🔘 Weathermageddon


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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🔘 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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🔘 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.



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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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🔘 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.



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



What is bro short for?



◻️Brother
Bro is short for brother, which can refer to an actual blood brother or brother-in-law. It is also commonly used to refer to a male friend.
For many, the bro term is considered to be negative as it's often associated with annoying muscular dudes that have interests limited to sports, girls, and alcohol. However, bros can come in all shapes and sizes and is not limited to a certain type of male.



❓Example

Sup bro? How u doing?
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🔘 Crush



What is a crush?


◻️A person who is the object of someone's affection

A crush is someone you have romantic feelings for, such as a cute schoolmate, attractive co-worker, or likable celebrity. People may also use it as a verb, as in "George has a crush on Juanita."
Where does crush come from?
There are various claims to the origins of crush. One of the most prominent explanations is that it comes from the late 19th century as a variation of "mash," which was common slang for flirting at the time.
Crush gained popularity through the 20th century and people still commonly use it in the 21st century. For example, if your friend is flirting with someone, you might tease them that they have a new crush.
Characterstics of a crush
Attraction is very subjective. A person may develop a crush on someone based on their appearance, mannerisms, personality, profession, etc. However, a crush typically is a temporary infatuation with someone you just met or don't know well. Once you get to know the person, the crush feeling wears off, and you move towards love, friendship, or disillusionment (in some cases).



❓Example

Are you finally gonna talk to your crush during lunch.

Probs not. Too scary.
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🔘 Leg Day



What is leg day in fitness?




◻️Workouts specializing on a person's legs
In the fitness world, leg day is when a person focuses all their exercise workouts on their lower body. This includes exercises regarding calves, quadriceps, hamstrings, and glutes.
Origin of leg day
The slang phrase "leg day" dates back to at least the early-2000s when workout fanatics would share dread about the toll leg day takes on their bodies. Or, they would poke fun at others for "skipping leg day" if their legs didn't look muscular enough.
As social media expanded in the 2010s, "leg day" entered the wider public's lexicon, although fitness enthusiasts typically use it. Examples of when people use the phrase include making fun of top-heavy people on TikTok who obviously skipped leg day or sharing mirror-reflection selfies on Twitter bragging about your legs' physique.



❓Example

Whoa, did you see Ahmad's calves?
Uhh, yeah. Every day is leg day for him.
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🔘 SMH



What does SMH stand for?


◻️Shaking my head
SMH is a popular texting and chatting acronym that stands for "shaking my head." It is most commonly used to express disapproval, disagreement, or speechlessness.
The idea of the acronym comes from the speechless reaction to something so bad or surprising that all you can do is shake your head. SMH is a convenient way to say, "I disagree," "I can't believe it," or "Not again..."



❓Example

The media coverage on this story is just ridiculous. SMH.
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🔘 Outkick Your Coverage



What does outkick your coverage mean?


◻️To have a romantic partner who is much more attractive than you
Outkick your coverage is a phrase that refers to when you are dating someone who is much more attractive than you. The phrase comes from American football - in which a punter may kick a ball too far down the field, past his coverage team, allowing the opposing player who receives the ball to slip through gaps in the coverage. When used in a romantic sense, the phrase implies you managed to snatch up a person who is "out of your league."
The person who is "out of your league" may be more physically attractive, have a better personality, or have more money than you. They may also possess a combination of all those traits. When someone says you outkicked your coverage, it's not necessarily meant as a dis. It may, in fact, be a compliment on your ability to snag an appealing partner.



❓Example

Is that your wife?
Yep.
Wow, you sure outkicked your coverage!
I know, I'm a lucky man.
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🔘 Forever Alone



What does forever alone mean?


◻️Single

Forever alone is a phrase used by a single person to lament his or her lack of SO. The term is not meant to be used in a prideful sense but more in a depressing way.

The term is often accompanied by a hashtag after they say something depressing about themselves or what they are currently doing. It is also commonly shared as a meme on social sites like Facebook and Twitter.



❓Example

Since I'm forever alone I'm going to binge watch my top 10 fav disney movies tonite.
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🔘 GBH



What does GBH stand for?


◻️Great big hug
When you want to give someone a great big hug digitally, you can send him "GBH." It is a way to cheer someone up when you cannot physically give him a real hug.
Who uses GBH?
Older adults that are adept with slang are the most common users of GBH, but anyone may use it, either platonically or romantically. Often, a parent or grandparent sends it to a child or grandchild to virtually hug them when unable to physically due to distance or a Covid quarantine.
When would you use GBH?
You may send GBH, or <GBH>, to a person via a text message or online when you think she needs to be comforted or when you just want to show her that you care about her. It is most often used during significant moments of happiness or sadness but may also be sent when one person is missing another.



❓Example

It looked like you were down today so I'm sending you a GBH! Love you!
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🔘 XOXO



What does XOXO stand for?


◻️Hugs and kisses

XOXO is a common way of typing affection to another person or writing affection in a greeting card. The acronym stands for hugs and kisses with the "X" representing a kiss and the "O" representing a hug.
As a kid you most likely saw XOXO in a birthday card but as an adult you will also see it typed at the end of an email or IM. It is most often placed at the end of the message in place of "sincerely", "love", or "yours truly" to communicate affection with the communication.



❓Example

ILY! XOXO
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🔘 BFF



What does BFF stand for?


