zoomies
Zoomies (or the zoomies) is a slang term for a sudden burst of hyperactivity by a dog, cat, or other animal—such as rapidly running back and forth or in circles. The term is typically applied…
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steamfunk
Steamfunk is a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy that combines steampunk with a focus on Black characters and Afrocentric culture, aesthetics, and storylines. The term steamfunk is a play on steampunk, the name for… -
bold-faced lie
The term bold-faced lie refers to an obvious, shameless lie, one that the liar makes little or no effort to disguise as the truth. Bold-faced lie means the same thing as two other similar phrases,… -
slugging
Slugging is a slang term for a skin care technique that involves applying an occlusive moisturizer to one’s face, typically before sleep, primarily as a way to prevent moisture loss. In skin care, the term… -
headcanon
Headcanon is a slang term for someone’s personal interpretation of or belief about the details of a fictional story that aren’t part of the “official” account. In pop culture, the word canon refers to the… -
KBJ
KBJ are the initials of US Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. The initialism KBJ is popularly used as a short way of referring to her. Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed as a Supreme Court… -
atmospheric river
An atmospheric river is a long, thin stream of water vapor that moves through Earth’s atmosphere. The term likens the phenomenon to a river due to the similarity in the flow of moisture from one… -
buck naked
Buck naked is a very informal phrase meaning completely naked. Describing someone as buck naked means they have on no clothing at all. The phrase is often used humorously to emphasize the absurdity or unusualness… -
kayfabe
In professional wrestling, the term kayfabe refers to the practice of maintaining the illusion that everything is real—including the scripted personas, rivalries, and storylines. This often extends beyond the in-match performance to other contexts, such… -
web3
Web3 is a term sometimes used to refer to the stage of the internet that is anticipated to (or that is thought to have already begun to) follow the stage that’s popularly referred to as… -
glow up
Glow up is an informal term for a positive personal transformation, typically one involving significant changes in appearance and style and often also growth in confidence and maturity (and sometimes aspects of personal or professional… -
shadow banning
Shadow banning is a practice used in online moderation that consists of preventing a user’s content from being seen by others—either partially or totally—without the user being notified or aware of it. This is typically…