🔘 Tiger Mother


What does tiger mother mean?


◻️A mom who demands excellence from her child
A tiger mother is a slang term that describes a strict but loving mother who demands the best from her child. It is commonly used to refer to an Asian mother but is not limited to Asians.

The term comes from the intense protection that female tigers give their cubs. Human moms can show this same intensity when they are overbearing and squander their kids. They are commonly too involved in their kids' lives and demand too much in regards to obedience, academics, and other areas of life. They usually mean well but need to learn to dial back the intensity..


❓Example
Wow, I feel bad for that kid.
Why?
His tiger mom is for sure going to mess him up.
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🔘 F4F


What does F4F mean on social media?


◻️Follow for follow
F4F means "follow for follow." It is used on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram to tell other users that, if they follow you, you'll follow them back - ensuring that both your follower counts grow.
Because social media platforms boost posts made by people with large numbers of followers, many users attempt to gain followers however they can. F4Fing is a relatively mild and organic way of attempting to gain followers, as opposed to spamming hashtags in your posts or utilizing algorithms and bots to gain followers automagically.
If you want to let people know you'll follow them if they follow you, be sure to add the #F4F hashtag to your Twitter, TikTok, or Insta posts. If you want to look for users who will follow you if you follow them, you can search for others' use of the #F4F hashtag.


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RT if you need followers! I love you all! #F4F #FF
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🔘 Vamping


What does vamping mean?


◻️Staying up late at night using electronics

Vamping is a term that describes the act of staying up late at night to use electronics. The term originates from vampires, which are active during the night-time.

Vamping is often done by teenagers who stay up through the night texting, gaming, or watching videos on their devices. The term often appears with a hashtag (#) preceding the term in a tweet.


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Just binge watched OITNB thru the night. #vamping
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🔘 NASCAR Dad


What is a NASCAR dad?


◻️A white, working-class father

A NASCAR dad is a low-income, working-class white father. News media and pollsters popularized this term during the 2004 US presidential election.

NASCAR dad is often used in the political arena to refer to voters that fit the "white, working-class dad" description. This group of voters is known for placing more emphasis on values rather than party labels. The term comes from NASCAR's popularity among white, working-class males.


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He didn't win the urban vote but scored well with NASCAR dads.
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🔘 Instadad


What does instadad mean?


◻️A man who marries a person with kids

An Instadad is a man who marries a person with one or more kids. The man is also commonly referred to as a stepdad.

An instadad often does not have any kids of his own before he weds his bride. But after the marriage he instantly becomes a dad by inheriting whatever churrin belong to his SO. Of course, some instadads already have kids before inheriting more children, like Mike Brady from "The Brady Bunch," a popular example of an instadad. He became a dad to Carol's three daughters when he married her.


❓Example
He really wants to marry Amanda but is worried about his role as an instadad.
He's great with kids, he shouldn't worry at all!
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🔘 TWD


What does TWD stand for?


◻️The Walking Dead

TWD is an acronym for "The Walking Dead," a popular zombie apocalypse TV show on AMC. It premiered on Halloween in 2010 and became one of TV's most popular dramas.

The show revolves around policeman Rick Grimes and his family as he bands together with other survivors to fight "walkers" and other humans. Some cast members include Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Scott Wilson, Danai Gurira, and Laurie Holden.


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Did you watch the mid-season finale of TWD?
No I recorded it, don't tell me what happens!
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🔘 Bro


What is a bro?


◻️Brother

Bro is short for "brother," which may be an actual blood brother or brother-in-law. Guys also commonly use it to refer to a close male friend.
When used with family members, bro is a straightforward abbreviation that simply refers to a brother. For example, you may text your brother, "Hey bro. You coming to mom and dad's this Sunday"

However, guys also use bro to refer to close male friends with no family ties (sometimes called a bromance).

In these cases, the guys are typically young (in their teens or twenties), into sports and partying, and looking to pick up women. Common bro stereotypes are fraternity brothers, surfers, and sports teammates.
For many, these types of bros conjure up negative connotations that all bros are muscular and unintelligent. However, it's never wise to assume who is and isn't a bro since bros come in all shapes and sizes and are not limited to a specific type of male.


❓Example
Sup bro? How u doing?
Good. U?
I'm great, bro.
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🔘 Wat


What is wat short for?


◻️What

Wat is one of many abbreviations for "what," along with wut, wht, wa, and wha. It saves the time of typing an entire character.

You will see wat in texts and online, especially on social media and in messages. For example, your friend may text you, "Wat are you doing tonite?" Or, you might tweet, "IDK wat Bryan is thinking. He needs to get back with Katrina!"


❓Example
wat do u wanna do l8r 2nite?
Iono. Maybe watch a movie.
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🔘 Dad Socks


What does dad socks mean?


◻️Unfashionable socks often worn by dads

Dad socks are socks that are worn in an unfashionable manner, often with shorts and sandals or tennis shoes. These socks are often white tube socks that go halfway up a dad's calves.

While the term typically applies to socks worn in an unfashionable way, it may also refer to socks that are just plain ugly. Since dads usually care about comfort more than fashion, they are guilty of this fashion crime more than other people.


❓Example
He's not even 25 yet but already wears dad socks.
You're in trouble!
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🔘 Turn Up


What does turn up mean?


◻️To get crazy

A term used to describe how things are about to get wild, crazy, and possibly out of control; can refer to something bad that's about to happen, such as a fight, or something good that's about to happen, such as a party starting to get awesome.


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Someone needs to turn up this joint or I'm outta here!
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🔘 Sugar Daddy


What does sugar daddy mean?


◻️An older man used for his money by a woman

A sugar daddy is an old rich man that is used by his wife or gf for his money. The age gap is often considerably large, which causes many eyebrows to be raised.

