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The n-word is considered the most offensive word in the English language. “Straight white male” is ... not.
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“Straight White Male” has become this century’s N-Word. It’s used to offend and diminish the recipient based on assumption and bias. No difference in the usage.
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@RepClayHiggins We’re not entirely sure what this tweet is supposed to mean, and we’re literally the dictionary.
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Haven't we gone over this? Self-made: Having succeeded in life unaided.
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At 21, Kylie Jenner becomes the youngest self-made billionaire ever #ForbesBillionaires
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@TheRealStanLee The verb 'defile' was first recorded in 1275–1325, and comes from the Old French word 'defouler,' meaning "to trample on, violate."
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Self-made means having succeeded in life unaided. Used in a sentence: Forbes says that Kylie Jenner is a self-made woman.
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How Kylie Jenner leveraged her massive social media following to build a $900M cosmetics fortune: #SelfMadeWomen
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Boomer is an informal noun referring to a person born during a baby boom, especially one born in the U.S. between 1946 and 1965. The n-word is one of the most offensive words in the English language.
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┏┓ ┃┃╱╲ In this ┃╱╱╲╲ house, ╱╱╭╮╲╲ we ▔▏┗┛▕▔ recognize ╱▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔╲ gender neutral pronouns. ╱╱┏┳┓╭╮┏┳┓ ╲╲ ▔▏┗┻┛┃┃┗┻┛▕▔
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Beloved. Noun. A person who is greatly loved.
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WE HAVE A MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT. It's spelled "whoa," not "woah."
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"Jeopardy" is a noun meaning "peril or danger." Here it is in a sentence: "My job is in jeopardy because of my past comments."
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Acting. The profession or activity of those who perform in stage plays, motion pictures, etc. See also: Jamie Lee Curtis in Halloween
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Jamie Lee Curtis wields firearms in new 'Halloween' movie despite advocating for gun control
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Class is defined as informal. elegance, grace, or dignity. See also: Serena Williams after Naomi Osaka's Grand Slam win.
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. @serenawilliams instructs crowd to stop booing and celebrate @Naomi_Osaka_ 's moment of winning her first grand slam. #USOpen
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| ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄ ̄| Gif is pronounced with a soft g |___________| (\__/) || (•ㅅ•) || /   づ
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Double standard. A code containing different provisions for one group of people than for another, especially an unwritten code of sexual behavior permitting men more freedom than women. See also: DJ Khaled👇 👇
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DJ Khaled says he doesn't perform oral sex, but expects it from his wife because he's the king: "Different rules for men"
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just took a D N A T e s t. T u r n s o u t we're 1 0 0 % that dictionary that recognizes non-standard words are "real" English.
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Bizarre is one word to describe Roseanne's comments about Valerie Jarrett, or you could use this one:
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Roseanne apologizes to Valerie Jarrett after bizarre Twitter rant, announces she's "now leaving Twitter"
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The name Ambien is thought to come from the word "ambient" or similar words in French. Ambient does not mean "prone to making racist comments," but it does mean "of the surrounding area or environment."
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Roseanne Barr blames Ambien for racist tweets, apologizes to Valerie Jarrett
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Patriot: A person who loves, supports, and defends his or her country and its interests with devotion. Traitor: A person who commits treason by betraying his or her country.
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Dear CNN, Startling means surprising or astonishing.
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A startling number of women say they have been harassed while running
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Searches for the meaning of "Singularity" have climbed 1093% since @BTS_twt released its new song. #Singularity #BTS
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V of @bts_twt Reveals Haunting New Song 'Singularity' Ahead of 'Love Yourself: Tear' Album Release: Watch
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Classism. A discriminatory attitude based on distinctions made between social or economic classes.
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‘Cosby Show’ Actor Geoffrey Owens Is Now Bagging Groceries At Trader Joe’s -
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The n-word is so profoundly offensive that a euphemism has developed for those occasions when the word itself must be discussed. The same cannot be said for the term "anti-vax."
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. @BTS_TWT fans drove searches for #euphoria up by a whopping 2883% this week! #BTS #WordsOfTheWeek
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Racial is an adjective meaning of or relating to the social construct of race. Racist is an adjective describing a belief that one's own racial group is superior or that a particular racial group is inferior to the others. Use of the n-word is the latter.
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BREAKING: Papa John’s announces resignation of John H. Schnatter as Chairman of the Board, following admission to racial remark
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They has been in use as a singular pronoun since the 1300s. Among its best known users in history: Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Jane Austen.
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Please join me in using proper grammar, syntax, and spelling. The correct pronoun usage in the English language is “he” for a singular male and “she” for a singular female. “They” is used for the plural of either males, females, or both. Don’t be bullied by hare-brained liberals.
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golden adjective 1. bright, metallic, or lustrous like gold. 2. full of happiness, prosperity, or vigor. 3. highly talented and favored; destined for success. 4. Betty White.
