When discussing education, HWCU stands for "historically white colleges and universities." This designation describes colleges and universities at which the majority of the student body has historically been White. HWCUs are often (but not always) also predominantly white institutions (PWIs), meaning the majority of their current student body is White.

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Intermediate

sent-off

The serial flake in your friend group who treats plans like suggestions and "see you at 8" like a rough draft. This person has elevated backing out at the last minute to an art form, leaving you sitting at the restaurant alone wondering why you still answer their texts. Can be used as both a noun (the person) and a verb (the act of flaking).

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and your mum

The laziest, most overused comeback in the history of verbal sparring, typically deployed by those who've completely run out of creative insults. It's so worn out that even people whose mothers have actually passed away just roll their eyes at it. The linguistic white flag of someone who lost the argument three exchanges ago.

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