Red Flag

Definition

A warning sign that someone or something is problematic, dangerous, or destined to end in emotional destruction. Originally a legitimate relationship warning, it's now used so loosely that breathing wrong is a red flag. The bar is underground at this point.

Example Usage

"He said he 'doesn't really watch movies.' That's a red flag the size of a football field. What does he do? Stare at walls? Next."

Related Terms

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pbj

peanut butter and jelly

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BD

When used in acronyms such ashbdandhlbd, bd pretty clearly stands for "birthday." Less commonly, some texters and online chat users may use bd as a standalone abbreviation that means "birthday."

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Sorta

Besides using the abbreviation to say that something is like something else, people also use it to say they like something but have some reservations about it or to say that something is somewhat accurate, but not entirely. For example, if you sorta like baseball, you may like it because of the home runs they hit, but don't really like how slow and long a game can be.

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