🔘 Catch And Release
◻️To flirt with someone then stop when the person wants commitment
Catch and release is a dating term that refers to when someone flirts with a person then stops once she likes him back. It comes from the "catch and release" term associated with hunting and fishing for animals then releasing them after catching them.
People who like catch and release are known for liking the "chase" but not the commitment. Catch and release comes with a heightened level of excitement from the thrill of the chase. Things like flirty texts, alluring glances, and romantic gestures are a lot of fun but actually committing to a ship is too much to ask for.
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"He won't even return her texts.
Yeah, he's known for his love of the catch and release."
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Joey is well known for his catch and release attitude
What does catch and release mean?◻️To flirt with someone then stop when the person wants commitment
Catch and release is a dating term that refers to when someone flirts with a person then stops once she likes him back. It comes from the "catch and release" term associated with hunting and fishing for animals then releasing them after catching them.
People who like catch and release are known for liking the "chase" but not the commitment. Catch and release comes with a heightened level of excitement from the thrill of the chase. Things like flirty texts, alluring glances, and romantic gestures are a lot of fun but actually committing to a ship is too much to ask for.
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Yeah, he's known for his love of the catch and release."
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Joey is well known for his catch and release attitude
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🔘Torch
▫️To beat someone in competition
Torch is a slang word that means to beat an opponent in a humiliating way. It could occur in any kind of competition, such as a basketball game, video games, surfing, fencing, race, etc.
When you torch somebody you go beyond just beating him, you set him on fire and burn him to a crisp. That's what the torch term is meant to convey, totally destroying another competitor.
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"You see me torch that guy?"
"What a noob."
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Shooter McGavin torching the competition
What does torch mean?▫️To beat someone in competition
Torch is a slang word that means to beat an opponent in a humiliating way. It could occur in any kind of competition, such as a basketball game, video games, surfing, fencing, race, etc.
When you torch somebody you go beyond just beating him, you set him on fire and burn him to a crisp. That's what the torch term is meant to convey, totally destroying another competitor.
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"You see me torch that guy?"
"What a noob."
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Shooter McGavin torching the competition
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🔘Waiver Hawk
◽️A fantasy sports owner who patrols the waiver wire
A waiver hawk is an owner in fantasy sports, like fantasy football or fantasy baseball, who patrols the waiver wire to pick up players moments after they become a free agent. The name comes from the laser-like focus and patience of a real hawk hunting prey and an owner hunting a player that is placed on the league's waiver wire.
The waiver wire is known in real-life and fantasy sports as the period when a player is released from his team and before he becomes a free agent. There is an order that teams are placed in to have priority to pick up players. The order is based on the team's record (the worst team has first priority) and how often they pick up players (when you pick up a player from waivers you go to the back of the line). Owners become waiver hawks when a player they deem as valuable to their team is going to clear waivers and they get up early in the morning to pick up the player moments after he becomes available as a free agent. This strategy allows the owner to not sacrifice his waiver order when picking up the player.
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"Brad is a real waiver hawk.
Yeah I saw he picked up Jones right after midnight."
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Waiver Hawk means a fantasy sports owner who patrols the waiver wire
What does waiver hawk mean?◽️A fantasy sports owner who patrols the waiver wire
A waiver hawk is an owner in fantasy sports, like fantasy football or fantasy baseball, who patrols the waiver wire to pick up players moments after they become a free agent. The name comes from the laser-like focus and patience of a real hawk hunting prey and an owner hunting a player that is placed on the league's waiver wire.
The waiver wire is known in real-life and fantasy sports as the period when a player is released from his team and before he becomes a free agent. There is an order that teams are placed in to have priority to pick up players. The order is based on the team's record (the worst team has first priority) and how often they pick up players (when you pick up a player from waivers you go to the back of the line). Owners become waiver hawks when a player they deem as valuable to their team is going to clear waivers and they get up early in the morning to pick up the player moments after he becomes available as a free agent. This strategy allows the owner to not sacrifice his waiver order when picking up the player.
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"Brad is a real waiver hawk.
Yeah I saw he picked up Jones right after midnight."
