slide into the DMs
To slide into the DMs is online slang for sending someone a direct message on social media slickly and coolly, often for romantic purposes.
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the seven deadly sins
Originating in Christian theology, the seven deadly sins are pride, envy, gluttony, greed, lust, sloth, and wrath. Pride is sometimes referred to as vanity or vainglory, greed as avarice or covetousness, and wrath as anger.… -
weeaboo
Weeaboo is a mostly derogatory slang term for a Western person who is obsessed with Japanese culture, especially anime, often regarding it as superior to all other cultures. -
1488
Content warning: The following article contains offensive, racist language to document the real-world use of this term. 1488, along with other variations, is a secret code used by neo-Nazis and other white supremacists to identify… -
Black Girl Magic
Black Girl Magic and #blackgirlmagic were created to celebrate the accomplishments and general amazingness of black women. It is used as an expression of positivity and empowerment. -
Darth Plagueis
Darth Plagueis or The Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise is a meme based on a speech from the movie Star Wars III: Revenge of the Sith (2005). The speech concerns a Sith lord named… -
Gamergate
Gamergate was an online movement primarily comprised of gamers, dedicated on its surface to preserving ethics in video game journalism. Due to the actions of some members of the movement, it’s often linked to misogyny… -
Hufflepuff
Hufflepuff refers to one of four Hogwarts houses in the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. Characters are sorted into these houses based on their characteristics, and Hufflepuff is known for having members that are… -
Lord Farquaad
Lord Farquaad is the villain of the animated film Shrek, known for his straight-banged haircut, diminutive stature, and imperious personality. -
No. meme
The No. rage face is an image of a surly, disgusted face used online to express disapproval or refusal. -
Rico Suave
Rico Suave is a generic name and stereotype for a smooth, flashy Latino lover. -
Techno Viking
Techno Viking (sometimes also spelled Technoviking) is a viral video and meme of a muscular, bare-chested man with a blond beard and ponytail dancing down the street at a music festival.
