ts
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An abbreviation for "this shit", often used as a short form of "this"; it is also used as an initialism for "type shit" (or "type shi"), a Gen Z expression used to signal total agreement, validation, or shared vibes with a statement. Often accompanied by pmo and icl.
Register: informalEra: 2020s
Sources & notes
Adapted from Wikipedia “Glossary of 2020s slang” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30). US Gen Z / internet usage.
Common questions
What does “ts” mean?
An abbreviation for "this shit", often used as a short form of "this"; it is also used as an initialism for "type shit" (or "type shi"), a Gen Z expression used to signal total agreement, validation, or shared vibes with a statement. Often accompanied by pmo and icl.
Is “ts” formal or informal?
ts is generally informal.