🔘 Crows Before Hoes

What does crows before hoes mean?

◻️ Guy friends are more important than romantic interests

Crows before hoes means guy friends are more important than female romantic interests. The phrase comes from Game of Thrones and is often used by fans of the show.

The term is a parody of the popular "bros before hoes" saying with the same meaning. The "crows" part comes from Game of Thrones, which refers to the Night's Watch, a brotherhood sworn to the protection of the Wall from Wildlings and Whitewalkers. The brotherhood's pact lasts until death, which means that the men cannot get married, thus the "guys come before women" sentiment.

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"Dude, u can't go on a date 2nite, we r going 2 the game , crows before hoes!"
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​​🔘Brotastic
What does brotastic mean?

◽️Fantastic
Brotastic is a term that describes something fantastic that is also related to being a bro. It combines "bro" and "fantastic" and is commonly used to describe an awesome male bonding time.

Brotastic times include playing catch, going to the bar, or working on a car. If the males are really good friends, like a bromance, then everything they do together may be described as brotastic.

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"You have a good time at the game with Ahmad?
Yeah, it was brotastic!"
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A brotastic meme

​​🔘Dashie
What does dashie mean?

◽️Rainbow Dash
Dashie is a nickname for Rainbow Dash, one of the main characters in "My Little Pony Friendship is Magic." Dashie is also the subject of fan fiction, which includes the YouTube video "My Little Dashie - The Mini Movie".

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"Fluttershy's not a tree, Dashie!"
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Dashie from MLP

​​🔘BIL
What does BIL stand for?

◽️Boss is listening
BIL is an acronym used to notify the recipient that his or her boss is listening or watching the chat session. It is similar to the PAW and POMS acronyms.

Since the work environment is not the most appropriate place to talk about personal or offensive employees have to be covert about their conversation content. The acronym allows the sender to discreetly tell the recipient to be careful what he types in a way that the boss wouldn't notice.

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"BIL right now!"
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When BIL to your conversation

​​🔘Fantabulous
What does fantabulous mean?

◽️Better than fantastic or fabulous
Fantabulous is a term that describes something better than just fantastic or fabulous. It is so great that it has to combine the fantastic and fabulous.

Fantabulous is often used by someone who is very positive or cheerful and trying to motivate another person. The term could be perceived as annoying if it's used by annoying people.

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"What a glorious morning, I hope you have a fantabulous day!"
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Benedict Cumberbatch is fantabulous

​​🔘Shorty
What does shorty mean?

◽️A fine female
A shorty is a female, most likely a girlfriend or female friend. The term is commonly meant to describe an attractive female.

Shorty was made popular by rappers in the early 2000s, like 50 Cent. The term may also appear as shortie or shawty.

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"Hey Drew, who was that shorty you were talking to last night?"
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50 Cent's popular "In Da Club" song

​​🔘Attwaction

 does attwaction mean?

◽️Attraction to a Twitter user
Attwaction is a term that refers to a person's attraction to another Twitter user. It comes from when one user enjoys and agrees with posts from another user and grows fond of him or her.

It is not limited to a romantic attraction as it can be purely platonic. Also, just because one user experiences attwaction does not mean it will be reciprocated by the other user.

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"I can't stop checking @2J's tweets, I think I have an unhealthy attwaction towards him."
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When your SO sees your attwaction

​​🔘Seltering
What does seltering mean?

◽️Sticking out your rear in a fitness pose
Seltering is a fitness pose where you stick out your rear that occasionally includes getting in a position where your hands and feet hold up your body weight. The pose originates from Jennifer Selter, a female who became famous by posting photos of herself posing in yoga pants on social sites like Instagram and Facebook.

The seltering term is typically only seen on social sites preceded with a hashtag (#) and accompanying a picture of someone seltering. Also, seltering is primarily done by women as they tend to post pictures of themselves exercising on social media.

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"Walked in the room and caught Jeff seltering during his workout. I need to burn that memory from my brain!"
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Jennifer Selter posing over a subway entrance

​​🔘Friend Zone
What is the friend zone?

◽️A relationship where a person's love interest thinks of him as just a friend
Friend zone is the area of a relationship where one person is romantically interested in another person but he or she thinks of the other as just a friend. The relationship typically consists of a male who is pursuing a female that appreciates the attention but is only interested in being a friend.

Unfortunately for a lot of guys, the friend zone is where a lot of romantic pursuits die. The area is a common problem for many "nice" guys and girls that are so nice they are thought of friends by their baes instead of love interests. Even though it is tough to get out of the friend zone, it is not impossible, unlike the brotherzone.

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"She just gave him a high five when he went in for a kiss.
He's definitely in the friend zone. "
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Those dreaded words

​​🔘Noob
What does noob mean?

◽️Newbie
A noob is a newbie. More specifically, it is a slang term that refers to a person who is new to something, such as an online service, video game, or another technology.

The term may also be used to criticize someone's gameplay. In online gaming, it refers to a player who is simply bad at a game or displays poor gaming etiquette.

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"Pls leave noob!"
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Everyone is a noob to Sheldon

​​🔘Cosplayer
What does cosplayer mean?

