🔘 LL&P

What does LL&P stand for?

◻️ Live long and prosper

Trekkies may end a conversation by telling you to LL&P, which stands for "live long and prosper." This acronym is a condensed version of Star Trek character Spock's famous salute.

In real life, Trekkies often pair "live long and prosper" with a hand gesture known as the Vulcan salute (shown below). In text, you may see LL&P accompanied by a hand emoji that replicates the Vulcan salute. If so, you can be certain that LL&P stands for "live long and prosper."

❓ Example

"Catch you at the next movie night. LL&P"
"u2!"
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​​🔘Manscaping
What does manscaping mean?

◽️Strategic shaving of male body hair
Manscaping is the art of shaving, waxing, or removing body hair from the male body. It combines the words "man" and "landscaping."

Popular manscaping areas include chest and facial hair, although it is not limited to these places. It is usually accomplished with a trimmer or electric razor.

❓Example
"Bro, your manscaping is out of control!"
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An artist shaving a skyline out of back hair

🔘 Slasher

What does slasher mean?

◻️ Horror film

Slasher is a subgenre of horror films that features a crazy mad-man murderer that kills countless victims. The villain typically murders people with some type of blade, such as a knife, machete, or axe.

This genre commonly involves a lot of bloodshed and high body counts. Some of the most popular slasher psychopaths include Michael Myers from "Halloween," Freddy Krueger from "A Nightmare on Elm Street," and Jason Voorhees from "Friday the 13th."

❓ Example

"I like horror movies but I hate the slasher genre, there is no suspense, just lots of blood."
"What's wrong with lots of blood?"
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🔘 Speak Truth To Power

What does it mean to speak truth to power?


◻️Stand up for what is right

To speak truth to power is when one or more people stand up for what is right by resisting an oppressive force, such as a person or company. It has become a rallying cry for people resisting or uncovering corrupt, unfair, and incorrect practices performed by people in positions of power, especially the government.

While some date the phrase back to Ancient Greece, its modern-day roots go back to the early 1940s, when it was popularized by American civil rights activist Bayard Rustin. He advocated for nonviolent methods for battling greater powers to achieve social justice.

"Speak truth to power" has been adopted by various nonviolent resistance groups over the years, including against the Soviet Union during the Cold War and against the Taliban in the Middle East. It gained more exposure in the late-2010s, especially on social media, as a way to encourage dissidents to rebel.

You will probably see it in protests for racial justice, gender equality, LGBTQ rights, censorship, and other issues defying government laws or the "status quo." The phrase is prevalent on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Snapchat among social activists.

❓Example

"Don't give up. Speak truth to power whenever you can and we will eventually achieve equality."
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​​🔘Thirsty
What does thirsty mean?

◽️Desiring a person
Thirsty is a term that refers to when a person desires another person, meaning he or she likes the person romantically. The desire can be as strong as a person's thirst for water, which is where the term originates.

The term is somewhat negative since it is used to describe a person who is desperate to date another person. Many thirsty people can be found at a bar or a club, which is known as a "watering hole" for those looking to HU with others.

❓Example
"He asked for yo digits?
Yeah.
Gurl, u gotta pump those breaks, that boy's thirsty!"
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When you got that thirsty look in your eyes

🔘 Bromance

What does bromance mean?

◻️ Deep friendship between two or more males
A combination of "bro" or "brother" and "romance;" a close, non-sexual relationship between two or more males; celebrities Ben Affleck and Matt Damon emerged in the '90s as the quintessential "bromance."

❓Example

"Kevin and Dave are getting along really well!
Yeah, I think a bromance is brewing."
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🔘Ugly Hot

What does ugly hot mean?


◻️Physically attractive despite some ugly features

Ugly hot is a term used to describe a person who, despite some ugly features, is still physically attractive. The term is typically applied to males but may also be used for females.

Ugly hot people are very mysterious because there is something just a little off about them to not be thought of as completely attractive. The ugly/hot debate usually centers around the person's facial features. The person's nose may be too big, eyebrows may be unequal or too thin, or eyes may be too bulgy.

