snek
Snek is internet-speak for snake. Sneks became the subject of cute, absurdist memes depicting the reptiles' inner monologue ... similar to doge. Related words: danger noodle doge doggo LOLcats
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Careless Whisper
Cue the sax. Careless Whisper is a 1984 ballad by heartthrob singer George Michael. The song has taken on meme status as a stereotype of '80s ballads and a caricature of sexiness. Related words: "Don't You… -
skinny legend
Skinny legend is a term of endearment for a celebrity, usually a woman, whose fans consider them to be flawless but underappreciated. It’s also a meme where fans photoshop their idols to appear impossibly stick-figure thin.… -
gigil
Gigil is a word used to describe the overwhelming feeling that comes over us when we see something cute. Related words: kawaii doggo smol -
scissoring
Lesbian scissoring is when two women stimulate each other by interlocking their legs and pressing their genitalia together. A great core workout ... or a way to get kicked in the head during sex. Related… -
bounce back
Taken any L’s recently? Time to bounce back. To bounce back is to recover quickly from sickness or a setback, like getting back into the game after a breakup. It’s also used for when an… -
OML
OML is an acronym in texting that means oh my Lord, and it's also a social-media hashtag for the Linkin Park song, "One More Light." Related words: oh my lord NFG OMG DMB -
DDLG
DDLG, or DD/LG, is an acronym for daddy dom/little girl, a sexual relationship where the dominant male is the daddy figure and a woman plays the role of a young girl. -
The Dictionary Is Insulted: The Problem With Pocahontas
by Kory Stamper published June 26th, 2018When we use dictionaries, we think that we are getting a pure view of language, one uncluttered by spin, by misuse, by shifting context. But, lexicographers like me will tell you that language is context. Every meaning in a dictionary is written based on the contextual uses of a word—and context, like people, can get confusing and messy. In …
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This Is Our Most Pellucid Word Of The Day Quiz Yet!
Now that you’ve fully summerized, it’s time to get back into the work week and take the new Word of the Day Quiz! If the quiz doesn’t display, please try opening in the Chrome browser. Improve your vocabulary with our Visual Word of the Day videos. Not sure what some of the definitions of these words mean? We found some items (linked below) to help …
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smol
In the internet slang of DoggoLingo, smol is an affectionate way of saying someone or something is small in size—so cute you just want to squeeze 'em. It most often describes animals like puppies, kittens, bunnies,… -
Smash or Pass
Smash or Pass is a game in which participants vote on whether they would smash (hook up with) or pass (not hook up with) another person (e.g., celebrity, stranger) based on a picture or video of them. Ready…