white feminism
White feminism is the label given to feminist efforts and actions that uplift white women but that exclude or otherwise fail to address issues faced by minority groups, especially women of color and LGBTQ women.
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baka gaijin
The expression baka gaijin means "stupid foreigner" in Japanese. -
morning skinny
Morning skinny is a slang term for when someone looks or feel slimmer first thing in the day, before they've had anything to eat and, often, after going to the bathroom. -
dog walk
Time to get the leash. The slang dog walk is "to overpower" or "outsmart" someone, as if in utter control of them, as when walking a dog. The slang verb own is a close synonym. -
gråtrunka
Gråtrunka is a Swedish blend word meaning "to cry while masturbating." -
going Dutch
Do you want me to pick up the bill or do you want to go Dutch? When dining, going Dutch means each person pays for their own food or drinks. -
Lewis’s Law
Lewis's Law is an unofficial principle of the Internet that states that the comments on any article about feminism justify feminism. -
zero-waste travel
Zero-waste travel is the act of traveling in a way that greatly reduces one's environmental impact, specifically by limiting the amount of trash generated. Practices include bringing reusable toiletries containers, portable composting, and consciously minimizing… -
McDonald Trump
McDonald Trump is a mocking nickname for the 45th president of the United States, Donald Trump, referencing his love of fast food, particularly McDonald's. -
androgyn
Something that is an androgyn (or androgyne) has both male and female characteristics. In biology, it's used to describe plants and animals with both male and female sex traits. It's also a popular identifier in the LGBTQ community for… -
pack of squares
A pack of squares is slang for a "pack of cigarettes." -
snatched
Is your wig still on, queen? In drag slang, snatched is "fierce" or "on point," i.e., excellent, especially when it comes to personal appearance.