The gf or wife is often considerably younger than the sugar daddy and is often called a gold digger. The female version is called a sugar mama. The term is not to be confused with the Sugar Daddy candy.


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Kate's sugar daddy paid for all of our plane tix to Hawaii.
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🔘 Gold Digger


What does gold digger mean?


◻️A person who uses another person for money

A gold digger is a person who uses their SO for dough. Most often, people use this term to describe young females who date or marry rich, older men. However, any person who is pursuing a romantic relationship to access money can be called a gold digger.

You may recognize gold digger as the title of Kanye West's 2005 hit single Gold Digger, which featured Jamie Foxx. That song describes a stereotypical gold digger and her relationship with a wealthy man.


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She's a gold digger - all she does is date old guys and use their money.
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🔘 Daddy Shaming


What does daddy shaming mean?


◻️Shaming dads for their choices

Daddy shaming is a phrase that refers to the shaming of parents, specifically fathers, for their choices. It often occurs on social media where everyone is an expert.

The term comes from the criticism of fathers who make decisions that go against the normal expectations of a man. Daddy shaming often occurs from bosses in the workplace when a father decides to take time off to be with family. The term also appears as "Daddy shame."


❓Example
I'm sick of the daddy shaming I get for putting family first.
You should talk to your boss.
That won't do any good he expects me to put work above all else.
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🔘 SAHD


What kind of dad is a SAHD?


◻️Stay-at-home dad

A SAHD is a "stay-at-home dad," a father who stays at home and takes care of his child(ren). His full-time job is maintaining the house and the kid(s) in it instead of a full-time position out of the house (which his partner likely holds).

SAHD is similar to a SAHM, which is more common. However, the difference has waned due to the gender pay gap decrease and the influx of women in the workforce.
You will likely see the SAHD acronym in parenting forums, in messages, and on social sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. For example, you might text your recently let-go brother-in-law, "How's SAHD life treating you?"


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The number of SAHDs seems to be increasing lately.
Yeah, I saw a herd of them at the park on Wednesday afternoon.
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🔘 Selfie Stick


What does selfie stick mean?


◻️An extendable pole with a smartphone on the end

A term that refers to a pole with a smartphone on the end; used to take a selfie from angles that the human arm cannot reach; often used by annoying people who think it's worth it to carry around an obnoxious device just to take a selfie.


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The concert was fun but the people in front of us kept blocking the view with their selfie stick.
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🔘 Felfie


What does felfie mean?


◻️Family picture

Felfie is a slang word for a selfie of a family. It comes from the combination of "family" and "selfie."
The term refers to a picture taken by a person of himself and his family. Felfies are commonly captured when a family is on vacay or goes out to eat, which is usually when the family is happiest.


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What a sweet felfie, this is gonna be my PP fo sho!
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🔘 Swoll


What does swoll mean?


◻️Muscular

Someone who is swoll is very muscular. This slang term is short for "swollen," which describes the state of a swoll person's muscles.

Other uses of swoll

While people most often use swoll to describe a ripped person's bod, it can also be used to describe anything that is swollen or enlarged. For example, a person who has recently come into a lot of money may say "my wallet's swol."


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My New Year's Resolution is to get swoll by September.
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🔘 3Q


What does 3Q mean in sports?


◻️Third quarter
In sports, fans often use "3Q" to refer to the third quarter of a game, such as a basketball or a football game. For example, your friend may exclaim on Twitter, "WOW!! Ja Morant went off in the 3Q!"
People often use 3Q on Twitter, but you may see it on other social platforms, such as TikTok or Facebook. You might also see 3Q in messages, whether online or in texts, or in informal sports articles or blogs.
You may also see 3Q in business contexts to refer to the third quarter of the fiscal year. However, Q3 is more often used.


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The Timberwolves have been so bad in the 3Q.
Yeah, it's like they forget how to play after halftime.
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🔘 Parennial



What is a parennial?


◻️A parent born between 1981 and 1996

A parennial is a millennial parent, which means they were born between 1981 and 1996, and most likely have one or more Gen Z or Gen Alpha kids. The name comes from the combination of "parent" and "millennial" and is not to be confused with the "perennial" flower.
Parennials rose to prevalence in the 2010s as most began parenting in the mid-to-late- 2010s. Many are raising kids side-by-side with technology, such as smartphones and tablets, and total immersion in social media, which is brand new territory compared to previous generations. Additionally, many parennials are parenting kids differently than previous generations, becoming more involved and protective.
You will likely see parennial online in parenting forums or hear the term used by a Gen Xer or boomer. Additionally, people may use parennial positively or negatively depending on how they view the parenting styles.


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My dad sneered at the way parennials coddle their kids.
Of course, he did. He raised himself because his dad was absent his whole life and his mom worked most of the day.
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🔘 Get Oofed


What does get oofed mean?


◻️Get wrecked

Get oofed means "get wrecked." Roblox players, especially, use this term to jokingly mock other players and also people IRL.
Roblox is a free-to-play MMOG that allows players to play dozens of different types of online games within one game platform. While the game is largely silly and does not force players into contentious situations, play characters can die in Roblox. When a character dies, they make an "oof" sound, leading players to coin the phrase "get oofed" and use it in place of "get wrecked" or "get rekt" when they kill another player or witness that player's death.

If you interact with a Roblox player in real life (especially a younger one), they might tell you to "get oofed" when they beat you at chess, see you fall off a hoverboard, or realize how old you are. They may, however, regain some respect for you when they realize that you know what "get oofed" means.


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Ah, shoot, you sunk my battleship.
Oh yeah get oofed, Uncle Matt!
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