🔘 Cuffing Season


What does cuffing season mean?


◻️  The fall and winter time period where people begin relationships

Cuffing season is the time period during fall and winter where the number of people in relationships increases. The rise is due to people not wanting to be alone during the long winters or during the Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and Valentine's Day holidays.

The term revolves around cuffing, which comes from "handcuffing" a person's hands together with handcuffs. It refers to locking down a person into a relationship in order to not be alone during the winter.


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You better make your move soon before she gets snatched up during cuffing season
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🔘 Final Four


What are the Final Four in sports?


◻️  Last four competitors

In sports, the "Final Four" are the last four competitors (people or teams) still playing in a tournament. People may use it in various sports tournaments, but you will most likely see or hear it in person, on TV, or online during March Madness.

In March Madness, the Final Four are the teams that emerge out of the Elite Eight, winning the South, Midwest, West, and East regions in a bracket. The Final Four play during the third weekend of March Madness at the same location where the championship game (which changes yearly) is played (people may also refer to the location as the Final Four).

The two teams that win their Final Four games go on to play each other in the championship game. People may also write it as "Final 4," but that spelling is not as common.



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One more win and we are in the Final Four!
I'm so nervous!
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🔘 Elite Eight


What are the Elite Eight in March Madness


◻️  Last eight teams of March Madness

In March Madness, the "Elite Eight" are the last eight teams in the tournament. It is one of several alliteration terms that refer to the number of teams left, with the other two being Sweet Sixteen and Final Four.

The last eight teams in the tournament are the last two teams in the East, West, Midwest, and South regions. Each team in the Elite Eight won their Sweet Sixteen game.

Then, the winner of the Elite Eight (or Elite 8) game goes to the Final Four. Finally, whoever wins the Final Four game, goes to the championship game.


❓Example
If we can hold on for 2 more minutes, we'll be in the Elite Eight!
First in 22 years!
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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.


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I actually woke up at 7 but I was snoozefeeding for about an hour
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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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🔘 IAWMP


What does IAWMP stand for?


◻️ I almost wet my pants

People may use IAWMP when responding to something hilarious or terrifying. They often send it in texts or online messages but may also use it when commenting on a video or social media.

IAWMP is a hyperbolic term because most people aren't almost peeing their pants (although some might). For example, if your friend sends a funny video of a toddler, you might respond with "OMG, IAWMP."

You might also use IAWMP when you experience something incredibly scary or surprising. For example, you may watch a frightening movie teaser and share it on Twitter with the caption, "You have to watch this! IAWMP!"


❓Example
That was hilarious! IAWMP!
IKR?
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🔘 HOS


What does HOS stand for?


◻️Husband over shoulder

HOS is an acronym that stands for "husband over shoulder" and is typically seen in text messages or online. The acronym is used to warn the person(s) on the other end of the conversation that the sender's husband is present.

If you use HOS you're most likely up to no good since there should be no secrets in marriage. However, it is sometimes used when planning a surprise for the husband, such as a party or gift. HOS is a more specific version of SOS.


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HOS right now! ;-)
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🔘 Mulligan


What does mulligan mean?


◻️Redo

Mulligan is a sports term commonly used in golf that refers to the opportunity to redo a shot. It is an informal rule that players use when they have a bad shot and want a second chance at hitting the same shot without incurring a stroke.

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You're behind 1 stroke going into the 18th
Yeah, but if I hadn't give you that mulligan on the 14th, we'd be tied right now!
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🔘 GenAI


What doe GenAI mean?


◻️Generative AI

GenAI is a kind of artificial intelligence (AI) that specializes in generating various types of information, including text, images, videos, and audio. Examples of GenAI systems include large language model chatbots, such as OpenAI ChatGPT (CGPT) and Microsoft Copilot, and text-to-image generation systems, such as OpenAI DALL-E and Stable Diffusion.
As advancing technology in the late 2010s made GenAI systems possible, GenAI gained prominence in the early 2020s. Users across various industries, including product design, sales and marketing, software development, customer service, and fashion, integrated GenAI capabilities into their workflows.

