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A colloquial term for the ability to recognize or identify a person's sexual orientation.
A stylish and glamorous grandmother who defies the traditional stereotypes of aging.
This means to improvise or solve a problem using unconventional methods, just like the resourceful TV character Angus MacGyver.
Source: (Merriam-Webster)
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A cute and shortened form of "adorable," perfect to describe something particularly cute.
The term is a combo of "phone" and "tablet," and describes a large smartphone with tablet-like functions.
A unit of measurement for paper, usually consisting of 25 sheets. Perfect for all your printing needs!
A noisy and chaotic situation or commotion. It's the kind of turmoil that gets everyone talking.
The act of stretching and yawning when you wake up. We all do it, but now there's a word for it!
This humorous word, made famous by 'The Simpsons,' means acceptable or legitimate, even if it sounds made up!
The term brings together "SMS" and "phishing," and describes a type of cyber attack in which fraudsters use text messages to deceive people.
A slang word for someone who is overly attentive or submissive, especially in the context of romantic relationships.
Originally a brand name for foam toys, nerf has evolved into a verb meaning to weaken or reduce the power or effectiveness of something.
Refers to something that is visually appealing or worth sharing on Instagram. It's all about doing it for the 'gram!
If something is exceptionally good or delicious, you could say it's bussin.
'Star Wars' fans will recognize this word as referring to a Jedi apprentice, learning the ways of the Force under the tutelage of a master. So if you are young and learning, perhaps an intern, a Padawan, you are.
The feeling of extreme excitement or exhilaration. It's often used to describe a situation or event that is truly thrilling.
A person who is flighty and restless can be called scatterbrained.
The growling sound your stomach makes when you're hungry. A word that resonates with all of us!
An endearing and cheerful way of calling someone silly or foolish.
A cunning, unprincipled person, often used to describe a politician with questionable ethics.
An acronym for "You Only Live Once," used to justify taking risks or doing something adventurous.
If you're completely confused or perplexed, you feel bumfuzzled.
In agriculture, this word refers to a new shoot or sprout that grows from the root of a plant, especially sugar cane.
A whimsical term for an umbrella. It makes rainy days sound a bit more fun.
A playful word for a hoax or a tall tale. Watch out for those taradiddles!
A not-so-nice way to refer to someone who is obnoxious or annoying.
Often used playfully, it means to leave or depart suddenly.
An affectionate term for a loved one, often a boyfriend or girlfriend. It's short for "before anyone else."
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An event or gathering where people socialize and make connections.
A term for a brawl or heated argument that often involves a large number of people.
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Language can be a playground, and words can be as quirky and unpredictable as the characters in a Wes Anderson film. From "absquatulate" to "MacGyver," the English language has revamped itself to accept the utterly absurd and make it official!
In this gallery, we've compiled 30 words that have breached the fortress of formal vocabulary and landed in the dictionary. So get your notepad out and get ready to write down some of the quirkiest lexemes around. Just click on!