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The transcendent happiness achieved by embracing your saucy, spirited, and irreverently humorous self. It's enlightenment through attitude and witty sass.
Acrylic nails, especially long, decorative ones that grab attention (and probably snag on things). A slang term from nail culture that's become more mainstream.
A person who strategically enters relationships primarily to secure free housing, using romantic involvement as a means to move in with their partner. Once the living arrangement is established, their commitment level mysteriously decreases.
A Swedish person exhibiting douche-bag behavior; the Scandinavian equivalent of being a jerk with regional flair.
A blunt internet acronym meaning 'Read the Fucking Directions,' deployed when someone asks an obvious question they could have answered themselves.
A person, typically young and urban, who adopts or claims to adopt countercultural or alternative aesthetics and interests, often before they become mainstream. The term is frequently used disparagingly to describe perceived pretentiousness or affected authenticity.
A feeling of embarrassment, discomfort, or secondhand shame, either at something awkward one has witnessed or experienced. As slang, 'cringe' describes content or behavior that provokes this uncomfortable response.
The compulsive act of scrolling through social media or news feeds, typically late at night, while consuming increasingly negative or distressing content. Often described as an anxiety-driven behavior where the viewer knows the content is bad for them but cannot stop.
A phonograph record made from polyvinyl chloride (PVC) that stores analog audio in grooves, typically played at 33â…“ or 45 rpm. Vinyl records dominated music distribution from the 1950s through the 1980s and have experienced a resurgence among audiophiles and collectors in the 21st century.
A person who discourages enthusiasm, dampens spirits, or inhibits fun by being pessimistic, overly cautious, or dampening the mood of others. The term refers to the metaphorical act of throwing a wet blanket on a fire to extinguish it, applied to someone who stifles excitement.
A small wild animal or pest considered undesirable or destructive, such as rats, rabbits, or coyotes; also used colloquially to refer to an annoying or troublesome person. The term carries a folksy, informal tone common in rural American English.
A child who returns home from school to an empty house because their parent(s) work outside the home, and who must let themselves in with their own key; more broadly, a self-supervising child with limited parental oversight during after-school hours. The term often carries connotations of independence but also vulnerability.
A hairstyle where hair is brushed back from the face with layers that curve away smoothly, creating a feather-like appearance, dominant in the 1970s and 1980s.
A flexible bracelet made of layered metal strips covered in fabric that 'slaps' onto the wrist with a snapping motion when released from a coiled position, a popular toy and fashion accessory in the 1990s.
An electronic learning toy from the 1970s that pronounced words and challenged users to spell them correctly by pressing letter buttons. It featured a distinctive robotic voice and became iconic for its educational interactivity and somewhat eerie sound effects.
Someone who casually uses Twitter like it's a relaxation ritual, usually by stirring up drama and watching people lose their minds—basically treating the platform as performance art for personal entertainment.
A slang term for someone (typically a woman) who is exceptionally confident, attractive, and commands respect—basically the ultimate compliment wrapped in attitude.
Internet slang acronym meaning 'one day I might believe it'—a humorous way of expressing extreme skepticism or dismissing an outlandish claim with ironic optimism.
A hyper-consumerist aesthetic combining prep school aesthetics with VSCO girl energy—think designer labels, overpriced basics, and a lifestyle documented obsessively on TikTok. These individuals have mastered the art of making financial privilege look effortlessly casual while shopping at stores that exist primarily to separate the wealthy from their money.
A palm-tree-shaped portable parasol that's both genuinely functional and delightfully ridiculous—designed to invoke tropical vibes while shielding you from the sun or rain. The perfect accessory for people who treat weather as a personal inconvenience to their aesthetic.
A verbal shrug that merges 'hmm' and 'what?'—the audio equivalent of tilting your head while squinting. Perfect for when someone's statement is so confusing or unbelievable that you can't even process a full response.
Someone knowledgeable and skilled at a particular video game without reaching full 'nerd' status. The sweet spot between casual player and sweaty tryhard.
Extremely attractive, sexy, and desirable to someone—basically the romantic and physical jackpot all rolled into one. When someone's got that irresistible combination of charm, looks, and chemistry.
To suddenly derail someone's plans, usually by dumping an unexpected responsibility on them. Named for killing the vibe of an anticipated fun evening with an obligation they can't refuse.