Expression USED On Occasion BY some people
According to the New York Times, it is defined as a combination of dread, regret, and anticipation that accompanies the end of a communal pause and the beginning of a hectic and demanding time.
"I am really feeling the September Scaries this year."
Submitted August 2024 by amarens
Expression USED On Rare Occasion BY people who are afraid of the ocean
The ocean.
“I am never getting in the ocean again, that shit is monster soup.”
Submitted August 2024 by anonymous
that dollar won’t get you cup of coffee at Starbucks
Expression USED On Rare Occasion BY some people
That argument won’t get you very far. That argument alone isn’t enough.
“Sure, he is a great singer, but that dollar won’t get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks.”
Submitted August 2024 by anonymous
Word USED On Occasion BY some people
An underlying [bad] taste. Possibly a premonition about something bad happening.
"The mousse was excellent, but it had a chalky undertaste that reminded Rosemary of blackboards and grade school"
Submitted August 2024 by amarens
English
Georgia,
United States
Neologism USED Frequently BY Gen Z & Gen Alpha
The term skibidi is a reference to the abomination that is Skibidi Toilet, a 2023 YouTube animated series/meme. The general consensus is that skibidi is an adjective with erratic meaning. Based on the show, it may mean "bad" or "evil".
"That's so skibidi! That's so fanum tax!" "Grow the hell up, boy."
Submitted March 2024 by anonymous
Expression USED On Occasion BY Mostly Americans
A reference to the hellish condition of the United States, although applicable anywhere.
"Bro, how is the United States $34.5T in debt?" "Only in Ohio, dawg."
Submitted March 2024 by anonymous
Slang USED Very frequently BY Gen Z
Can be used as an exclamation, expressing shock, typically in reaction to seeing a large butt, most likely an abbreviation of "God damn", or as a noun, for a woman who is voluptuous and has a large butt.
"Gyatt!" "Hey man, that's my mom."
Submitted March 2024 by anonymous
Expression USED On Rare Occasion BY teenagers
"Swagé" is a slang term often used by American youths to describe a state of mind or an aura that combines calmness, collectedness, with an extremely cool and hip demeanor. It can refer to a person, thing, or event that exudes an effortless style and confidence, conveying a sense of uniqueness and appeal that sets them apart in a positive and trendy manner. This term encapsulates the essence of being untroubled and self-assured while also being at the forefront of contemporary trends and social appeal. The term "swagé" does not have a direct literal translation because it is a slang term combining the concepts of "swag" which implies style or coolness, and an embellished ending that could imply a sense of elegance or sophistication. However, if we were to create a "literal" translation based on the intended meaning provided earlier, it would be something like "elegant coolness" or "sophisticated swagger." This attempts to convey the original sense of a calm, collected, and extremely cool or hip state.
"Did you see Maya at the party last night? She walked in with such swagé, owning the room without even trying. Everyone was drawn to her vibe." "The concert last night was the definition of swagé. From the chill vibe to the cutting-edge music, everything was perfectly curated to give off an effortlessly cool atmosphere."
Submitted February 2024 by anonymous
Neologism USED Very frequently BY tiktok people
To have "rizz" means to be charismatic or romantically attractive.
"damn, that guy has rizz. every girl wants to be with him"
Submitted January 2024 by anonymous
Expression USED Frequently BY office workers, millenials
Used by the person you're talking to when they don't care or disapprove of what you're saying, but don't want to explicitly say so.
"I tried a new yoga class this weekend, the instructor was great and I'm really really liking the flow." "I love this for you!"
Submitted January 2024 by anonymous
Expression USED Frequently BY Everybody
American school children are picked up for school on yellow buses. Most children travel on long buses. Short buses are used to pick up smaller groups, usually children with special needs or who attend special classes. The implication is that a "short bus" is for troublesome or low-intelligence individuals.
"That dude clearly got here on the short bus."
Submitted January 2024 by anonymous
English
| Pittsburghese
Pittsburgh,
United States
Word USED Frequently BY People who grew up in Pittsburgh
Much like, "y'all" or "youse guys," it is a pronoun used when referring to a group of people.
"Yinz watch 'at game last night?"
Submitted January 2024 by isophist
English
Chicago,
United States
Word USED Frequently BY Everybody, but mostly seasoned parkers
The practice of placing objects in the space where one parks one's car on the street to prevent or deter another car from parking in the spot while one's car is elsewhere. In parts of the city where most of the available parking is on the street, this became a common practice during winter, as people who spent time and energy shoveling the snow around their parked cars didn't want someone else to then take advantage of it. Most point to severe blizzards in the late 1960s/early 1970s as the origin of this practice, though the term "dibs" referring to it is considered to have started with a Chicago Tribune Columnist in 1999. Chicago City Code officially identifies the practice as illegal, though enforcement is often inconsistent. Residents' opinions on the practice are often polarized and disagreements have at times led to acts of vandalism and/or violence between offended parties. Similar practices have been observed in Pittsburgh ("Parking Chair"), Baltimore (same), Boston ("Space Saving"), and Philadelphia ("Savesies").
"Don't park there, Tony. See that old toilet? Someone's got dibs on that spot, and it'd be unwise to provoke someone who can lift an object that heavy all by themself."
Submitted January 2024 by sachertortoise
Expression USED In the past BY Young males
Euphemism for menstrual period.
"She's in a bad mood, it must be shark week!"
Submitted February 2024 by darwin
English
East Coast,
United States
Standard Phrase USED On Rare Occasion BY Americans
Describes something in relation to another object that is diagonally across from something
"Their house is on the biatny from The Smith’s place."
Submitted February 2024 by anonymous
Slang USED On Occasion BY Young people
Charisma
"He's got girls hanging all over him because he's got serious rizz."
Submitted January 2024 by anonymous
Expression USED On Occasion BY Everybody
Taking a raincheck means politely declining an offer, with the implication another attempt will be made at a later time.
"You like to come over for tv and pasta time?" "Sorry buddy, I'll have to take a raincheck."
Submitted January 2024 by anonymous
Reference USED Very frequently BY People fighting for justice
A phrase used in connection to the recent murder of George Floyd, a black man who died on May 25th, 2020 after a police officer in Minneapolis pinned him down by kneeling on his neck for nearly eight minutes. During the incident, which was captured on video, Floyd can be heard repeatedly saying "I can't breathe."
#JusticeForGeorgeFloyd
We're gonna need a bigger boat
Reference USED Rarely BY Some people
Reference to the 1975 shark movie Jaws. Is used when current resources aren't enough to handle the situation that is about to come.
"I heard more than 100 people are coming to the party tonight" "Damn, we're gonna need a bigger boat"
Expression USED On Occasion BY Some People
Used to indicate a situation is difficult, someone is struggling, not having a good time or not doing well. Usually used in a phrase such as "riding the struggle bus", "driving the struggle bus", or "on the struggle bus".
"Class today was a real struggle bus."
Submitted November 2023 by amarens