code of ethics
A code of ethics is a set of official standards of conduct that the members of a group are expected to uphold. Code of ethics could also refer to an individual’s personal values or sense…
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double rainbow
A double rainbow consists of two rainbows, one over the other, popularized by a 2010 viral video. More specifically, the phrase can describe the viral video Yosemitebear Mountain Double Rainbow 1-8-10, which recorded such a… -
fml
FML is an acronym meaning “fuck my life,” usually said at the conclusion of a negative story. -
gurlfriend
Gurlfriend is an alternative spelling of the word girlfriend typically used by women and gay men as a term of endearment for their platonic friends. Sometimes people use it whether they know the other person… -
kek
Kek is an online term with similar meanings to LOL or haha, used especially by gamers. Since the 2016 US presidential election, the Egyptian god Kek, portrayed as Pepe the Frog, has become a symbol… -
molon labe
From the Greek for “come and take them,” molon labe is a slogan used to express defiance, and is frequently employed by gun-rights advocates in the US. -
okay meme
The okay guy is an image of a downtrodden-looking man that was originally drawn using Microsoft Paint. It’s often paired with red text that reads “Okay.” His face communicates sad, defeated resignation in response to… -
problematic fave
A problematic fave is a character or person who’s done or said offensive (i.e. problematic) things. Your fave is problematic is a phrase that usually accompanies a cited list of these offensive things. The term… -
see you next Tuesday
Content warning: The following article contains offensive language, which is included because it documents the real-world use of this term. See you next Tuesday is a euphemism for the derogatory slang word cunt. -
steampunk
Steampunk is a literary and aesthetic movement that takes inspiration from 19th-century science fiction and fantasy as well as the technology of that era, especially the steam engine. -
trap queen
Originating in drug slang, a trap queen is a strong, loyal woman, often used in hip-hop and black culture. -
xenomorph
A xenomorph is a type of alien from the science-fiction horror franchise Alien known for its grotesque appearance and parasitic form of reproduction.
