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noun a discussion or argument characterized by the exchange of clever and teasing remarks

verb to exchange remarks or words in a clever and teasing manner

• During the debate, the two politicians began to bandy words over the proposed policy changes.
• The siblings often bandy words with each other when they disagree on something.
• I could hear the group of teenagers bandying words outside the school gates.
• The lawyers continued to bandy words in court as they tried to win the case.

noun a chief or leader of a tribe or clan in certain parts of the Middle East or Africa

• The bey of the region was known for his fair and just rule.
• I heard that the bey is throwing a grand party next weekend.
• That bey is always up to something, you never know what he's planning.
• She was the bey of the dance floor, commanding everyone's attention with her moves.

verb to boast or talk with excessive pride about one's achievements or possessions

• It is considered impolite to brag about one's accomplishments in a professional setting.
• She always brags about how much money she makes.
• Stop bragging about your new car, no one cares.
• He tends to brag about his fishing skills, but I think he's exaggerating.

noun a noun is a person, place, thing, or idea; 'way' is a noun in 'by the way' referring to a method or manner of doing something

adverb an adverb modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb; in this case, 'by the way' is used as an adverb to introduce a new topic or add additional information in a conversation

preposition a preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence; 'by' is a preposition in 'by the way' indicating the manner or method of something

• By the way, I wanted to remind you about the upcoming meeting scheduled for next Monday.
• Oh, by the way, did you hear about the new restaurant that just opened up downtown?
• By the way, have you seen the latest episode of that show everyone's talking about?
• By the way, the way you handled that situation was really impressive.

noun a title or brief explanation accompanying an illustration, cartoon, or poster

verb none

adjective none

adverb none

pronoun none

preposition none

conjunction none

interjection none

article none

• The caption below the image provided a detailed description of the historical event.
• Can you please add a caption to this photo so we know what it's about?
• Check out the caption on this pic, it's hilarious!
• His actions spoke louder than any caption could describe.

noun nonsense or foolish talk or thinking

verb to talk nonsense or foolishly

• The professor dismissed the student's essay as nothing but drivel.
• I can't stand listening to his constant drivel about the weather.
• Stop talking drivel and get to the point.
• Her mind was filled with drivel, unable to focus on anything important.

noun a person who is talkative or chatty

adjective talkative or chatty; tending to talk a lot or share a lot of information

• Gabby's constant chatter during the meeting was quite distracting.
• I can't focus when Gabby is being so talkative.
• Gabby won't stop yapping, it's driving me crazy.
• Her gabby nature is like a never-ending stream of words.

noun a person who is self-righteously, affectedly, or cloyingly good or virtuous

adjective excessively or affectedly good; sanctimonious

• She always acted like a goody goody in front of the teachers.
• Stop being such a goody goody and just have some fun for once.
• She's such a goody goody, always following the rules and never taking any risks.
• Don't be a goody goody, sometimes you need to break the rules to truly live life.

adjective causing or deserving strong dislike or hatred

• The politician's speech was filled with hateful rhetoric towards certain minority groups.
• I can't stand being around people who are so hateful all the time.
• Why are you being so hateful towards me? What did I do to deserve this?
• The storm clouds gathered in a hateful mass, ready to unleash their fury.

noun a reduction in price

verb to reduce the price of something

• I prefer to write my documents in markdown format for better readability.
• I always use markdown when writing notes for class.
• I'm gonna markdown this document before sending it out.
• She used markdown to simplify the complicated instructions.

noun a notice of a death, especially in a newspaper, typically including a brief biography of the deceased person

• The obituary detailed the life and accomplishments of the deceased.
• Did you see the obituary in the newspaper today?
• I heard they published his obit in the local paper.
• The closure of the factory was seen as the obituary for the town's economy.

adjective brief and full of meaning and substance; concise

adverb in a concise and meaningful manner

• The speaker's presentation was concise and pithy, leaving the audience with a clear understanding of the topic.
• I always appreciate your pithy comments during our meetings - straight to the point and no fluff.
• His pithy remarks always crack me up, he has a way with words that's just hilarious.
• The artist's pithy brush strokes captured the essence of the scene in a few simple strokes.

