pack of squares
A pack of squares is slang for a "pack of cigarettes."
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snatched
Is your wig still on, queen? In drag slang, snatched is "fierce" or "on point," i.e., excellent, especially when it comes to personal appearance. -
What Is The Difference Between “Gender” And “Sex”?
When two words have the same meaning, we call them synonyms. When two words have different meanings but people use them interchangeably, we write articles about what those words actually mean. Take gender and sex. While people substitute one for the other on the regular, their meaning and usage are significantly—and consequentially—different. Because we’re most often talking about human beings when we use these terms, …
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yt folx
Yt folx is internet slang for "white folks." Sometimes serious but often humorous, yt folx is typically used by people of color, usually black Americanas, to call out white privilege, racism, or cultural appropriation. -
fumble the bag
Fumble the bag comes from a lyric in the 2017 hip-hop song "I Get the Bag" by Gucci Mane, featuring Migos. To fumble the bag is to lose the money (the bag) you made or to make… -
whitesplain
Whitesplaining is the act of a white person explaining topics to people of color, often in an obliviously condescending manner, and especially regarding race- or injustice-related issues. -
What Do All Of These Different Heart Emojis Mean?
We've rounded up all of the different emoji hearts and will try to break down what they represent—so the next time you're confessing your undying love for the person next door via Tweet, of course, you'll know exactly which heart to send.
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Babadook
The Babadook is a 2014 horror film directed by Jennifer Kent. The monster in the film, called the Babadook, has become a queer meme and icon. -
KonMari
KonMari is the lifestyle brand of tidying consultant and Netflix star Marie Kondo. The KonMari Method is also the name of the organizing system she popularized. -
How Does Adding The Word “Possible” Change News?
by Ashley Austrew What is a possible hate crime? A possible sexual assault? A possible terrorist attack? Crime-related news is often reported in the media using tentative language—like the word possible—that makes it seem as if there is room for doubt as to whether or not a crime was actually committed. But in many instances, either through video, photos, or the victim’s own words and evidence, it …
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Verify The Severity of Your Temerity With This Word Of The Day Quiz
Get thee out of dullsville and enjoy this week’s roborant Word of the Day Quiz. | February 4 – 10, 2019 If the quiz doesn’t display, please try opening in the Chrome browser. Interested in Words of the Day from the past? Check out this one that we brought to life … Tell us your favorite word from this week below (and …
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gritty
Gritty describes something that is rough and tough. It is often used to describe creative content that is realistic and raw. Gritty is also the name of the Philadelphia Flyer's orange, hairy mascot who debuted …
