🔘 Quiet Quitting


What is quiet quitting?


◻️Only doing the minimum requirements for a job

Quiet quitting is a trend that became popular in 2022, where employees choose only to do the minimum requirements for their job instead of going above and beyond. The movement is partially the result of covid, The Great Resignation, and people's commitment to preserving their mental health.

Quiet quitters consciously choose to avoid the "hustle culture" to protect their personal lives, even if it means it may hurt their careers. Instead of working longer hours or picking up extra responsibilities, they only complete the required hours and tasks.

While people who quietly quit do it for themselves, the choice may affect others. For example, employers have to adjust their expectations of their employees' productivity, and co-workers may need to pick up the slack. While anyone may quietly quit, it is especially common among Gen zers and Millennials.


❓Example
Raul is quiet quitting his job because his boss keeps working him into the ground.
Wow, good for him.
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🔘 Appoholic


What does appoholic mean?


◻️A person addicted to downloading apps

An appoholic is a person that is addicted to downloading apps for his phone or tablet. The term comes from the combination of "application" and "alcoholic."

The term is commonly used to describe a person who can't stop downloading applications to their mobile device or computer. An appoholic is most likely a teenager who has a new phone and is overwhelmed with excitement, much like a puppy with a new toy. Appoholic may also appear as "appaholic."


❓Example
I downloaded 8 apps today, I think I may be an appoholic.
Well, the first step is admitting you have a problem.
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🔘 Cyberslacking

What does cyberslacking mean?


◻️Using an employer's Internet for personal activities while working
Cyberslacking is when a person surfs the Internet during company time or uses his work email for personal reasons. It typically begins when taking a brief break from work but often extends into a longer period of scrollaxing.

Cyberslacking is believed to be one of the biggest wastes of a company's money because the productivity of the cyberslacker dips sharply. Some companies implement measures to prevent or reduce cyberslacking, such as the blocking of popular websites like Facebook or Twitter.


❓Example
We have to plan an intervention for Carol cause she's been cyberslacking real hard the past 2 weeks.
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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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🔘 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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🔘 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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🔘 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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🔘 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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🔘 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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🔘 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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🔘 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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🔘 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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🔘 WFH


What does it mean to WFH?


◻️Work from home
WFH is an acronym that stands for "Work from home" or "Working from home." The acronym describes an occupation that allows an employee to conduct his or her work at home instead of the office.
Since the Internet allows users to work on and complete tasks remotely, WFH jobs around the globe have increased. These jobs may allow you to work full-time or a couple of days a week or a month.
WFH jobs are helpful in times of emergency, as well, like in the case of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak around the world. As governments implemented social distancing guidelines to curb the spread of the virus, a large percentage of the workforce was sent home to WFH (and some even chose to move to Zoom towns).

In order to effectively WFH, you need to have a certain skill set because it is very easy to get distracted when working where you live. You may get sidetracked by a spouse or kids, or by chores, like doing the laundry or washing dishes. Therefore, if you want to WFH, it's best to have a secluded space, like an office, where you can stay focused on your work tasks.

❓Example
My job is now WFH due to COVID-19.
That's cool that you get to be at home with the fam.
Yeah, but my kids don't understand the "work" part.
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🔘 Quiet Quitting


What is quiet quitting?


◻️Only doing the minimum requirements for a job

Quiet quitting is a trend that became popular in 2022, where employees choose only to do the minimum requirements for their job instead of going above and beyond. The movement is partially the result of covid, The Great Resignation, and people's commitment to preserving their mental health.

Quiet quitters consciously choose to avoid the "hustle culture" to protect their personal lives, even if it means it may hurt their careers. Instead of working longer hours or picking up extra responsibilities, they only complete the required hours and tasks.

While people who quietly quit do it for themselves, the choice may affect others. For example, employers have to adjust their expectations of their employees' productivity, and co-workers may need to pick up the slack. While anyone may quietly quit, it is especially common among Gen zers and Millennials.


❓Example
Raul is quiet quitting his job because his boss keeps working him into the ground.
Wow, good for him.
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🔘 Appoholic


What does appoholic mean?


◻️A person addicted to downloading apps

An appoholic is a person that is addicted to downloading apps for his phone or tablet. The term comes from the combination of "application" and "alcoholic."

The term is commonly used to describe a person who can't stop downloading applications to their mobile device or computer. An appoholic is most likely a teenager who has a new phone and is overwhelmed with excitement, much like a puppy with a new toy. Appoholic may also appear as "appaholic."


