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I can't talk right now

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pee pee

The universally recognized toddler terminology for urination, because apparently "I need to use the restroom" is too advanced for the under-five demographic. It's one of humanity's first euphemisms we learn, right up there with "boo-boo" and "ouchie." Adults using this term are either talking to children or regressing to simpler times.

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Dl

There are many instances in which you might see the dl abbreviation. For example, your friend may ask you if you opened the dl they sent you via email. Or, your co-worker may message you to edit a document once the dl finishes. A fellowgamermay also ask about your dl speed when determining if your Internet speed is sufficient for gaming.

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fairytale

A story with magical elements typically featuring princesses, dragons, and improbable happy endings, originally designed to entertain children and occasionally traumatize them. In modern usage, it's deployed sarcastically to dismiss something as unrealistic or too good to be true. The go-to word for cynics who want to rain on someone's optimistic parade.

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js

Shorthand for 'just sayin'—a casual way to soften or add ironic distance to a statement you just made. Originally texting shorthand that's somehow still clinging to life like a pair of Ed Hardy jeans.

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BRBS

Those who are goingAFKfor a bit use BRBS to mean "be right back soon." This acronym signals that the person will returnASAP(likely after taking care of somethingIRL).

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dumbpulsive

A made-up term describing the tendency to falsely diagnose or accuse someone of having compulsive or obsessive traits they don't actually possess. A critique of lazy analysis masquerading as expertise.

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