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Idioms, Phrases, Sayings & Proverbs

Gyat – Meaning, Origin & Usage

“Gyat”, also stylised “gyatt” is a slang word that’s been around a few years but doesn’t get used all the time. Want to know what it means?

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Roman Empire Slang – Meaning, Origin and Usage

You can be forgiven for assuming that the phrase “Roman Empire” refers to the large expanse of land acquired by the Ancient Romans.

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Gagged – Meaning, Origin & Usage

Sometimes people use the word “gagged” when they aren’t talking about obstructing someone’s breathing. Confused?

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Rizz – Meaning, Origin & Usage

Rizz may be one of the most common terms used in Gen Z slang, but to be fair, the translation can be rather vague, depending who you speak t…

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Bookend – Meaning, Origin & Usage

Since the launch of the likes of Kindles and Kobos, people don’t use bookends as much in the literal sense.

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Chalant – Meaning, Origin & Usage

If you’re a native English speaker, you’re likely to have heard the word nonchalant, but did you know that the slang word “chalant” is a thi…

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Stud – Meaning, Origin & Usage

If you’re astute, you may have heard the word “stud” being used in different contexts, and this can be quite confusing.

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Tuff – Meaning, Origin & Usage

Did you know that when Gen Z uses the word “tuff” they don’t always mean “tough”?

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Cooked – Meaning, Origin and Usage

Gen Z has all kinds of slang, but sometimes they use regular words like “cooked” and it doesn’t mean anything remotely like what it traditio…

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You Are My Purple – Meaning, Origin & Usage

Ever wondered what’s meant by “you are my purple”? If so, you’ve come to just the place… While the phrase “you are my purple” isn’t a univer…

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Woke – Meaning, Origin & Usage

These days you can barely go anywhere without hearing the word “woke”.

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