🔘 Radio Baby


What is a radio baby?


◻️A person born between 1928 and 1945
A radio baby is a person that is part of The Silent Generation, the period when people are born between 1928 and 1945. They are born after members of The Greatest Generation and before the Baby Boomer (boomers) generation.
The name comes from the advent and subsequent prevalence of radios during the period in which they were born. In America, radio babies grew up during the Great Depression and World War II, which left an indelible mark on them. Because of this time of scarcity and uncertainty, their generation is significantly smaller than the generations before and after them.
In general, radio babies are parents of boomers and Gen Xers and grandparents of millennials and Gen Zers (aka zoomers). Additionally, the generation is often characterized as conforming to traditionalism (also known as "traditionalists"), hard-working, financially prudent, and resilient.


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My grandpa was a radio baby and so concerned about us not wasting any food.
Yeah, The Great Depression definitely left a mark on him.
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🔘 LMS


What does LMS stand for?


◻️Like my status
LMS is a popular acronym on Facebook that means "like my status." It is used to ask other Facebook users to like and interact with a status posted on a user's wall.
LMS is often used in combination with TBH when stated "LMS for a TBH," which means that if you like someone's status, he or she will then post a response comment about you with honest feedback. The LMS acronym is commonly used by teenagers who are more active on Facebook and use it as a way to socialize with friends.


❓Example
LMS or I'll unfriend you! =)
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🔘 Creeper


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.




❓Example

That creeper just exploded on me, I didn't even see it coming!

Bummer!
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🔘 Gamer



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.



❓Example

Ever since Super Mario Bros. came out for NES, I knew I was going to be a gamer for life!
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🔘 Snoozefeed




What does snoozefeed mean?


◻️To scroll your newsfeed instead of getting out of bed
Snoozefeed is a term that refers to the act of scrolling through and browsing your newsfeed instead of getting out of bed. The term combines "snooze" and "news feed."
It's common to hit the snooze button in the morning when the alarm clock goes off. But instead of going back to sleep you get your phone or tablet out and scroll through your social media newsfeed.



❓Example

I actually woke up at 7 but I was snoozefeeding for about an hour.
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🔘 Presidential Flashcards



What does presidential flashcards mean?


◻️Dollars
A slang term for US dollars where President's faces are featured on one side; can be used like actual flashcards to learn the Presidents.



❓Example

Got me some Presidential flashcards this weekend by back to back 12 hour shifts!
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🔘 FTW




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.



❓Example

Now, FTW, I am bringing my siege tanks to his base.
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🔘 POW


What does POW stand for?


◻️Prisoner of war
POW is a military term that means prisoner of war. It refers to a soldier that has been captured by the enemy and held as prisoner.
The acronym is often see with the MAI acronym on a black flag designed to honor soldiers captured and killed during war. The term may also be used by teenagers sarcastically when texting others that they feel trapped or are grounded by their parents.


❓Example
I feel like a POW in my house. My mom never lets me go out.
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🔘 KIA


What does KIA stand for?


◻️Killed in action
KIA is an acronym that means killed in action and originates from the literal military term. It is also sometimes used in video games or sarcastic conversation. The acronym is primarily used in FPS video games like Halo and COD.


❓Example
Where'd that level 74 mage end up?
KIA
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🔘 DBEYR


What does DBEYR stand for?


◻️Don't believe everything you read

DBEYR is an acronym that stands for "don't believe everything you read," which is commonly seen in forums, text messages, and online chat rooms. It is used to tell someone to not be naive and to make sure his information comes from a reliable source.

The saying is especially true on the Internet, where fake news is prevalent and cybercriminals abound. It's also true for those magazines at the checkout register.


❓Example
Where did you get those stats from? After all, DBEYR...
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🔘 Based


What does based mean on social media and in forums?


◻️Agree

Social media and forum users use the word based to mean "I agree" or "that's cool." This slang term has an extensive history, but in its current form, it was first popularized by rapper Brandon "Lil B" McCartney - aka The BasedGod.

