fictosexual
The term fictosexual is used in the context of a person who is sexually or romantically attracted to a fictional character, especially when it involves a strong emotional attachment. The word can be used as…
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shacket
A shacket is a shirtlike article of clothing that鈥檚 typically worn like a jacket (hence its name, which is a combination of the words shirt and jacket). It鈥檚 perhaps more commonly simply called a shirt… -
California sober
California sober is a term used to informally describe a person who鈥檚 a moderate user of alcohol and marijuana (or other psychedelic substances), typically as a way of avoiding heavier substance use. The term is… -
comfort character
A comfort character is a fictional character who is said to bring a person comfort, such as while consuming the media that features the character or when thinking about them during times of stress. A… -
grandfluencer
The word grandfluencer refers to older influencer, especially one who seems at least old enough to be a grandparent. The popular sense of the word influencer refers to a person who鈥檚 known for being influential… -
frito pie
Frito pie consists of corn chips (often Fritos) mixed with chili, cheese, and other ingredients. Frito pie is often mixed and served directly in the bag of chips, but the same combination is also sometimes… -
walking taco
A walking taco consists of a bag of chips (often Fritos, Doritos, or tortilla chips) filled with taco fillings or similar ingredients. Walking tacos are typically eaten directly from the bag (often with a spoon).… -
.5 selfie
A .5 selfie (said as point five selfie) is a selfie taken with a smartphone鈥檚 ultra-wide angle lens. Like a selfie, a .5 selfie is taken by oneself of oneself (and sometimes also with others),… -
pinkwashing
Pinkwashing is a critical term used to refer to the practice of attempting to benefit from purported support for LGBTQ+ rights, often as a way to profit or to distract from a separate agenda. The… -
revenge travel
Revenge travel is a slang term for leisure travel that follows a period of being unable to travel. Specifically, the term originated as a way to refer to vacationing following the lessening of COVID-19 restrictions… -
Friyay
Friyay is a slang term used as an informal synonym for Friday. It鈥檚 also used as an interjection to celebrate and express joy that it鈥檚 Friday (and thus the beginning of the weekend), very similar… -
Let鈥檚 Go Brandon
Let鈥檚 Go Brandon is a euphemistic phrase used by critics of US President Joe Biden to mean 鈥淔uck Joe Biden.鈥� On social media, the phrase is commonly used as the hashtag #LetsGoBrandon. The phrase originated…