Moey: “yo bro have you seen the new tns in footlocker, they released them today!”
Ali: “no”
Moey: “brooooo there sooooo niceeee”
Ali: “yeah”
Moey: “damn man why you so one worded?”
Ali: “lmao I’m not”
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v. When an annoying person won’t stop texting another, so the person being annoyed responds with one word, fast answers. Usually ineffective because the other person is so dense.
That girl was really bugging me, so I one worded her until she got the hint and stopped talking to me.
ex: Annoying Girl: Hey!:) OMG it’s been likee ferever since we’ve talked!!!!!
Me: yeah!
A.G: So like when’s the next time you’ll be able to hang out???
Me: idk
A.G: LOL! Stop that!!!!
Me: what
A.G: Stop one wording me!!!! LOL it’s so cute when you do that! hahahaha
Me: okay
A.G:…
(To myself) yesss….pwned.
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The term «one word» is used in place of the term «gay,» usually in Politically correct environments such as offices or family dinners. The usage of the term «gay» in this instance refers to lame situations, not someone’s sexual orientation.
The term only works when the speaker and the listener are both familiar with one another’s lingo.
Ernie: Hey Frankie, how was the weekend?
Frankie: Oh, it was pretty bad. My girlfriend made me watch Titanic and then she started singing along with that crappy Celine Dion song…
Ernie: One word.
Frankie: Indeed. One word.
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the act or responding to an important conversation or a series of statements with one to three words killing a conversation or making it difficult to carry it on to a substantial or meaningful conversation
tyrael938 (22:40:10): he ows me money from other times he borrowd gas money and couldn’t pay me back he realy ows me more then that but he doesn’t realize it but I am not going to bring it up because I helped him with out expecting a pay back I always do but it is nice when they do but when people come to you for help you should help them and not hold it over them and make them ow you or your not realy helping them your a bank that doesnt charge interest
rawshenzu938 (22:40:37): i understand
tyrael938 (22:40:54): your one wording me
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If a guy has been replying to your texts with one word then you might be wondering why and what it means about the way that he feels about you.
This post will show you a number of reasons why he might reply with one word and why other guys might do the same in the future.
So, what does it mean when a guy replies with one word? It might be a sign that he is not interested in you especially if he only does it with you and he shows signs of not being interested in person. He might also do it naturally in which case he still might be interested in you especially if he shows signs of attraction in person.
There are actually a number of reasons why a guy might reply with one word and there are a number of things that you can consider when trying to figure out why he does it.
Why a guy will reply with one word
Each of the different reasons why a guy will reply with one word will likely come with a number of clues in the way that he does it and the body language he shows in person.
Below, I will mention a number of reasons why a guy will reply with one word, the signs to look for and the things to consider.
He is not interested in you
The reason that he replies with one word could be that he is not interested in you.
This would be more likely if he only seems to text you with one word and not other people as well, he doesn’t ask or agree to hang out and if he doesn’t initiate the conversation.
If he is not interested in you then he might show distancing behaviors when he is around you such as:
- Avoiding eye contact
- Smiling only at the mouth
- Facing away from you
- Having tight lips around you
- Squinting
- Standing further away from you than he does with other people
He is seeing someone else
It could be a sign that he is seeing someone else.
This would be more likely if he used to text you more than one word in the past and if he used to show interest in you in person but he suddenly stopped. He would also be less likely to agree to hang out or to ask and he would be less likely to initiate any conversations.
He is busy
It could just be the case that he replies to your texts with one word because he is normally busy.
This would be more likely if he is not always unresponsive and if he also seems to do it with other people as well.
If he does do it because he gets busy a lot then it could still be the case that he is actually attracted to you.
If he is attracted to you then he might show signs of being attracted to you by doing things such as:
- Hold prolonged eye contact with you
- Adjust his appearance when he sees you
- Glance at you a lot
- Stand closer to you than he does with other people
- Point his feet at you when he is around you (people point their feet at people that they are attracted to)
- Get anxious when you are around other men
- Have dilated pupils when looking at you
There are more signs of attraction that he might show you. If you are unsure then a good ebook that I would recommend that will teach you how to better read body language and how to spot signs of attraction would be this one.
He is annoyed with you
The reason that he has been replying to your messages with one word might be that he is annoyed with you.
This would be more likely if he used to text you more and if he suddenly started doing it after something happened that would cause him to be annoyed with you.
