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  1. TTC

    TTC is an acronym mainly used for the Toronto Transit Commission. On fertility discussion spaces, it is also used for trying to conceive.  It does have a textspeak usage as text the cell ... but that's just kind…
  2. TNA

    TNA is an acronym for Total Nonstop Action Wrestling (now renamed Impact Wrestling), an American professional wrestling promotion. Just kidding, it's mainly used for tits n' ass, stylized as T'n'A. But really ... it's also wrestling. Related…
  3. get out of jail free card

    A get out of jail free card is a metaphorical way to refer to anything that will get someone out of an undesirable situation or allow them to avoid punishment. Related words: Ugly cry Monopoly…
  4. What Do You Call Your Parents And Grandparents?

    When you’re born, the first words you speak are so often mommy or daddy. (In some garbled, gurgled form or another—translation is often required.) So, let’s explore this commonality that connects us all and learn the different words people have come up with to describe their moms, dads, and grandparents. We might just toss in the random uncle, aunt, and cousin, too. Most of these …

  5. What Is Code-Switching?

    Code-switching means “the modifying of one’s speech, behavior, appearance, etc. to adapt to different sociocultural norms.” So why do we do it? Why do we code-switch? There are many reasons why we code-switch. The main reason, however, is actually quite simple: acceptance in varying social situations. It’s no secret that we instinctively fear being perceived as “the other,” or as different, or as an outsider. That’s a lonely …

  6. CCAP

    CCAP is an acronym used in various countries for Climate Change Action Plan. Related words: climate change double rainbow concern troll you reap what you sow
  7. PCH

    PCH is an acronym that is used for several things: reference to the Pacific Coast Highway in California and also Publisher's Clearing House. In real-estate listings, PCH indicates a price change. Related words: road trip fast…
  8. NSIPS

    NSIPS is an acronym for the Navy Standard Integrated Personnel System, an electronic personnel system for all USN/USNR Sailors. It can also stand for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects. Related words: Navy Seal copypasta under siege standard…
  9. SML

    SML is an online and texting acronym that means various things. It can mean screw my life, so much love, or sometimes so much laughter. Related words: SOML LOL I love you to the moon and…
  10. SJW

    SJW is an acronym that means social justice warrior. Related words: regressive left one love safe space suffragette
  11. TERF

    Content warning: The following article contains offensive language to document the real-world use of this term. TERF is an acronym for "trans-exclusionary radical feminism" or "trans-exclusionary radical feminist."
  12. Words Parents Say That Make Our Eyes Roll