🔘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.
❓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
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🔘Whitesplain
◻️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
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
◻️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
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.
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"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
◻️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.
❓Example
"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
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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🔘Tindering
◻️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
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
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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.
❓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
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
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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.
❓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
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
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🔘Tindering
◻️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
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
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🔘 Do It For The Gram
◻️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
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.
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"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
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🔘 Catfish
◻️To assume a false identity
Catfish is a term that refers to a person who pretends to be someone that he is not online. The term was made popular by a 2010 documentary and subsequent TV show of the same name.
The term commonly refers to users who deceive other users on social sites, particularly with online romances. A popular example of fake online romances is when football player Manti Te’o was duped into believing he was dating a woman with cancer. It was revealed that the girl didn't exist and a man had been pretending to be Te'o's girlfriend. Catfish is typically used as a verb but can also be used as a noun to label a person as a catfish.
❓Example
"You still haven't met her after dating for three months?
Yeah, she keeps making excuses.
That's sketchy man, you might be dating a catfish."
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A guy getting catfished online by an actual catfish
What does catfish mean?◻️To assume a false identity
Catfish is a term that refers to a person who pretends to be someone that he is not online. The term was made popular by a 2010 documentary and subsequent TV show of the same name.
The term commonly refers to users who deceive other users on social sites, particularly with online romances. A popular example of fake online romances is when football player Manti Te’o was duped into believing he was dating a woman with cancer. It was revealed that the girl didn't exist and a man had been pretending to be Te'o's girlfriend. Catfish is typically used as a verb but can also be used as a noun to label a person as a catfish.
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"You still haven't met her after dating for three months?
Yeah, she keeps making excuses.
That's sketchy man, you might be dating a catfish."
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A guy getting catfished online by an actual catfish
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🔘Nomophobia
◻️Fear of not being near your mobile device
Nomophobia is a term that refers to the fear of being away from your mobile device. This phobia has become more common as people spend more time on their phones and tablets.
Nomphobia is another way of saying phone addiction. Since phones provide a wide array of uses, such as communication, navigation, Internet access, and games, they have permeated into many areas in our lives. It has become increasingly difficult to go anywhere without a phone, which is the reason to why the nomophobia term came to be.
❓Example
"Katie has nomophobia.
Yeah, she can't be away from her phone for more than 5 minutes."
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Nomophobia means fear of not being near your mobile device
What does nomophobia mean?◻️Fear of not being near your mobile device
Nomophobia is a term that refers to the fear of being away from your mobile device. This phobia has become more common as people spend more time on their phones and tablets.
Nomphobia is another way of saying phone addiction. Since phones provide a wide array of uses, such as communication, navigation, Internet access, and games, they have permeated into many areas in our lives. It has become increasingly difficult to go anywhere without a phone, which is the reason to why the nomophobia term came to be.
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Yeah, she can't be away from her phone for more than 5 minutes."
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Nomophobia means fear of not being near your mobile device
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🔘 Honey
◻️Huh is short for "honey," an English term of endearment that members of a couple use to refer to their Sos.
Similarly to "sweetie," "sweetheart," and "sugar," members of a couple refer to each other as hun because each believes the other to be sweet and pleasing. Hun and honey are part of a tradition of cutesy couples talk that dates back centuries, with honey's first recorded use as a term of endearment appearing in the 14th century.
When used by someone who is not your significant other, hun can be a term of either endearment or condescension. For example, a close friend who refers to you as hun likely thinks you are sweet. A government worker who refers to you as hun, however, likely thinks you are dense and a bit of a dip.
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U gonna be home late tonight, hun?
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What is hun short for?
◻️Huh is short for "honey," an English term of endearment that members of a couple use to refer to their Sos.
Similarly to "sweetie," "sweetheart," and "sugar," members of a couple refer to each other as hun because each believes the other to be sweet and pleasing. Hun and honey are part of a tradition of cutesy couples talk that dates back centuries, with honey's first recorded use as a term of endearment appearing in the 14th century.
When used by someone who is not your significant other, hun can be a term of either endearment or condescension. For example, a close friend who refers to you as hun likely thinks you are sweet. A government worker who refers to you as hun, however, likely thinks you are dense and a bit of a dip.