If he is annoyed with you then he might show signs of being annoyed with you when he is around you by doing things such as:
- Squinting
- Facing away from you
- Having tight lips
- Standing further away from you
- Avoiding eye contact
He does it naturally
Many men do not like having conversations over text and it could be the case that he does it naturally.
This would be more likely if he also seems to do it with other people and if he shows similar body language around other people as he does with you.
If he does do it naturally then it could still be the case that he is attracted to you. If he is then it would be likely that he would show signs of being attracted to you when he is around you.
Consider how he reacts to seeing you
When trying to understand how he feels about you it would help to consider the way that he reacts to seeing you.
If he noticeably changes his body language, when he sees you, then it would be more likely that he has good or bad feelings about you.
If he reacts to seeing you by doing things such as:
- Adjusting his appearance
- Adjusting his posture
- Facing towards you (especially with the feet)
- Holding eye contact with you
- Moving closer to you
Then it would be more likely that he is attracted to you.
Whereas, if he reacts to seeing you by doing things such as:
- Squinting at you
- Tightening his lips
- Facing away from you
- Standing further away from you
Then it would be more likely that he is either not interested in you or he is annoyed with you.
Consider how he interacts with other people
It would also help to compare the way that he interacts with you with how he interacts with other people.
If he shows the same body language around you as he does with other people then it would be more likely that he texts people with short replies naturally.
Whereas, if he shows different body language around you than he does with other people then it would be more likely that he has particularly good or bad feelings about you depending on how he changes it.
Consider what he does text you
It would also be useful to consider the types of things that he does text you.
If he often texts you more positive things, he asks you questions often through messaging you and he agrees to hang out with you then it would be more likely that he is interested in you.
Whereas, if he takes a long time to reply, he gives you negative replies a lot and he does not agree to hang out then it would be much more likely that he is not interested in you.
Look for a number of body language signs
When considering what his body language might be showing it would help to look for a number of body language signs at the same time.
The reason for this is that a single body language sign can have many different meanings. This can make single body language signs unreliable on their own.
Whereas, if he shows multiple body language signs that all suggest the same thing then it would be more likely that he is showing them for that specific reason.
If you want to learn more about body language, a book I would recommend would be The Definitive Book of Body Language (on Amazon). It shows you how to interpret body language and understand people’s true intentions.
На основании Вашего запроса эти примеры могут содержать грубую лексику.
На основании Вашего запроса эти примеры могут содержать разговорную лексику.
I just have some simple questions for you with one word answers.
Я лишь хочу задать тебе пару простых вопросов.
Avoid answering questions with one word answers, but don’t over-answer.
отвечайте на вопросы, не уклоняясь; избегайте односложных ответов, но не будьте многословны.
If she’s replying to your questions and conversation with one word answers, either you’re talking way too much, or she’s not very interested in having this conversation.
Если она отвечает на ваши вопросы и разговор односложными ответами, вы или говорите слишком много, или же она не очень-то заинтересована в этом разговоре.
I’d rather have no memories than bad ones — with one-word-answer girl.
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1. Yourself: BORED
2. Your Lover: sweet
3. Your Hair: down
4. Your Mother: determined
5. Your Father: big
6. Your Favorite Item: CAMERA
7. Your Dream Last Night: strange
8. Your Favorite Drink: water
9.Your Dream Home: HUGE
10. The Room You Are In: computer
11. Your Pet: 4
12. Who You Are Now: caitlin
13. Who You Want to be in Ten years: happy
15. What You Don’t Wanna Be: lonely
16. Your Best Friend: megan/kourt
17. One of Your Wish list Items: Nisson 350z
18. Your Gender: bitchy
19. The Last Thing You Did: sonic
20. What You Are Wearing: haltertop/jeans
21. Your Favorite Weather: pretty 
22. Your Favorite Book: romance
23. The Last Thing You Ate: hot dog
24. Your Life: stressful
25. Your Mood: confused
26. Your favorite store: Forever 21
27. Your favorite sport: volleyball
28. Favorite memory: wow.
29. Who do you miss right now: him
30: Who did you get this survey from: taylor
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1. In one sentence, explain what ended your last relationship:
im a stupid girl who couldnt see what she had.
2. What made you smile today?
surprise parties
3. What were you doing this morning at 8a.m.?
creepin to that sleep.
4. What were you doing 15 minutes ago?
droppin megan off.
5. Something that happened to you in 1985?
hm wouldnt know..i was alive yet.
