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   gender-neutral pronouns

   Gender-neutral pronouns are pronouns that don’t carry an association with a particular gender, such as they, sie, or ze. In English, the term gender-neutral pronouns usually refers to third-person pronouns (generally alternatives to he and…
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   germophobe

   A germophobe, also spelled germaphobe, is a person who is afraid of germs or preoccupied with cleanliness. Specifically, it can refer to a person who has an obsessive compulsion toward cleanliness to the point that…
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   girl crush

   A girl crush is a non-sexual, non-romantic admiration that one woman has for another.
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   gtfo

   Gtfo is an internet slang acronym meaning “Get the fuck out.” It is used, with varying degrees of force and humor, to dismiss someone or something. It’s also used to express disbelief.
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   guilty pleasure

   A guilty pleasure is an activity or piece of media that someone enjoys but would be embarrassed by if other people found out about it. These might be books, movies, TV shows, foods, etc. Generally…
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   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…
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   habibi

   Habibi is an Arabic word that literally means “my love” (sometimes also translated as “my dear,” “my darling,” or “beloved.”) It is used primarily as a pet name for friends, significant others, or family members.
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   hakuna matata

   Hakuna matata roughly translates to "there are no troubles" in Swahili. The phrase was popularized in English by the 1994 Disney movie The Lion King, where it’s translated as "no worries." It has a connotation…
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   hall pass

   A hall pass is a note or other object that gives a student permission to walk through the halls of a school unsupervised, usually for a specific purpose, like going to the bathroom or the…
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    haters gonna hate

    Haters gonna hate is an informal way to express consolation, voice encouragement, or dismiss criticism. The phrase implies that criticism says more about the critic, or “hater,” than the person being criticized, i.e., that they…
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    hello darkness, my old friend

    Hello darkness, my old friend is a meme used to humorously express despair or existential angst. It is often used as an image caption or as a musical snippet played over a video.
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    hmu

    Hmu is an abbreviation for the phrase “hit me up.” It’s a request for social invitation, often posted online to announce that you’re looking for something to do and to encourage others to reach out…