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  • Slang5 entries

    Informal expressions used in conversations, online communities, and everyday life. Meaning can change with context and tone.

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    Familiar words used in a different way. These entries focus on the contemporary sense and distinguish it from the ordinary meaning.

  • Words27 entries

    Words worth understanding, with plain-English definitions, original examples, and sources for further reading.