For example, software developers may prompt ChatGPT to write code for a program that enables certain features. Another example is a fashion designer prompting Stable Diffusion to create a dress based on several parameters, such as color and material.

GenAI controversy
While many users have embraced GenAI, critics point out the dangers of adopting technology that mimics and replaces humans. In some cases, including the compilation of information without citing the human sources that collected it, legal action has been taken to regulate the use of GenAI.


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Mark my words, GenAI is the first step in replacing humans
No way
By 2040, the robots will have taken over
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🔘 MBFA


What does MBFA stand for?


◻️Make baseball fun again

MBFA is an acronym for "make baseball fun again." It was created in 2016 as a challenge to other MLB players to have more fun playing baseball.

The acronym was created in 2016 by Bryce Harper, an outfielder for the Washington Nationals. He put a sticker on the end of his bat that was visible to TV cameras when he was at the plate to hit. Harper spearheaded the movement to get players to lighten up on the staunchly old baseball etiquette and show more emotion when playing the game. It commonly appears on Twitter preceded with a hashtag.


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We need more bat flips after monster home runs. If pitchers don't like it they can throw better pitches. #MBFA
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🔘 IKR


What does IKR stand for?


◻️I know, right?

IKR stands for "I know, right?", a rhetorical question that communicates understanding and agreement. It is a way of saying, "I know exactly what you mean."

IKR is commonly used in response to a friend saying something that you really agree with. Perhaps an opinion that you have had for a while and are looking for someone to agree with you. However, it can come across as too forward if used in the wrong context.


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I can't believe she was disqualified when she clearly didn't do anything wrong
IKR?
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🔘 DTM


What does DTM mean on social media?


◻️Doing too much

On social media, people use "DTM" to describe things that are too much, which may be positive (e.g., overwhelmingly wonderful) or negative (e.g., overwhelmingly annoying). While people typically use DTM on social sites, such as Snapchat, TikTok, and Twitter, they may also use it when messaging.
When used positively, it describes a person going above and beyond expectations. For example, if someone throws a birthday party for their friend that features catered food, elaborate decorations, and a photo booth, they are "DTM."
When used negatively, it describes a person acting too high maintenance (similar to being extra). For example, if a person is complaining too much about a first-world problem (FWP), friends may remark, "omg, u r dtm rn."

 
❓Example
I can't handle Britney rn. She's DTM.

IKR?!? I'm gonna go hang out outside before I lose my cool.
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🔘 Solange


What does solange mean?


◻️Crazy

Solange is a slang term for crazy that is commonly used to describe someone who is acting crazy. The term comes from an incident involving Solange Knowles, her sister Beyoncé, and Beyoncé's husband, Jay-Z.

The incident was a fight that broke out between Solange and Jay-Z that was recorded in the elevator of the Standard Hotel at a Met Gala after-party on May 5th, 2014. In the video, Solange loses it and goes after Jay-Z but is held back by a security guard. The altercation supposedly started because Solange thought Jay-Z was flirting too much with other women.

 
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Did you see Kelci last night?
No, what happened?
She had way too much to drink and went Solange on her ex-boyfriend, it was awesome!
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🔘 OG


What does OG stand for?


◻️Original gangster

OG stands for "original gangster," which is often used to honor someone who is really old or has been doing something for a really long time. It may also refer to someone who does gangster-type things, like standing up to authorities.

Technically speaking, an original gangster is a gangster who lived between the early- to late-1900s. In this context, OG refers to mobsters and drug lords who ran crime rings in the United States during this time. In this same context, but in more modern times, OG might describe a person who grew up in the streets as part of a gang or lives out a thug lifestyle.

However, OG may also be used in a lighter manner to reverentially refer to someone who has been doing something for a long time or is just really old. Your math teacher who has been teaching at your school since it opened 30 years ago may be considered an OG.
 
