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   What’s The Difference Between “Caucus” vs. “Primary”?

   In the US voting system, there are two rounds of voting generally every two and four years. First, a primary or a caucus is held. During those, voters pick a party nominee. For example, in a Democratic primary, voters (often but not necessarily registered as Democrats) would pick among Democratic candidates for an office. The winner of that election then goes on to run in …

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   periodt

   A variant of period, periodt is an interjection used to signal the end of a discussion or to emphasize a point. It usually occurs at the end of a statement or in the phrase (and) that's on…
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   Activities To Help Your Kid Decode Words

   One of the foundational reading skills that most children learn in early elementary or primary school is how to decode words. While decode sounds like something spies do, decoding is actually the ability to see a written word and read it aloud. This process is often known familiarly as being able to sound out words when reading. Sound complicated? It’s not, we swear! Plus we’re …

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   Where Did The Phrase “The Dog Ate My Homework” Come From?

   Dogs are known as man’s best friend. Dogs keep us safe, are hard workers … and can provide a handy excuse in a pinch. Maybe that’s why versions of the classic expression the dog ate my homework have been around for hundreds of years. Today, the dog ate my homework is used as a stock example of the kind of silly excuses schoolchildren give for …

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   Hype House

   Hype House is a collective of young social media content creators and influencers who are especially popular on the video app TikTok. It is also the name of the mansion in Los Angeles the group uses…
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   dank

   When not describing something as "moist" and "humid" like a basement, dank is a slang term describing something as "excellent," especially marijuana. Dank can also refer to memes that are played out or extremely weird.
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   it’s been real

   It's been real is a phrase used as a casual farewell. It's often used to express that a good time was enjoyed by all, though sometimes is used ironically to express such feelings as anger…
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   bet

   You're using Dictionary.com to look up something you don't know? Bet! Bet is a slang term of affirmation, agreement, or approval along the lines of "Cool!" or "I'm down!" It can also suggest doubt or…
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   funeral potatoes

   Funeral potatoes are a type of cheese and potato casserole, often served at large family gatherings in the Midwest and especially in the Mormon Church.
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    manther

    A manther is the male version of a cougar, or a middle-aged woman who has the hots for younger men. Manthers are older men who pursue partners significantly younger than them.
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    oy vey

    Oy vey is a phrase that expresses grief, pain, frustration, or exasperation. It is often used in and associated with American Jewish culture. A parking ticket?! I was only gone five minutes! Oy vey. 
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    Wary vs. Weary: How To Tell Them Apart

    Wary and weary are words that make us do a verbal double take. Have you ever started out saying “I was wary of the situation,” pause, and think: “Wait, or was I weary of the situation?” We have! There are several factors that contribute to the confusion between these two words. For one, both are adjectives often used to describe one’s feelings. For two, they …