Of course, attractiveness is subjective but when there's a large number of people that agree that a person is ugly hot, they are probably on to something. Some examples of ugly hot guys are Adrien Brody, Benedict Cumberbatch, Travis Scott, Pete Davidson, Chance the Rapper, Woody Harrelson, Adam Driver, and Evan Peters.

❓Example

"Timothee Chalamet is my biggest crush."
"Yeah, I can see that. If you like ugly hot guys."
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Adrien Brody is a common ugly hot candidate

🔘 Extra

What does extra mean?

Over the top

Extra is a slang term that refers to a person who is over the top, most likely in an annoying way. The person is being overly dramatic and needs to be reined in, such as a plastered broseph trying to jump from a house roof into the pool or a teacher that is too strict. The term may also describe a person who is trying too hard, whether it be attempting to fit in or throw the best party ever.

Typically, extra is used as a negative term, similar to basic, and is meant to be a criticism of a person's behavior. If you are called "extra" you should try to take a step back and chill. It is commonly used as a noun or adjective.

❓Example

"You going to Tiffany's house later?"
"No, I can't handle her, everything about her is extra and I don't need that in my life right now."
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He is a bit extra

🔘Textpectation

What does textpectation mean?


◻️Expectation of waiting for a text

Textpectation is the expectation of waiting for a text. It is a slang term that describes the expectant feeling of waiting for a person to text you back.

The feeling often occurs when there is a pressing matter and an immediate response is needed. Textpectation may also arise when you're flirting with someone over the phone.

❓Example

"The textpectation is killing me, I'm calling him!
No don't do it, that's exactly what he wants."
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The textpectation from your crush can be torture

🔘Tuning

What does tuning mean?


◻️Subtly flirting with a person

Tuning is when a person is trying to get someone to like him in a subtle ways. It often occurs through liking a person's pics on social media, tagging someone in videos, or playful texts.

Tuning is one step below of flirting. It is a method utilized to gauge a person's interest without really putting themselves out there. You could say tuning is "greasing the wheels" of the relationship to move forward. If the tuning goes in the right direction the person would begin to implement more outward flirtations.

❓Example

"He's been tuning the her the past week to see if she has any interest in him."
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A not-so-subtle attempt at tuning

🔘AFJ

What does AFJ stand for?


◻️April Fools' joke

An acronym for the popular tradition of pulling pranks on others on the first day of April.

Internet hoaxes have become popular on this day, along with simple pranks between coworkers and friends. Unfortunately, some people take it too far and feels get hurt.

❓Example

"So do we really have to shut our computers off on Internet Cleaning Day?
U r so dumb, that was an AFJ."
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Toothpaste frosting is a quality AFJ

🔘Whitesplain

What does whitesplain mean?


◻️To explain racism to a person of color

Whitesplain is a term that refers to when a white person tries to explain the true nature of racism to a person of color. It combines "white" and "explain".

Whitesplaining is usually done by oblivious white people with good intentions. They are sharing their perspective but not in a way that conveys understanding of the plight of colored people. It comes across as condescending and totally inappropriate considering that white people have not experienced racism the same way that colored people have, especially in America. Backlash against whitesplaining usually occurs on social media where opinions are more often exchanged.

❓Example

"Did you see his tweet yesterday?
No, was it bad?
Well, do you think whitesplaining racism to a civil rights leader is bad?
Yikes. :-/"
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Response to a Rob Schneider whitesplain tweet

🔘Make It Snow

What does make it snow mean?


◻️To toss money in the air

Make it snow is a phrase that refers to flaunting money. It involves money being thrown or tossed up in the air in order to have it float down like snowflakes.

The phrase is similar to "make it rain," but involves larger bills, which is why it is snow instead of rain. The act is performed by incredibly wealthy people looking to flaunt their status.

❓Example

"Just got myself a contract extension, about to make it snow tonite!"
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Make It Snow means to toss money in the air

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🔘Sorority Squat

What is the sorority squat?


