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   Gulag And Other Trending Words On Dictionary.com

   Whether it’s CNN host Jake Tapper tweeting or Canadian officials making statements to the press, the news tends to make an impact on what people search in the dictionary. Here’s a peek at the words that had folks guessing the week of June 8–15, 2018! Ad hominem Tensions between the United States and our northern neighbor, Canada, are at an all-time high this week, with …

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   MILF

   Content warning: The following article contains explicit references to sexual language, which are included because they document the real-world use of this term. MILF is an acronym that stands for Mom I'd Like to Fuck, which…
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   at a glance

   At a glance means "with a brief look," mostly used to indicate that content is a quick and handy snapshot of its fuller, more complicated whole. Related words: at first glance at first sight overview sneak…
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   gummy bear

   A gummy bear is a small, sweet, fruit-flavored candy made from gelatin and shaped like a bear. (We like the orange ones. Actually, just gives us the whole bag.)
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   John 3:16

   John 3:16 is a widely quoted Bible verse that summarizes the cornerstone Christian belief that their God sacrificed his son for the salvation of humanity. It's associated with signs that fans often bring to sports…
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   yout

   Yout is a form of "youth," especially associated with Jamaican Creole and Caribbean English around the world. Related words: Champagne Papi one love my yout starboy yout'man waste yute
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   iWatch

   When people use iWatch, they mean Apple Watch, the official name of Apple's smartwatch. Related words: fitness trackers smartwatch wearables
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   soyboy

   Associated with the alt-right, soyboy is an insult used online for men seen as effeminate liberals. It comes from the myth that consuming soy products lowers testerone levels in a man. 
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   Nibiru

   Nibiru is a speculative planet, subject of conspiracy theories, and said to periodically approach Earth. Related words: 2012 Ancient Aliens Deep State Doomsday Marduk Planet X
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    (PPAP) Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen

    (PPAP) Pen-Pineapple-Apple-Pen is a viral novelty song by the Japanese performer Pikotaro. It's about having a pen, a pineapple, and an apple ... and giving Drake some dancing competition. Related words: Gangnam Style What Does the Fox…
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    stupid fresh

    It ain't just fresh. It's stupid fresh, or "extremely good." The slang often compliments someone's fashion or style. Related words: 🔥 fire emoji dope Fresh Prince of Bel Air it's lit phresh tight
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    ThunderCats

    ThunderCats, ho! Originally released in the 1980s and twice rebooted in the 2010s, ThunderCats is a cartoon featuring a group of humanoid cat aliens and their adventures on a planet called Third Earth. The show was shlocky…