October 18

Definition

One of those oddly specific internet-designated "holidays" where you're supposedly obligated to hug your significant other from behind and accept dares from them. Part of the endless calendar of made-up relationship days that social media invented to create content opportunities.

Example Usage

She kept saying it was October 18 and I had to give her piggyback rides because some TikTok told her so.

Source: Urban Dictionary (https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=October%2018&defid=14296631)

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