🔘 Performative Activism


What is performative activism?


◻️Advocating a cause to gain social standing

Performative activism is when a person participates in an activist movement not because they believe in the cause but because they want to be noticed. The phrase became popular in 2020 during the George Floyd protests when celebrities were accused of joining in to gain followers rather than out of genuine commitment.

Fake activism often occurs online, especially on social sites like Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and TikTok. Performative activists post messages saying they support a cause but do nothing else to actually support it (such as donating money or protesting IRL).

Faux activism is a theatrical act performed to appear "woke" to followers or the general public. For example, in 2020, Emma Watson posted multiple black squares to her Instagram account in support of Black Lives Matter (BLM), taking time to ensure her "activism" maintained her account's aesthetic.

Performative activism is similar to slacktivism, which combines "slacker" and "activism" and describes people who try to be activists but don't want to put forth much effort. Performative activists may also be called "posers."


❓Example
All these influencers are showing their true colors with their performative activism.
Yeah, I saw one person selling a BLM shirt with her brand on it.
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🔘 Instagram Husband


What does instagram husband mean?


◻️A person who takes pictures of another person for Instagram

A term for a person who is used to take pictures, much like a selfie stick, of another person for the purpose of posting to Instagram.

The Instagram husband term is not exclusive to men as it can be applied to any person who is put in the position of personal photographer for another person, most likely a SO. The role requires a certain skill set such as the flexibility to get photos from awkward angles, stamina to take thousands of pictures, and an artsy eye to frame the picture.


❓Example
Tracy has turned Jeff into an Instagram husband as he's constantly taking pics of her.
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🔘 BO


What does BO stand for?


◻️Body odor

People typically use BO when calling attention to someone's stinky body odor. For example, your friend Mike might text you "Sorry about my BO at lunch today; I came straight from the gym," to apologize for how unpleasant he smelled earlier. (It's too late to apologize now, Mike! We already had to smell you!)

BO is a fairly common acronym (and occurrence), so you may encounter it in text messages, on forums, and even on social media, when people are discussing body odor. Many of these discussions revolve around the "correct" way to tell someone who noticeably stinks about their bad BO.


❓Example
That guy has some serious BO! I can smell him from across the room.
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🔘 Clout Chaser


What is a clout chaser?


◻️A person who does things just to become popular

A clout chaser is someone who does and says things for the purpose of becoming more popular. It is primarily used in reference to people on social media that are desperate to gain fame and followers.

The term became popular in 2016 as a way to call out "fake" people who pretend to be something they are not so they can get more attention.While it originated within the hip-hop music industry, it has since become most prevalent on social media sites, like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat.

On social media, clout chasers might share photos to promote their fake lifestyle. Or they may pretend to be someone else to become friends with a famous person that has more clout.

There has been some criticism of the term since people have begun calling anyone who wants to be successful a clout chaser. The difference between people that just want to be successful and clout chasers is that clout chasers are willing to give up their identity and be fake just to get fame.


❓Example
Wow, she just posted a cray thirst trap.
OMG, she's such a clout chaser.
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🔘 Finsta


What is finsta short for?


◻️Fake Instagram account

Finsta is an abbreviation for finstagram, which is a fake Instagram account. It is used as a secondary, or alternate, account to be more private.

Finstas allow users to be more authentic on their Instagram and escape the pressures of expectations from their main account. Finsta users can post unattractive pictures or post inside jokes to their smaller and closer group of followers. Since the account is locked, finstas enable the user to screen her or his followers and give permission to followers as to what they can see, which is especially attractive for female users.


❓Example
I think I'm gonna create a finsta so I can be closer with my friends back home.
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🔘 Poser


What does poser mean?


◻️A person who pretends to be someone they are not

A poser is a person who tries to fit into a group of people not because they actually like them but because they just want to be accepted into the group. Posers are most common in middle and high school when kids are searching for their identity and want to be accepted.

