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See allShort for "communications". Originated in military and aviation radio slang ("comms are clear") and migrated into corporate workplaces in th
Short for "Nendoroid" — the line of stylised, chibi-proportioned collectable figures from Good Smile Company, ubiquitous in anime and gaming
Truncated "happy", in the same playful Tumblr-lineage register as "smol", "doggo", and "heccin". Used as an adjective ("very happ") or a des
Short for "opposition research" — the campaign-staffer tradecraft of digging up damaging information about political opponents. Standard sho
A British and Australian multi-purpose word that does the work of "thanks", "goodbye", and the literal toast-while-drinking. Confuses Americ
A lengthened spelling of "so" used in texting and social posts to mark emphasis, drama, or anticipation. The number of O's scales with inten
A derogatory plural noun for supporters of Donald Trump's MAGA movement, blending "MAGA" with "maggots". Used almost exclusively by anti-Tru
Shortened form of "favourite", used as both a noun ("she's my fave") and an adjective ("my fave song"). Universal across pop-music fandom (w
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