infodemic
An infodemic is an overload of information, often false or unverified, about a problem, especially a major crisis. Quickly spreading in the news, online, and through social media, this information fuels fear and speculation, making…
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slap
Slap is slang verb meaning “to be excellent or amazing.” It’s especially used to refer to a song someone finds extremely good, as in This song slaps! Translation? When a track makes you want to… -
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… -
existential question
To be or not to be, that is the question—the existential question. An existential question is a deep, philosophical question concerning the nature of of someone or something's existence. "What is the meaning of life?"… -
sco pa tu mana
Sco pa tu mana is a nonsense phrase made popular by a rap by the Ghanaian musician Patapaa. The phrase inspired the Skopatumana Challenge, where people post videos of themselves rapping Patapaa's lyrics. -
hypebeast
A hypebeast is a mostly derogatory slang word for someone, usually a man, who follows trends in fashion, particularly streetwear, for the purpose of making a social statement. -
black heart
A black heart describes someone or something seen as innately evil or fundamentally corrupt. -
gringo
While not always the case, gringo is frequently an insult. If you're white and use Cinco de Mayo as an excuse to drink too many margaritas at your local, inauthentic Tex-Mex restaurant, all while wearing… -
quirkyalone
Table for one, please. A quirkyalone is a person who prefers being single to being in relationship with someone just to be in one. -
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… -
🔫 Pistol emoji
This is a loaded emoji. The pistol emoji on most platforms now depicts a toy or water gun, though for a while at least half of the designs depicted a more realistic-looking weapon. Where the… -
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.