What is the origin of based?
In the past, calling someone based was meant to label them as freaky or eccentric. This variation of based was derived from the term basehead, which describes a person who freebases cocaine.
However, when critics began calling Lil B based, the rapper decided to reclaim the term. According to Lil B, "[b]ased means being yourself. Not being scared of what people think about you. Not being afraid to do what you wanna do."
This version of based took off on 4chan. At first, posters in 4chan's music forums used based to praise experimental music. Then, the word migrated to 4chan's politics forums, where right-wing posters used based to agree with controversial actions they found brave.
Over time, based migrated into other netizens' lexicons. It is now most often used to agree with controversial opinions. However, based is also sometimes used sarcastically, to mock those who have absurd opinions or are doing absurd things.


❓Example
I've started mixing my coffee with OJ; it rocks.
Based
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🔘 Tweenager


What is a tweenager?


◻️A pre-teenager

A tweenager is a person who is a pre-adolescent youth on the verge of becoming a teenager. The "tween" is typically between the ages 9 and 12.
Tweenager originates from "between" which refers to the age range where a young person transitions from child to teenager status. It became popular in the early-2000s as a way to describe these strange and usually awkward years. A tweenager is going through, or just about to go through, puberty, which greatly influences their physical appearance and social awareness.

While it is most often used to describe the awkward pre-teenager years, it may also be used to describe the general youthfulness of a person, regardless of his or her age. He or she may act or look like an eternal youth and be dubbed a "tweenager."


❓Example
My lil sister just became a Tweenager yesterday.
God help us all!
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🔘 Emoji Tennis


What is emoji tennis?


◻️Texting emojis back and forth

Emoji tennis is a term that refers to when two or more people message only emojis back and forth to each other. It can be done just for fun or to actually communicate a message.

The phrase comes from tennis where the ball is hit back and forth over the net. Emoji tennis is commonly played when people are bored or to be funny since there are a number of humorous meanings that can be made from different emoji combinations.


❓Example
We both had the same 3 hour night class so we played emoji tennis the whole time.
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🔘 GOAT


What does GOAT stand for?


◻️Greatest of all time

GOAT is an acronym that stands for "Greatest of all time." You will most likely see the acronym in sports discussions when people are referencing the greatest athlete in a particular sport. You can also use GOAT to describe something that is really good, like a piece of pizza or TV show.

The acronym commonly appears in forums or on social media to discuss the best person or thing.

While GOAT is typically used sincerely to brag about someone or something, it may also be used sarcastically to make fun of a person or thing that is terrible.
For more fun and flare, add the goat emoji next to the GOAT acronym.

Famous GOAT Debates

There may be no greater pastime than debating who or what is the best of all-time, whether it be sports, movies, TV, music, or food. Here are some of the most famous GOAT debates:

Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James

This is one of the most famous GOAT discussions, especially come NBA playoff time. Supporters compare stats, dominance, competition at the time, quality of teammates, influence, and of course, championships. Just like the conflict in the Middle East, this will never be resolved.

The Godfather vs. The Shawshank Redemption

This one comes from IMDb (Internet Movie Database), which is an online database of movies and actors.
Users are allowed to rate how good or bad they think a movie is and these two movies are at the top of the list. Part of this is actually due to fans of The Godfather and The Dark Knight down voting the other movie in an attempt to get to number 1.

This opened the door for The Shawshank Redemption, which is one of the most played movies on cable TV. Get busy voting or get busy dying.

Chicago style pizza vs. New York style pizza

This GOAT debate is all about preference. You got the Chicago style, also known as deep dish, with an abundance of tomato sauce, cheese, and assorted toppings. Then you have the exact opposite with New York style thin crust, tomato sauce, cheese, and toppings. Can we just agree that both taste great?

Other GOAT Claims

Kanye West interrupts T Swift

Probably the most shocking GOAT claim ever was when Kanye interrupted Taylor Swift after she won the VMA for Best Female Video.

He claimed that Beyoncé should have won because she had one of the greatest music videos of all time. His outburst birthed the "Imma let you finish" meme.

Muhammad Ali announces that he is the GOAT

We go all the way back to 1964 for the infamous interview with Muhammad Ali after he upset Sonny Liston. Ali declared that "I am the greatest! I'm the greatest thing that ever lived." Not much humility in that statement but there's no denying that he was the GOAT.


