receipts
Receipts is slang for "proof" or "evidence," often used to call out someone for lying or to show someone is being genuine. In popular culture, such receipts may come in the form of screenshots, images,…
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Becky
Becky is a stereotype for a white woman, especially one who is unaware or takes advantage of her social privilege. Becky is also used more generally to mock a young white woman as "basic." -
periodt
A variant of period, periodt is an interjection used to signal the end of a discussion or to emphasize a point. It usually occurs at the end of a statement or in the phrase (and) that's on… -
Hype House
Hype House is a collective of young social media content creators and influencers who are especially popular on the video app TikTok. It is also the name of the mansion in Los Angeles the group uses… -
dank
When not describing something as "moist" and "humid" like a basement, dank is a slang term describing something as "excellent," especially marijuana. Dank can also refer to memes that are played out or extremely weird. -
it’s been real
It's been real is a phrase used as a casual farewell. It's often used to express that a good time was enjoyed by all, though sometimes is used ironically to express such feelings as anger… -
bet
You're using Dictionary.com to look up something you don't know? Bet! Bet is a slang term of affirmation, agreement, or approval along the lines of "Cool!" or "I'm down!" It can also suggest doubt or… -
funeral potatoes
Funeral potatoes are a type of cheese and potato casserole, often served at large family gatherings in the Midwest and especially in the Mormon Church. -
manther
A manther is the male version of a cougar, or a middle-aged woman who has the hots for younger men. Manthers are older men who pursue partners significantly younger than them. -
oy vey
Oy vey is a phrase that expresses grief, pain, frustration, or exasperation. It is often used in and associated with American Jewish culture. A parking ticket?! I was only gone five minutes! Oy vey. -
#OscarsSoWhite
#OscarsSoWhite is a hashtag used to call out the lack of diversity—especially people of color but also women and the LGBTQ community—in nominations for the Academy Awards, or Oscars. It has expanded as a call… -
zoomer
A zoomer is an informal term for a member of Generation Z, born in the late 1990s and early 2000s. It can be used with a neutral, mocking, or ironic tone. Want more of the…
