Dodo

A brand of pacifier in Indonesia, named after the Javanese word for "boobs." This brand often carries a playful connotation, linking the comforting nature of the pacifier to the nurturing aspect of motherhood.
Every time I see that pacifier in the store, I can't help but chuckle—it's like a little Dodo for the babies!
by Emotional Cruiser August 09, 2025
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fasting

A slang term meaning "abstaining" or "taking a hiatus." Often used to describe a period during which something is temporarily halted or unavailable.
Ever since COVID-19 ended, cinemas have never been fasting from exhibiting the latest movies. This is unlike the ads of Marjan syrup that is only aired every fasting month of Ramadan.
by Emotional Cruiser August 13, 2025
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Christmas

An occasion celebrated on December 25th, where children eagerly ask Santa for unexpected gifts. With so many options available, it becomes difficult for kids to determine which gift is truly worthwhile or beneficial to wish for during this festive season. e.g. A child asking for a smartphone to Santa when this same child is still way too young for a smartphone.
A child asking Santa for a smartphone on Christmas is a classic example of how difficult it can be for kids to gauge what's appropriate for them!
by Emotional Cruiser August 27, 2025
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excessive screen time

The primary culprit behind a pupil's declining vision during distance learning, often resulting from excessive hours spent staring at screens for classes, online games, and social media.
After months of online classes, my doctor said excessive screen time is the main reason my eyesight has gone downhill.
by Emotional Cruiser August 05, 2025
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JDM

Originally standing for "Japanese Domestic Market", JDM is a slang term for "right-hand drive". Here, JDM is a backronym where "J" stands for a city starting from "J" located in right-hand drive countries, i.e. Jakarta and Johor. Meanwhile, "DM" remains standing for "Domestic Market". Henceforth, JDM stands for "Jakarta Domestic Market" or "Johor Domestic Market".
Despite being an Italian car, Alfa Romeo 164 has a right-hand drive version known as "JDM version" where "JDM" stands for "Johor Domestic Market".
by Emotional Cruiser July 28, 2025
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Suburban Dictionary

Having the same meaning as "glossary", this term refers to a special kind of dictionary containing terms specific to a particular field such as technology, medicine, or moviemaking. This term is derived from the combination between the prefix "sub-" (as in "subreddit", "subpost", "subtopic", "subchapter", "submenu") and "Urban Dictionary".
When researching game development terms, I found the Suburban Dictionary to be a treasure trove of jargon and a glossary of terms in industry-specific language.
by Emotional Cruiser July 15, 2025
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cinema

Derived from the word "sin", as most movies contain inappropriate contents (vulgarity, profanity, violence, drug use, etc.) This causes the lack of kid-friendly movies to be shown at K-12 school campuses as movies are made to entertain, not to educate. Movies without such inappropriate contents are like coffee without sugar — they're not something literally everyone wants but they do brighten the day of those who akcually desire them.
With so many films filled with inappropriate contents, it's no wonder schools struggle to find age-appropriate cinema movies for K-12 students!
by Emotional Cruiser July 27, 2025
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