noun a person who makes puns or plays on words

• The punster at the comedy club always had the audience in stitches with his clever wordplay.
• My friend is such a punster, he can turn any situation into a joke.
• The punster in our group is always cracking jokes and making us laugh.
• She is a punster when it comes to teasing her siblings, always finding a witty comeback.

adjective a word or phrase naming an attribute, added to or grammatically related to a noun to modify or describe it

• The politician filed a lawsuit against the newspaper for publishing slanderous statements about him.
• I can't believe she spread those slanderous rumors about her coworker.
• She's always talking smack and spreading slanderous lies.
• His words were like a barrage of slanderous arrows, aimed to damage her reputation.

noun IYKWIM is an acronym for 'If You Know What I Mean'

pronoun IYKWIM can be used as a pronoun to refer to a previously mentioned idea or concept

• It is important to adhere to the rules and regulations of the workplace, iykwim.
• Let's make sure we cover all our bases before heading out, iykwim.
• I always try to keep it real with my friends, iykwim.
• The artist's work was full of hidden meanings that only a few could truly understand, iykwim.

noun a shortened form of the word 'office'

adjective a shortened form of the word 'official'

• Of course, it is imperative that we adhere to the guidelines set forth by the regulatory agency.
• Ofc we can hang out later, just let me know when you're free.
• I'll be there at 8, ofc!
• The success of the project is the result of countless hours of hard work and dedication.

noun A variant spelling of the word 'human', used colloquially or humorously to refer to a person

• The scientist conducted a study on the cognitive abilities of hoomans.
• Hoomans really enjoy watching funny cat videos on the internet.
• Hey hooman, wanna grab some pizza later?
• In the eyes of their loyal dog, hoomans are the greatest beings on earth.

noun an emoticon representing a cute face or expression, often used to convey happiness or excitement in online communication

• The meeting went well and all stakeholders were pleased with the outcome, UwU.
• I just got a new puppy and she's so cute, UwU!
• Just finished binge-watching my favorite show, UwU
• The sunset over the ocean was so beautiful, it made me say UwU.

noun JSYK stands for 'just so you know', it is an initialism used in informal communication to preface a piece of information or a statement.

adverb JSYK can also be used as an adverb to modify a verb or adjective in a sentence, indicating that the following information is provided for the recipient's knowledge.

• Just so you know, the deadline for submitting the report is tomorrow.
• JSYK, the party is at Sarah's house on Friday night.
• JSYK, I heard they broke up last week.
• JSYK, the writing is on the wall and things are not looking good for the company.

noun a slang term used in Scotland to refer to a foolish or annoying person

• The politician was criticized for using inappropriate language, including the term 'bawbag'.
• My friend jokingly called me a 'bawbag' when I tripped over my own feet.
• Hey, stop being such a 'bawbag' and help me out with this project.
• The CEO's decision to cut employee benefits was seen as a real 'bawbag' move by the staff.

noun An abbreviation for 'to be fair', used informally in conversations to acknowledge a point or give a fair assessment.

adverb Used to modify a verb, adjective, or other adverb, in this case, to add emphasis or clarify a point in a conversation.

• To be fair, the company did provide a detailed explanation for the delay in the project.
• Tbf, I didn't really study for the exam so I can't complain about my grade.
• Tbf, that movie was kinda lit, I enjoyed it.
• Tbf, life is like a rollercoaster with its ups and downs.

interjection used to express excitement, agreement, or enthusiasm

• The company achieved record profits this quarter, yaaas for our team's hard work.
• Yaaas, we finally booked our tickets for the concert next week!
• Yaaas queen, you look amazing in that outfit!
• The team scored a touchdown in the final seconds of the game, yaaas for the win!

noun a slang abbreviation for 'away from keyboard'

• I apologize for being AFK during the meeting, I had an urgent matter to attend to.
• I was AFK for a bit, had to grab a snack from the kitchen.
• I'll be AFK for a sec, just need to make a quick call.
• Sometimes it feels like I'm AFK from reality when I get lost in a good book.

adverb in a sharp and bitter manner

• The business partners parted ways acrimoniously after failing to reach a compromise.
• They argued acrimoniously about who should do the dishes.
• The siblings fought acrimoniously over the last slice of pizza.
• The debate ended acrimoniously, leaving a bitter taste in everyone's mouth.