much research—often driven by hype or FOMO. - Degens
Short for “degenerates”—enthusiastic risk-takers in crypto who often engage in high-stakes or speculative behavior. - Devs Do Something
A meme or complaint thrown at project developers when the community is upset or markets are down.