Posers try to integrate into a group of friends by learning the lingo, wearing specific types of clothing, and changing their mannerisms. Some examples of groups of people posers try to appear as are jocks, goth punks, skaters, theater kids, and brainiacs.

The term is typically seen as negative since it is used to call out people who "talk the talk," but don't necessarily "walk the walk." Most people can detect a poser trying to fit in so it's better to just be yourself, instead of pretend to be someone you are not.


❓Example
That guy looks like he's never even been on a skateboard, what a poser.
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🔘 Bimbo


What does bimbo mean?


◻️A dumb and attractive female

A bimbo is a female who is not very bright but attractive. It is commonly used to refer to a blonde woman who has a lot of beauty but no brains.

The term has been around since the early 1900s in the U.S. and was used to describe dumb and primal-behaving men. However, the term evolved over time to describe women who put more time into their appearance instead of their intelligence. Bimbos usually wear a lot of makeup and skimpy clothing and aren't smart. The bimbo term is very similar to the airhead term.


❓Example
Did you like Jeanine?
She was alright but she was kind of a bimbo.
Isn't that your type?
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🔘 MMORPG


What does MMORPG stand for?


◻️Massively multiplayer online role-playing game

MMORPG is an acronym for massively multiplayer online role-playing game. It is an RPG that allows people from all over the world to join in an online gaming community. Popular examples of MMORPGs include games such as World of Warcraft, Everquest, and Ultima Online.


❓Example
World of Warcraft is the most popular MMORPG in the world of Earth.
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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.


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


What does manspreader mean?


◻️A guy who sits with his legs spread wide

A manspreader is a male who sits with his legs spread in a very wide stance. He is commonly seen on a subway, bus, airplane, and park bench.

Manspreaders may sound harmless but can wreak havoc in many ways. One of the biggest negatives of a manspreader is when space is at a premium, such as a busy restaurant or subway car, and his wide stance prevents others from sitting down. Public campaigns have been launched to increase awareness of this epidemic but many men have staunchly defended their position citing male biological reasons.


❓Example
These manspreaders have to be stopped! I counted at least 3 people that couldn't sit on the bench at the bus stop.
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🔘 Annivorcery


What does annivorcery mean?


◻️Anniversary of a divorce

Annivorcery is the anniversary of your divorce to your ex-spouse. It combines "anniversary" and "divorce" and refers to the day that a married couple was officially divorced.

Annivorcery can be used in a celebratory manner but commonly is used in a morose manner. The term may also be spelled "annivorsary."


❓Example
Tomorrow is my 5 year annivorcery and I don't want to be alone at home, can I come over?
Sure man, of course.
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🔘 Green Person


What does green person mean on TikTok?


◻️A close friend you met by chance
A TikToker's green person is someone they met by chance but now couldn't live without. You may see people refer to "their green person" in videos that answer the questions "Who is your green?" or "Who's your green person?" These videos are part of TikTok's color person trend.
What is TikTok's color person trend?
TikTok's color person trend involves users shouting out various significant people in their lives. Each of these people fits a specific set of criteria, associated with a color. Thus, an important person in someone's life might become their green person, blue person, or pink person. The color person trend went viral in summer 2023, giving rise to a host of "Who's your (color)?" videos.


❓Example
Who is your green person?
My boyfriend! We met by total chance, and now we've been dating seven years.
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🔘 Stunad


What is a stunad?


◻️An unintelligent person

A "stunad" is a person who lacks common sense (otherwise known as "stupid" or even "crazy"). It is a derogatory term people (typically Italians) may utter when annoyed by someone making stupid decisions.

For example, if your brother borrows money from you and gambles it away, you might say, "I can't believe I lent that stunad any money." Or, if your friend gets hit by a reckless driver, she might exclaim, "That stunad nearly killed me because she was texting and driving!"

Origin of stunad

The slang term "stunad" originates from Italian-American immigrants. Stunad (or "stunod") comes from "stonato" (or "stunat" or "stunatu" depending on the language variation), an Italian word for "out of tune." It became slang for people who were out of tune with the rest of the world, whether it be in an unintelligent or crazy manner.