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Waiver Hawk means a fantasy sports owner who patrols the waiver wire
🔘Peacocking
◻️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
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
🔘Lunching
◻️Acting stupid
If a person is lunching, or lunchin', as the cool kids say it, they are doing something unintelligent, like playing chicken with an oncoming train or cheating in front of the teacher. It is typically brought on by the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Lunching originates from drug culture in the early-2000s. It plays off the familiar "out to lunch" phrase that describes people who seem not to be fully present, resulting in them making mistakes.
Typically, lunching behavior is associated with getting slept off weed or crunked off booze. However, an individual who is lunching may just be an airhead.
An example of lunching is when you burn your hand on the stove while thinking about your plans for the night. Or, when you drive through a stop sign without pressing the brake, you are lunching.
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"Dude, stop lunching! Get your head in the game. We are only down two points, let's do this!
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When you get caught lunching again
What does lunching mean?◻️Acting stupid
If a person is lunching, or lunchin', as the cool kids say it, they are doing something unintelligent, like playing chicken with an oncoming train or cheating in front of the teacher. It is typically brought on by the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Lunching originates from drug culture in the early-2000s. It plays off the familiar "out to lunch" phrase that describes people who seem not to be fully present, resulting in them making mistakes.
Typically, lunching behavior is associated with getting slept off weed or crunked off booze. However, an individual who is lunching may just be an airhead.
An example of lunching is when you burn your hand on the stove while thinking about your plans for the night. Or, when you drive through a stop sign without pressing the brake, you are lunching.
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"Dude, stop lunching! Get your head in the game. We are only down two points, let's do this!
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When you get caught lunching again
🔘AFJ
◻️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.
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"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
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.
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"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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🔘 Treat Yo Self
◻️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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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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🔘Peacocking
◻️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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Gaston peacocking with his chest hair
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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🔘 Leftist
◻️ 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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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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🔘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.
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"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
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.
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"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
🔘Mansplain
◻️To explain something in a condescending manner
Mansplain is a term that combines "man" and "explain" and describes a man explaining something in a condescending manner to another person.
Mansplain often occurs when a man is explaining something that may be somewhat confusing to a person who doesn't know as much in that area. But instead of giving a straightforward explanation the man explaining it makes the recipient feel inferior. Mansplain may happen when explaining how a car works or why a penalty was called during a game. Common mansplain perpetrators include mechanics, techies, car salesmen, and politicians.
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"One thing I hate about getting my car fixed is listening to my mechanic mansplain the issues with my car"
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What does mansplain mean?◻️To explain something in a condescending manner
Mansplain is a term that combines "man" and "explain" and describes a man explaining something in a condescending manner to another person.
Mansplain often occurs when a man is explaining something that may be somewhat confusing to a person who doesn't know as much in that area. But instead of giving a straightforward explanation the man explaining it makes the recipient feel inferior. Mansplain may happen when explaining how a car works or why a penalty was called during a game. Common mansplain perpetrators include mechanics, techies, car salesmen, and politicians.
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"One thing I hate about getting my car fixed is listening to my mechanic mansplain the issues with my car"
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🔘Social Distancing
◻️Isolating from other people
Social distancing is the act of isolating yourself or extending the distance between you and other people. It involves staying away from other people and avoiding public spaces.
Health officials may recommend social distancing to slow or prevent the spread of an infectious disease like influenza, Ebola, or the coronavirus (COVID-19). Examples include staying at least 6 feet (2 meters) away from other people in public, limiting the number of people in a space, and quarantining/isolating yourself in your house.
If the contagious disease becomes severe, more strict guidelines may be put in place. The government may close places where people often congregate, such as schools, workplaces, restaurants, malls, and stores to curb the spread.
"Social distancing" became prominent in early 2020 as a means to curb the spread and "flatten the curve" of COVID-19.
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"I am social distancing from my family because of COVID-19."
"Aaaaaand because you got in a fight with your sister."
"Correct."
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One of the benefits of social distancing is it's easier to find Waldo
What is social distancing?◻️Isolating from other people
Social distancing is the act of isolating yourself or extending the distance between you and other people. It involves staying away from other people and avoiding public spaces.
