The phenomenon where iPhone users are perceived as more attractive than Android users or those without any smartphone, often tied to social status and branding.
At the party, I couldn’t help but notice the iPhone effect; everyone flocked to the girl with the latest iPhone, while the Android users stood awkwardly in the corner.
by Emotional Cruiser July 18, 2025

Being the short for "reclaim my time", "reclaim" is the slang term meaning "reclaiming the amounts of time where you've been consumed by school and homework which have interrupted your day".
After weeks of drowning in assignments, I finally decided to reclaim my weekends and binge-watch my favorite shows guilt-free.
by Emotional Cruiser August 30, 2025

While it’s the Indonesian word for "internet data plan", many Indonesians mistakenly believe "quota" is the English term for it. In reality, "quota" in English means "allotment" which oftentime leads to confusion.
When my friend asked if I had enough "quota" for the month, I had to explain what "internet data plan" really meant!
by Emotional Cruiser July 19, 2025

Originally a misspelling for "group" found on Internet memes, "groub" refers to WhatsApp groups — unlike "group" which has much broader meaning.
After joining the new WhatsApp groub for our project, I realized I was in for a wild ride with all the memes and random discussions!
by Emotional Cruiser August 21, 2025

A slang term used to describe a best-seller or an item that is selling exceptionally well. Often used in reference to movies, books, or products that become wildly popular, even if they’re not suitable for certain audiences.
Deadpool made bank at the box office like hotcakes, even though it's definitely as kid-friendly as pre-existing MCU movies like Ant-Man or Black Panther!
by Emotional Cruiser August 21, 2025

A college girl majoring in subjects similar to K-12 curricula (like Math, Physics, and Chemistry), often seen in attire resembling a school uniform (think white collared shirt and pleated skirt). This college girl still lives with her parents, and her favorite movie is ironically the most inappropriate flick they allow her to watch—typically an Indonesian film rated 13+, which is "only" slightly more inappropriate than Ant-Man: Quantumania.
She might be in college, but with her high school girl vibe and love for that Indonesian movie, it feels like she's still living in her teenage years!
by Emotional Cruiser August 07, 2025

An abbreviation for the font name "Times New Roman" that is not easily recognizable as the name of a font, simply due to being abbreviated
I was writing my essay and someone asked if I was using TNR; I had to explain it was just Times New Roman!
by Emotional Cruiser August 22, 2025
