beatmaker
As the name implies, the word beatmaker refers to a producer (or "maker”) of musical beats, particularly those in the hip-hop or rap industry.
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bad boy
Everyone loves a bad boy, as they say. A bad boy is a man who isn't afraid to break the rules. This rugged rebel, staring stoically off in the distance in his Aviators atop his Harley, is… -
What Does Freedom Of Speech Mean?
Which amendment gives us freedom of speech? Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances. —First Amendment to the Constitution We Americans love to refer to the First …
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Freakonomics
Freakonomics is a best-selling book and hit radio program and podcast by economist Steven Levitt and journalist Stephen Dubner. It takes an accessible look at various social and behavioral phenomena through an economic lens. -
relationship goals
A partner who treks out in a blizzard even with a fever and after a long day at work to get your favorite burrito? #RelationshipGoals. Relationship goals characterize various actions, or couples themselves, that display… -
Klystron 9
Klystron 9 is the name of a powerful Doppler weather radar. It is owned and operated by Bay News 9, a cable television network based in St. Petersburg, Florida. -
omega rage
No, we’re not talking about the fury you feel while getting your behind whipped in Fortnite. Omega rage is a term used by masculinist internet users (like incels) to describe the point at which their anger… -
“Karen” vs. “Becky” vs. “Stacy”: How Different Are These Slang Terms?
When it comes to certain white women these days, it doesn’t matter what lovely moniker their parents may have given them. They’ve also been deigned with the name Karen, Becky, or Stacy. Why? These common names are now shorthand for a certain kind of woman who either behaves badly or others like to complain about. As viral videos of Beckys blow up and the service industry …
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Takis
Takis are a brand of corn chips distributed by Mexican snack-food maker Barcel. It has a distinctive rolled appearance, similar to a taquito, and is extremely popular due to its variety of flavors and intense… -
cool beans
Won $50 on a lottery ticket? Cool beans, man! Cool beans, slang for "wonderful," expresses excitement or approval, often with a deliberately folksy tone. -
What Is “GOP” Short For?
The origins of the Democratic and Republican parties tell an interesting story. They both developed from the same political group, the Democratic–Republicans Party led by Thomas Jefferson in the 1790s and early 1800s. Who knew that these two opposing parties were once on the same side of the political spectrum? One unique part of the Republican Party’s history, however, is its nickname: the GOP. Where …