Health officials may recommend social distancing to slow or prevent the spread of an infectious disease like influenza, Ebola, or the coronavirus (COVID-19). Examples include staying at least 6 feet (2 meters) away from other people in public, limiting the number of people in a space, and quarantining/isolating yourself in your house.
If the contagious disease becomes severe, more strict guidelines may be put in place. The government may close places where people often congregate, such as schools, workplaces, restaurants, malls, and stores to curb the spread.
"Social distancing" became prominent in early 2020 as a means to curb the spread and "flatten the curve" of COVID-19.
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"I am social distancing from my family because of COVID-19."
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"Correct."
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One of the benefits of social distancing is it's easier to find Waldo
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🔘Cuffing
◻️Linking up in a relationship with a person
Cuffing is a dating term for when a person starts a relationship with someone. It comes from "handcuffing" a person, which is when his hands are linked together with handcuffs.
The term has a negative connotation since cuffing someone is done to restrain the person. It is similar to the "ole ball and chain" expression used to refer to a SO. Cuffing is popular during the late fall and winter months, which is known as cuffing season.
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"Where's Sean?
He's at the movies too busy cuffing with the first girl he sees."
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Determined cuffing at its finest
What does cuffing mean?◻️Linking up in a relationship with a person
Cuffing is a dating term for when a person starts a relationship with someone. It comes from "handcuffing" a person, which is when his hands are linked together with handcuffs.
The term has a negative connotation since cuffing someone is done to restrain the person. It is similar to the "ole ball and chain" expression used to refer to a SO. Cuffing is popular during the late fall and winter months, which is known as cuffing season.
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"Where's Sean?
He's at the movies too busy cuffing with the first girl he sees."
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Determined cuffing at its finest
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🔘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.
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"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
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.
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🔘 Extra
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
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
🔘 Catch And Release
◻️To flirt with someone then stop when the person wants commitment
Catch and release is a dating term that refers to when someone flirts with a person then stops once she likes him back. It comes from the "catch and release" term associated with hunting and fishing for animals then releasing them after catching them.
People who like catch and release are known for liking the "chase" but not the commitment. Catch and release comes with a heightened level of excitement from the thrill of the chase. Things like flirty texts, alluring glances, and romantic gestures are a lot of fun but actually committing to a ship is too much to ask for.
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"He won't even return her texts.
Yeah, he's known for his love of the catch and release."
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Joey is well known for his catch and release attitude
What does catch and release mean?◻️To flirt with someone then stop when the person wants commitment
Catch and release is a dating term that refers to when someone flirts with a person then stops once she likes him back. It comes from the "catch and release" term associated with hunting and fishing for animals then releasing them after catching them.
People who like catch and release are known for liking the "chase" but not the commitment. Catch and release comes with a heightened level of excitement from the thrill of the chase. Things like flirty texts, alluring glances, and romantic gestures are a lot of fun but actually committing to a ship is too much to ask for.
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"He won't even return her texts.
Yeah, he's known for his love of the catch and release."
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Joey is well known for his catch and release attitude
🔘 NASCAR Dad
◻️A white, working class father
A NASCAR dad is a lower income, working class white father. The term was made popular during the 2004 US presidential election.
The term is often used in the political arena to refer to a group of voters that fit the "white, working class dad" description. This group of voters is known for placing more emphasis on values rather than party labels. The term comes from the popularity of NASCAR among the white, working class male demographic.
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"He didn't win the urban vote but scored well with NASCAR dads."
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A NASCAR dad with his wife and son
What does nascar dad mean?
◻️A white, working class father
A NASCAR dad is a lower income, working class white father. The term was made popular during the 2004 US presidential election.
The term is often used in the political arena to refer to a group of voters that fit the "white, working class dad" description. This group of voters is known for placing more emphasis on values rather than party labels. The term comes from the popularity of NASCAR among the white, working class male demographic.
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"He didn't win the urban vote but scored well with NASCAR dads."
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🔘Diva
◻️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
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.
❓Example
"Stop being such a diva and get over yourself!"
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Toddler beauty pageants are full of diva
🔘Birther
◻️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
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
🔘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
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
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