6. Your prom night?
havent been there either.
7. Last thing you said aloud?
homewoods so lame.
8. Last thing someone else said aloud?
hell yea it is.
9. Worst thing currently on television:
not watching it.
10. What was in the mail today?
normal stuff.
11. How many different beverages have you drank today?
water..diet coke..water.
12. What is your favorite part of the day?
anytime..just not early in the morning.
13. Your current To-do list?
figure out what im doing tomorrow, buy high school musical, call megan.
14. Where is your best friend right now?
both are at home.
15. What color is your toothbrush?
pink and purple.
16. What is out your back door?
my huge jungle-ish back yard.
17. Any plans for Friday night?
grace’s birthday party..then who knows.
18. Least favorite place to shop?
id probably say hot topic..but i sure as hell love shopping.
19. Last thing you bought?
a diet coke from sonic
20. Last gift you received?
daddy gave me money
21. Funniest thing you heard all day?
i dont really know..nothing was that funny today.
22. Favorite mug?
i dont drink out of mugs..sorry.
23. What color is your front door?
dark brown
NOW
-Is your hair up?: nope
-Is your phone right beside you?: yes..of course.
-Do you miss someone?: ohhh yea
-Do you wish you were somewhere else?: ohhh yea
-Do you have plans for tonight?: i did but they fell through
-Are you wearing makeup?: yep
-Are you wearing chapstick?: of course.
-Are you cold?: not surprisingly
-Are you tired?: a little
-Are you excited? hmmm no.
-Are you watching TV?: nope
-Are you wearing pajamas?: nope
-Who’s the last person you IMed?: no one right now.
-Who’s the last person that called you?: my mother..dang im cool! ha
PAST
-Done anything you regret?: seriously?..who hasnt?
-Ever lied?: again..who hasnt? ok besides the pope..but im sure even HE’S lied a couple of times.
-Ever stuck gum under a desk?: haha oh yea.
-Ever spit at someone?: only as a joke.
-Ever kick something living?: aww no..unless you count like a guy who made me mad
-Ever trip over your own feet?: ohhh yea
-Ever had your nails done? uh huh!!
-Ever thrown up because you cried so hard?: yeaaa. sad i know.
LAST WEEK
-Had any plans last week?: yep.
-Who did you see most last week?: megan, kourt, and epo
-Have you yelled at someone?: dont think so but who knows.
-Have you gotten mad at someone?: yea i guess.
-Have you cried?: oh yea.
-Have you IMed more than 3 people?: yep
-Have you gotten laid?: hmm that would be a NO
-Have you eaten anything gross?: no.
Spill Your Guts
1. First thing you did this morning?: cash a check
2. Last thing you ate?: hot dog
3. Is your cell phone a piece of crap?: hell yea.
4. What’s something you look forward to most in the next 6 weeks?: FLORIDA!
5. What’s annoying you right now?: my contacts.
6. Do you believe in long-distance relationships?: yea..but if they other person doesnt then it kinda doesnt work.
Q: Is there a person who is on your mind right now?
A: yeppp
Q: Where is the last place you went?
A: megan’s house
Q: Who is the last person you called?
A: megan jones.
Q: Do you look like your mom or dad?
A: i dont know i guess my daddy
Q: Do you have any siblings?
A: yep..matt-23
Q: Do you smile often?
A: yea i try to
Q: Do you think that someone is thinking about you right now?
A: id love that..i mean if it was a guy..girls yea i guess but more so the guy part.
Q: Choose one (only one!) to have: love, beauty, or creativity.
A: love.
Q: Do you wish on stars?
A: uh huh!
Q: Do you untie your shoes every time you take them off?
A: haha riiight
Q: What is the most disgusting food you’ve ever eaten?
A: a prune
Q: Would you kill someone?
A: i mean i think at times i wish i could but no i would never do it.
Q: When did you last cry?
A: i started getting teary-eyed earlier tonight but flat out cried..like monday
Q: Do you like your handwriting
A: no not really
Q: Are you a friendly person?
A: i try to be.
Q: Are you keeping a secret from the world?
A: i mean doesnt everyone have a secret
Q: Whose bed did you sleep in last night?
A: megan’s
Q: What is the color of your bedsheets?
A: light green and white striped
Q: What were you doing at 9 last night?
A: creepin around with kourtney and megan
Q: I can’t wait til…
A: i feel confident about myself.
