speak truth to power
Stand up for what's right and tell people in charge what's what. That's the idea behind the phrase speak truth to power, an expression for courageously confronting an authority, calling out injustices on their watch, and…
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male tears
Male tears is a phrase and reaction image used by feminists for when men complain about reverse sexism, e.g., that they feel they have it hard when it comes to equal pay, discrimination, and harassment. -
dolo
You rolling dolo to the dictionary? If you are, that means that you're doing it alone. It often appears as solo dolo. -
dickweed
Don't be a dickweed. Dickweed is an insult for people who are rude, selfish, stupid, inconsiderate jerks no one wants to spend time with—just under an asshole in the sweary pecking order. -
11:11
If it's 11:11, make a wish! Some people believe 11:11 is a magic number or lucky time of day, good for making a wish ... or reaching cosmic enlightenment. -
WAP
WAP is a slang acronym that stands for wet-ass pussy. The acronym was created and popularized by hip-hop artist Cardi B in her hit August 2020 single “WAP.” -
book it
Great deal on that flight to Paris? Book it. About to get caught somewhere you're not supposed to be? Book it. Book it can mean "to reserve (something)" or "move quickly" or "flee." "Book it can also… -
ruca
Ruca has a range of meaning in different Spanish dialects, variously referring to arugula, a type of hut, an old lady or spinster, a girlfriend or wife, a whore, or a female gang member. -
puto
You don't want to just go around saying this. Puto is the masculine form of the multi-functional Spanish puta, meaning "prostitute." It's used as a slur against people who are gay and an insult to… -
streaks
Streaks refer to Snapchat streaks or Snapstreaks, which happens when two friends message each other on the social app Snapchat within 24 hours for three or more consecutive days. 🔥🔥🔥 -
mhm
Mhm is a version of mm-hmm, an interjection variously used to express agreement or make an acknowledgment, among other senses. Mhm is especially common in the casual writing of the internet and text-messaging. -
Pinay
A Pinay is a woman from the Philippines, especially one with Filipino heritage living abroad. Its male counterpart is Pinoy.