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.)…
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getting sendy
Getting sendy refers to going all in or giving it your all. It's thought to come from the sports term "send it," which describes 100% commitment to an extreme or risky move. The slang phrase… -
67
67, pronounced "six-seven," is a viral slang term with many possible meanings. Some people claim it's equivalent to "so-so" when paired with a hand gesture of palms facing upward, with each hand moving alternately up… -
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… -
cougar puberty
Cougar puberty is the internet's rebrand for "perimenopause," a phase when a woman's body approaches menopause and experiences a collection of hormonal and psychological side effects. These changes might impact menstruation, sleep patterns, mood, memory,… -
Calvinball jurisprudence
Calvinball jurisprudence is a term used to describe judicial decision-making in which the rules appear inconsistent, improvised, or subject to change depending on the case. The phrase suggests that courts are playing by shifting standards… -
Gen Z stare
If you've ever tried small talk with your local twentysomething barista — "Crazy weather today, huh?" — and been met with a blank, expressionless look in return, you've experienced the Gen Z stare. The Gen… -
gurting
Gurting is a Gen Alpha slang term you'll find in internet memes. The word is said to mean "doing something that's very smart but very dangerous," but it also has more oblique usages. Variations include… -
quietcation
A quietcation, also sometimes called "silent travel," is just what it sounds like: a vacation that promotes noiseless tranquility. In today's digitally connected world, people are turning to quietcations to unplug and recharge. For city… -
freak off
Content warning: The following article discusses sexual content, including sexual abuse. Freak off is a term used in the federal sex trafficking trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs to describe alleged multi-day, drug-fueled group sex parties… -
trendjacking
Trendjacking — sometimes written as trend-jacking or trend jacking — is when brands, companies, or influencers insert themselves into viral or trending topics in an attempt to gain visibility, engagement, news coverage, and cultural relevance.…
