🔘 Gamer
◻️A video game player
A gamer is a video game player. It describes a person that loves video games and plays them often.
Stereotypically, a gamer is a person who may be a nerd or geek that lacks social skills but is great at playing video games. He or she may look like a vampire with pale skin and dark shadows under his eyes because he hasn't gone outside in a few days. The term can also refer to a "Pro Gamer," a person who plays video games for a living.
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Ever since Super Mario Bros. came out for NES, I knew I was going to be a gamer for life!
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What does gamer mean?
◻️A video game player
A gamer is a video game player. It describes a person that loves video games and plays them often.
Stereotypically, a gamer is a person who may be a nerd or geek that lacks social skills but is great at playing video games. He or she may look like a vampire with pale skin and dark shadows under his eyes because he hasn't gone outside in a few days. The term can also refer to a "Pro Gamer," a person who plays video games for a living.
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Ever since Super Mario Bros. came out for NES, I knew I was going to be a gamer for life!
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🔘 Creeper
◻️Hostile mob
In Minecraft, a creeper is a hostile mob that sneaks up on players and then explodes. Creepers are a common aspect of gameplay and have become one of the icons of Minecraft.
In the game, creepers are a nuisance that pursues any player within a 16-block radius. When a creeper dies, it leaves behind gunpowders, a music disc, and experience points (when a player kills it).
Minecraft gamers created the term based on the stalker aspects of the mob that resemble socially invasive creepers in real life. If you use creeper with non-Minecraft gamers, they will probably think you're referring to the socially awkward people they know.
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That creeper just exploded on me, I didn't even see it coming!
Bummer!
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What is a creeper in Minecraft?
◻️Hostile mob
In Minecraft, a creeper is a hostile mob that sneaks up on players and then explodes. Creepers are a common aspect of gameplay and have become one of the icons of Minecraft.
In the game, creepers are a nuisance that pursues any player within a 16-block radius. When a creeper dies, it leaves behind gunpowders, a music disc, and experience points (when a player kills it).
Minecraft gamers created the term based on the stalker aspects of the mob that resemble socially invasive creepers in real life. If you use creeper with non-Minecraft gamers, they will probably think you're referring to the socially awkward people they know.
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That creeper just exploded on me, I didn't even see it coming!
Bummer!
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🔘AYAOTD
◽️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.
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"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?
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?
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🔘 FTW
◻️For the win
FTW is an acronym that means "for the win." It is commonly used when experiencing any kind of success or victory.
FTW was originally used in multiplayer gaming, shortly before one of the players would win a match. However, as the acronym grew in popularity it was more often used in other areas of life. People began using it to celebrate big victories like a salary raise and small victories like waking up on time for school.
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Now, FTW, I am bringing my siege tanks to his base.
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What does FTW stand for?
◻️For the win
FTW is an acronym that means "for the win." It is commonly used when experiencing any kind of success or victory.
FTW was originally used in multiplayer gaming, shortly before one of the players would win a match. However, as the acronym grew in popularity it was more often used in other areas of life. People began using it to celebrate big victories like a salary raise and small victories like waking up on time for school.
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Now, FTW, I am bringing my siege tanks to his base.
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🔘 Weathermageddon
◻️Very bad weather
Weathermageddon is a term that combines "weather" and "armageddon." The term refers to really bad weather that seems to be bringing on armageddon.
Weathermageddons typically come from hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, and blizzards. They may also refer to ominous looking clouds.
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We just got through weathergeddon this winter, and now it won't stop raining and thunderstorming! Where's the sun?
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What does weathermageddon mean?
◻️Very bad weather
Weathermageddon is a term that combines "weather" and "armageddon." The term refers to really bad weather that seems to be bringing on armageddon.
Weathermageddons typically come from hurricanes, tornadoes, thunderstorms, and blizzards. They may also refer to ominous looking clouds.
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We just got through weathergeddon this winter, and now it won't stop raining and thunderstorming! Where's the sun?
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🔘 Vacay
◻️Vacation
Vacay is a slang term that refers to vacation. It is quicker than saying the whole word, therefore making you sound cooler.
Vacay appears on social sites like Instagram and Facebook and accompanies vacation photos with a preceding hashtag (#). Popular vacay spots include tropical locations and famous cities.
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I definitely need a vacay, I'm so overworked.
Word, we should go to Belize!
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What does vacay mean?
◻️Vacation
Vacay is a slang term that refers to vacation. It is quicker than saying the whole word, therefore making you sound cooler.
Vacay appears on social sites like Instagram and Facebook and accompanies vacation photos with a preceding hashtag (#). Popular vacay spots include tropical locations and famous cities.
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I definitely need a vacay, I'm so overworked.
Word, we should go to Belize!