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🔘Phablet
◻️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
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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A woman holding a phablet
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🔘 Super Bowl Baby
◻️A baby conceived after the Super Bowl
A Super Bowl baby is a baby conceived by parents after their team wins the Super Bowl. It was made popular by the NFL during Super Bowl 50 on February 7, 2016.
During the game several advertisements aired that explained the term and featured babies, kids, teenagers, and adults that were conceived after a Super Bowl won by their parents' favorite team. These babies were born roughly 9 months after the Super Bowl. Examples of Super Bowl babies were from Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, Seattle Seahawks, and San Francisco 49ers victories.
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I didn't realize I was a Super Bowl baby until my dad told me that I had the Rams' victory in SB XXXIV to thank for my life.
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What is a Super Bowl baby?
◻️A baby conceived after the Super Bowl
A Super Bowl baby is a baby conceived by parents after their team wins the Super Bowl. It was made popular by the NFL during Super Bowl 50 on February 7, 2016.
During the game several advertisements aired that explained the term and featured babies, kids, teenagers, and adults that were conceived after a Super Bowl won by their parents' favorite team. These babies were born roughly 9 months after the Super Bowl. Examples of Super Bowl babies were from Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, Seattle Seahawks, and San Francisco 49ers victories.
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🔘 BRB
◻️Be right back
People commonly send "BRB" when messaging online or texting and need to leave a conversation but will return shortly. It communicates that their absence is momentary, instead of an extended period, like CUL or gb.
BRB became prominent in the early-2000s when people began texting on mobile phones and messaging online, whether when gaming or DMing on Twitter. Many use it when their absence is several minutes to an hour long.
People often use BRB when going to the bathroom, pausing a conversation to talk to someone else, or running a quick errand. For example, a guy may message a friend, "BRB, I gotta hit up the br."
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I need to get another can of pop, brb!
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What does BRB stand for?
◻️Be right back
People commonly send "BRB" when messaging online or texting and need to leave a conversation but will return shortly. It communicates that their absence is momentary, instead of an extended period, like CUL or gb.
BRB became prominent in the early-2000s when people began texting on mobile phones and messaging online, whether when gaming or DMing on Twitter. Many use it when their absence is several minutes to an hour long.
People often use BRB when going to the bathroom, pausing a conversation to talk to someone else, or running a quick errand. For example, a guy may message a friend, "BRB, I gotta hit up the br."
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I need to get another can of pop, brb!
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🔘 SB
◻️Super Bowl
SB stands for "Super Bowl," which is the NFL championship game and one of the biggest sporting events in the world. The acronym is often accompanied by roman numerals indicating the Super Bowl number but depends on the logo designed for that year.
The SB pits the winner of the NFCand AFC against each other to determine who the champion of the NFL is for that year. The SB began on January 15th, 1967, and has taken place every year since.
Tom Brady has won the most Super Bowls of any player in NFL history (7 as of 2021). While the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are tied for the most of any team (6 as of 2021).
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Who won SB LV?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers!
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What does SB stand for in football?
◻️Super Bowl
SB stands for "Super Bowl," which is the NFL championship game and one of the biggest sporting events in the world. The acronym is often accompanied by roman numerals indicating the Super Bowl number but depends on the logo designed for that year.
The SB pits the winner of the NFCand AFC against each other to determine who the champion of the NFL is for that year. The SB began on January 15th, 1967, and has taken place every year since.
Tom Brady has won the most Super Bowls of any player in NFL history (7 as of 2021). While the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are tied for the most of any team (6 as of 2021).
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Who won SB LV?
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers!
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🔘 AAVE
◻️African-American Vernacular English
AAVE is "African-American Vernacular English," which is American English spoken with vocabulary, accent, and grammatical traits unique to African-Americans. As cultural awareness has progressed, AAVE has become a hot-button issue, highlighting the appropriation of the dialect as slang by non-Black communities to sound cooler.
Where does AAVE come from?
There is no clear consensus among linguistic professionals as to where AAVE originated. Some believe it traces back to English-based creole language variants from the 17th century. Others believe it dates back to African captives brought to the Americas via the Atlantic slave trade.
