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  1. bigender

    Bigender refers to a person who has two gender identities or a combination of two gender identities, e.g., identifying as both male and female or identifying as agender and female. It's not to be confused…
  2. gen pop

    Gen pop, short for general population, is a prison term for the main body of prisoners that haven't been segregated into special housing for disciplinary or protective measures.  Gen pop is also used to mean "the mainstream" outside prison…
  3. Oh.

    Oh. is a reaction showing various feelings such as annoyance, sadness, surprise, or disappointment, especially in text messages or social media posts. Oh.'s tone can range from sincere to sarcastic. It's also used in the construction…
  4. washed

    Someone's who's washed (out) might be burnt out, exhausted, or, if they're a drug user, extremely high. More tragically, if they're washed (up), they might be over, i.e., canceled, passé, or not cool anymore.  
  5. the words white feminism written on a white background

    white feminism

    White feminism is the label given to feminist efforts and actions that uplift white women but exclude or otherwise fail to address issues faced by minority groups, especially women of color and LGBTQ+ women.
  6. baka gaijin

    The expression baka gaijin means "stupid foreigner" in Japanese.
  7. morning skinny

    Morning skinny is a slang term for when someone looks or feel slimmer first thing in the day, before they've had anything to eat and, often, after going to the bathroom.
  8. dog walk

    Time to get the leash. The slang dog walk is "to overpower" or "outsmart" someone, as if in utter control of them, as when walking a dog. The slang verb own is a close synonym.
  9. gråtrunka

    Gråtrunka is a Swedish blend word meaning "to cry while masturbating."
  10. going Dutch

    Do you want me to pick up the bill or do you want to go Dutch? When dining, going Dutch means each person pays for their own food or drinks.
  11. Lewis’s Law

    Lewis's Law is an unofficial principle of the Internet that states that the comments on any article about feminism justify feminism.
  12. zero-waste travel

    Zero-waste travel is the act of traveling in a way that greatly reduces one's environmental impact, specifically by limiting the amount of trash generated. Practices include bringing reusable toiletries containers, portable composting, and consciously minimizing…