algospeak
Algospeak refers to coded language and euphemisms used on social media platforms to avoid having content removed or filtered by an algorithm. Many websites, especially social media sites, use AI algorithms to moderate the large…
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sponge city
A sponge city is a city that is designed to naturally absorb water. In general, the average city is built in a way that doesn鈥檛 allow water to be absorbed. Cities often have a low… -
babygirl
Babygirl is a slang phrase that refers to an attractive man. It is used to refer to both fictional characters and male celebrities. Any attractive man can be called a babygirl, but it is more… -
Damp January
Damp January is an informal observance in which participants try to reduce the amount of alcohol they drink during the month of January. Damp January is based on the earlier concept of Dry January, in… -
beekeeping age
Beekeeping age is a slang phrase that refers to a middle age range and is usually used specifically to describe an attractive older man, as in Mark鈥檚 dad is in his beekeeping age. Beekeeping age… -
mi amor
Mi amor is a Spanish phrase that literally translates to 鈥渕y love.鈥� It is often used as a pet name when a person is flirting or being affectionate. Mi amor can be used to refer… -
Galentine’s Day
Observed on February 13, the day before Valentine鈥檚 Day, Galentine鈥檚 Day celebrates platonic friendships, usually among women. It originated on the show聽Parks and Recreation. -
feminine energy
Feminine energy refers to an invisible spiritual force that is related to traits usually focused on emotions, compassion, and introspection. Generally speaking, feminine energy is often said to be connected to positive emotional qualities, such… -
piqued my interest
Piqued my interest is a phrase that describes something as being interesting to the speaker or creating curiosity in the speaker. If something piqued my interest, it made itself interesting to me in some way.… -
Chinese New Year emoji
There is no single emoji officially named after or representing the Chinese New Year, which corresponds to Lunar New Year. Instead, people use a range of emoji including the Dragon 馃悏, Flag of China聽馃嚚馃嚦, and… -
Dating Sunday
Dating Sunday is an unofficial name for the first Sunday in January. It is said to be the busiest day for online dating of the year. According to many sources, the first Sunday of January… -
date me doc
A date me doc is a document listing someone鈥檚 personal information and relationship preferences. The document is posted online in the hopes of attracting romantic partners. A date me doc most often takes the form…