gtfo
Gtfo is an internet slang acronym meaning “Get the fuck out.” It is used, with varying degrees of force and humor, to dismiss someone or something. It’s also used to express disbelief.
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kek
Kek is an online term with similar meanings to LOL or haha, used especially by gamers. Since the 2016 US presidential election, the Egyptian god Kek, portrayed as Pepe the Frog, has become a symbol… -
more cowbell
More cowbell is a pop-culture catchphrase that stems from a comedy sketch about 1970s rock music. The sketch centers around a character who seems to believe that the cowbell, a simple percussion instrument, is the… -
oogle
An oogle is a panhandler who lives on the streets, most frequently a new or unserious one who is perceived as homeless by choice, rather than by necessity. -
puppet master
A puppet master is a person or group that secretly controls other people or things, as if they were puppets. -
side eye
A side eye is a facial expression meant to convey doubt, shock, scorn, or criticism of the person it’s aimed at. It’s made by looking at someone indirectly, out of the corners of the eyes. -
the Rake
The Rake is a monster in the online horror fiction genre, creepypasta. It is depicted as an unusually tall, hairless, pale, humanoid creature who generally crouches or crawls on all fours. -
wag the dog
To wag the dog means to distract attention away from a political scandal, often through military action. -
👽 Alien emoji
The alien emoji is used to suggest that something is out of this world, whether representing actual extraterrestrial life or, more often, describing weird, strange, or far-out behavior. -
got em
Often used in conjunction with memes, got em is a phrase said in triumph after successfully tricking someone, pulling off a prank, or making a joke at someone else’s expense. -
Do You Know What These Weird Plurals Mean?
Have you ever wondered how to pluralize some of the most common words you use everyday? Some plural forms are pretty strange . . . and most people don’t know them. Take our quiz below to see if you’re up on some of the most obscure plural words in the English language. If the quiz doesn’t display, please tryopeningin the Chrome browser.
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coyote ugly
Coyote ugly refers to a popular film from the year 2000 featuring sexy female bartenders. It takes its name from slang for a one-night-stand partner later regretted because they are unattractive.
