L + ratio
L + ratio is used as a mocking insult on social media, often in reply to a post or opinion considered particularly bad. The letter L is used as a slang term for loss (as…
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docufiction
Docufiction is a term for a film style or genre that combines fictional elements with documentary elements or documentary-style filmmaking. The term docufiction is applied in different ways and to different types of works. It… -
goblin mode
Goblin mode is a slang term for a way of behaving that intentionally and shamelessly gives in to and indulges in base habits and activities without regard for adhering to social norms or expectations. The… -
toxic positivity
Toxic positivity is a critical term for the practice of promoting or attempting to maintain a positive mindset or attitude regardless of what circumstances and emotions are being experienced. The term is typically used to… -
pogue
In military slang, pogue is a disparaging term for military members who do not engage in direct combat or those who are not on the front lines of combat. The term may have origins in… -
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is a monthlong observance focused on raising awareness around Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, including education about warning signs and ways to reduce risks. The month is used… -
in the same vein
The phrase in the same vein is used to indicate that two or more things are the same, similar, or closely related. When it’s used in the middle of a sentence, it’s typically followed by… -
boreout
Boreout is an informal term for a state of dissatisfaction and demotivation that a person experiences due to being bored and unchallenged at work. It’s possible for the term to be applied in other contexts,… -
up to snuff
Up to snuff is an adjective phrase that describes something as reaching an acceptable or usual standard or being of passable quality. The phrase is usually used in the context of an expected standard being… -
rage farming
Rage farming is a slang term for the political tactic of intentionally provoking political opponents in order to create or increase exposure for one’s group or cause. The tactic is especially associated with conservative and… -
hermano
Hermano is Spanish for “brother.” Just like the English word brother, hermano can refer to a literal brother or to a male friend with whom a person has a close bond. The nonliteral sense of… -
food coma
Food coma is a slang term for the state of feeling extremely tired or lethargic after eating a big meal. Some people use the term in reference to actually falling asleep after a big meal,…