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   pillow princess

   Content warning: The following article contains explicit references to sexual language, which are included because they document the real-world use of this term. A pillow princess is a slang phrase that describes someone, usually an…
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   Shmi Skywalker

   Shmi Skywalker is a character in the Star Wars franchise noted for being extremely important to the plot but not getting the full attention in the films many think she deserves as a result.
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   Kilroy was here

   Kilroy was here, or Kilroy for short, is a popular military graffito depicting a man with a long nose peeking over the top of a wall.
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   Monchhichi

   Monchhichi is a brand of Japanese monkey dolls popular in the 1970–80s.
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   covfefe

   Covfefe is a viral typo for “coverage” from a tweet by Donald Trump. The meaning and intention of the mysterious word was the source of much internet discussion and humor.
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   please advise

   Please advise is a formal request for information, often associated with professional correspondence. The expression is often interpreted as a passive-aggressive phrase in business contexts and tongue-in-cheek in casual contexts.
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   baby fever

   Baby fever is a colloquial term for the intense desire to have a baby.
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   safe space

   A safe space is a physical or metaphorical place for people, usually of marginalized identities, to feel free of judgment or harm. Related words: gender-neutral bathrooms preferred pronouns race-baiting social justice warrior snowflake triggered
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   Hulk smash

   Hulk smash is the trademark slogan of the Incredible Hulk, a Marvel Comics Universe character. Outside of the comic universe, hulk smash has come to refer to destructive actions taken in a fit of rage.
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    Queen of Hearts

    The Queen of Hearts is a fictional character from Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Known for her cruelty and short temper, one of her most enduring lines from the book is, “Off with their…
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    too much sauce

    A person has too much sauce when they wear too many designer clothes and accessories at the same time and, by extension, when they display the (over)confidence such items might afford them.
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    I’m feeling lucky

    I’m feeling lucky conveys hope for or optimism about a chance outcome, especially gambling. It is also the name of a Google search function.