Q: Is Tom on your friends list?
A: who’s tom?
Q: Look to your left. What’s there?
A: a wall
Q: Do you own a picture phone?
A: yepp
Q: Ever cried yourself to sleep?
A: not in a loonnnggg time
Q: Ever cried on your friend’s shoulder?
A: oh yea..thats whats friends are for sometimes.
Q: Song that makes you cry?
A: there’s like two or three.
Q: Are you a normally happy person?
A: yeah i guess..unless someone i hate is brought up then no.
Q: Has anyone besides your friends and family ever said «I love you» to you?
A: yea..and boy i messed up BOTH times. im such an idiot
Q: Is your self-esteem extremely low?
A: yea pretty much
Q: What color are your eyes?
A: blue—they change shades with my mood.
Q: Long or Short Hair?
A: pretty long
Q: Current Music?
A: none.
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We’ve all been there: you text a girl that you like and—ugh—you get a one-word message in return. How can you craft a text that’s so good, she has to reply? If someone sends you a one-word response, they might be busy, a little nervous, or not a great texter (and in that case, you’ll just have to be patient!). On the other hand, she might want to see if you can keep things exciting, even without much to go on. Ready to discover the perfect text? Read on for more.
Things You Should Know
- Send a sweet, romantic text that’ll make her feel special (and get her to respond). For example, tell her she just popped into your head.
- Craft a hilarious joke making fun of yourself to play it cool and pique her interest. You might mention how you clumsily tripped over your own shoelaces.
- If she’s sending short replies, she might be pressed for time or shy. Sometimes, all you have to do is be a little patient!
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Give her a sweet compliment. Let’s face it, everyone loves being flattered. If your convo has rolled to a halt, get her to reengage by saying something super thoughtful. Mention that you love her personality, her looks, or something that she’s done. And if you can, say it in an offhand way—that way, it’ll seem more sincere, and you’ll be playing it cool, like her one-word reply didn’t phase you.[1]
- «Oh, by the way, I meant to tell you that I loved the dress you were wearing yesterday.»
- «I forgot to mention this earlier, but you crushed it at your basketball game yesterday. You were an all star out there.»
- Or, put a playful, funny spin on your flirtatious compliment: «Man, this is what I love about you. With these one-word replies, you really make me work for it.»
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Let her know that you’re thinking about her. Craft a super sweet response, and you’ll make her swoon (and refocus on your text conversation). Mention something that reminds you of her or let her know she’s on your mind. There are a couple great ways to do this—you can wait a few hours and then tell her she’s on your mind, like you’re opening a brand new chat and ditching her one-word response. Or, you can go for a casual vibe and pretend like you hardly noticed her short reply.[2]
- If you want to wait a few hours, try a message like this: «I just saw a fudge cake at the store & it made me think of you—I know you love your chocolate»
- Or, if you want to play it cool, try a message like this: «So random, but you just popped into my head! Wolf Alice came on the radio, so naturally I thought of you…»
- Let her know that you think of her often in a casual way: «I was thinking about how you keep losing your house keys…have you tried Tile? Might help.»
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Ask her a thoughtful, open-ended question. Sometimes, when you look back at your old messages, you might realize that the message you sent was pretty bare bones. She might’ve actually thought you were the one sending a brief message, and she just followed suit. If you want to kick the convo up again, try asking her questions that require a full response. Focus on trying to really get to know her.[3]
- Ask her about something you know she loves: «So you’re obviously an MVP tennis player, but I’ve never asked how you got into it. What’s the story?»
- Ask her a deep question: «I just remembered you mentioning that you want to be a novelist—that’s amazing. What draws you to writing?»
- Ask her a flirty, romantic question: «So anyway…it’s clear that I like you (I mean, what’s not to like?). But what do you usually look for romantically?»
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Share a beautiful song or book and tell her you think she’d like it. Not only will you get to show off your great taste, but by telling your crush that something «reminds» you of her or that it «seems like something she’d like,» you’re subtly telling her that you know her well. Pick out a pretty song, book passage, or another kind of art form, then send it her way.
- «This song’s lyrics are so gorgeous, I thought you’d appreciate them.»
- «Wow, I just read this line in my book, isn’t it amazing? I feel like you have an eye for this stuff, so I’d love to hear your thoughts.»
