Dunning Kruger effect
The Dunning Kruger effect explains why incompetent people are unable to see that they’re incompetent. Related words: Rashomon effect Mandela effect Imposter Syndrome
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woke
Woke means being conscious of racial discrimination in society and other forms of oppression and injustice. In mainstream use, woke can also more generally describe someone or something as being "with it." Want more of the… -
BDE
Content warning: The following article contains explicit references to sexual language, which are included because they document the real-world use of this term. BDE is an acronym that stands for big dick energy. It refers to… -
sugar daddy
A sugar daddy is an older man who basically just throws gifts, allowances, and trips on a younger woman or man in exchange for a consensual (?) sexual relationship. Related words: daddy dom silver fox… -
holler
Holla at your dictionary! To holler is "to shout," extended to "say hello" or "hit on" in Black English. In Appalachian English, a holler refers to a "hollow," or mountain valley. Related words: crick hmu hollaback… -
on the clock
Working hard or hardly working? If you're on the clock, it should be the former. To be on the clock is an idiom meaning "working" or "getting paid." It can also refer to the amount… -
Who’s your daddy?
Someone asking Who's your daddy? isn't looking for an answer: They're making a point about how great they are. It's a sign of male dominance, insinuating the listener is a mere child. Related words: daddy dom… -
Lyrica
Lyrica is a brand name of the prescription drug pregabalin, used to treat pain from nerve damage as well as certain types of seizures. Related words: Budweisers Bud Light epilepsy fibromyalgia Gabbies Klonopin oxycotton Percocet -
G.O.A.T.
Not many people can claim to be the G.O.A.T., but those who can are the Greatest Of All Time in their field. Most often, the acronym G.O.A.T. praises exceptional athletes but also musicians and other public figures. On… -
savage AF
On the internet, savage AF is a slang way to characterize something as extremely good, brutally honest, or as a ruthless takedown. -
Occam’s razor
Occam's razor is a philosophical principle that states the simplest explanation is usually the best one. -
Mi Gente
Literally meaning "my people" in Spanish, "Mi Gente" is a hit 2017 reggaeton song, latter remixed with Beyoncé ... so it's awesome. When not rocking out to the song, Spanish speakers widely use mi gente when…