Based on the nicknames for two characters from the TV show Grey’s Anatomy, McDreamy is a colloquial term for a handsome man who would make an ideal husband while a McSteamy is his sexy, lothario…
The Circle Game is an activity in which one person makes a “circle” with their fingers closely resembling the "OK" hand gesture and holds it below their waist, convincing a second person to look at it. If…
Larry Stylinson is the nickname given to the pairing of One Direction members Louis Tomlinson and Harry Styles, who some fans believe have a secret relationship.
Borrowed by English, papi is a Spanish colloquialism for “daddy,” extended as a general term of endearment like “buddy” for a friend or “my man” for a romantic partner.
A kiki is a social gathering, usually for the purpose of casually “kicking back,” gossiping, and sharing stories. It is historically connected to LGBTQ communities. Alternatively, kiki is also the name of a ballroom drag…
Bing bong is a nonsense phrase once used by President Donald Trump, which is now repeated as a shorthand criticism of his idiosyncratic speaking style.
An 8 ball is one eighth of an ounce of a drug (usually cocaine). It can also refer to a mix of crack-cocaine and heroin as well as the malt-liquor brand Olde English 800. Sometimes,…
Sideshow Bob is a fictional clown, criminal, and nemesis of Bart Simpson on the animated TV show The Simpsons. A secondary attraction at a circus, carnival, or other event is typically known as a sideshow.