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Est. 1828

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lowkenuinely

in a manner both genuine and low-key

fridge cigarette

a cold, refreshing, and addictive soft drink

buns

bad, terrible, of poor quality

gruzz

old or older people

looksmaxxing

Efforts, sometimes extreme, young men take to look more attractive

lock in

To enter a state of deep focus

nerf

to reduce the power or effectiveness of something

ratio

to give more negative than positive responses on a social media post

4 20

cannabis, or the act of using cannabis (marijuana)

41

a nonsense expression used by teens

abrosexual

Having a fluid sexual orientation

AFAIK

as far as I know

agentic

Able to accomplish results with autonomy, used especially in reference to artificial intelligence

AGI

a theorized version of AI that can match or exceed human capabilities

almond mom

A mother who pushes her daughter to be skinny, through diet

ate (and left no crumbs)

performed or did perfectly or impressively

auntie

a term of affection/respect for an older woman

aura

‘Cool’ factor; star power; stylish swagger

aura farming

the act of doing something to look cool, impressive, stylish, etc.

babygirl

an attractive, charmingly sensitive man
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