🔘Phablet

What does phablet mean?


◻️A device that functions like a phone and tablet

A phablet is a smartphone that functions and appears similar to a tablet. The device is much larger than a typical phone.

A phablet has all the capabilities of a smartphone but also provide features that are more helpful for productivity. Features often include a larger screen and software that supports stylus functionality. Most users don't mind the increased device size and not being able to fit in their pocket if it means that they can watch their movies and play their games on a bigger screen.

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"I thought phablets would be too big for people but it seems like that's where the smartphone is going."
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A woman holding a phablet

🔘Birther

What does birther mean?


◻️A person who believes Obama is not a US citizen

A birther is a person who does not believe that President Barack Obama was born in the United States. Some famous birthers include Donald Trump, Sarah Palin, and Mike Huckabee.

The term was first coined in 2008 when conspiracy theories began to swirl around the legitimacy of Obama's birthplace in Hawaii. Many birthers believe that he was born in Kenya and would therefore be ineligible for U.S. President.

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"He is def a birther. Even when Obama is out of office he'll still claim that his birth certificate is fake."
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Bernie Sanders condemning Donald Trump and the Birther movement

🔘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

🔘Phubbing

What does phubbing mean?


◻️Snubbing a person to be on your phone

Phubbing is when a person snubs another person in order to be on his phone.

The term combines "phone" and "snubbing" and was coined and popularized in 2012 during a "Stop Phubbing" campaign by Macquarie Dictionary. As the use of mobile devices increase more people choose to be on their device, often a phone, rather than engage with others IRL. The negative habit has also infiltrated romantic relationships as it decreases intimacy.

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"No phubbing at the table. Put it away or I'll take it away!"
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A female victim of phubbing at a restaurant

🔘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

🔘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.

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"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

🔘 Blvmot

What is blvmot short for?

◻️Believe me on that

When someone sends you blvmot (believe me on that), they are trying to convince you that what they just said is true. This abbreviation means roughly the same thing as "trust me."

You will most likely encounter blvmot only in chat and text messages, where space is limited. However, since blvmot is pretty obscure, the person receiving it may have no clue what it means.

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"Blvmot, it's the truth."
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You better believe that Trump is a big fan of blvmot

🔘Diva

What does diva mean?


◻️A self-important, demanding person

Originally, the term diva was used only to describe glamorous, talented female singers. However, because some of those singers are considered incredibly demanding, diva can now be used to refer to any demanding person (typically, a woman).

What is the origin of diva?

Diva is the Latin word for goddess. As opera grew popular in Italy, successful female stars were labeled divas, to note their larger-than-life style and presence.

In the modern age, diva crossed the divide between opera and pop music. Talented female singers who exude stage presence and personality are often labeled divas. In many cases, people admire these sorts of divas.

However, because some divas are temperamental and hard to please, diva gained a secondary meaning. Now, volatile and/or whiny people of all stripes may also be labeled divas.

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"Stop being such a diva and get over yourself!"
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Toddler beauty pageants are full of diva

🔘Put On Blast

What does put on blast mean?


◻️To call out

Put on blast is a phrase that means "to call out" or "to dis" a person. It is usually done in an embarrassing manner that is unexpected, which is where the "blast" part comes from.

The term is similar to the "throwing shade" phrase since it is also an insult given in an embarrassing way in front of people. A person putting another person on blast is an expression of anger that is the result of something that was said or done to a person that inflicted harm. It may occur in real life, on social sites like Facebook or Twitter, or in a web forum.

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"He was put on blast in the middle of mcds and it was posted on fb."
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Put On Blast means to call out

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🔘Oh Snap

What does oh snap mean?


◻️Expression of surprise

Oh snap is a slang phrase that is an expression of surprise. It is similar to whoa and woah and also used when someone is insulted in an embarrassing manner.

The phrase is commonly used in two scenarios. The first scenario is when something surprising happens, such as when a main character is killed off in a show by being shoved in front of a subway train. The second scenario is when someone gets dissed. The insult could be very aggressive or one that you didn't see coming.

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"Your momma's so fat, she left the house in high heels and when she came back she had flip flops.
Oh snap!"
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Oh Snap means expression of surprise

🔘Tweetsult

What does tweetsult mean?


◻️Insulting tweet

A tweetsult is a slang word that combines "tweet" and "insult." The term refers to an insult delivered in a tweet on Twitter.

Tweetsults commonly occur between feuding celebrities, politicians, or athletes that have inflated egos. They can range from something incredibly petty to more serious issues.

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"Did you see Charlie Sheen's tweetsult towards Ashton?
Yeah, he needs to get over TAAHM, it's getting pretty lame."
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Louis C.K. about to drop some tweetsults

🔘Snack

What is a snack?


◻️An attractive person

A snack is a person who looks attractive, almost tasty, which makes you want to eat him up, much like an actual snack.

It became popular in the late-2010s and is most often used in the club when on the prowl for someone to hook up with. It is also used online, especially when people post thirst traps on social media.

Snack may also appear as "snacc," which is an intentional misspelling to add emphasis, similarly to "thicc" and "thick." While the term is typically used as a noun, some may use it as an adjective the same way as "sexy." For example, "Wow, you lookin' snacc!"

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"If you need me I'm gonna be working on that snack in the black dress over there."
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When you got a hankering for that snack

🔘Movember

What does movember mean?


◻️Mustache-growing November

Movember is a term that combines "mustache" or "moustache" and "November" and refers to males growing mustaches during the month of November. The term is not limited to mustache-growing as many males grow beards, as well.

The movement began in 2003 as an effort to raise awareness and money for men's health issues, such as testicular and prostate cancer. It has since grown to a global cause, while raising hundreds of millions of dollars, with the help of social media. The cause is also called "No Shave November."

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"My face doesn't have much to give but I'm gonna try my best to help out this Movember."
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Movember means mustache-growing november

🔘Bars

What does bars mean?


◻️Lyrical hip hop sentences

Bars are rhyming lyrical sentences in hip hop and rap songs. The term comes from music theory and is also known as a measure, which consists of 4 beats.

Rappers commonly exclaim "bars!" before they drop a sick rhyme. The term is often seen as "spitting bars" which is when a person is freestyle rapping. It is also seen as "hot bars", which refers to witty rhymes.

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"Check this, Imma bout to spit some hot bars."
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Lil Wayne spittin some bars

🔘Jookin

What does jookin mean?

◻️Footwork-based dance move

A dance move that originates from the streets of Memphis, Tennessee.

The dance move is based on the Gangsta Walking dance style, with a lot of emphasis placed on footwork. One of the most prominent Jookin dancers is Lil Buck, who is considered to be the ambassador of the style. The term can also be used as verb.

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"Have u seen the Lil Buck jookin video with yo-yo ma?
That is a sentence I never thought I would hear!"
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Showing off some Jookin dance moves

🔘Womp

What does womp mean?

◻️Expression of disappointment

Womp is an expression of disappointment or letdown used to react to something negative. It comes from the low sound a trombone makes to convey sadness in songs, TV shows, and movies.

The term often appears as "Womp womp" and may be spoken out loud or typed in text messages or online. Some examples of when you might use it are when a friend tells you he failed his test, when you spill your drink, or when your dad grounds your sister.

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"I just burned my tongue drinking coffee."
"Womp womp."
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Womp is used to express disappointment