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@DollyParton We're the dictionary, but Dolly is defining the word 'humility.' 🦋
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Dear Mom and Dad, We've put out the word that they're, there, and their all have different meanings. We hold out hope that our message will be heard. Yours truly, The dictionary #SecondCivilWarLetters
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Feminist means advocating social, political, legal, and economic rights for women equal to those of men. #ItsForWomen #ItsForMen #ItsForEveryone
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BREAKING NEWS: President Trump has declared he is NOT a feminist. He tells me: ‘No, I wouldn't say I'm a feminist. I mean, I think that would be, maybe, going too far. I'm for women, I'm for men, I’m for everyone.' Full interview, Sunday, ITV, 10pm.
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The 💜 emoji is used in reference to: the Purple Heart medal awarded by the U.S. Armed Forces the love BTS feels towards its fans
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Yes, Cardi B said "footages." Yes, it's a word. It's also trending on .
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"I know what there is footage of. You standing on the wall like 'I'm standing right here.' Ms. Chun-Li, the street fighter"- Cardi B I howwwwled at this
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Before @BTS_twt showed up at #UNGA : They were inspiring multiculturalism and connection through music.
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💯💜 @unicefchief with @BTS_twt who have been passionate supporters of our work to #ENDviolence . Today, they are uniting at #UNGA to launch #GenUnlimited .
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You: Slang isn't "real" English. Us:
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When the words “monkey this up” are used to refer to electing a man of color, that would be a blatant ...
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GOP candidate Ron DeSantis warns Florida not to ‘monkey up’ the state by electing his black opponent Andrew Gillum
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Piers Morgan, we double checked the definition of emasculate. There's nothing about being a load-sharing father to be found there.
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Oh 007.. not you as well?!!! #papoose #emasculatedBond
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Thanks for reading, @Eminem .
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Eminem has responded to MGK. Listen to "KILLSHOT" here
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Seal is a verb. It means to fasten or close tightly. E.g. One might use fire to seal braid ends.
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Woman sets her hair on fire on NYC subway
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Flawless: having no discernible blemishes or shortcomings; perfect.
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Simone Biles hits the unprecedented triple-double on floor exercise.
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Husband. Noun. A married man, especially when considered in relation to his partner in marriage. E.g. Julie Ertz's husband has been watching her in the World Cup.
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Eagles tight end Zach Ertz leaves training camp to watch wife in World Cup
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📍Grammar nerds | | | _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ The point of the story. | | _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ | | | | 📍That one typo
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Freedom. The state of being free or at liberty rather than in confinement or under physical restraint.
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This is James. He was asked to leave the store after knocking over an aquarium to free the fish. 13/10 punished for being a hero smh
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We say “scot-free,” rather than “Scott Free,” because the word comes from the Old English scotfreo meaning “exempt from royal tax.
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People is a word that can be used to describe persons indefinitely or collectively, regardless of their profession.
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Two prostitutes have been murdered in the same community – and neighbors are fed up. They say the prostitution still runs rampant and despite years of complaints, nothing’s been done. TODAY AT 5: What we found when we set up undercover cameras.
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We have not found collussion either. We did, however, find collusion. #ItsInTheDictionary
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....At what point does this soon to be $20,000,000 Witch Hunt, composed of 13 Angry and Heavily Conflicted Democrats and two people who have worked for Obama for 8 years, STOP! They have found no Collussion with Russia, No Obstruction, but they aren’t looking at the corruption...
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Today, we're giving a #Pride month shout-out to the singular they, which has been in use for centuries. Among its most famous historical users: Shakespeare, Chaucer, and Jane Austen.
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We really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really need you to accept that whose is the possessive form of the pronoun who.
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Let us know if you need the definition of "played" next, @BenSimmons25 and @spidadmitchell . #RookieOfTheYear
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Donovan Mitchell uses the dictionary definition of a rookie to respond to Ben Simmons 👀
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We don't officially have "Scaramucci" listed on yet, but it's the equivalent of 11 days.
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One Scaramucci left for Trump.
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#Singularity searches spiked more than 7000% this week, thanks to @bts_twt fans. #BTS #WordsOfTheWeek
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A Manchurian candidate is a person, especially a politician, being used as a puppet by an enemy power.
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You run the country. We still get to say how people capitalize it.
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When referring to the USA, I will always capitalize the word Country!
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We're so excited to announce that the Word of the Year is covfefe! JUST KIDDING! But it is complicit. #Complicit #WordOftheYear #ScaredYouDidntWe
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Gas chamber: an enclosure used for the execution of prisoners by means of a poisonous gas.
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Spicer, trying to clarify his Hitler answer—makes it worse: “He was not using the gas on his own people in the same way that Assad is doing”
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Bagel comes from the Old High German boug meaning "a ring." Please cut accordingly.
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Today I introduced my coworkers to the St Louis secret of ordering bagels bread sliced. It was a hit!
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Break off: What one does to a @KITKAT . Also break off: What one might do to a relationship with someone who does this 👇
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“I don’t think I’ve ever had a Kit Kat before,” my boyfriend remarks before doing THIS
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The word for telling a woman with a law degree from Yale to take up knitting is ... #VanityFair #HillaryClinton
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Maybe it's time for Hillary Clinton to take up a new hobby in 2018
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The word gender has been evidenced as far back as the 1300s.
