Vedas
The Vedas are the oldest sacred texts of Hinduism, made up of a large collection of ancient Sanskrit compositions known as śruti — meaning "what is heard" — and considered to be divinely revealed rather…
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fasting
Fasting is the deliberate act of refraining from food, drink, or certain pleasures for a set time. It appears as a form of self-discipline, repentance, mourning, gratitude, or focus in many religious and moral traditions.… -
FOPO
You may have heard of (and, sadly, experienced) FOMO, "Fear of Missing Out." Just one letter different, the acronym FOPO captures another state of anxiety: "Fear of People's Opinions" (sometimes also written "Fear of Other… -
broligarchy
Broligarchy is a slang term describing a system dominated by wealthy male figures in positions of power, especially those working in venture capital and technology sectors. It combines bro, casually meaning "a male peer or… -
aura farming
Aura farming is a viral slang term that describes doing things with deliberate coolness, confidence, or mystique. It's often filmed or posted to elevate social status or gain attention online, i.e. cultivating a perceived social… -
🧨Dynamite emoji
The Dynamite emoji 🧨, officially called the Firecracker emoji in Unicode, depicts a red tube with a lit fuse. While it resembles a stick of dynamite, many online users associate it with TNT, the classic… -
41
Teachers and parents, beware: The kids have a new favorite number. 41 (pronounced "forty-one," or less commonly "four-one") is a viral slang term that's popular with Gen Alpha. Like 67, another number kids can't get… -
clanker
Clanker is a derogatory term for robots and artificial intelligence that perform tasks once done by humans. (A clanker can technically include everything from a chatbot to the handy robot vacuum in your living room.)… -
getting sendy
Get/getting sendy is a hype phrase that means "going all out." It builds on the adjective sendy, which itself means "bold, daring, or ready to go big." As a 2025 TikTok trend, the slang phrase… -
67
"67," also spelled "6-7" or "six-seven" (not "sixty-seven," to be clear), is a viral, ambiguous slang term that has waffled its way through Gen Alpha social media and school hallways. While the term is largely… -
gummy bear mom
A gummy bear mom is a parent or caregiver who takes a relaxed, balanced approach to their kids' eating habits, encouraging moderation rather than banning "junk" foods. This type of caregiver avoids labeling foods as… -
mankeeping
Mankeeping refers to the unpaid, unreciprocated emotional and social labor some women take on to manage the lives of men. This might look like a woman reminding her husband to call his bestie on his…
