If you're over the age of 25, 'dead ting' will probably not be a part of your daily lexicon
It's completely understandable that Amber felt angry or upset after being rejected by Michael on 'Love Island'. Who wouldn't?
However, her reaction to Joanna - who, let's remember, is completely blameless in this whole situation - left a lot to be desired.
The phrase she used to describe Joanna was 'dead ting'. If you're over 25 and were also wondering what 'dead ting' means, you're not alone:
Everyone watching Love Island rying to work out exactly what "Dead Ting" means #LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/DnlCwq98oJ
— Lauren Blacklaw (@LB__31) July 3, 2019
i’m both too irish and too old to know what dead ting means so #loveisland pic.twitter.com/87y6S85wrM
— Kaz 🇮🇪🤝🇵🇸 (@KazzzzTweets) July 3, 2019
i had to google dead ting as i’ve never heard it before! that’s what happens when you’re old and not down with the kids! 👍😂#LoveIsand pic.twitter.com/LsM7aGGoEn
— Lisa (@puntogirl37) July 3, 2019
Me STILL trying to work out what “Dead Ting” means.... #loveisland pic.twitter.com/maPZsbVSF7
— Ashley Hill (@ash_hill88) July 3, 2019
Wit in the name of fuck is a Dead Ting, do we just go aboot making up phrases noo, aw wheres ma hurmy burmy , its in the dinkery doo a don't know what it means but a know it's a saying, nai points get lost
— Mick Connell (@MickConnell93) July 3, 2019
Me wondering what ‘Dead ting’ means#LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/NPfdCclhBU
— Luke Kempner (@LukeKempner) July 3, 2019
The official Urban Dictionary definition is "A person who is a boring c**t and is extremely dull", although some have taken it to mean that Amber also considers Joanna to be ugly.
Either way, it's out of order.
It's almost like she's being....
*someone in the villa breathes*
Michael- CHILDISH!!!!!!#LoveIsland pic.twitter.com/iDPYhk19rP— Prochx (@Prochx1) July 3, 2019
"Aei noh wat aei did waz probli wrong. Bottt.. ambehs jst bein a bit foquin challldish bout the whole situweshen" #loveisland pic.twitter.com/EDSXwb1xgJ
— R x (@GetThatMFbread) July 4, 2019