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   negging

   Negging is the practice of giving backhanded compliments and generally making comments that express indifference toward another person (usually a woman) in an attempt to seduce that person.
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   otaku

   Borrowed from Japanese, otaku refers to a person who is obsessed with manga, anime, and other forms of Japanese or East Asian popular culture.
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   rat rod

   A rat rod is a custom car with a deliberately worn-down, unfinished appearance, typically lacking paint, showing rust, and made from cheap or cast-off parts.
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   slide into the DMs

   To slide into the DMs is online slang for sending someone a direct message on social media slickly and coolly, often for romantic purposes.
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   thigh gap

   A thigh gap is a space between the inner thighs of someone who is standing with their knees straight and their feet together. It’s a so-called standard of beauty particularly applied to women’s bodies.
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   writ of habeas corpus

   The writ of habeas corpus, often shortened to habeas corpus, is the requirement that an arrested person be brought before a judge or court before being detained or imprisoned.
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   5150

   5150 refers to the California law code for the temporary, involuntary psychiatric commitment of individuals who present a danger to themselves or others due to signs of mental illness. It has been more generally applied…
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   But can it run Crysis?

   But can it run Crysis? is a humorous rhetorical question asked of the sophistication of gaming consoles, computers, and other electronics. This expression refers to the 2007 first-person shooter PC game Crysis.
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   Erin go Bragh

   Based on an Irish phrase meaning “Ireland forever,” Erin go Bragh is a popular expression of loyalty to, or affection for, Ireland and its people and culture.
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    Gummy Bear Song

    The Gummy Bear Song is a viral novelty song and video featuring a sentient gummy bear.
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    Juggalo

    A Juggalo is a fan of the Detroit-based rap duo Insane Clown Posse (ICP) or the other groups on their Psychopathic Records label. Female Juggalos are sometimes called Juggalettes.
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    Mmm Whatcha’ Say

    Dear sister - Mmm Whatcha’ Say refers to a series of parody videos that depict ridiculously melodramatic murder or death scenes, usually enhanced by a slow-motion effect and accompanied by Imogen Heap’s song, “Hide and…