POTC

POTC is an acronym for the popular Pirates movie franchise by Disney Pictures. Cinephiles commonly use POTC online to refer to the franchise since it saves many characters.

For example, your friend may comment on a new movie, "I haven't had this much fun in the theaters since POTC in 2003." Or your movie snob friend might remark, "I liked the first POTC, but the rest were just cash grabs."

The series set sail in 2003 and includes various installments, such as Dead Man's Chest, At World's End, On Stranger Tides, and Dead Men Tell No Tales. Various famous actors have appeared in the series, including Johnny Depp, Keira Knightley, Orlando Bloom, Geoffrey Rush, Javier Bardem, Ian McShane, and Penelope Cruz.

When your parent or SO sends you POTC, it stands for "peck on the cheek." This acronym represents a quick kiss on the cheek, delivered by someone who loves (or at least likes) you.

Just as a real POTC is often delivered as a goodbye, the text version is often used at the end of a text conversation. However, if you do something especially caring or thoughtful, you may receive a spontaneous POTC in response.