📿 Prayer Beads emoji
The Prayer Beads emoji 📿 depicts a string of beads. It is commonly used to represent prayer beads of multiple religions and the act of prayer. Sometimes, it may also be used to refer to…
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Why The Phrase “Commit Suicide” Should Be Avoided
by Rory Gory | updated by John Kelly, senior research editor at Dictionary.com There are many stigmas and misconceptions surrounding mental illness, but it’s quite common to experience it. Nearly one in five US adults live with a mental illness, translating to about 46.6 million people as of 2017. Whether or not you live with a mental illness, mental health is something that all of …
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“Trebuchet” vs. “Catapult”: Is The Difference A Toss-Up?
Welcome to the Trebuchet and Catapult Helpline. If a large projectile is currently hurtling toward you, move out of the way before reading any further. For all other inquiries, we’re glad to help. So, a large boulder has just been hurled at you with a medieval-looking contraption and, understandably, you want to know what it is. Or perhaps you find yourself desiring to fling an …
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caudacity
Caudacity is a slang term for audacity demonstrated by white people. In particular, caudacity is frequently used in reference to bold, shameless displays of white privilege and racism. The use of caudacity overlaps heavily with… -
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Alpha, Beta, What’s Next? The Greek Alphabet Explained
Remember when everyone was talking about the Delta variant of COVID-19? And just as we were getting used to this new term, a Lambda variant appeared in the news. Delta? Lambda? Do these words mean anything? Why are we using them to refer to COVID-19? Delta and lambda are actually letters of the Greek alphabet, and there is a good reason that we are using …
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🧕 Person With Headscarf emoji
The Person with Headscarf emoji 🧕 depicts a person, usually a woman, wearing a headscarf. Most versions of the emoji portray the person wearing a hijab, a headscarf traditionally worn by Muslim women. For this… -
tendies
Tendies is a slang term referring to gains or profits made on investments, such as stocks. The term tendies was originally used as a short way of referring to chicken tenders (breaded strips of chicken… -
☪️ Star and Crescent emoji
The Star and Crescent emoji ☪️ portrays a star and crescent moon symbol, which is often used as a symbol of the religion of Islam. It is commonly used to represent Islam, Muslims, and Islamic… -
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diamond hands
Diamond hands is a slang term for an investor who refrains from selling an investment (such as stock shares) despite downturns or losses. It can also refer to such an investor’s resolve or stubbornness. The…
