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An acronym for the popular tradition of pulling pranks on others on the first day of April.
Instalock is a gaming term that means to quickly lock in your character choice during character selection. Typically, instalocking is a means of preventing an opponent (or in some cases, teammate) from selecting the character you want to play as.
Carefree people use DW to mean "don't worry." These people believe that worrying is meaningless because it doesn't change anything. And you know what? They're right!
The acronym is often used in text messages or online to respond to people who are acting like Mr. Grumpy Gills. These people may need to hear a joke or be reminded there are fun things in life, so they can LAL.
A birdnest is a home where a child of divorced parents lives while the parents take turns living in the house and their own separate living areas. The term became popular in the 2010s.
Gotcha is a popular term that means, "I understand you," or, "Ah, I get you." It comes from the combination of "got' and "ya".
A slang term utilized by a person who is irritated by others stealing or copying his or her dance moves or fashion; typically heard at a party or nightclub setting where persons try to show off.
Treat yo self is a phrase used to encourage a person to take care of his or her self. The phrase comes from the TV show "Parks and Recreation."
When discussing people's sexual orientation, SSA stands for "same-sex attraction." This acronym is mainly used by Christians who are attracted to people of the same sex but do not consider themselves to be gay or bisexual.
Washed is short for either "washed up" or "washed out." In gaming, sports, and pop culture contexts, washed typically means "washed up." In personal contexts, washed typically means "washed out."
A slightly quicker way to refer to a body when it's too difficult to speak an extra syllable or type the last letter; often utilized when complimenting a person's toned physical appearance.
Twinning is when two people appear to be twins because they say or do the same thing. It commonly occurs when people wear the same outfit without planning or respond to a question in the same way. Twinning typically occurs on accident which is why the term is often used in excitement. It is most commonly referenced bytweenagergirls. It is similar to thetwinsiesterm.
Slideware is software that a company announces via a slideshow-based presentation but never actually releases. You're most likely to see this term used bytechies, when discussing apps that have never existed (and likely will never exist) outside promotional materials. It's related to, but more specific than, the more common termvaporware.
This page explains what the slang term "yup" means. The definition, example, and related terms listed above have been manually compiled and written by the Slang.net team.
Kidult is a term for an adult who acts immaturely like a kid or just really likes kid stuff. The adult may be known to have "Peter Pan" syndrome, which is to say he or she acts like a kid.
For example, your friend across the country may email you to give an update on their current life situation and end it with, "I look forward to seeing you soon. AMBL." Or, yoursismay text you, "Hang in there, bro. AMBL."
A numerical code where '2' represents the letter 'B' and '10' represents 'J,' spelling out a sex act. It's what happens when you let mathematicians create dirty jokes.
The desperate act of extending your neck like a frantic poultry bird to reach something just barely out of range during a game or challenge. It's that last-ditch physical effort when you're too committed to give up but too lazy to actually move your whole body.
A reference to Beavis's manic alter-ego from the '90s MTV cartoon, famous for pulling his shirt over his head and demanding toilet paper. Now shorthand for anyone acting unhinged or making absurd demands in a crisis.
Someone with a hair-trigger temper who resorts to violence at the slightest provocation, whether justified or completely random. Not to be confused with the skateboarding magazine, though the Venn diagram might overlap.
A vintage expression describing a state of euphoric excitement or peak performance, suggesting you're running on premium fuel rather than fumes. Dating back to when gas stoves were considered superior to wood-burning, it implies you're operating at maximum efficiency. The culinary metaphor for being absolutely on fire (but in a good way).
Internet shorthand for "be back later," signaling a temporary departure from your digital conversation. It's the online equivalent of putting up a "gone fishing" sign on your availability.
The time-honored tradition of talking in circles and avoiding the actual point you need to make. Instead of being direct, you're taking the scenic route through Vagueville, dropping hints and dancing around the topic like it's a conversational minefield. It's what happens when people are too polite, too scared, or too passive-aggressive to just spit it out.
To yearn for something or someone with an intensity that borders on melodramatic longing. It's desire elevated to an art form, the kind of wanting that makes you stare wistfully out windows and sigh dramatically. Originally more poetic, now applicable to everything from unrequited crushes to discontinued snack foods.