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This hamburger is the goat!!
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🔘 Tree Hugger


What does tree hugger mean?


◻️A person who cares about the environment
A tree hugger is a popular term that refers to a person who is dedicated to preserving the environment. The term comes from the symbolic meaning of a person hugging a tree to express love and care.

The term originates from people protesting deforestation by hugging trees to save them from being cut down. It is often associated with hippies and liberals. The prominence of the tree hugger movement has led to more renewable energy research and products made out of recycled materials.

❓Example
Look at the evidence, climate change is real.
You are one of those tree huggers aren't you?
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🔘 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.


❓Example
Hey bruh, what's good?
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🔘 PeepoSad


What does peepoSad mean on Twitch?


◻️I'm sad

Twitch viewers use peepoSad to express their sadness or disappointment. This term, and the emote with which it is associated, is one of many that stem from an edited image of Pepe the Frog.

Origin of peepoSad
The original Peepo was a fan-drawn recreation of Pepe the Frog that first appeared on imageboards in the late 2010s. Eventually, netizens began using Peepo (or Pepo) to refer to any edited version of Pepe.
Thus, when Twitch users began creating edited, expressive Pepe emotes (used as shorthand for different reactions), they assigned them names like peepoCheer, peepoHappy, and peepoSad. The peepoSad emote, specifically, features an image of Pepe crying.


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I can't believe we lost that game.
peepoSad
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🔘 Cap


What does cap mean?


◻️Lie
Cap means "lie" or "false." The slang term gained popularity in 2018 as an alternative to the No cap term, which means "For real" or "No lie."

While Cap became somewhat popular in 2018, it gained a lot more exposure in May 2019 when NBA superstar Kevin Durant used it in a tweet accusing reporter Chris Broussard of lying about texting with him. People may also use "cap" in the context of "busting a cap," which means shooting a gun with the intent to kill a person.


❓Example
He said you gave him the answers.
Cap!
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🔘 Buzzkill


What is a buzzkill?


◻️Something that spoils a good mood

Buzzkill is when something abruptly ruins the good mood or vibe others are experiencing. For example, if a group of friends is having fun hanging out, and one of the friends reminds everyone that every heartbeat brings them closer to death, the friends might say, "Thanks for the buzzkill, Todd."

The term is well known, with people using it in just about every context, including in person, in messages, and online. Even if accidental, buzzkills are always a bummer and may come in various shapes and sizes. For example, an insult, a revealed secret, the arrival of a guest, or lousy weather all qualify as buzzkills.

Origin of buzzkill

It is unclear who first coined the slang term "buzzkill." But the word dates back to the early 1990s (at least) and comes from the purposeful or accidental killing of a high (often referred to as a "buzz").

❓Example
Who invited Jeff to the party?
IDK, but he's the biggest buzzkill.
Last time I got stuck listening to his earwax story for 20 minutes.
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🔘 DND


What does DND stand for?


◻️Dungeons & Dragons

Dungeons & Dragons is a popular tabletop role-playing game (RPG) that allows players to imagine themselves as fantasy characters adventuring within a fantastic world. First published in 1974, DnD (also known as D&D) remains the best-known and best-selling tabletop RPG.

To play, a number of players (usually three to five) sit down together and create player characters (PCs). These characters act as the players' in-game avatars, who begin journeying (via spoken word) through a world created by the game's Dungeon Master (DM). Together, the players and their Dungeon Master craft a story in which the players' characters either overcome or are defeated by the challenges the Dungeon Master has created.

Dungeons & Dragons has endured a number of highs and lows throughout its history. In the 1980s, the so-called "Satanic Panic" saw parents attempting to link the game to devil worship and Satanism. However, the game's reputation recovered from these accusations, and in the late 2010s and early 2020s, D&D gained in popularity thanks to its appearance in the Netflix show Stranger Things and the rise of actual play podcasts and videos. Due to its increased pop culture profile and the proliferation of online D&D-playing tools, such as Roll20.net and DnDBeyond.com, Dungeons & Dragons may be more popular now than it has ever been.

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Sorry, I can't make it to mini-golf Weds. That's my DnD night.
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