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TS

Definition

An abbreviation that usually means 'this' or 'this stuff,' and sometimes 'this shit,' depending on the sentence and context.

Example
Ts is actually so funny.
How it is used

TS most often replaces this or this stuff in short posts and text messages, especially in sentences such as ts funny or I cannot believe ts. In some contexts it represents the explicit phrase this shit, while in others it is simply a compressed spelling of this.

Origin and context

The abbreviation grew through texting and social-media writing, where users routinely remove vowels or shorten common phrases. Its exact meaning is determined by grammar and context because TS has several unrelated meanings outside slang.

Common variations

ts funny

A shortened way to say this is funny or this stuff is funny.

ts pmo

A compressed slang sentence usually meaning this is making me angry or this is putting me off.

this stuff

A non-explicit expansion that may fit TS depending on the sentence.

Frequently asked questions
What does TS mean on TikTok?

It commonly means this, this stuff, or this shit, depending on how it appears in the sentence.

Does TS always contain profanity?

No. Sometimes it is simply a shortened spelling of this or an abbreviation for this stuff.

Can TS have other meanings?

Yes. Many subjects and communities use TS as an abbreviation, so the surrounding sentence is necessary to identify the intended meaning.

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