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Nah, he's totally an OG. You don't know him if you think otherwise
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🔘 Meds


What is meds short for?


◻️Medications

Meds is an abbreviation that usually refers to a medical prescription (Rx) a person takes for a sickness or other health condition. For example, your friend may message you, "brb, i gotta go take my pain meds."
People may use meds in various contexts, including in person, online, and in messages. For example, you may be talking to your elderly parent, "Mom, you gotta stay on top of your meds. You can't skip days." Or, you might post in your social media cancer support group, "Anyone have any adverse reaction to their meds?"
You might also encounter people using meds to describe craziness. For example, if your brother is acting incredibly silly, you might jokingly ask, "You off your meds again? ;)"


❓Example
I've been feeling better on the new meds my doctor gave me
That's great to hear. LMK if you need anything
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🔘 IRS


What does IRS stand for?


◻️Internal Revenue Service

IRS stands for the Internal Revenue Service of the United States Government. It the organization responsible for collecting taxes in the United States.
The IRS is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury and under the direction of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. It employs roughly 80,000 government workers.
The annual IRS federal tax filing deadline is April 15, though it may be few days later if April 15 lands on a weekend or holiday. In 2023, for example, the last filing date is April 18, because the 15th is a Saturday, the 16th is Sunday, and the 17th is Emancipation Day.


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If you're doing contract work, don't forget to make estimated tax payments to the IRS!
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🔘 USD


What does USD stand for?


◻️United States dollars

USD means United States dollars. It is a financial acronym that appears in major stock markets, online, and in stores to refer to the United States' official currency.
The USD is the most popular form of currency around the world and in international transactions. The acronym is similar to other major currencies such as CAD, EUR, GBP, and JPY.


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The shirt costs 45 USD
What a ripoff!
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🔘 ISO


What does ISO stand for?


◻️In search of

ISO stands for "In search of," and is typically seen on social media and in classified and want ads. It is used to communicate that you are looking for something or someone.
While ISO was more often seen in ads in newspapers before the 2000s, the acronym is now more commonly seen on social sites, like Facebook or Twitter. People typically start their post with "ISO," and then follow it with a description of something they need.
One common thing often searched for is a reference for a service like furnace repair or landscaping. People also commonly look for used items others are looking to get rid of, usually for free, like hand-me-down kids shoes or furniture.


❓Example
ISO a female tennis partner between the ages of 20 and 25
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🔘 ITR


What does ITR stand for when discussing radio?


◻️Internet Talk Radio

Those discussing radio stations or programs may use ITR to stand for Internet Talk Radio. ITR programs are broadcast over the (wait for it) internet, and they typically feature discussion of news and/or current events.
ITR programs may be available to stream or download, for playback on a computer, smartphone, or other device. Because most radio stations are now available to stream online, most talk radio programs are now also ITR programs.


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ITR really boxed out my real radio listening time
Yeah, why be at the mercy of someone else's programming schedule?
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🔘 Banger


What is a banger?


◻️An awesome, energetic piece of media

People typically use the term banger to refer to a high-energy, tightly-crafted song. Bangers are often but definitely not always pop songs, featuring highly infectious beats. Whatever the genre, the true mark of a banger is that it makes listeners want to get up and dance - or at the very least, bang their head in time with the music.

Over time, Internet users have expanded banger's meaning such that it can be applied to almost any form of media. For example, a fan of Adventure Time might say a very good episode of that show is a banger. In this sense, banger now means "awesome" or "a classic," in addition to its original, music-specific meaning.

Other meanings of banger

The word banger has a few other meanings, which are used less frequently than the one described above. For instance, in the UK, banger is another word for "sausage." Also, those discussing members of a gang may refer to the gang members as "bangers," which is short for "gang bangers." Context should help you sort out whether you're discussing media, sausage, gangsters, or something else entirely.


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Did you put on the new Janelle Monáe single yet? What a banger!
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