We Translated The Bizarre Frat-Talk In Early Texts From Snapchat's Co-Founders

Recently-released text messages show us a curious side of the Snapchat founders' personalities – they are self-identifying "certified bros."

These texts are evidence in a legal battle between the current CEO and CTO of Snapchat and their ousted co-founder. The ousted co-founder wants to take one-third of the company. 

We're picking through the evidence submitted in the legal case, but these texts are noteworthy all their own.

We did our best to add some clarity, but when we couldn't figure out what they meant, we turned to Urban Dictionary, that time-honored standard of all things slang.

"Swag it out" is a way of saying "Check out our success."

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A "thizz face" is an attempt to emulate the expression of one who has just taken the drug ecstasy. It's often compared to the face one makes upon smelling urine.

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"Dawg" is a term of endearment used for your friends and loved ones.

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"Hustling to the max" is a way of saying that you couldn't possibly be working harder.

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"Shiz" is a friendlier replacement for the word "sh-t."

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"Bros" who are "certified" are those who can provide proper bro documentation upon request.

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