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Friday, January 23rd, 2015

Slate of the Union

SLATE OF THE UNION (sleɪt ov ðə ˈyun yən): A yearly speech given by the president of the United States in which he pretends that with the new year comes a completely clean slate and once again, anything is possible. “My fellow Americans, it’s time again for a fresh Slate of the Union. In 2015, there will be paid sick leave,

Wednesday, May 14th, 2014

Soaptag

SOAPTAG: (soʊp tæg) A trending hashtag related to a political or social cause that a person uses to briefly indicate that they care deeply about said cause, before quickly getting back to their daily Buzzfeed quiz. “That’s so awful about...

Friday, April 18th, 2014

Cadvoracity

CADVORACITY: /kædvɔˈræsɪti/ The state of being physically, mentally, and emotionally unable to stop eating Cadbury Creme Eggs during the days leading up to and during Easter. “I stole Cadbury Cremes from my 5-year-old niece’s Easter basket – has my...

Monday, June 24th, 2013

Twinkly

TWINKLY: (twɪŋkli) A feeling of sheer delight; pure, unadulterated happiness. Origin: The reaction of Americans in response to learning that their favorite pre-packaged sugary treats, Twinkies, will return on July 15, 2013. “You seem so happy!” “I...