It became prevalent in the Southern United States among African-American slaves leading up to the Civil War and persisted thereafter, evolving over time. Nowadays, it is commonly associated with working-class African-American urban communities, Hip-hop and rap artists, and Black professional athletes.
Modern usage of AAVE
Due to heightened awareness of racial tensions and disparities in the 2010s, AAVE has grown in usage. Part of the growth can be attributed to increased understanding that AAVE is a language dialect instead of a stereotypical sign of unintelligence.
AAVE has become more common in the "Woke" community, especially on social media to recognize and call out non-Black people appropriating AAVE to sound cool. Some have gone so far as to make a list of AAVE terms that non-Black people cannot use as slang. Terms include bussin, tea, doe, finna, and snatched. As you can imagine, this approach has been met with resistance.
What are other names for AAVE?
AAVE may be referred to by several names, some accurate and some controversial. It may be called Black English (BE), Black English Vernacular (BEV), or Black Vernacular English (BVE). Many Boomers refer to AAVE as Ebonics, which has become a controversial term.
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I'm not OK with Brad hijacking AAVE to sound cooler.
Wow, chill out, I didn't know you were part of the woke police.
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What is AAVE?
◻️African-American Vernacular English
AAVE is "African-American Vernacular English," which is American English spoken with vocabulary, accent, and grammatical traits unique to African-Americans. As cultural awareness has progressed, AAVE has become a hot-button issue, highlighting the appropriation of the dialect as slang by non-Black communities to sound cooler.
Where does AAVE come from?
There is no clear consensus among linguistic professionals as to where AAVE originated. Some believe it traces back to English-based creole language variants from the 17th century. Others believe it dates back to African captives brought to the Americas via the Atlantic slave trade.
It became prevalent in the Southern United States among African-American slaves leading up to the Civil War and persisted thereafter, evolving over time. Nowadays, it is commonly associated with working-class African-American urban communities, Hip-hop and rap artists, and Black professional athletes.
Modern usage of AAVE
Due to heightened awareness of racial tensions and disparities in the 2010s, AAVE has grown in usage. Part of the growth can be attributed to increased understanding that AAVE is a language dialect instead of a stereotypical sign of unintelligence.
AAVE has become more common in the "Woke" community, especially on social media to recognize and call out non-Black people appropriating AAVE to sound cool. Some have gone so far as to make a list of AAVE terms that non-Black people cannot use as slang. Terms include bussin, tea, doe, finna, and snatched. As you can imagine, this approach has been met with resistance.
What are other names for AAVE?
AAVE may be referred to by several names, some accurate and some controversial. It may be called Black English (BE), Black English Vernacular (BEV), or Black Vernacular English (BVE). Many Boomers refer to AAVE as Ebonics, which has become a controversial term.
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I'm not OK with Brad hijacking AAVE to sound cooler.
Wow, chill out, I didn't know you were part of the woke police.
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🔘 Galentine's Day
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February 13th ladies-only celebration
Galentine's Day is a holiday on February 13th (the day before Valentine's Day) that celebrates women. It combines "gal" and "Valentine's".
The term comes from the TV comedy "Parks and Recreation" and is Leslie Knope's (played by Amy Poehler) favorite day of the year. The celebration involves lady friends leaving their SOs to get together and share a breakfast. The episode in which the term was created aired during the second season of the show in 2010.
IRL, the holiday is not restricted to just breakfast or the February 13th date. It can even be observed on February 14th as a replacement to Valentine's Day by single ladies.
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You free for Galentine's Day this year?
U know it! U will always be my galentine!
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What does galentine's day mean?
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February 13th ladies-only celebration
Galentine's Day is a holiday on February 13th (the day before Valentine's Day) that celebrates women. It combines "gal" and "Valentine's".
The term comes from the TV comedy "Parks and Recreation" and is Leslie Knope's (played by Amy Poehler) favorite day of the year. The celebration involves lady friends leaving their SOs to get together and share a breakfast. The episode in which the term was created aired during the second season of the show in 2010.
IRL, the holiday is not restricted to just breakfast or the February 13th date. It can even be observed on February 14th as a replacement to Valentine's Day by single ladies.
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You free for Galentine's Day this year?
U know it! U will always be my galentine!
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