​​🔘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.

❓Example
"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.

❓Example
"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.

❓Example
"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.

❓Example
"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.

❓Example
"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.

❓Example
"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.

❓Example

"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.

❓Example

"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 .

❓ Example

"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.

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

​​🔘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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He's definitely in the friend zone. "
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Those dreaded words

🔘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.

❓Example

"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

🔘NFT

What is an NFT?

◻️Non-fungible token

A non-fungible token, often referred to as an "NFT," is a unique digital asset that is part of a blockchain, usually the open-source Ethereum. It is primarily used to verify ownership of digital artwork sold and collected online.

NFTs increased in usage in 2020, partially because the Covid-19 pandemic limited the exchange of actual artwork. They are a form of currency on a blockchain, which is a type of database linked together like a chain using cryptography.

Blockchains provide helpful information about transactions that cannot be modified. They are also transparent, allowing users to view the transactions and recognize ownership of assets.

An NFT, which is part of a blockchain, functions similarly to a receipt that provides proof of a digital asset's purchase and ownership. Anything digital can be sold and collected as an NFT, but an NFT is primarily an image or video artwork.

Examples of NFTs

NFTs may be anything digital that a person wants to own, such as a unique graphic created by a popular artist, a digital holographic Charizard Pokemon card, animated stickers, a 15-second highlight of LeBron James dunking a basketball, or a rare digital baseball card. It can even be something as simple as a tweet.

Since the medium in which NFTs are created makes them so easily reproducible (users can simply and legally download the images and videos onto their own computers) many people scoff at the idea of purchasing NFTs. However, that hasn't stopped art collectors from purchasing NFTs, sometimes for millions of dollars.

Reasons for purchasing NFTs

Some reasons for shelling out big chunks of change for NFTs include ownership bragging rights (although the artist still holds the copyright and reproduction capabilities), supporting artists they admire, and a belief that the asset will appreciate as cryptocurrency increases. Another reason may just be pure stupidity, but hey, to each their own.

❓Example

"I just paid $15 for an NFT."
"Oh yeah, what did you get?"
"Katie's tweet about sandwiches."
"SMH, you're such a simp. "

This cryptocurrency GIF animation could be sold as an NFT

🔘Corona Bump

Why do people do a corona bump?


◻️Elbow bump with a person to avoid spreading the coronavirus

A Corona bump is when two or more people bump their elbows as an alternative to shaking hands. It is done with the intention of limiting the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

The term was coined as the COVID-19 virus reached the United States in early March 2020. Some health officials and politicians began doing it as a substitute for the normal handshake and people online began referring to it as the "Corona bump."

The social maneuver is part of an overall effort to increase social distancing among individuals to slow the virus. However, it is still not completely effective as the virus can be transferred through sneezed or cough droplets. And if you are close enough to tap elbows, you are close enough to catch coughed or sneezed droplets. Because of this, some people choose to do an "air-five" or mime a handshake at least 6 feet away from the other person.

❓Example

"Do you think I should give her dad and mom a corona bump when I meet them?"
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Trump learning the Corona bump