book it
Great deal on that flight to Paris? Book it. About to get caught somewhere you're not supposed to be? Book it. Book it can mean "to reserve (something)" or "move quickly" or "flee." "Book it can also…
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ruca
Ruca has a range of meaning in different Spanish dialects, variously referring to arugula, a type of hut, an old lady or spinster, a girlfriend or wife, a whore, or a female gang member. -
puto
Content warning: This article deals with extremely offensive language and sensitive topics. You don't want to just go around saying this. Puto is the masculine form of the multi-functional Spanish puta, meaning "prostitute." It's used… -
streaks
Streaks refer to Snapchat streaks or Snapstreaks, which happens when two friends message each other on the social app Snapchat within 24 hours for three or more consecutive days. 🔥🔥🔥 -
mhm
Mhm is a version of mm-hmm, an interjection variously used to express agreement or make an acknowledgment, among other senses. Mhm is especially common in the casual writing of the internet and text-messaging. -
English Words That Came From Hindi And Urdu
How many words from Hindi and Urdu do you know? Well, if you’re one of the approximately 70 million speakers of Urdu and 425 million of Hindi, then, well, you know a lot—and that’s only counting native speakers. Millions more speak Urdu and Hindi as a second language all around the globe, making them, combined, one of the most spoken languages. But even if you …
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What’s The Secret History Of The Term “Pundit”?
These days you can’t turn on the television without being bombarded by panels of pundits spewing their two cents. But what exactly is a pundit? The word has an interesting history that sheds more light into its contemporary meaning. It’s also had its share of fun—when used by a secret society at Yale. What is a pundit? When we talk about a pundit, we are …
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“Sir” And “Madam” Are Shorter Versions Of What Words?
Let’s say you want to get the attention of a male clerk in the produce section of the grocery store. Would you say, “Excuse me, sire, but could you please explain the difference between a yam and a sweet potato?” (For the answer to that question, read this.) Addressing a stranger as “sire” might raise an eyebrow. But if you said it, you wouldn’t necessarily be …
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Pinay
A Pinay is a woman from the Philippines, especially one with Filipino heritage living abroad. Its male counterpart is Pinoy. -
ear hustler
An ear hustler is slang for a "gossiper" or "eavesdropper," especially those seeking to leverage whatever information they overhear to their advantage. -
dooblydoo
Dooblydoo is a term YouTubers use for the description text beneath a video that provides such information as what the video is about, who made it, and relevant links. -
National Boyfriend Day
Falling on October 3, National Boyfriend Day is an unofficial holiday devoted to celebrating, well, boyfriends. This usually means an unmarried romantic partner, but it can also apply to husbands, friends, or, if you are…
