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• Slang4 entries

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

• Memes1 entry

  Expressions shared through internet jokes and cultural references. These entries explain how the expression is used, without assuming every use has the same meaning.

• New usages1 entry

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

• Words2 entries

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

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