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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.
VSCO is a visual platform and photography app launched in 2011 that allows users to edit and share photos with minimal, curated filters and a focus on aesthetic quality. It has become synonymous with a specific visual aesthetic emphasizing natural tones, soft filters, and minimalism.
A single song released on a compact cassette tape, typically in the 1980s and early 1990s before digital distribution became standard. A hybrid format between the single and cassette media.
Lack of agreement or harmony; conflict or disagreement between people or groups. It can also refer to harsh, discordant sound or the popular communication platform used primarily by gamers and online communities.
A visual discovery and social bookmarking platform launched in 2010 where users 'pin' images and videos to virtual pinboards organized by interest or theme, and can discover and share content from other users. It functions as a hybrid between social media, search engine, and mood board.
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.
A humorous or dialectal verb meaning to leave hastily, depart abruptly, or sneak away; largely obsolete in modern usage but still used colloquially.
The emotional relief gained from using vulgar language or swearing, particularly in response to pain, frustration, or stress. A phenomenon where the act of cursing provides cathartic release.
An archaic term for a bald man, particularly one who is pitied or considered contemptible; by extension, any pitiful or insignificant person.
A playful internet "holiday" celebrating the tradition of giving your crush a scrunchie as a cute, hair-based confession of affection. It's like Valentine's Day but make it accessory-core.
Roving street performers—jugglers, musicians, improv troupes—who create ambient entertainment and atmosphere in theme parks and public spaces, turning hallways into impromptu stages.
To curl your body into a tight, compact position with your head close to your torso and legs stretched out, creating a shape that mirrors a shrimp. Cats excel at this and honestly make it look way more comfortable than it probably is.
A portmanteau combining Facebook with any word, typically used as a verb to describe the act of creating or sharing something on the social media platform. It's what happens when you're so immersed in Facebook culture that the platform name becomes a linguistic building block.
An over-the-top superlative combining 'epic,' 'poggers,' and superlatives to describe something absolutely incredible and mind-blowing. It's what you say when normal words of excitement aren't extreme enough.
A playful insult for someone being foolish or acting like an idiot—mostly a made-up word meant to sound ridiculous while mocking the target's intelligence.
The gold standard of excellence—think the bee's knees' cooler, more Australian cousin. When something is the duck's nuts, it's so good you wonder how it got past quality control.
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.
Completely exhausted and wiped out, usually from intense physical activity like an brutal workout or sports game. Your muscles are cooked, and so is your will to move.
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.
Someone who talks a big game and dishes out harsh criticism but crumbles like wet tissue paper when the roast comes back around—a hypocrite who can't take what they dish out.
To talk persistently, noisily, or at length; to chatter or jabber. The term often carries a connotation of talk that is tedious, excessive, or of little substance.
An expression of dismissal or disbelief, popularized by the 1995 film *Clueless*, used to sarcastically reject a premise or mock someone's suggestion as obviously false or unlikely.
Lightweight, nylon trousers with a high waistline, tapered ankles, and often equipped with zippered pockets and drawstring cuffs, popular in the 1980s and 1990s for both athletic and casual wear.
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.