❓Example
I downloaded 8 apps today, I think I may be an appoholic.
Well, the first step is admitting you have a problem.
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🔘 Cyberslacking

What does cyberslacking mean?


◻️Using an employer's Internet for personal activities while working
Cyberslacking is when a person surfs the Internet during company time or uses his work email for personal reasons. It typically begins when taking a brief break from work but often extends into a longer period of scrollaxing.

Cyberslacking is believed to be one of the biggest wastes of a company's money because the productivity of the cyberslacker dips sharply. Some companies implement measures to prevent or reduce cyberslacking, such as the blocking of popular websites like Facebook or Twitter.


❓Example
We have to plan an intervention for Carol cause she's been cyberslacking real hard the past 2 weeks.
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🔘 Rage Applying


What is rage applying?


◻️Applying to open job positions out of spite for your current job

Rage applying is when you are so furious with something that happened at work that you start applying to other open positions. For example, if your boss takes credit for the work you put into a presentation, you might head back to your desk, and rage apply to ten open positions.

While rage applying happened before 2023, the trend gained prominence in January 2023 as job transiency skyrocketed in 2020 when covid shook the world. Also, as Gen Zers have entered the workforce, they don't have the same allegiance to employers as previous generations. Additionally, they are more likely to prioritize their mental health over their career, making it easier for them to change jobs.

For some, rage applying is a fleeting moment that doesn't lead to a new job. Instead, it's a way to blow off steam, especially if they feel a need to be loyal to their employer. However, for others, rage applying leads to new jobs and opportunities and a chance at a better work environment and benefits.

Other job-related slang
Since we spend so much of our lives working, there is plenty of slang related to work. For example, quiet quitting and "The Great Resignation" are similar to rage applying. Also, there are plenty of acronyms, such as AWLTP, B2W, GBTW, and BFAW.


❓Example
I can't stand it here anymore. Too much gossip and toxicity. After my break, I'm gonna rage apply on Indeed.
About time! Let me know if you need help with your resume.
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🔘 TTYL


What does TTYL stand for?


◻️Talk to you later

TTYL is commonly used when texting and messaging online to say, "Talk to you later" at the end of a conversation. It is one of several variations, including "TTUL," "T2UL," and "t2ul8r."

Most people send it to others they think they will talk to again at another point in time, such as a friend or acquaintance. They may have just ended an online gaming match or need to go into a meeting and can't talk until later.

TTYL is ambiguous since "later" is very subjective. It could refer to a period of time in minutes, hours, days, weeks, or even months. You'll need to discern the immediacy of the "later" from the context of your conversation.


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I'll pick you up tonite around 8, cool?
OK, that sounds good. TTYL!
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🔘 BB


What does BB stand for?


◻️Bye bye

BB is an acronym that means "bye bye" and is a quick way of saying "bye" to someone online or via text. It is an informal acronym typically used between friends.

BB is just one of many acronyms that can be used to depart a chatroom or text message. Some others include BB4N, BBN, Bai, and ADBB. Also, if you are a 90s kid, you'll know that BB is also short for the popular N*SYNC song "Bye Bye Bye".


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BB, CU tomorrow!
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🔘 Unforced Error


What is an unforced error?


◻️An easily-avoidable mistake

An unforced error is a mistake a person made because they were careless, unfocused, or inattentive. This slang term is primarily used while discussing sports, to describe a misplay that a baseball, tennis, or badminton player could have avoided. Social media users may also use unforced error to describe mistakes made by companies, governments, celebrities, and politicians.

Where did unforced error originate?

Unforced error originated as and is still most popularly used as tennis slang. The term was coined in the 1920s, but it did not become popular until the 1970s and 80s. In 1982, Information and Display Systems began tracking players' unforced errors within their first-of-its-kind computerized tennis statistics system.

What are some example unforced errors?

The most common unforced error in tennis is double faulting on a serve. The serving player is in complete control of their serve and, theoretically, should always be able to avoid double faulting. They are never "forced" to double fault - thus double faulting is an "unforced" error. Other unforced errors include hitting easy shots on the wrong part of the racket, too early, or too late.

What is an example of a non-sports unforced error?

U.S. presidential candidates often commit unforced errors. For example, if a U.S. presidential candidate planned to visit a Wisconsin farm, but at the last minute changed their mind and visited a manufacturing hub instead, those who were hoping the candidate would court the agricultural vote may describe the change as an unforced error.


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He just forgot Valentine's Day? That's an unforced error of the highest magnitude.
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