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   slappy

   Slappy refers to a fictional evil ventriloquist dummy in the Goosebumps horror franchise. It is also a slang term for a skateboarding grinding move and a slang term for someone or something considered "piddling" or "mediocre" in…
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   blobfish

   A blobfish is a fish species that takes on a bizarre-looking swollen and scowling appearance when taken out of the water. Images of the blobfish have become a popular internet meme and cultural reference.
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   EmojiOne

   EmojiOne is a company that licenses emoji images for use across mobile and internet platforms. 
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   box braids

   Box braids are thick, boxy-looking braids, a hairstyle associated with Afro-textured hair.
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   American muscle

   American muscle is the collective term for high-powered American cars, particularly those from the 1960–70s. Related words: high-performance engines Mach 1 muscle car V8
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   What Is A Midwestern Accent Like That In Fargo Called?

   by Taneesh Khera Dictionary.com’s United States of Diversity You’ve stumbled onto our United States of Diversity series, welcome! If you don’t already know, here we explore a minority language or dialect in the country, and this episode’s no different. Does your keeat sit an the meeat? Or, maybe you wait for the boss down the black? Do you cal your mam an Sundays? If you …

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   Would you rather

   Would you rather refers to a game where participants must choose between two challenging scenarios and explain why.
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   mean the world

   To mean the world to someone is an idiomatic way of saying they are exceptionally valued and important, often used for love.
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   swalla

   Swalla is a dialectical or slang pronunciation of swallow, prominently appearing in hip-hop lyrics with respect to drinking alcohol or performing oral sex on men.
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    XXXX

    In letters and text messages, xxxx symbolizes a series of kisses, used as an affectionate sign-off or goodbye. It's sometimes used to censor vulgar words or as filler text for unknown characters. 
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    XXX

    Content warning: The following article contains explicit references to sexual language, which are included because they document the real-world use of this term. XXX marks something as pornographic, often used as shorthand for any sexual content. 
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    Lexapro

    Lexapro is a brand name for escitalopram, a medication used to treat depression and anxiety.