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Send along a photo of something in your day. Pictures are a great way to help her get to know you, help her feel engaged in the convo, and easily navigate away from a one-word response. Snap a quick shot of the niece you’re babysitting, cookies you made for friends, a nice view out your work window, or anything that shows off your sweet, intimate life. Then, just include a few words for context.
- «On babysitting duty this afternoon. But we all know Lily’s really the boss.»
- «Best batch I’ve made to date. Want one?»
- «Hard to complain with a view like this.»
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Ask her to hang out. Sometimes, your crush might just be frustrated with the slow pace. If the two of you have been texting and texting (but you haven’t hung out in person), why not ask her when she’s free? If she’s been waiting for you to make a move, she’ll be thrilled. And if she’s not that interested, this is a great way to find out quickly. Just make sure that no matter her answer, you accept it gracefully!
- «Hey, here’s a thought. Why don’t we see a movie this week?»
- «If I haven’t made it embarrassingly obvious yet, I like you. Any chance you’d want to grab dinner on Friday?»
- «Yeah, texting can be boring. Want to catch up in person instead?»
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Tease her in a hilarious, flirtatious way. Showing off your silly side can make you way more attractive to her; plus, it helps diffuse any awkwardness in the conversation. She’ll probably love to see that you roll with the punches and that you aren’t pressed by her one-word response. Make her laugh, and she’ll probably decide to keep texting you back![4]
- «Wow, my message was so interesting and profound…I’ve actually left her speechless. Amazing.»
- «If I had a little more pride I might not reply to a one-word response, but lucky for you, I’ve got super low self-esteem!»
- “The votes are in! You’ve won the Most Boring Text Response Ever award. Congrats!”
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Pique her interest with a cliff-hanger text message. Send a short, mysterious message that’ll leave her on the edge of her seat. Then, when she responds, make something silly up. She’ll love your sense of humor, and you’ll have her totally engaged in your convo in seconds.[5]
- Start with: “You’ll never guess what just happened…” Then say: “I just got a paper cut. I guess God gives his toughest battles to his strongest soldiers.”
- Or, say: “The craziest thing just happened at my house!” Then follow up with: “My sister actually apologized to me for once. This is groundbreaking news.”
- Send her: “Omg, Sarah, guess what just happened!!” Then, follow up with a silly response: “A zombie just ran into my room, but I took care of it. I’m tough like that.”
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Make fun of yourself to make your crush giggle. When you lightly make fun of yourself, you actually come off as more confident than when you’re speaking highly of yourself. Jokingly blame her one-word reply on your texting skills and make fun of yourself for getting “rejected.” Just make sure to keep it light so that you don’t go from seeming casual and funny, to genuinely hurt.[6]
- “Wow, a one-word reply?? Man, I must be off my game today.”
- “Oof, a one-word response…that cuts deep. Obviously I’m going to need to strategize, make a game plan, and get back to you if I’m gonna get your attention.”
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Challenge her to a silly game. When the conversation has come to a crashing halt, why not start up a random game to get her engaged while making her laugh? An out-of-the-blue invitation will totally take her by surprise, which will show off your silly side. Plus, playing a game can be a great way to deepen your connection, so when you start, make sure to throw in some playful trash talk, too.
- Download the GamePigeon app and send over a random invitation to 8 ball, checkers, 20 questions, you name it.
- If the game is getting close, send over a hilarious, jokingly competitive text: «Better watch out. I’m definitely about to have a comeback here.»
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Send her a meme or funny link. So, she hit you with the one-word reply. No worries! If you wait a beat, then send over something completely hilarious without more text, you’ll make her laugh in a super casual way. Plus, you won’t have to navigate a text response to her short reply; your funny content does that for you!
- For example, send over that hilarious TikTok you saw this morning. Bonus points if your video is super tailored to her (maybe it’s about a movie she likes, for example!).
- Or, send over a funny news article or meme that made you laugh. Pro tip: when you come across a hilarious link, save it to your notes for times like this.
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To reply to one word texts from girls, ask her a question that can’t be answered in a few words, like “What is your idea of a perfect date, and why?” You can also try to liven up the conversation by asking her about something you know she’s interested in, like her favorite TV show or hobby. Alternatively, try laying the blame for her short responses on yourself to show her your funny and playful side. For example, text “Wow, I must really be off my game today. I’m not usually so boring.” Then, at the end of the text, add a smiley face to let her know you’re not mad at her but are simply poking fun at yourself. To learn how to make up ridiculous stories to get a girl to text you back, keep reading!
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