mija
Literally meaning "my daughter," mija is used as a familiar and affectionate address to women, like "dear" or "honey," in Spanish.
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R32
R32 has been used as a model designation for several notable motor vehicles, including a BMW motorcycle, a generation of the Nissan Skyline car, and a sub-model of the Volkswagen Golf. -
calm down
Calm down is a widely used verb phrase meaning "to make someone or something less agitated." -
Take A Ride Around The World On These Unusual Transports
One way to get to know a country is through its food. Another way is by using the country’s public transportation. Some unique modes of transportation are just for fun, like dog-sledding trips in Norway and zorbing in New Zealand (which involves rolling down a hill inside a giant inflatable ball, just saying). Other means of transportation are more practical . . . here’s a …
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chilly willy
In slang, a chilly willy refers to a method of ingesting alcohol, often vodka, through the nose or, less commonly, the eyes. Chilly Willy is also a penguin cartoon character from the 1950s. -
Despacito
Literally meaning "slowly" in Spanish, Despacito is a massively popular 2017 Spanish-language song by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee, later remixed with superstar Justin Bieber. -
Pajiba
Pajiba is a left-leaning film review and social commentary blog founded in 2004. The name Pajiba is a nonsense word meant to sound sexually suggestive. -
Moana
Moana is a fictional Disney character in the 2016 film of the same name. Moana is especially notable as Disney's first Pacific Islander heroine. As is the case with most Disney movies, the soundtrack featured catchy, empowering… -
call of booty
Call of booty is a fanciful slang variant of a booty call, often as wordplay on the video game Call of Duty. It is often used as a pun in the porn, burlesque, and pirate-themed novelty… -
deadname
A deadname is the birth name of someone who has changed it. The term is especially used in the LGBTQ community by people who are transgender and elect to go by their chosen name instead of their… -
pinche
In many Spanish dialects, pinche is a strong swear word variously meaning "goddamned," "shitty," or "fucking," among other senses. The term literally refers to a low-level or temporary worker, particularly one who works in a… -
cómo te llamas
Cómo te llamas is a conversational way to ask someone "What's your name?" in Spanish.