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To be in deep trouble, utterly doomed, or completely finished. When someone is 'cooked,' there is no recovery, no redemption arc, no coming back. The goose isn't just cooked -- it's burnt, the kitchen is on fire, and the fire department isn't coming.
Call me in the morning
Describes someone who spends so much time on the internet that their worldview has been entirely shaped by online discourse. They reference memes in real conversations, have opinions about drama between strangers, and haven't seen sunlight in a way that concerns their doctor.
Cost Per Leadβthe metric that tells marketers exactly how much they're paying for each potential customer who might, possibly, maybe convert someday. The number that determines whether your campaign was 'efficient' or a 'learning opportunity.' Lower is always better, unless you're explaining why you spent the entire quarterly budget in three weeks. Also: Cyber Athlete Professional League
An unavoidable life experience that shapes who you become, borrowed from the Spider-Verse movie. Getting your heart broken? Canon event. Embarrassing haircut phase? Canon event. You can't prevent it without unraveling the fabric of someone's personal timeline.
Being caught doing something wrong or embarrassing with undeniable evidence, as if it were captured on a crystal-clear 4K resolution camera. There is no denying it, no excusing it, and no blurring the footage. The crime is documented in ultra-high definition.
An aesthetic style that embraces exaggeration, irony, theatricality, and over-the-top artifice. Popularized by Susan Sontag and then re-popularized by the Met Gala theme. It's the art of being so extra that it circles back around to being artistic. Think flamingos, not minimalism.
Most often, the acronym CYM stands for "check your mail." If you receive CYM in a chat or text message, you should check your email or stroll down to your mailboxASAP.
A South Asian slang term describing wannabe tough guys who compensate for their lack of actual street cred with garish fashion choices and reckless motorcycle stunts. Think neon flip-flops, overly distressed jeans, attention-seeking hair dye, and the irresistible urge to pop wheelies in traffic. Predominantly spotted in Mumbai's western suburbs, these are the guys who peaked in their own minds.
content management system Also: Text-speak shorthand for 'call me sometime'βbecause apparently phones weren't fast enough, so we had to abbreviate phone calls into three letters.
The term gained traction in pickup games, streetball circles, and social media during the late 2010s, where highlights of defensive stops were often tagged with "clamps" or "putting the clamps on." Today, you'll hear commentators, players, and fans use "clamp" when a defender is putting on a masterclass of defensive acumen. Whether it's anNBAstar like Draymond Green shutting down the opposing team's best scorer or a high school baller getting hyped in a TikTok highlight, having clamps is a badge of defensive pride.
In online chat, CRB sometimes stands for "come right back." Chatters often use this acronym to let others know that, while they need to goAFKfor now, they'llBRB.
chill and relax in one word Also: A lazy portmanteau of 'chill' and 'relax'βmeaning to kick back, hang out, and do absolutely nothing in the most relaxed way possible.
Little two to three bite cheeseburgers. You can order them at places like T.G.I. Fridays, or Friendlys.
The lack or inability to have any attention span whatsoever.
An acronym standing for "Cash Rules Everything Around Me," immortalized by Wu-Tang Clan's 1993 hit that became a capitalist anthem for hip-hop culture. It's the philosophical acknowledgment that money makes the world go round, distilled into one perfectly quotable word. Dollar dollar bill, y'all.
If you like something deemed unoriginal, tacky, or outdated, you may be called a "cheug." The name is pronounced "choog" and became popular in April 2021, primarily on TikTok, a video-sharing social site.
cute is what we aim for
Expert chatters and texters use CU as the base of other abbreviated "see you" phrases. For example,CUL8Ris short for "see you later," andCU2MRis short for "see you tomorrow."
Controller is a League of Legends (LoL) term that refers to achampionwho supports or assists allies and The controller plays on thebottomlane.
The female version of "Spank Bank," i.e., a memorable collection of mental images that one wishes to retain for master debational purposes
a friend or person you cuddle, nuzzle, or just show affection to in non-sexual ways but arent dating. you can call them up whenever you feel down or touch starved or just need a kiss on the cheek.
Anything that's demolished beyond repair.
Slang insult describing a male acting effeminate or not conforming to traditional masculine stereotypes, though the term is considered outdated and offensive.