thirsty
Thirsty means desperate for attention, approval or romance, and showing it a little too obviously. It’s almost always a criticism,…
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dark academia
Dark academia is an aesthetic that romanticises classic education, literature and old universities, with a moody, autumnal look. Think tweed…
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lit
Lit means exciting, fun or excellent, especially when talking about a party or event. It can also mean drunk or…
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soft life
The soft life is a life of comfort, ease and low stress, chosen on purpose instead of constant hustle. For…
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periodt
Periodt is an emphatic way of saying “period”: end of discussion, and that’s final. It’s added to the end of…
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weeb
A weeb is a non-Japanese person who is obsessed with Japanese pop culture, especially anime and manga, sometimes to the…
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hard launch
A hard launch is when you openly reveal a new relationship online: a clear photo of the two of you,…
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quiet firing
Quiet firing is when an employer makes a job so unrewarding or uncomfortable that the employee leaves on their own,…
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revenge bedtime procrastination
Revenge bedtime procrastination is staying up later than you should, on purpose, because the night is the only time that…
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OP
OP stands for “overpowered”: a character, weapon, ability or player so strong it feels unfair. It’s usually followed by a…
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read
To read someone is to point out their flaws in a sharp, witty and often brutal way. “She read him…
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abeg
Abeg is Nigerian Pidgin for “please.” It comes from “I beg,” and Nigerians use it to soften a request (“Abeg,…
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