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🔘 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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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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🔘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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🔘 Petextrian
◻️A person who walks and texts
A petextrian is a person who walks while texting. The term is a combination of "pedestrian" and "text."
When a petextrian walks while texting he is usually oblivious to things going on around him. As the number of petextrians rise, with some walking into oncoming traffic, several states have passed laws to make it illegal.
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We were driving through an intersection when a petextrian walked right into the middle of the street.
Yeah, we had to swerve to avoid hitting her!
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What does petextrian mean?
◻️A person who walks and texts
A petextrian is a person who walks while texting. The term is a combination of "pedestrian" and "text."
When a petextrian walks while texting he is usually oblivious to things going on around him. As the number of petextrians rise, with some walking into oncoming traffic, several states have passed laws to make it illegal.
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We were driving through an intersection when a petextrian walked right into the middle of the street.
Yeah, we had to swerve to avoid hitting her!
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🔘 Textpectation
◻️Expectation of waiting for a text
Textpectation is the expectation of waiting for a text. It is a slang term that describes the expectant feeling of waiting for a person to text you back.
The feeling often occurs when there is a pressing matter and an immediate response is needed. Textpectation may also arise when you're flirting with someone over the phone.
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The textpectation is killing me, I'm calling him!
No don't do it, that's exactly what he wants.
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What does textpectation mean?
◻️Expectation of waiting for a text
Textpectation is the expectation of waiting for a text. It is a slang term that describes the expectant feeling of waiting for a person to text you back.
The feeling often occurs when there is a pressing matter and an immediate response is needed. Textpectation may also arise when you're flirting with someone over the phone.
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The textpectation is killing me, I'm calling him!
No don't do it, that's exactly what he wants.
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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.
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"Stop being such a diva and get over yourself!"
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🔘GMV
◽️Got my vote
GMV means got my vote and is used to show support for a person, idea, or suggestion. It is most often used in online discussion forums or chatrooms and when texting.
The acronym comes from the act of voting, which is a fundamental aspect of the democratic process to show support for a candidate or idea when making decisions. In regards to its usage, the acronym is commonly utilized for agreeing to a proposition made by a person to a group of people, most likely your friends.
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"I think that we should just pick up some pizza for the party.
GMV!"
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GMV means got my vote
What does GMV stand for?◽️Got my vote
GMV means got my vote and is used to show support for a person, idea, or suggestion. It is most often used in online discussion forums or chatrooms and when texting.
The acronym comes from the act of voting, which is a fundamental aspect of the democratic process to show support for a candidate or idea when making decisions. In regards to its usage, the acronym is commonly utilized for agreeing to a proposition made by a person to a group of people, most likely your friends.
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"I think that we should just pick up some pizza for the party.
GMV!"
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GMV means got my vote
🔘Attwaction
◽️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
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
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🔘 Sending Me
◻️When something makes you laugh, you may comment that it is "sending me." For example, you may laugh at a hilarious meme, then share it on Twitter and post, "This is sending me!"
The "sending me" phrase gained popularity in the late-2010s on social media, but the origin of the phrase is unclear. It alludes to something or someone sending you into a state of laughter because of something they said, did, etc.
For example, a favorite stand-up comic may send you with every special. Or a random picture of a pug with a sad expression may be sending you because of its absurdity.
Alternative uses of sending me
People may also say that something is sending them when it excites them or makes them feel good. For example, a Star Wars fan may share fan art of Han Solo, Leia Organa, and Ben Solo reunited and say, "Maybe I'm emo, but this is sending me so hard."
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I dunno why but this video is sending me. I can't stop laughing.
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What does sending me mean?
◻️When something makes you laugh, you may comment that it is "sending me." For example, you may laugh at a hilarious meme, then share it on Twitter and post, "This is sending me!"
The "sending me" phrase gained popularity in the late-2010s on social media, but the origin of the phrase is unclear. It alludes to something or someone sending you into a state of laughter because of something they said, did, etc.
For example, a favorite stand-up comic may send you with every special. Or a random picture of a pug with a sad expression may be sending you because of its absurdity.
Alternative uses of sending me
People may also say that something is sending them when it excites them or makes them feel good. For example, a Star Wars fan may share fan art of Han Solo, Leia Organa, and Ben Solo reunited and say, "Maybe I'm emo, but this is sending me so hard."
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I dunno why but this video is sending me. I can't stop laughing.
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🔘 ICYMI
◻️In case you missed it
ICYMI is an acronym that means in case you missed it. It is often used on Twitter, blogs, or social networking sites.
The acronym is usually associated with a news story that was buried by another event or that took place late at night when people were sleeping. It commonly prefaces a link that redirects to a news story, or possibly to another "tweet" or blog post.
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ICYMI - the last episode of Seinfeld just aired.
