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A Central Texas catch-all word for any unspecified unit of measurement, duration, or quantity when you can't remember or don't know the proper term. It's basically the linguistic equivalent of 'thingamajig' but specifically for measurements.
A 1692 historical event in Massachusetts where mass hysteria and accusation led to the execution of 20 people for witchcraft—now commonly used as a modern metaphor for any irrational public panic, witch hunts, or McCarthyism where innocent people get destroyed by baseless accusations. It's history's most cautionary tale about the dangers of believing teenagers having dramatic episodes.
Roving street performers—jugglers, musicians, improv troupes—who create ambient entertainment and atmosphere in theme parks and public spaces, turning hallways into impromptu stages.
A son whose paternity is denied or unacknowledged by his father—basically an anonymous son, or 'son non grata.' It's the ultimate family ghosting.
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority that operates buses and trains in the Philadelphia region. A real transit system, though the definition's tone is best left in 2010.
A person who frequently uses cannabis, or more broadly, someone associated with laid-back, counterculture attitudes and often heavy rock or psychedelic music. The term can also describe a type of rock music genre characterized by slow, heavy riffs.
A pop music genre of the 1980s built around synthesizers and electronic production, typically featuring catchy melodies, danceable beats, and polished production designed for radio and club play. Synth-pop prioritized accessibility and commercial appeal while maintaining the electronic experimentation of new wave.
A hairstyle where the hair is gathered and tied to one side of the head rather than at the center back, typically worn at shoulder height or lower. This look was particularly iconic in the 1980s and 1990s as a casual, playful alternative to center ponytails.
An expression meaning something is extremely funny and causing you to laugh or lose composure, as if the hilarity is literally sending you away. Similar to 'killing me' or 'I'm dying.'
An onomatopoeia expressing excitement, laughter, or exasperation; used as a filler interjection in text and online communication.
Past tense of 'serve': to deliver an outstanding performance, look, attitude, or moment; to execute something with confidence and excellence, often related to fashion, attitude, or a 'read' (witty insult).
Past tense of screenshot; to have captured a digital image of screen content. Often carries a negative connotation in social contexts, implying that someone's private messages, posts, or statements were preserved and potentially shared without permission.
Morally questionable, dishonest, or suspicious; involving deception or illicit activity. Also used to describe someone untrustworthy or behavior that seems underhanded.
Any venue or location absolutely packed with emo kids, hipsters, and other 'scenesters' who gather to perform their subculture for an audience of one another. It's like a real-world LARPing convention but everyone paid for the privilege.
Street slang for Sprite soda—a quick, casual way to order your favorite citrus refreshment. Pronounced with maximum urban flair.
The exclamation you unleash when a group of attractive people enters the room. It's the collective acknowledgment that everyone in the vicinity just became significantly more interesting.
A small, paper-wrapped novelty item containing a tiny amount of explosive powder that produces a sharp popping sound when thrown on the ground. Also called a 'snap' or 'pop-pop,' it's one of the safest and least powerful pyrotechnic toys.
Crying audibly and convulsively, often with deep, irregular breathing and heavy tears; more intense and uncontrolled than regular crying.
Past tense of 'slide in'; successfully or unsuccessfully sent someone a direct message, particularly with romantic overtones. Can also mean to have joined a conversation or situation smoothly.
Past tense of 'slap'—to describe something (usually music) as being exceptionally good, impressive, or of high quality; to 'hit hard' emotionally or aurally.
Questionable, suspicious, or unreliable; not quite trustworthy or potentially risky. Can describe people, situations, plans, or information that seem shady or incomplete.
A balanced interpersonal principle combining the Golden Rule (treat others as you'd like to be treated) with the Platinum Rule (treat others as they prefer), while maintaining your own boundaries. It's like ethical compromise—honoring others' needs without sacrificing your own sanity.
Someone or something so absurdly obnoxious, annoying, or objectionable that calling them an idiot doesn't even cut it—they're the supreme ruler of being a total tool.
Padded inserts sewn into the shoulders of jackets, blazers, and dresses to create a broad, angular silhouette, a defining fashion element of the 1980s and early 1990s.