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A common sweetener found in many foods and drinks; similar to plain sugar, but is made from corn; has been under fire by health advocates in recent years because of its overuse.

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GLWT

When someone thinks you've bitten off more than you can chew, they may wish you GLWT (good luck with that). This acronym is often used sarcastically, when the sender believes you have no chance of accomplishing a task, no matter how much luck they send your way.

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Beginner

just friends

The romantic equivalent of being told "we'll keep your resume on file"—technically positive words that actually mean you've been permanently disqualified. It's the phrase deployed when someone sees you as a wonderful human being with zero romantic potential, relegating you to the role of emotional support while they date people with far less going for them. The friend zone's official motto.

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beerconomics

The practical financial framework of measuring purchases, savings, and expenses in units of beer rather than actual currency. A conversion system where "I saved $15" becomes "I saved three pints," making fiscal responsibility suddenly relatable to those who balance their budget in brewskis. The preferred accounting method of pub philosophers everywhere.

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crud

DC Metro slang for 'everything's ruined and I'm annoyed'—it's like 'crap' but more regional and somehow angrier.

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Boi

If the term is used as an insult it is meant to make fun of somebody for doing something stupid or looking stupid. You may see this online or said by rappers to roast somebody.

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TAFN

If you see TAFN at the end of a chat or email message, you can be fairly certain it stands for "that's all for now." This acronym signals that you've received all the information you'll be getting for the moment.

📱 Gen-Z / Internet Slang

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compensatory

Money or benefits given to make up for something bad that happened, because apparently 'sorry' doesn't pay the bills. Th...