◻️Hands-on-knees, butt-out group photo pose

The sorority squat is a pose that sorority girls (effortlessly and without fail) adopt in group photos. Specifically, to do the sorority squat means to bend your knees slightly, place your hands on them, and pop out your butt, while simultaneously smiling for the camera.

Sorority girls began adopting this pose to allow them to vary their heights, making it easier to fit dozens or even hundreds of sisters within the same picture. Over time, though, the sorority squat became sorority girls' default, accepted group photo pose. Now, even when only two or three sisters feature in a photo, they're likely to assume the sorority squat.

Whenever anyone other than a college-aged female attempts to perform the sorority squat, they typically look ridiculous. So if you're reading this and thinking you might adopt the sorority squat in your next group photo, you may want to reconsider.

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"Ohmygod, I think I just pulled my back doing that sorority squat. Guess I'm not as young as I used to be."
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a rare example of the male sorority squat

🔘Tindering

What does tindering mean?


◻️Using Tinder

Tindering is when a person is on Tinder, a social dating application for Android and iOS phones. It includes browsing profiles of people near your location and swiping right or left on people that you like or dislike in order to match you with a mutually interested person.

The Tinder app was released in 2012 and quickly grew in popularity. Tindering is mostly done by people in their 20s and 30s and is used to go on dates or for a straight up booty call. There also is an invite-only version of Tinder called Tinder Select. This version only allows celebrities and other Tinder users who have a proficient track record on the app.

❓Example

"I spent about 2 hours tindering last night and only swiped right once.
Wow, you're picky.
Or, I'm just not into bros that post shirtless bathroom selfies.
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Tindering can be hard work

🔘 Extra

What does extra mean?

Over the top

Extra is a slang term that refers to a person who is over the top, most likely in an annoying way. The person is being overly dramatic and needs to be reined in, such as a plastered broseph trying to jump from a house roof into the pool or a teacher that is too strict. The term may also describe a person who is trying too hard, whether it be attempting to fit in or throw the best party ever.

Typically, extra is used as a negative term, similar to basic, and is meant to be a criticism of a person's behavior. If you are called "extra" you should try to take a step back and chill. It is commonly used as a noun or adjective.

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"You going to Tiffany's house later?"
"No, I can't handle her, everything about her is extra and I don't need that in my life right now."
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He is a bit extra

🔘Peacocking

What does peacocking mean?


◻️Showing off

Peacocking is when a person shows off to impress someone. It comes from the colorful feathers an actual peacock displays to attract a mate.

The term is commonly used in regards to dating when a male tries to impress a female by doing something flashy to stand out from among the rest of the suitors. Peacocking may take the form of driving a really expensive car, learning some sweet dance moves, or domming in sports.

❓Example

"James is peacocking on the dance floor in order to get a dance with one of the bridesmaids.
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Gaston peacocking with his chest hair

🔘Tindering

What does tindering mean?


◻️Using Tinder

Tindering is when a person is on Tinder, a social dating application for Android and iOS phones. It includes browsing profiles of people near your location and swiping right or left on people that you like or dislike in order to match you with a mutually interested person.

The Tinder app was released in 2012 and quickly grew in popularity. Tindering is mostly done by people in their 20s and 30s and is used to go on dates or for a straight up booty call. There also is an invite-only version of Tinder called Tinder Select. This version only allows celebrities and other Tinder users who have a proficient track record on the app.

❓Example

"I spent about 2 hours tindering last night and only swiped right once.
Wow, you're picky.
Or, I'm just not into bros that post shirtless bathroom selfies.
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Tindering can be hard work

🔘 Do It For The Gram

What does do it for the gram mean?


◻️To do something only to share on Instagram

Do it for the gram is a phrase that refers to when a person does stuff for the sole purpose of posting it to Instagram. The person may buy a new pair of shoes, drive a couple hours to the beach, or stalk a person just so they can post a pic or video of it on the social site.

The gram is another way to say Instagram, which is a social site where users share images and video. People that do it for the gram are considered fake because they don't really do stuff to experience it, rather they just want to get likes, comments, and followers.

❓Example

"You gonna come to the game tonight?"
"Maybe. I don't like football but I was just gonna do it for the gram."
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They do it for the gram