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A playful portmanteau of 'sewing' and 'society' referring to a civilization heavily dependent on textile manufacturing and hand-stitching. It's what you call a culture where needle and thread are still essential despite modern manufacturing.
A clever conversational shortcut that acknowledges an awkward historical scandal associated with someone or something, then immediately moves on so it doesn't derail your actual point. Coined by Pete Holmes as a way to preemptively shut down that inevitable tangent.
A brilliantly meaningless placeholder word that can mean literally anything depending on context and shared inside jokes. It's the linguistic equivalent of a Swiss Army knife—use it as a noun, verb, or adjective and let your audience figure it out.
A portmanteau combining 'shut the fuck up' and 'study' into one urgent command. It's the exasperated plea of someone who's five minutes away from an exam and your friend still won't stop talking.
Either a member of the Bloods gang or someone who sides against their rivals (the Crips) for personal reasons—basically a gang allegiance identifier, whether official or motivated by revenge.
A bouncy, putty-like compound with unusual properties—it can stretch like taffy, bounce like a ball, and break like glass depending on how you handle it. Originally marketed by Crayola, it's been a nostalgic toy since the 1950s.
Excessively doting on or showing excessive interest in someone, typically someone you're attracted to or a public figure, often at the expense of your own dignity or financial wellbeing. Derived from the term 'simp,' it implies foolish or desperate behavior.
A young man who rejects traditional masculinity in favor of emotional vulnerability, artistic interests, and nurturing behavior, often associated with indie music culture and alternative fashion.
The act of unfollowing someone without blocking them, so they don't receive a notification that you've unfollowed them. The person remains able to see your profile and follow you again if they visit it, but won't see your new posts in their feed.
To send someone a direct message, typically on social media, often with romantic or flirtatious intent. The phrase suggests a casual, low-pressure approach to initiating contact.
Reliable, trustworthy, or of high quality; something or someone you can depend on.
A person who plays a minor, auxiliary, or supporting role in events or social hierarchies; someone who is present but not central to the action.
An elevated version of 'boo boo'—an absolutely adorable person or animal worthy of extra snuggles and affection. Reserved for those rare specimens of cuteness that transcend normal levels of endearment.
Someone who's completely oblivious to jokes and won't stop aggressively correcting grammar—especially when they're wrong themselves. The human equivalent of a pedantic robot with zero social awareness.
A multimedia messaging app where users send photos, videos, and text that disappear after being viewed, emphasizing temporary, authentic communication over permanent social media posts. Launched in 2011, Snapchat introduced Stories, a format now copied by Instagram and Facebook, and is particularly popular among Gen Z users.
An electronic memory game consisting of a circular device with four colored buttons that light up and beep in an increasingly complex sequence that players must repeat, a classic arcade-style toy from the 1970s.
Overlooked, underestimated, or not given proper attention or recognition by the general public; ignored by people who should know better.
An internet phrase indicating that something strongly embodies or represents one's personal identity, values, or aesthetic; similar to 'that's so me' but with added specificity about what aspect of self is reflected.
A continuous broadcast of live video and/or audio content transmitted over the internet, or the act of broadcasting such content. Viewers can watch in real-time and often interact with the streamer through chat.
A Russian slang term for an outhouse or toilet, derived from the French word 'sortie' (exit). It gained notoriety as part of crude Soviet-era political rhetoric.
Slang describing someone acting wild, energetic, or openly successful—often used to characterize someone who's having a great time or is visibly thriving.
When your college roommate's romantic partner visits and they kick you out so they can have alone time—essentially banished from your own dorm room for horizontal activities.
A grizzled veteran who's seen some things and isn't afraid to bend the rules to get what they want. This term describes someone whose experience has made them cunning enough to cut corners without hesitation.
Slang for smoking weed or crack cocaine, using 'governor' as a euphemism for the substance. It's street terminology that's both direct and deliberately obfuscated.