baka
Baka is the Japanese word for “idiot” or “fool.” English-speaking anime fans often use it playfully, especially in the tsundere…
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fan cam
A fan cam is a video, usually shot by a fan, that follows one performer during a show. The term…
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salty
Salty means bitter, annoyed or resentful, usually over something minor. If someone is salty, they’re visibly upset about losing, being…
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cringe
Cringe means embarrassing, awkward or uncomfortable to watch. As slang, it’s used as an adjective, “that’s so cringe,” for anything…
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subtweet
A subtweet is a social media post about a specific person that doesn’t name or tag them. It’s a way…
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ICYMI
ICYMI means “in case you missed it.” It introduces something worth a second look: news, an announcement, or a post…
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breadcrumbing
Breadcrumbing is giving someone just enough attention to keep them interested, without any real intention of committing. The occasional flirty…
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corecore
Corecore is a TikTok video genre: fast edits of unrelated clips, from news footage and movies to ads and memes,…
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FOMO
FOMO means “fear of missing out.” It’s the anxious feeling that other people are having fun, making plans or getting…
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chronically online
Chronically online describes someone who spends so much time on the internet that their opinions, jokes or reactions seem out…
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backseat gamer
A backseat gamer is someone who watches another person play and keeps telling them what to do. Backseat gaming is…
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simp
A simp is someone who does way too much for a person they are attracted to, usually without getting much…
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