YMMV means “your mileage may vary.” YMMV is an internet abbreviation that figuratively means “you might get a different result” or “you might have a different experience.” People use YMMV as a disclaimer at the end of social media posts and comments. YMMV is a reference to a common disclaimer in car advertisements about gas mileage.
YMMV examplesIn a Reddit thread about how to deal with unripe peaches, a user posts, “I put my peaches in a brown paper bag for 2 days, and they came out perfect, but YMMV.”
In another online forum, someone asks, “Is a cover letter necessary, or should I just submit a resume?” Someone replies, “I’ve gotten lots of interviews without sending a cover letter, but YMMV.”
TipNew terms and unfamiliar slang words are common in online discussions. The next time you see a term you’re curious about, ask QuillBot’s free AI Chat what it means.
A PSA (or public service announcement) is a professional TV or radio ad that raises awareness about a social, environmental, health, or safety issue. Most PSAs are made by government agencies or nonprofit organizations. PSAs have covered topics like car safety, voter registration, Alzheimer’s awareness, and more.
Many PSAs nowadays are also published on YouTube and other online platforms as the main broadcasting format or to supplement a TV ad campaign.
PSA also has an informal meaning in online communication. Social media users sometimes preface posts with PSA when they’re sharing an important update or advice (e.g., “PSA: Tonight’s event is rain or shine, so bring an umbrella”).
TIPPSA is a noun that can be plural or possessive. Add “-s” for a plural noun and an apostrophe + “-s” for a possessive noun.
Plural PSA: The creators of Grey’s Anatomy have aired a variety of PSAs after episodes about serious topics.
Possessive PSA: The PSA’s main purpose was to discourage vaping.
It’s easy to mix up plurals and possessives with initialisms and acronyms, but the QuillBot Grammar Checker can help you write them correctly.
A vlog is an online video series (aka video blog) in which the narrator shares their experiences with a niche or topic. In most, if not all, vlogs, the narrator and videographer are the same person. Common vlog topics include travel, health/fitness, makeup, fashion, parenting, music, and more.
Vlogs have been around for at least 20 years, and you can find them on:
Vlogging allows creators to connect with audiences in a direct, visual, and often deeply personal way.
TipAre you thinking about starting your own vlog? There are lots of steps and best practices to consider, but luckily QuillBot offers free tools to make them easier. For example, QuillBot’s YouTube video description generator can show you a variety of ways to describe your vlog so that you can choose the one that fits your style.
LGTM is a workplace abbreviation that means “looks good to me” or “I approve.” Professionals use LGTM when they’re reviewing changes to software developer code, documents, graphic designs, and other work products. LGTM is a concise way for reviewers and decision-makers to give approval without writing lengthy feedback.
LGTM exampleMicki just finished fixing a bug on her team’s website. She uploaded her changes and asked her supervisor to take a quick look. After reviewing the update and testing it out, her supervisor replies, “LGTM! Nice fix!” This simple message tells Micki that she can go ahead and publish the change.TipLGTM is common and useful in Slack threads about collaborative projects and product updates. QuillBot’s free AI Slack message generator can also help you write clear and constructive comments in those Slack threads.
There are over 50ways to say goodbye in English, including “bye,” “farewell,” and “until next time.” Although “goodbye” works in any situation, the synonyms for “goodbye” are used in specific contexts. For example, you might say “catch you later” when you’re done hanging out with friends and “thank you for your time” at the end of a business meeting.
The tips and examples below show how to say goodbye in different situations.
Ways to say goodbye examplesIt was great seeing you today, Amy!
Flowers that start with “Z” are few and far between, but one of them—the zinnia—is extremely common in gardens and floral arrangements. The list below includes other flowers that start with the letter “Z.”
Flowers that start with Z examplesThere are hundreds of different zinnia varieties, including queen lime and purple prince.
Zenobia is a shrub with small, bell-shaped flowers.
Tip“Zinnia” might seem tricky to spell, but QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker can help you write it correctly.
There are a few flowers that start with “Y,” including yarrow, yellow bells, yellow poppy, and yucca flower. The list below includes these and more.
Flowers that start with Y examplesYarrow is helpful for bees and butterflies, but it does quickly spread.
Unlike other poppy varieties, yellow poppy only grows on seashores.
TipEach US state has an official flower. For example, yellow jessamine is the state flower of South Carolina. If you’re curious what the other state flowers are, ask QuillBot’s free AI Chat.
Several flowers have Latin names (aka botanical names) that start with “X.” The flowers that start with “X” include Xerohyllum tenax (bear grass) and Xerochrysum (strawflower). A few (but not many) flowers include the letter “X,” such as phlox, foxglove, and flax.
Flowers that start with X examplesYou can find the spikey white flowers of Xerohyllum tenaxin wooded areas of the Pacific Northwest.
Xyrus complanata is a yellow flower with three petals that’s native to the Philippines, New Guinea, and Australia.
TipLatin flower names are very difficult to pronounce, but QuillBot’s AI Chat can answer questions like “how do you pronounce Xerochrysum?” The letter “X” usually has a “Z” sound when it’s the first letter of a word like “Xanadu.”
Flowers that start with “W” include wallflower, water lily, weigela, and wisteria. Other flowers that begin with “W” are listed below.
Flowers that start with W examplesThe trumpet-shaped blooms of the weigela shrub provide nectar for hummingbirds.
Most of Monet’s paintings of water lilies are in a museum in Paris.
The waratah flower is the state emblem of New South Wales in Australia.
TipIf you’re curious about how to pronounce a flower name that you haven’t seen before, such as “weigela” (WEE-gee-luh), ask QuillBot’s free AI Chat. It can answer all kinds of questions about flowers.
You’ll find a variety of the flowers that start with “V” in backyard gardens, including viola, veronica, vinca, and verbena. Other flowers that start with “V” are listed below.
Flowers that start with V examplesThe petals of wild violets are edible, and you can infuse them into simple syrups.
Veronica plants are perennial, so they come back every year.
TipIf flower names like “valerian” or “velvet trumpet flower” pique your interest, ask QuillBot’s AI Chat to share details about how they grow, where they come from, or what they look like.