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Ben Shapiro: "Gender is a made up word that the left has basically created in order to pretend that biology doesn't exist"
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Treason: The offense of acting to overthrow one's government or to harm or kill its sovereign. Not found: Refusal to applaud. #Trump
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In Ohio @realDonaldTrump suggests democrats who didn’t applaud him during #SOTU could be committing treason. “can you call that treason? I mean why not?” he asked .... Perhaps Don McGahan can explain it to him?
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Searches for microcosmos have 🚀 on . The word comes from the Greek mīkròs kósmos meaning small world.
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Sex worker. Noun. An alternative to "hooker."
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Hooker arraigned for stealing NYPD cop's Jeep and gun, says officer was just "a trick"
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@MerriamWebster We ⊂_ヽ   \\ tweeted    \( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)     > ⌒ヽ    /   へ\    /  / \\this    レ ノ   ヽ_つ   / /   / /|  ( (ヽ  | |、\from the gym.  | 丿 \ ⌒)  | |  ) / ノ )  Lノ (_/
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Best is an adjective, meaning "of the highest quality, excellence, or standing." Here it is in a sentence: "Tina Turner was simply the best."
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normal heart rate: ⠀ /\⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ /\ __ / \ __/\__ / \ _ \/⠀ ⠀ ⠀ ⠀ \/ when you spot the typo: ⠀/\⠀ /\⠀ /\ _/ \ /\_/ \ /\_/ \ /\_ ⠀ \/⠀⠀ \/⠀⠀ \/
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Soup definition gets 13/10.
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i accidentally dropped my ball. in my water bowl. technically making a soup. i am an innovator
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Huh. We say poverty is the condition of having little or no money, goods, or means of support.
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Ben Carson, wealthy neurosurgeon in charge of affordable housing for the poor, says poverty is a “state of mind”
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Mr. R uses a really big word then looks it up in the dictionary.
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Searches for the meaning of "wap" 🚀 more than 9,868% this weekend on . You know who and why.
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#WAP by @iamcardib and @theestallion garnered the biggest debut for an all-female collaboration in YouTube history.
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🚨 New word alert! 🚨 "finna," a phonetic spelling representing the African American Vernacular English variant of "fixing to," is one of the 600 words we just added to .
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Inconceivable. Yes, we know what it means.
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Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO Tony Vinciquerra says that “very famous people whose names I won’t use” want to redo Norman Lear’s ‘The Princess Bride’
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Sure thing, we'll get to that in 1 Scaramucci.
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gotta add "scaramucci" to the dictionary as a measure of time
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The word cisgender is believed to have entered the English language in the early 1990s. #ItsAlsoInTheDictionary
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Please stop using made up gibberish non-words like “cisgendered.” There is no chance of us having a dialogue if you are not speaking English.
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Double negative = A syntactic construction in which two negative words are used in the same clause to express a single negation. E.g. If President Trump had said there's no reason it wouldn't not be Russia that hacked our election, it would have been a double negative.
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Trump blames his support of Russia on a double negative and no one's buying it
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Watching: On the lookout for password thieves. Waiting: A period of time until which a password might be stolen. Commiserating: Feeling or expressing sorrow or sympathy for a friend whose password has been cracked.
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If your password is one of these words or phrases, it's time to change it: • blink182 • liverpool • superman • manutd • ashley • michael • cowboys1 • iloveyou
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We're pretty good with synonyms, but "rapid unscheduled disassembly" is a new one, even for us.
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I am a: ⚪️ male ⚪️ female ⚪️ nonbinary person 🔘 dictionary interested in: ⚪️ male ⚪️ female ⚪️ nonbinary person 🔘 recording language as it's actually used
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Well, actually, mansplaining refers to the practice of a man explaining something to a woman in a condescending, overconfident, and often inaccurate or oversimplified manner. #ItsNotVeryNice
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Vulnerable: Capable of or susceptible to being wounded or hurt, as by a weapon. Also vulnerable: Language. #CDC
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The Trump administration is prohibiting CDC officials from using these words or phrases in any official documents being prepared for next year’s budget: “vulnerable” “entitlement” “diversity” “transgender” “fetus” “evidence-based” “science-based”
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DNA. The set of nongenetic traits, qualities, or features that characterize a person or thing. E.g. John Legend and Chrissy Teigen's son shares his parents' DNA.
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Chrissy Teigen's Baby Boy Looks So Much Like John Legend, Even Celebs Are Shook
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There's a word for a person who would praise someone every 12 seconds. #VP #Pence
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Analysis: In Cabinet meeting, Pence praises Trump once every 12 seconds for three minutes straight
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Pop is a verb that means to cause to make a sudden, explosive sound. Or, in this case, Pop has caused #OneDayAtATime fans to make sudden, explosive sounds.
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WE'RE BACK! Thanks to every fan who made #saveodaat trend worldwide, ONE DAY AT A TIME is heading to POP TV & we couldn't be more excited! We have many more stories to tell about & we can't wait to share them with you! Thank you @sptv & @PopTV ! #moreodaat
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