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Smug internet dwellers who hunt for typos and grammatical errors to correct, treating minor mistakes like you've committed academic treason. They derive unearned superiority from pointing out your errors, often making casual conversation feel like a doctoral defense.
A satirical phrase mocking performative feminism and toxic workplace culture by humorously combining three concepts—gaslighting (psychological manipulation), gatekeeping (exclusion), and girl-bossing (aggressive ambition)—often used as ironic commentary.
An exclamation of shock or disbelief used primarily in New Orleans to express surprise at unexpected news or drama—basically the verbal equivalent of a jaw-drop moment.
A portmanteau of 'guess' and 'estimate' capturing that magical moment when you have absolutely no idea what you're talking about but need to sound authoritative anyway. It's the number you pull out when research isn't an option.
Acronym for 'Get Like Me'—internet shorthand for flex culture, basically demanding everyone else level up to match your superiority, usually deployed ironically or unironically on social media.
A Scottish and Northern English word meaning to stare at someone intently, especially while they are eating, typically with longing or hunger. It can also mean to shiver with cold or to tremble, though the staring sense is more commonly used in modern contexts.
A three-wheeled recumbent trike with a low-to-the-ground design and a steering lever, allowing riders to propel themselves by pushing with their legs while seated. Popular in the 1980s, it emphasized maneuverability and a unique riding position compared to traditional tricycles.
A trading card series launched in 1985 featuring crude, satirical cartoon characters with deliberately gross or insulting names and imagery, designed to parody the wholesome Cabbage Patch Kids craze. The cards became a cultural phenomenon among children and collectors, known for their irreverent humor and the controversy they sparked with parents.
The opposite of a glow up; a noticeable decline in appearance, confidence, well-being, or life circumstances. Usually used humorously or critically to describe negative change or regression.
Money or cash, particularly a large sum; a slang term emphasizing wealth or financial success.
Gen-Z slang combining 'goofy' with 'ahh' for emphasis; describes something absurdly silly, ridiculous, or funny in an exaggerated way.
A working-class British rock enthusiast, particularly from the Midlands, who dresses and acts like they're perpetually auditioning for a heavy metal music video. The term briefly had a moment in the late 80s UK music press before being mercifully retired, though it still persists in certain regional circles as shorthand for "rocks way harder than your indie playlist ever could."
A rock music genre and aesthetic movement originating in Seattle in the late 1980s, characterized by heavy guitar riffs, angst-ridden lyrics, and a deliberately unkempt visual style. It also refers to the fashion and cultural ethos associated with this movement.
An exclamation expressing shock, amazement, or attraction, commonly used in Gen-Z and TikTok culture to react to something impressive or aesthetically pleasing. Often paired with 'skibidi' and other nonsense words in internet speak.
To psychologically manipulate someone into questioning their own reality, memory, or perception by denying facts or deliberately spreading misinformation. The term derives from the 1944 film in which a husband dims the gas lights while denying they've changed to make his wife doubt her sanity.
A member of a subculture emphasizing dark, often melancholic aesthetics, typically expressed through black clothing, heavy makeup, and music genres like gothic rock and darkwave. Goths often embrace Victorian or industrial influences and alternative fashion.
A chaotic, unmotivated meal assembled from random leftovers, snacks, and pantry items without a coherent recipe or cooking effort; it prioritizes convenience and whatever sounds good over presentation or nutrition. Often humorous and self-aware about its lack of sophistication.
A dramatic positive transformation in appearance, confidence, or life circumstances, typically involving self-improvement, style changes, or personal growth. A celebration of visible or internal leveling up.
Technically the end house in a row of connected terraced houses, but also repurposed as British cockney rhyming slang to sneakily insult someone's sexuality without being obvious. Architectural real estate has never been more passive-aggressive.
A person who enjoys watching boats pass through locks or along canals, especially on inland waterways; a recreational observer of canal boating activity. The term is primarily used in British canal culture.
Slang superlative meaning excellent, supreme, or worthy of GOAT status (Greatest Of All Time). Used to express that someone or something has reached peak performance or unmatched quality.
An early web hosting service (1994-2009) that allowed ordinary users to create and publish personal websites without coding knowledge by choosing a virtual 'neighborhood' theme and using simple site-building tools. It was one of the first platforms to democratize web publishing and became iconic for the gaudy, animated, garish aesthetic of 1990s personal homepages.
To exaggerate, lie, or boast; to inflate one's accomplishments or attributes to appear more impressive or credible than reality.
Writing, drawing, or painting made on public surfaces like walls, typically unauthorized and often artistic or political in nature. The term encompasses everything from simple tags to elaborate murals, and has evolved from vandalism into a recognized art form.