relationship goals
A partner who treks out in a blizzard even with a fever and after a long day at work to get your favorite burrito? #RelationshipGoals. Relationship goals characterize various actions, or couples themselves, that display…
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Klystron 9
Klystron 9 is the name of a powerful Doppler weather radar. It is owned and operated by Bay News 9, a cable television network based in St. Petersburg, Florida. -
omega rage
No, we’re not talking about the fury you feel while getting your behind whipped in Fortnite. Omega rage is a term used by masculinist internet users (like incels) to describe the point at which their anger… -
How To Respond When Kids Say “No Fair”
Spoiler alert: it is not by saying, “Yeah, well life’s not fair!” Children are not immune to the inequalities and injustices of the world. Sometimes they see more of what is going on around them than their parents and caregivers give them credit for. That being said, sometimes kids still respond to something as simple as not getting their way with cries of inequity. As …
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“Karen” vs. “Becky” vs. “Stacy”: How Different Are These Slang Terms?
When it comes to certain white women these days, it doesn’t matter what lovely moniker their parents may have given them. They’ve also been deigned with the name Karen, Becky, or Stacy. Why? These common names are now shorthand for a certain kind of woman who either behaves badly or others like to complain about. As viral videos of Beckys blow up and the service industry …
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Takis
Takis are a brand of corn chips distributed by Mexican snack-food maker Barcel. It has a distinctive rolled appearance, similar to a taquito, and is extremely popular due to its variety of flavors and intense… -
cool beans
Won $50 on a lottery ticket? Cool beans, man! Cool beans, slang for "wonderful," expresses excitement or approval, often with a deliberately folksy tone. -
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What Is “GOP” Short For?
The origins of the Democratic and Republican parties tell an interesting story. They both developed from the same political group, the Democratic–Republicans Party led by Thomas Jefferson in the 1790s and early 1800s. Who knew that these two opposing parties were once on the same side of the political spectrum? One unique part of the Republican Party’s history, however, is its nickname: the GOP. Where …
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poppin’ tags
If you look fly, maybe you've been shopping at the mall and poppin' tags by buying lots of nice clothes and accessories ... or, depending on your interpretation, stealing them? Poppin' tags can refer to being… -
chutiya
Content warning: The following article contains offensive language, which is included because it documents the real-world use of this term. You don't want to be called a chutiya by anyone but a friend: the term…
