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  1. “Economic” vs. “Economical”

    Cheap, expensive, lavish, meager, a steal, or a rip-off. These are just some ways to talk about an item that costs money. But there are two other words used to talk about money as well: economic and economical. These words have two different meanings, despite them both being adjectives. Plus they’re also only two letters off, adding to the confusion. It’s pretty likely you’re mixing …

  2. “Breach” vs. “Breech”: Don’t Confuse The Two!

    English is full of homophones, or words that have the same pronunciation but vastly different meanings, origins, and spelling. Some of the most confused homophones include their/they’re/there; affect and effect; and complement and compliment. Let’s add another pair to the list: breach and breech. Are you a whale watcher? A lawyer? A gun owner? You might know the definition of these words. But do you know how …

  3. 10 Archaic Yet Romantic Words For Valentine’s Day

  4. uwu

    Squee! Uwu is an emoticon depicting a cute face. It is used to express various warm, happy, or affectionate feelings. A closely related emoticon is owo, which can more specifically show surprise and excitement. There…
  5. Modern Words To Show Yourself Some Love

  6. sliving

    Created by celebrity Paris Hilton, sliving is a blend the slang slaying and living (your best life). A person is sliving when they are glamorously successful, self-empowered, and fulfilled—they are "killing it" all on their…
  7. Where Did The World’s Most Popular Pet Names Come From?

  8. What Are Some Antonyms For Top Slang Words?

  9. Nine Words With Surprising Connections To Fashion

  10. big mood

    Online, people post big mood as a way to react to or describe something they find relatable or resonant in some way. Big mood can at once capture a feeling at a specific moment but…
  11. finger guns

    Finger guns are a hand gesture made by pointing the index finger and cocking the thumb in a way that imitates a handgun. They can be used as a greeting or to acknowledge something as funny,…
  12. Becky

    Becky is a stereotype for a white woman, especially one who is unaware or takes advantage of her social privilege. Becky is also used more generally to mock a young white woman as "basic."