toxic positivity
Toxic positivity is a critical term for the practice of promoting or attempting to maintain a positive mindset or attitude regardless of what circumstances and emotions are being experienced. The term is typically used to…
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pogue
In military slang, pogue is a disparaging term for military members who do not engage in direct combat or those who are not on the front lines of combat. The term may have origins in… -
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
Alzheimer鈥檚 and Brain Awareness Month is a monthlong observance focused on raising awareness around Alzheimer鈥檚 disease and other forms of dementia, including education about warning signs and ways to reduce risks. The month is used… -
in the same vein
The phrase in the same vein is used to indicate that two or more things are the same, similar, or closely related. When it鈥檚 used in the middle of a sentence, it鈥檚 typically followed by… -
boreout
Boreout is an informal term for a state of dissatisfaction and demotivation that a person experiences due to being bored and unchallenged at work. It鈥檚 possible for the term to be applied in other contexts,… -
up to snuff
Up to snuff is an adjective phrase that describes something as reaching an acceptable or usual standard or being of passable quality. The phrase is usually used in the context of an expected standard being… -
rage farming
Rage farming is a slang term for the political tactic of intentionally provoking political opponents in order to create or increase exposure for one鈥檚 group or cause. The tactic is especially associated with conservative and… -
hermano
Hermano is Spanish for 鈥渂rother.鈥� Just like the English word brother, hermano can refer to a literal brother or to a male friend with whom a person has a close bond. The nonliteral sense of… -
food coma
Food coma is a slang term for the state of feeling extremely tired or lethargic after eating a big meal. Some people use the term in reference to actually falling asleep after a big meal,… -
National Medal of Arts
The National Medal of Arts is an award presented by the president of the United States to honorees who have made exceptional contributions to the arts in the US. The award and nominations are organized… -
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Talk Like a Pirate Day is a silly, informal holiday celebrated by speaking in the manner of a classic fictional pirate character鈥攕aying things like Arrr, ye scallywags and Ahoy, mateys. [callout] -
adorkable
Adorkable is an informal adjective used to describe someone as being cute or likable due in part to having characteristics considered 鈥渄orky,鈥� such as being a bit awkward or having unusual interests. The word is…