◻️Best friends forever

BFF means "best friends forever." It is a popular acronym that refers to your best friend, pal, or mate and communicates that your bond will last forever.
BFF is used online and offline and is reserved for only the most special person in your life, so choose wisely. Many people may try to come between BFFs, especially crushes. But your friendship must supersede these temporary distractions, or else the magic dissipates.




❓Example

I'm hanging out with my bff Jill tonight.
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🔘 Galentine's Day



What does galentine's day mean?


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February 13th ladies-only celebration


Galentine's Day is a holiday on February 13th (the day before Valentine's Day) that celebrates women. It combines "gal" and "Valentine's".
The term comes from the TV comedy "Parks and Recreation" and is Leslie Knope's (played by Amy Poehler) favorite day of the year. The celebration involves lady friends leaving their SOs to get together and share a breakfast. The episode in which the term was created aired during the second season of the show in 2010.
IRL, the holiday is not restricted to just breakfast or the February 13th date. It can even be observed on February 14th as a replacement to Valentine's Day by single ladies.




❓Example

You free for Galentine's Day this year?
U know it! U will always be my galentine!
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🔘 AAVE



What is AAVE?


◻️African-American Vernacular English


AAVE is "African-American Vernacular English," which is American English spoken with vocabulary, accent, and grammatical traits unique to African-Americans. As cultural awareness has progressed, AAVE has become a hot-button issue, highlighting the appropriation of the dialect as slang by non-Black communities to sound cooler.

Where does AAVE come from?

There is no clear consensus among linguistic professionals as to where AAVE originated. Some believe it traces back to English-based creole language variants from the 17th century. Others believe it dates back to African captives brought to the Americas via the Atlantic slave trade.
It became prevalent in the Southern United States among African-American slaves leading up to the Civil War and persisted thereafter, evolving over time. Nowadays, it is commonly associated with working-class African-American urban communities, Hip-hop and rap artists, and Black professional athletes.

Modern usage of AAVE

Due to heightened awareness of racial tensions and disparities in the 2010s, AAVE has grown in usage. Part of the growth can be attributed to increased understanding that AAVE is a language dialect instead of a stereotypical sign of unintelligence.

AAVE has become more common in the "Woke" community, especially on social media to recognize and call out non-Black people appropriating AAVE to sound cool. Some have gone so far as to make a list of AAVE terms that non-Black people cannot use as slang. Terms include bussin, tea, doe, finna, and snatched. As you can imagine, this approach has been met with resistance.

What are other names for AAVE?

AAVE may be referred to by several names, some accurate and some controversial. It may be called Black English (BE), Black English Vernacular (BEV), or Black Vernacular English (BVE). Many Boomers refer to AAVE as Ebonics, which has become a controversial term.



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I'm not OK with Brad hijacking AAVE to sound cooler.
Wow, chill out, I didn't know you were part of the woke police.
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🔘 SB



What does SB stand for in football?


◻️Super Bowl

SB stands for "Super Bowl," which is the NFL championship game and one of the biggest sporting events in the world. The acronym is often accompanied by roman numerals indicating the Super Bowl number but depends on the logo designed for that year.
The SB pits the winner of the NFCand AFC against each other to determine who the champion of the NFL is for that year. The SB began on January 15th, 1967, and has taken place every year since.
Tom Brady has won the most Super Bowls of any player in NFL history (7 as of 2021). While the New England Patriots and Pittsburgh Steelers are tied for the most of any team (6 as of 2021).



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Who won SB LV?

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers!

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🔘 BRB



What does BRB stand for?


◻️Be right back


People commonly send "BRB" when messaging online or texting and need to leave a conversation but will return shortly. It communicates that their absence is momentary, instead of an extended period, like CUL or gb.


BRB became prominent in the early-2000s when people began texting on mobile phones and messaging online, whether when gaming or DMing on Twitter. Many use it when their absence is several minutes to an hour long.

People often use BRB when going to the bathroom, pausing a conversation to talk to someone else, or running a quick errand. For example, a guy may message a friend, "BRB, I gotta hit up the br."




❓Example


I need to get another can of pop, brb!
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🔘 Super Bowl Baby



What is a Super Bowl baby?


◻️A baby conceived after the Super Bowl


A Super Bowl baby is a baby conceived by parents after their team wins the Super Bowl. It was made popular by the NFL during Super Bowl 50 on February 7, 2016.
During the game several advertisements aired that explained the term and featured babies, kids, teenagers, and adults that were conceived after a Super Bowl won by their parents' favorite team. These babies were born roughly 9 months after the Super Bowl. Examples of Super Bowl babies were from Pittsburgh Steelers, New York Giants, Seattle Seahawks, and San Francisco 49ers victories.



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I didn't realize I was a Super Bowl baby until my dad told me that I had the Rams' victory in SB XXXIV to thank for my life.
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🔘Nomophobia

What does nomophobia mean?


◻️Fear of not being near your mobile device

Nomophobia is a term that refers to the fear of being away from your mobile device. This phobia has become more common as people spend more time on their phones and tablets.

Nomphobia is another way of saying phone addiction. Since phones provide a wide array of uses, such as communication, navigation, Internet access, and games, they have permeated into many areas in our lives. It has become increasingly difficult to go anywhere without a phone, which is the reason to why the nomophobia term came to be.

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"Katie has nomophobia.
Yeah, she can't be away from her phone for more than 5 minutes."
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Nomophobia means fear of not being near your mobile device