🔘 NBA


What does NBA stand for?


◻️National Basketball Association

An acronym for the professional basketball organization in North America; one of the four major sports in the U.S., along with the NFL, MLB, and NHL; consists of 30 teams that are divided between the Western and Eastern Conference; founded in 1946; the championship is awarded to the winner of the NBA Finals, which pits the Western Conference Champion against the Eastern Conference Champion.


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Are you a fan of the NBA?
Not really, I just watch the Finals. I'm more of a college basketball fan.
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​​🔘Manny
What does manny mean?

◽️A male nanny
A manny is a male who takes care of a child much like a nanny does. A manny, or "mannies," are not very common compared to nannies, which are females who take care of children.

The manny role can be occupied by a man hired to do the job or the father when he stays home from work to care of the kids. The profession is slightly growing, as more females are working more and becoming the breadwinners of the household.

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"I think I want to be a manny this summer, it seems like a pretty sweet gig."
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When your manny plays the recorder for your baby

🔘Mansplain

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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Mansplaining meme

🔘 GG


What does GG stand for in online gaming?

◻️Good game

GG is commonly used in online gaming, such as chess or Starcraft to say "good game." It is often typed at the end of a match to congratulate the other player.
GG (usually typed "gg") is considered a respectful way to end a match rather than simply surrendering. In some cases, "gg wp" (good game, well played) might be used to show extra respect to the opponent.

In pro leagues, players often type gg and then immediately surrender.

However, in lower leagues, the winning opponent is often given a chance to type "gg" in response. Typing "gg" and then still trying to win the game is considered bad esports etiquette.


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GG, do u wanna play again?
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​​🔘Bestie
What does bestie mean?

▫️Best Friend
A bestie is an endearing term for a best friend. It is commonly used by teenage girls when talking about their best friend.

Bestie is one of many terms for a best friend, which includes, biffles, BFAW, work boyfriend, and BFF. Besties can finish each other's sentences, have tons of inside jokes, and often accused of twinning.

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"You know Allison?!
Yeah, she's my bestie!"
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Everyone's favorite space besties

🔘Onion Check

What does onion check mean?


◻️To check the source of a news headline

A phrase that describes when you have to check the source of an absurd headline to see if it's real or not (from "The Onion").

The Onion is a satirical newspaper that creates crazy and hilarious stories to make fun of current events. Nowadays, it seems that news stories are becoming more and more bizarre, which makes it more difficult to tell what is real and what is fake. This is why the Onion check is becoming more important, because you don't want to look stupid and post a fake story on social media or reference a satirical article in your paper.

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"Did you know that Obama ordered an attack on Sweden?!?!
Uhh, you might want to do an Onion check on that."
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Headline from The Onion newspaper

🔘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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Toothpaste frosting is a quality AFJ

🔘 IKR


What does IKR stand for?


◻️I know, right?
IKR stands for "I know, right?", a rhetorical question that communicates understanding and agreement. It is a way of saying, "I know exactly what you mean."

IKR is commonly used in response to a friend saying something that you really agree with. Perhaps an opinion that you have had for a while and are looking for someone to agree with you. However, it can come across as too forward if used in the wrong context.


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I can't believe she was disqualified when she clearly didn't do anything wrong.
IKR?
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🔘 CMIIW


What does CMIIW stand for?


◻️Correct me if I'm wrong

CMIIW stands for "correct me if I'm wrong." When you say CMIIW, you're basically saying "I may be wrong, but ... "

Outside of casual conversation, CMIIW is most often used to invite fact-checking in online forums. A person may add CMIIW to their post or topic's title if they are not sure the information they are sharing is actually true.


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CMIIW, but didn't you say you don't like working a 9-5 job?
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🔘Cuffing

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.

❓Example

"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

🔘 No Cap

What does no cap mean?


◻️No lie

No cap means "no lie" or "for real," and is used to emphasize that you are telling the truth, especially when describing something that is hard to believe. The slang term gained mainstream popularity in 2018.

When texting or online, the term may also be seen with the baseball cap emoji for extra emphasis. People may also use Cap or Capping when talking about people who are lying. The Cap term gained a lot of exposure in May 2019 when NBA superstar Kevin Durant used it in a tweet accusing reporter Chris Broussard of lying about texting with him.

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"I just saw a dude jump out of a moving car. No cap."
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No Cap means no lie

​​🔘Torch
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.

