What Does POS Mean?

Parent over shoulder

Fun Facts

• POS can also be used in a more general context to warn someone that they may be under surveillance or being watched.
• In addition to texting, POS may also be used in online gaming or social media platforms to warn others of the presence of their parents or other authority figures.
• Some people may use variations or alternative meanings for POS, such as 'Partner over shoulder,' 'Police over shoulder,' or 'Principal over shoulder.'

Examples

• 'Hey, can you send me the answers to the math homework?'
  'Sorry, can't right now. POS.'
• 'What are you doing this weekend?'
  'Not sure yet, depends on if POS.'
• 'Can you send me that meme?'
  'Hold on, POS.'

Variations

• 'POTS' can also be used as an alternative to POS. It stands for 'Parent over the shoulder.'

Related Acronyms and Abbreviations

• PAW: PAW stands for 'Parents are watching.' It is similar to POS but implies that the parents are actively monitoring their child's activities.
• GNOC: GNOC stands for 'Get naked on camera.' It is a warning that someone may be attempting to solicit inappropriate behavior or images.
• WTTP: WTTP stands for 'Want to trade pictures?' It is a warning that someone may be attempting to solicit inappropriate images.

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