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   Locked Up Lingo: 8 Terms That Summarize Prison Slang

   In prison, people use their own special forms of lingo and communication. The unique slang used by prisoners reflects this.

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   Harambe

   Harambe was a gorilla from the Cincinnati Zoo. He was killed in 2016 to save the life of a small child who fell into his enclosure. His death variously inspired outrage and humor, especially online.
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   netsuke
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   slut-shaming

   Slut-shaming is the practice of disparaging women, and occasionally men, for acting in a manner that violates "norms" regarding sexually appropriate behavior. These denigrations, which are often double standards, range from criticizing women for wearing sexy clothing…
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   limn
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   How Words For Tastes Became Words For Traits
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   🌈 Rainbow emoji

   The rainbow emoji 🌈 depicts a colorful arc of a rainbow. When not representing the meteorological phenomenon, the emoji can express various positive emotions, such as happiness, feelings of togetherness, hope, and good fortune. Along with…
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   Game of Thrones Language Explained: What’s “Dothraki”?
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   xtra

   Xtra is a stylized spelling of extra and means "dramatic" in an unnecessary or empowered way. The term is popular among young adult females and in LGBTQ communities.
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    cheville
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    What Are Some Synonyms For Top Slang Words?
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    Seacresting

    Seacresting is behaving like American Idol host Ryan Seacrest, especially building suspense, like how he would announce a commercial break right at a climactic moment ... typical Seacrest. Related words: cliffhanger hype reality TV tease