❓Example
Do you remember Roger from high school?
Yeah, that guy was such a stunad. He almost got me killed once. Why?
We just got engaged.
Ohhh ... congrats!
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🔘 Rekt


What does rekt mean in online gaming?


◻️Wrecked

Rekt is an alternate spelling of wreched. Gamers use this term to describe a moment in which they've thoroughly destroyed and/or humiliated another player.

For example, after a Counter-Strike player head shots (hs) you, they might enter "hs rekt" in chat. Rekt is also commonly used as part of the phrase "get rekt" - which may seem like a command for you to destroy yourself, but actually means "you got wrecked."


❓Example
Dude, u just got rekt by a noob.
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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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🔘 Menty B


What is a menty b?


◻️Mental breakdown

A menty b is a term many Gen Zers use to refer to stressful situations. For example, if a teenager's dad is making cringe jokes in front of their bae, they may text their friend, "Bout to have a menty b from my dad."

Origin of Menty b

Zoomers coined menty b in 2021 and often use it online, especially on Twitter and TikTok. The term's origins partially come from the stress brought on by the covid pandemic and Zoomers' amplification of threats to their mental health.


When do people use Menty b?

You will most likely see it online and in texts or hear it spoken aloud. For example, your teenage son may complain, "All this homework is gonna give me a menty b!" Or, a teenage girl may tweet, "I can't stand the wait for the concert. Imma have a menty b!"


❓Example
I started seeing a therapist after my latest menty b and I'm so much better now.
Wow, that's great to hear.
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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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🔘 Can Of Corn

What is a "can of corn" in baseball?


◻️An easy catch by a fielder

In baseball, a can of corn is an easy catch by a fielder, such as a highly hit ball (pop fly) that gives the infield or outfield defender a lot of time to settle under it to make the catch. While uncommon, you may still see or hear baseball commentators or fans use the term during a game, in person, or online.

For example, during an MLB game, a play-by-play commentator may say, "Lewis grabs the can of corn to end the inning." Or, a fan may complain about a hitter's poor hitting streak and say, "Kepler is in such a slump right now. Every AB is a K or can of corn." You may also hear people refer to a can of corn as a "pop fly," "weak flyball," or "routine fly."

Origin of can of corn in baseball

The slang term "can of corn" originates from the placement of cans of corn on the top shelves in grocery stores in the early 20th century. To get them down, a worker would use a pole with a hook to move it off the shelf while another worker would be in a position under the can to easily catch it with their apron.

Baseball historians credit MLB play-by-play broadcaster Red Barber for popularizing the saying in baseball during his tenure from the 1930s to the 60s. He called games for the Cincinnati Reds, Brooklyn Dodgers, and New York Yankees.


❓Example
And with that can of corn by Johnson, the Panthers win it 5 to 1.
What a great way to start the season.
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🔘 That Moment When


What does that moment when mean?


◻️Remember that time when
A phrase used to precede a description of a moment that other people can relate to. It is also seen as the TMW acronym.

The phrase is popular among teenagers when sharing an experience on social media. It often appears in a meme with an image. The phrase may also appear as "that awkward moment" when recounting a time when you felt awkward.


❓Example
That moment when you forgot your wallet at home.
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🔘 FUCT

What does FUCT stand for?


◻️Failed under continuous testing

When something isn't working despite numerous attempts, you can label it as "FUCT." The acronym stands for "failed under continuous testing" and also makes sense phonetically.

People typically use FUCT online in forums when discussing the viability of a project, whether it be a developer creating a website or a dude in his garage building a go-kart. For example, if you are seeking guidance on a DIY house project and your electrical wiring job is not working, you might say it has "FUCT."


❓Example
This source code has FUCT and I don't know how to fix it.
Can you upload it so I can take a look?
Yeah, thx.
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