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Published 09:52 14 Aug 2014 BST
Updated 22:08 14 Aug 2014 BST
fandom (n.): the fans of a particular person, team, series, etc., regarded collectively as a community or subculture.
FML (abbrev.): (vulgar slang) f— my life! (used to express dismay at a frustrating personal situation)
hate-watch (v.): watch (a television program usually) for the sake of the enjoyment derived from mocking or criticizing it.
hot mess (n.): a person or thing that is spectacularly unsuccessful or disordered.
humblebrag (n. & v.): (make) an ostensibly modest or self-deprecating statement whose actual purpose is to draw attention to something of which one is proud.
ICYMI (abbrev.): in case you missed it.
listicle (n.): an Internet article presented in the form of a numbered or bullet-pointed list.
mansplain (v.): (of a man) explain something to someone, typically a woman, in a manner regarded as condescending or patronizing.
neckbeard (n.): growth of hair on a man’s neck, especially when regarded as indicative of poor grooming.
second screen (n.): a mobile device used while watching television, especially to access supplementary content or applications.
side boob (n.): the side part of a woman’s breast, as exposed by a revealing item of clothing.
SMH (abbrev.): shaking (or shake) my head (used to express disapproval, exasperation, etc.).
subtweet (n.): (on Twitter) a post that refers to a particular user without directly mentioning them, typically as a form of furtive mockery or criticism.
throw shade (phr.): publicly criticize or express contempt for someone.
WDYT (abbrev.): what do you think?
YOLO (abbrev.): you only live once (expressing the view that one should make the most of the present moment).
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