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  2. Internet slang - Wikipedia

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    Internet slang (also called Internet shorthand, cyber-slang, netspeak, digispeak or chatspeak) is a non-standard or unofficial form of language used by people on the Internet to communicate to one another. [1] An example of Internet slang is "lol" meaning "laugh out loud."

  3. Ain't - Wikipedia

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    A notable exponent of the term is Cockney flower girl Eliza Doolittle from George Bernard Shaw's play Pygmalion; "I ain't done nothing wrong by speaking to the gentleman". [45] Ain't is a non-standard feature commonly found in mainstream Australian English [46] and in New Zealand, ain't is a feature of Māori-influenced English. [47]

  4. Cracker (term) - Wikipedia

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    The exact history and origin of the term is debated. [6]The term is "probably an agent noun" [7] from the word crack. The word crack was later adopted into Gaelic as the word craic meaning a "loud conversation, bragging talk" [8] [9] where this interpretation of the word is still in use in Ireland, Scotland, and Northern England today.

  5. Does your kid say 'bussin'? We'll explain. - AOL

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    The slang word "bussin" means amazing, fantastic, lovely and cool. In other words, "extremely good," according to Merriam-Webster . Examples: "My food is bussin," "You look bussin" and "Let's go ...

  6. Why do teens say, ‘Fax, No Printer’? - AOL

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    Wright says inspiration for the slang is older than a fax machine itself. “The use of ‘fax’ as a fun phonetic play on ‘facts’ dates back to at least 1837, as documented by the Oxford ...

  7. Glossary of early twentieth century slang in the United States

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    While slang is usually inappropriate for formal settings, this assortment includes well-known expressions from that time, with some still in use today, e.g., blind date, cutie-pie, freebie, and take the ball and run. [2] These items were gathered from published sources documenting 1920s slang, including books, PDFs, and websites.

  8. What does it mean when your child calls you 'bruh'? - AOL

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    "Bruh" means "bro" and "can be used to address anybody," according to Bark.us, a company that decodes teenage slang. Urban Dictionary , meanwhile, primarily defines "bruh" as "the best answer to ...

  9. Glossary of Generation Z slang - Wikipedia

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    Thus the verb "to oof" can mean killing another player in a game or messing up something oneself. [113] [114] oomf Abbreviation for "One of My Followers". [115] opp Short for opposition or enemies; describes an individual's opponents. A secondary, older definition has the term be short for "other peoples' pussy". Originated from street and gang ...