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What does ICYMI stand for?
◻️In case you missed it
ICYMI is an acronym that means in case you missed it. It is often used on Twitter, blogs, or social networking sites.
The acronym is usually associated with a news story that was buried by another event or that took place late at night when people were sleeping. It commonly prefaces a link that redirects to a news story, or possibly to another "tweet" or blog post.
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ICYMI - the last episode of Seinfeld just aired.
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🔘 Hits Different
◻️Affects differently
When something affects you in a meaningful way, it "hits different." It may be a new experience that stands out or something you've experienced before but now affects you differently.
The phrase became popular in 2019, particularly on social sites like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. People typically use it when reacting to a song, photo, or video that impacts them emotionally.
It may be a song you have heard many times before but makes you cry since going through a break-up. Or it may be your recently deceased dad's favorite movie airing on TV that makes you smile.
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This song just hits different since mom died.
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What does it mean when something hits different?
◻️Affects differently
When something affects you in a meaningful way, it "hits different." It may be a new experience that stands out or something you've experienced before but now affects you differently.
The phrase became popular in 2019, particularly on social sites like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. People typically use it when reacting to a song, photo, or video that impacts them emotionally.
It may be a song you have heard many times before but makes you cry since going through a break-up. Or it may be your recently deceased dad's favorite movie airing on TV that makes you smile.
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This song just hits different since mom died.
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🔘 Comfort Idol
◻️A celebrity whose actions soothe you
A comfort idol is any celebrity whose actions charm you and help you retain your faith in humanity. The phrase is mainly used to refer to K-pop stars (often called idols) whose fans regard them as cute, wholesome, and humorous.
Around August 2020, Twitter's community of K-pop stans began sharing various versions of a tweet that read "everyone has that one idol that they go to for comfort. seeing their face reminds them that they're going to be okay." Each tweet had a heartwarming video or picture of the tweeter's favorite K-pop idol attached. Because the Internet is sometimes good, more and more Twitter users latched on to the comfort idol meme, sharing cute photos and videos of mostly K-pop idols, but sometimes other celebrities.
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I swoon when Yoongi smiles. He's definitely my comfort idol.
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What is a comfort idol?
◻️A celebrity whose actions soothe you
A comfort idol is any celebrity whose actions charm you and help you retain your faith in humanity. The phrase is mainly used to refer to K-pop stars (often called idols) whose fans regard them as cute, wholesome, and humorous.
Around August 2020, Twitter's community of K-pop stans began sharing various versions of a tweet that read "everyone has that one idol that they go to for comfort. seeing their face reminds them that they're going to be okay." Each tweet had a heartwarming video or picture of the tweeter's favorite K-pop idol attached. Because the Internet is sometimes good, more and more Twitter users latched on to the comfort idol meme, sharing cute photos and videos of mostly K-pop idols, but sometimes other celebrities.
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I swoon when Yoongi smiles. He's definitely my comfort idol.
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🔘 March Madness
◻️NCAA Basketball Tournament
March Madness is the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament that begins in March and lasts three weeks. The tournament's first year was in 1939 with just eight teams, but it has since expanded to 68 teams for the men and 64 for the women.
Origin of March Madness
The name "March Madness" originated in 1939 when Illinois high school official Henry V. Porter used the term in an essay for the Illinois Interscholastic describing the Illinois high school boys basketball tournament. However, it wasn't popularized in relation to the NCAA tournament until 1982, when CBS broadcaster Brent Musburger uttered it during tournament TV coverage.
Growth of March Madness
Since 1982, the name has become synonymous with the tournament as it has grown into one of the premier American sporting events. Even if you are not a sports fan, you will see the name everywhere during March, including on TV, on social media, in advertisements, and in bracket pool office competitions.
❓Example
How's your bracket holding up?
Busted after the first day.
That's why they call it March Madness!
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What is March Madness?
◻️NCAA Basketball Tournament
March Madness is the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament that begins in March and lasts three weeks. The tournament's first year was in 1939 with just eight teams, but it has since expanded to 68 teams for the men and 64 for the women.
Origin of March Madness
The name "March Madness" originated in 1939 when Illinois high school official Henry V. Porter used the term in an essay for the Illinois Interscholastic describing the Illinois high school boys basketball tournament. However, it wasn't popularized in relation to the NCAA tournament until 1982, when CBS broadcaster Brent Musburger uttered it during tournament TV coverage.
Growth of March Madness
Since 1982, the name has become synonymous with the tournament as it has grown into one of the premier American sporting events. Even if you are not a sports fan, you will see the name everywhere during March, including on TV, on social media, in advertisements, and in bracket pool office competitions.
❓Example
How's your bracket holding up?
Busted after the first day.
That's why they call it March Madness!
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