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   XOX

   XOX, or XOXO, means hugs and kisses, with the x representing kisses and the o representing hugs. It's usually used as a lighthearted way of expressing affection, sincerity, or deep friendship. Related words: cross mark…
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   The Dictionary Is Political: The Complication With Collusion

   by Kory Stamper published May 22, 2018When we use dictionaries, we think that we are getting a pure view of language, one uncluttered by spin, by misuse, by shifting context. But, lexicographers like me will tell you that language is context. Every meaning in a dictionary is written based on the contextual uses of a word—and context, like people, can get confusing and messy. In …

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   EBT

   EBT is an acronym that means Electronic Benefits Transfer. It pertains to general welfare benefits or food stamp benefits (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program known as SNAP), the cash value of which is carried on…
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   FIY

   FIY is a hashtag on social media that means fix it yourself. Related words: DIY
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   GBY

   GBY is an acronym used on social media and texting to mean God bless you.
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   IDEK

   IDEK is an acronym used in texting and social media that means I don't even know. It expresses sheer puzzlement over something that seems inexplicable. Related words: I know! the more you know
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   H2P

   H2P is an acronym used by supporters of the University of Pittsburgh, meaning Hail to Pitt. Hail to Pitt is also a name for their spirit song at sporting events. Related words: bama GBO ublearns
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   IKEA

   IKEA is the name of a popular Scandinavian-founded, worldwide furniture store. The acronym that makes up the name stands for Ingvar Kamprad (the founder's name), Elmtaryd (the farm where the founder grew up), and Agunnaryd…
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   IDTS

   IDTS is an acronym that means I don't think so. It's used in social media and texting to convey sarcasm. Related words: IDGAF Poe's law
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    JS

    JS is short for just sayin.' It's used to put emphasis on a stated opinion or fact ... JS. Sometimes, it's also used to abbreviate Javascript. Related words: JTOT I mean
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    LBNL

     LBNL is a textspeak acronym standing for the phrase last but not least.
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    LHM

    LHM is a acronym used in text and social media that means Lord have mercy! It can be used in a spiritual sense, or ... not. Related words: Oh my lord Uncle Jesse