❓Example
"You see me torch that guy?"
"What a noob."
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Shooter McGavin torching the competition

​​🔘IHM
What does IHM stand for?

▫️I hate Mondays
IHM is an acronym that means "I hate Mondays." It is used to express dislike of Mondays, most likely referring to the stress of the first day of the work week.

It may be used when texting somebody or chatting online to lament about dislike for the day. It is the opposite of the TGIF acronym, which celebrates the end of the work week.

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"The weekend went so fast and now I have a ton of reports to go thru, IHM."
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We've all been there

​​🔘Rickroll
What does rickroll mean?

◽️To trick someone into watching a Rick Astley music video
Rickroll is when a person fools someone into clicking a webpage link that leads to Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" music video from 1987. It has become popular as a fun way to troll other Internet users.

The term originates from duckroll, a prank where a person submits a link that appears to lead to a news story or something relevant but instead leads to a picture of a duck with wheels. Rickroll may also be used as a more general term for misleading or tricking someone but is much less common.

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"Hey check out this link to this sweet car.
I don't believe you, you're just gonna rickroll me again."
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Old lady at a computer getting rickrolled

​​🔘Homeslice
does homeslice mean?

A close friend
Homeslice is another term for a close friend, perhaps a BFF. It is often used when referring to or greeting a friend.

Homeslice comes from the "little slice of home" saying, which is used to describe something that is familiar and dear to your heart and reminds you of home. Some other terms for a homeslice include biffles, broseph, and bestie.

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"Why the glum face, homeslice?"
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When you just gotta embrace your homeslice

🔘 Deinfluencing


What is deinfluencing on social media?


◻️Telling social media users what not to do

Deinfluencing is a trend on social media where influencers share what not to do (typically what not to purchase) with their followers. For example, an influencer may have a bad experience with a car rental service and share it with their followers, deinfluencing them to go with that service.

You will likely see deinfluencing on social sites like Instagram and TikTok. The posts often consist of a video of an influencer revealing an awful experience with a product, debunking the hype around a product, or sharing an overview of several products and outlining what not to buy.

Origin of deinfluencing

The origins of the "deinfluencing" trend are unclear, but it began in early February 2023. Some claim that deinfluencing is a direct response to the sponsored content (sponcon) influencers often push. For many Gen Zers and millennials, the influencer culture has grown stale, and they want more honest content, which includes what not to buy or try.


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Deinfluencing is a breath of fresh air on TikTok.

They are still telling you what to do. They'll have to deactivate their social media to really start deinfluencing.
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🔘 IRS


What does IRS stand for?


◻️Internal Revenue Service

IRS stands for the Internal Revenue Service of the United States Government. It the organization responsible for collecting taxes in the United States.

The IRS is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury and under the direction of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. It employs roughly 80,000 government workers.

The annual IRS federal tax filing deadline is April 15, though it may be few days later if April 15 lands on a weekend or holiday. In 2023, for example, the last filing date is April 18, because the 15th is a Saturday, the 16th is Sunday, and the 17th is Emancipation Day.


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If you're doing contract work, don't forget to make estimated tax payments to the IRS!
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​​🔘Threads
What does threads mean?

◽️Clothes
Threads is a slang term for clothing, most likely fancy clothing. The term derives from threads that actually are used to make clothing.

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"Hey man, wash your hands, I don't want ketchup on my fresh threads."
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Adding some fresh threads to the closet

🔘 Skol

What does skol mean?


◻️Good health

Skol is a Scandinavian greeting similar to cheers that means "good health". The term is often used to toast or salute a person.

The term is commonly used in Norway, Sweden, and Denmark when drinking to good health. It appears as "skål" in Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish. It is also used in Iceland where it appears as "skál".

In the sports world, skol is famously used by the Minnesota Vikings NFL team as a way to urge the team on to victory. The team uses it in their "Skol, Vikings" fight song and fans often salute each other with the saying. Some believe that the term was used by real Vikings during the middle ages. It comes from "skoll", which is the human skull of a fallen enemy that the victorious Vikings would drink from as a sign of respect.

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"To long life and happiness. Skol!"
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Skol is often used when drinking a beverage

🔘 Bruh


What does bruh mean?


◻️A male friend

Bruh is a term that refers to a male friend. It can be used as a friendly address or in a confrontational and disbelieving manner.

Bruh is commonly used by bros and laid back surfers to address each other. It is just one variation of brah and broham.


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Hey bruh, what's good?
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