Prisoner of war
When you hear the term ‘POW’, it’s military lingo for ‘prisoner of war’. This is a term used to describe soldiers who have been taken captive by the enemy.
The acronym is often seen alongside another acronym, ‘MIA’, on a black flag. This flag is an emblem of respect and remembrance for soldiers who were captured or lost their lives during war.
Interestingly, it’s not just the military that uses ‘POW’. Even teenagers have found a way to use this term. They use it in a more light-hearted, sarcastic way in their text messages. When they feel like they’re stuck at home or their parents have grounded them, they might say they are ‘POW’.
Example for using ‘POW’ in a conversation
Hey, are you going to the party tonight?
No, I’m a POW tonight. Grounded by my parents. 😩
Oh no! That’s a bummer. 😔
Yeah, I feel like I’m stuck in a war zone. 🙄
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| Slang | Meaning |
|---|---|
| PTI | Pardon the interruption |
| Hax | Hacks |
| ESAD | Eat s*** and die |
| Juiced | Pumped up |
| Snowpocalypse | A super strong snowstorm |