pick six
Pick six is an informal term used in American football to refer to an interception (informally called a pick) that’s returned for a touchdown (which is worth six points). In other words, it’s a name…
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meme coin
A meme coin is a cryptocurrency that is based on a meme or that was created as a joke in much the same way as a meme. The term meme coin can also refer to… -
A Musical Fantasy With Steven Mackey, “Shivaree,” & Other Words Of The Day
At Dictionary.com, we know well that learning new words is about so much more than just definitions. Learning new words is about discovering new ideas and feelings, about unlocking experiences and opportunities. It’s about empowering our communication, enriching our relationships, and inspiring our creativity and self-expression. Composer and Princeton University professor Steven Mackey knows this well, too. And if you give Mackey a word? He …
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parasocial relationship
The term parasocial relationship refers to a relationship that a person imagines having with another person whom they do not actually know, such as a celebrity or a fictional character. This often involves a person… -
Installation of Guru Granth Sahib
The Sikh holiday known as the Installation of Guru Granth Sahib is the anniversary of the day in 1604 when the Granth Sahib, the sacred text of Sikhism, was formally adopted at the site in… -
⛳ Flag in Hole emoji
The Flag in Hole emoji ⛳ depicts a triangular red flag in the hole of a golf green. This flagstick, or pin, identifies a hole, and is commonly used to represent the sport of golf.… -
Hallmark holiday
Hallmark holiday is a phrase used to refer to a holiday that’s perceived as having been created or as being promoted primarily as a way to make money on things sold as part of its… -
stealthing
Stealthing is a slang term for the act of removing a condom during sex without the consent of the partner. It’s illegal in many places, and is a form of sexual assault. In October 2021,… -
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shadow docket
Shadow docket is typically used as a critical name for what’s sometimes officially known as the orders docket—one of the two dockets of cases and other matters addressed by the US Supreme Court each year.…
