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What does trending 'WPS' slang on TikTok mean? Know acronym's multiple meanings

Tiktok's latest viral slang 'WPS' is used to describe the stereotypical, bonkers, and out-of-touch activities that White people are known for doing

It's not just today that TikTok has come up with slang and acronyms with multiple meanings. However, unlike well-known hashtags like #GRWM, #FYP, and #POV, which stand for "go ready with me," "for you page," and "point of view," respectively, WPS is an acronym,.

The acronym has a variety of interpretations depending on how it is used. For instance, Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory may describe it as Wi-fi protected setup. On the other hand, the men of Too Hot to Handle may refer to it as "wet panties syndrome." So, who you ask decides everything.

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What does the viral slang mean?

WPS stands for White person s**t. The slang, which is really popular, is used to describe the stereotypical, bonkers, and sometimes out-of-touch activities that White people are known for doing. Overall, it appears that White people have developed a pretty predictable way of acting and speaking. But don't worry; WPS merely mocks White people for their actions rather than trying to make them look bad. A user on Twitter wrote, "We are doing #WhitePeopleShit tonight."

People in the TikTok video usually tease White people for the unusual things they traditionally do. This can include ugly sweater parties, Mad Men, pea coats, unpaid internships, bumper stickers, and much more.

How are people using 'WPS' in videos?

In her video, a TikTok creator talks about her White friend who is road-tripping by bike from Florida to California. While biking across the country is something that all races do, the creator suggests that this activity is more popular with people who are White. In another video, TikTok creator Aniyah (@theedolll) stitches a video of a cat sitting in a refrigerator and claims that filming their pet doing something quirky, like sitting in the fridge, is something that White people traditionally do.  A user wrote, "IF I HAVE TO SCRUB MY DISH BEFORE PUTTING IT IN THE DISHWASHER, WHY NOT JUST SCRUB IT AND DRY IT? Dishwashing shit is hella."