SWERF
SWERF is an acronym standing for Sex Worker-Exclusionary Radical Feminist, a label for a woman who supports mainstream feminism but opposes sex work, believing it is ultimately oppressive.
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You’re Probably Already Speaking This Jamaican Slang
We've rounded up some of our favorite examples of Jamaican slang in the language. Yuh ready?
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Why Is The Word “Root” In “Root Beer”?
Is root beer the world’s most oddly named carbonated beverage … we don’t know, that award might go to 7-up, but we’re going to explore the naming of this soft drink regardless. What, after all, is the root in root beer? The roots of root in root beer The ingredient in root beer that primarily gives the beverage its distinctive flavor is sassafras, which is “the root …
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Did You Know How This Word Was Formed?
Words are funny things. For one thing, they are always changing. Consider lit, which, conventionally, refers to “lighting something up, e.g., a lit candle.” But, in slang, lit means something is “excellent.” It’s hot, it’s on fire—which are just more examples of how we play with words. For another, they keep secret stories of the past. Did you know daisy literally means “day’s eye,” named for the way …
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Bartle Skeet
Have you ever enjoyed a frosty Mountain Dew? That green-colored soda pop is sometimes called Bartle Skeet. -
run train
To run train (or run a train) refers to when multiple men have sex with a woman one after the other, with or without consent. Outside of sex, to run train on something can mean "to dominate" it,… -
These Words Can Be Real Debbie Downers
This selection of words & phrases are Debbie Downers that really know how to rain on a word parade.
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Fight Off The Fantods With This Word Of The Day Quiz
The upper crust might make a fuss over this week’s Word of the Day Quiz. | March 11 – 17, 2019 If the quiz doesn’t display, please try opening in the Chrome browser. Tell us your favorite word from this week, and share it with your friends on Facebook and Twitter!
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snitch-tagging
Snitch-tagging is the act of tagging the subject of a negative post about them, especially on Twitter, that they weren't already tagged in (e.g., a subtweet). It ensures the subject is aware of the criticism. -
chonky
Look at that chonky boi! In the internet slang of DoggoLingo, chonky is an affectionate way of referring to animals that are "chunky," or slightly overweight. -
Words You Didn’t Know Were Inspired By Animals
Did you know that the word "muscle" is derived from the Latin word for “mouse?” And this isn't the only word in the English language that is unexpectedly inspired by animals.
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Momo Challenge
Warning: this article contains references to suicide and other violent acts. The Momo Challenge is a viral internet hoax that caused a worldwide panic in 2018–19. It involves a fake social media challenge in which…