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
Nigerian Pidgin-English
Nigeria
Slang USED Very frequently BY Male youth
(noun) • Olosho is used as a synonym for harlot or sex worker. It is slang only known to young males about a female that sleeps about.
"Dat chikala nah olosho."
"That babe is a prostitute."
Submitted April 2024 by anonymous
Word USED On Occasion BY some people
Like a soundtrack, but for smells.
“I remember how people smell, because my memory has a smelltrack.”
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
Expression USED On Occasion BY People from Yorkshire
The expression "it is cold enough to freeze the balls of a brass monkey" comes from the practice of putting iron cannon balls on a dimpled brass plate on the deck of a warship. When very cold the brass contracted sufficiently to cause the iron balls to fall out.
"Goodness, my fingers are freezing! It’s brass monkey weather! "
Submitted April 2024 by aromasubstanz@gmail.com
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
Idiom USED Frequently BY New Zealanders and (less common) Australians
Colloquial expression meaning it will work out or it will be fine.
"Mate, I don't think you have enough petrol to get there." "No worries, she'll be right."
Submitted April 2024 by anonymous
Slang USED Frequently BY gen z
(interjection ) • It refers to anything with a fat butt, but it's also used to say you met an attractive woman (or man).
“GYATTTT” “damn that boy has a big gyatt… why do boys always get what girls want”
"GYATT" "Damn that boy has a fat butt... why do boys always get what girls want”
Submitted April 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
Idiom USED On Rare Occasion BY Some people
1. To be exuberantly having sex. 2. To argue loudly (rarer) A slightly old-fashioned phrase.
"I could hear my neighbours at it like knives all night!"
Submitted February 2024 by anonymous
Expression USED Frequently BY Most people
Something or someone that is a of little practical use. Sometimes "fireguard" is substituted for "teapot".
"Rishi has made a mistake again. I swear he is about as useful as a chocolate teapot."
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
Word USED On Occasion BY People from Edinburgh
1. Low quality, of poor standard. 2. Unfair, harsh.
"Your ma makes a shan breakfast." "The driver wouldn’t let me on the bus with my chips, how shan is that?"
Submitted January 2024 by anonymous
Idiom USED On Occasion BY Some people
A vulgar, somewhat blokish, expression for something or someone that is very good. The phrase dates back to at least the 1940s but is still in common (vulgar) use
"That new show is the dog's bollocks!"
Submitted February 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