◽️A person who wears a costume and plays a character
A cosplayer is a person who wears costumes and accessories to represent a character for role-playing purposes. Cosplayers often gather at fan conventions in order to recreate the fictional world that they enjoy so much.

Cosplay has become more popular over the years as comic book movies and anime have become more widespread. It is especially prevalent in Asian cultures.

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"Did you see the Iron Man cosplayer at the convention yesterday?
Yeah, he was legit!"
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Cosplayer at a convention

​​🔘AYAOTD
What does AYAOTD stand for?

◽️Are You Afraid of the Dark?
AYAOTD is an acronym for the 1990s Nickelodeon television show "Are You Afraid of the Dark?" The show features a group of teenagers called "The Midnight Society" who share horror-fantasy stories with each other. The show aired from 1992 to 1996 with each episode featuring a different scary story.

❓Example
"Do you remember AYAOTD?"
"Yeah, that show freaked me out as a kid!"
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Opening title sequence from Are You Afraid of the Dark?

​​🔘POTUS
What does POTUS stand for?

◽️President of the United States
POTUS is an acronym for President of the United States. It is a simple way to refer to the United States' President in news articles, forums, and social sites.

The acronym is used to avoid the ambiguity of just saying "president," which could refer to the president of a corporation or a different country. It is similar to the PEOTUS acronym, which refers to the next POTUS who was recently elected.

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"Barack Obama was re-elected POTUS on November 6, 2012."
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The seal of the POTUS

🔘 Treat Yo Self

What does treat yo self mean?


◻️Take care of yourself

Treat yo self is a phrase used to encourage a person to take care of his or her self. The phrase comes from the TV show "Parks and Recreation."

In the show, Donna and Tom start a "Treat yo self" day which involves taking a day off of everything to do things for yourself, mostly buying things that you love that you would normally talk yourself out of. Some past examples include buying clothes, a Batman costume, massages, mimosas, and bling.

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"You seem really stressed out, I think it's time for you to treat yo self."
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🔘 Woke

What does it mean to be woke?


◻️Aware of social issues

A woke person is someone who has "woken up" to modern discrimination and social issues. Examples include cultural differences and racial injustices.

Wokeness is a proclamation and challenge to others, especially those who may be oblivious about discrimination. The challenge is to not give in to pressures from other people and stand firm with those being oppressed.

Woke is often used in the context of "stay woke" or "get woke" and is associated with movements like Black Lives Matter (BLM). In this instance, a woke individual may be a white person who has become aware of privileges they experience because of their skin color.

The term is also politically charged; it is often associated with liberals and denounced by conservatives. You will most likely see or hear it used on social media, in the news, and in in-person discussions regarding race or politics.

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"Stay woke, brotha, don't let them brainwash you at school."
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🔘 Leftist

What is a leftist in politics?


◻️ A person with radical left-wing political views

A leftist is a person who has radical views on the left side of the political spectrum. While great variation exists in Leftism, the main tenant is social equality (often referred to as "socialism"), which is achieved through robust government regulations and high taxation of the rich to help the poor and disadvantaged.

The term comes from "Left" (the left-wing of the political spectrum), which is an idea borne from the French Revolution in the late-1700s. The "Left" and "Right" labels corresponded with where people with liberal or conservative ideas sat in the French Estates General (a legislative assembly).

In modern American politics, the term is primarily used to refer to radical progressives in the Democratic party. It is often interchanged with "liberalism" but is different, being farther on the left side of the spectrum. Some prominent issues important to Leftists include social and economic equality (LGBTQ, feminist, and civil rights movements), environmental conservation, distinct separation of church and state, and anti-nationalism, which some label as Marxist and "Globalism."

Conservatives often use "leftist" to label radical Democrats, such as Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC). You will typically see the term on social media during the election season, in political news articles and blogs, and hear it on 24/7 cable news channels.

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"Leftists are ruining this country!"
"OK, boomer."
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🔘 Broseph

What is a broseph?

◽️A male friend

Broseph is another way to refer to a male friend. The term combines bro and "Joseph" although you do not have to be named Joseph to be a broseph.

The term is often utilized in reference to a good friend but can be used to describe another male much like "dude." Broseph is commonly said by males that exhibit stereotypical male traits, such as lifting weights, playing sports, and going to the club to meet some shawties .

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"Hey broseph, can you pass the salt?
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🔘 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."

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

What does seltering mean?

◻️ Sticking out your rear in a fitness pose

Seltering is a fitness pose where you stick out your rear that occasionally includes getting in a position where your hands and feet hold up your body weight. The pose originates from Jennifer Selter, a female who became famous by posting photos of herself posing in yoga pants on social sites like Instagram and Facebook.

The seltering term is typically only seen on social sites preceded with a hashtag (#) and accompanying a picture of someone seltering. Also, seltering is primarily done by women as they tend to post pictures of themselves exercising on social media.

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​​🔘Squidward
What does squidward mean?

◽️Villager
Squidward is a Minecraft term that refers to a villager that resembles Squidward from the Nickelodeon cartoon "SpongeBob SquarePants." The villager spawns in the building that correlates with its role in the game.

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"Why don't the squidwards ever leave their villages? "
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The "Squidward" Minecraft villager