meme coin
A meme coin is a cryptocurrency that is based on a meme or that was created as a joke in much the same way as a meme. The term meme coin can also refer to…
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A Musical Fantasy With Steven Mackey, “Shivaree,” & Other Words Of The Day
At Dictionary.com, we know well that learning new words is about so much more than just definitions. Learning new words is about discovering new ideas and feelings, about unlocking experiences and opportunities. It’s about empowering our communication, enriching our relationships, and inspiring our creativity and self-expression. Composer and Princeton University professor Steven Mackey knows this well, too. And if you give Mackey a word? He …
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parasocial relationship
The term parasocial relationship refers to a relationship that a person imagines having with another person whom they do not actually know, such as a celebrity or a fictional character. This often involves a person… -
⛳ Flag in Hole emoji
The Flag in Hole emoji ⛳ depicts a triangular red flag in the hole of a golf green. This flagstick, or pin, identifies a hole, and is commonly used to represent the sport of golf.… -
Hallmark holiday
Hallmark holiday is a phrase used to refer to a holiday that’s perceived as having been created or as being promoted primarily as a way to make money on things sold as part of its… -
stealthing
Stealthing is a slang term for the act of removing a condom during sex without the consent of the partner. It’s illegal in many places, and is a form of sexual assault. In October 2021,… -
shadow docket
Shadow docket is typically used as a critical name for what’s sometimes officially known as the orders docket—one of the two dockets of cases and other matters addressed by the US Supreme Court each year.… -
☕ Hot Beverage emoji
The Hot Beverage emoji ☕ portrays a cup filled with a heated brown liquid. It is commonly used to represent coffee, tea, mornings, or breakfast. On October 1, the Hot Beverage emoji ☕ is used… -
🌮 Taco emoji
The Taco emoji 🌮 displays a taco. It is commonly used to refer to tacos, taco restaurants, Taco Tuesday, Mexican and Tex-Mex food and culture, and Mexico more generally. On October 4, the Taco emoji 🌮… -
“Squash” vs. “Gourd”: Can You Taste the Difference?
There are many things that signify autumn’s arrival. Pumpkin spice everything, for example, or the slight nip of cold air. Yet few things scream fall as much as a bountiful harvest—particularly when it comes to the squash and gourd harvest. Fall is the season for squash soup and pumpkin pie, right alongside decorative gourds of all shapes and sizes. At first glance, there doesn’t appear …
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LGBTQ History Month
LGBTQ History Month is a month-long observance dedicated to education, celebration, and awareness of the history, achievements, and impact of individuals who identify in these ways and their communities. The term LGBTQ is a term… -
The Happiest Face On Earth: A Brief History Of The Smiley
Smile and the world smiles with you! The smiley, as most people know, is a yellow face with a big, jolly smile. This smiling face seems to be a universal and ubiquitous symbol of joy and cheer. But why? Are people obsessed with the human face? Maybe so, as our fascination with faces allows us to see them in everyday objects, a phenomenon known as …