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   nonbinary gender

   Nonbinary gender is an umbrella term to describe any gender identity that does not fit into the gender binary of male and female. Nonbinary gender (also sometimes referred to as genderqueer) people may, for example,…
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   plead the fifth

   To plead the fifth means to refuse to answer a question, especially in a criminal trial, on the grounds that you might incriminate yourself.
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   scary maze game

   Scary maze game is the title of a jump scare prank game. The game has reached memetic status, and videos based on player reactions to it have become popular.
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   stanky leg

   “Stanky Legg” was a song released by the hip-hop group GS Boyz in 2009. The music video popularized the stanky leg dance, which involves extending one leg and circling that knee, and then doing the…
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   truther

   A truther is a person who believes major events or situations are being covered by conspiracies.
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   yiff

   Yiff relates to sexual content within the furry fandom. It can be furry porn (as in pornographic images or movies) or it can be sexual interaction involving furries (the fans themselves or the characters). Generally,…
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   👽 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.
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   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.
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   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.
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    💅 Nail Polish emoji

    Aside from tagging nail- and beauty-related images online, the nail polish emoji can serve as a tone marker indicating sass, fanciness, nonchalance, or self-confidence across a variety of digital contexts.
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    👯 People With Bunny Ears emoji

    The people with bunny ears (partying) emoji is variously used across digital contexts to express a fun, party-loving spirit, communicate festive and friendly sentiments, and mark content dealing with adult entertainment.