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   sexit

   Leaving right after—or to have—sex? This sex-related departure can be called a sexit. Sexit can also be used as a riff on Brexit, describing a given country's hypothetical departure from a larger political body. Sometimes the term is…
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   FW

   In email, FW typically refers to forwarding a message. In internet slang, FW stands for fuck with.
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   godparent proposal

   A godparent proposal is when new parents ask someone to be the godfather or godmother of their child, often as part of a stylized ritual.
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   prepper

   A prepper is someone who actively prepares (preps) for worst-case scenarios, such as the end of the world, by practicing survivalist techniques, including hoarding food. On a slightly less dystopian note, prepper can also refer…
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   SHTF

   Any responsible person tries to be ready in case of emergency, but only a true prepper is ready for when SHTF. That is, when shit hits the fan. At the very least, they've probably got a six-month…
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   enby

   In the LGBTQ+ community, an enby is a nonbinary person. It's a phonetic pronunciation of NB, short for nonbinary, or people who do not identify their gender as male or female.
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   gynesexual

   Someone who is gynesexual identifies as being attracted to femininity or the female anatomy, regardless of whether the object of one's affection identifies as a woman.
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   quirkyalone

   Table for one, please. A quirkyalone is a person who prefers being single to being in relationship with someone just to be in one.
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   Z shit

   The expression Z shit comes from the 2018 song "ZEZE" by Kodak Black. It's used to refer to his gangster, Haitian Creole lifestyle.
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    OTTNO

    OTTNO is an acronym that stands for On To The Next One, expressing a sense of resilience or aspiration for continued success.
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    bakuchiol

    Calling all skincare aficionados! Bakuchiol is a plant-based alternative to retinoids used in skincare products for mild exfoliation and anti-aging.
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    aggy

    Aggy is a slang term that means "aggravated" or "aggravating" ... like "irritated" or "irritating." You know that feeling when your ex won't stop texting you? Yeah, that's aggy.