AAVE

Initialism for African-American Vernacular English; an American English dialect that originated in the Southern United States by African Americans and is still spoken today in many African American communities

AAVE is frequently erroneously described as “Gen-Z speak” or “TikTok slang” which many consider offensive and erasure of Black culture.

Previously, and sometimes still, referred to as Ebonics
Person 1: Ooh chile, I'm finna get lit tonight.
Person 2: Ugh, I hate TikTok slang.
Person 1: It's not TikTok slang, it's AAVE...
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Ageplay

An umbrella term for all kinks that involve roleplaying as a different age to one’s present age, typically that of a child's
Phoebe enjoys the power dynamic of ageplay. Acting like a child while her partner acts as her parental figure allows her to give up control.
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ACAB

Acronym for All Cops are Bastards

A slogan that refers to the concept that law enforcement as it currently exists is irreparably corrupt and therefore it is impossible for anyone to operate morally within it
There's no such thing as a good cop! ACAB!
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ABDL

Initialism for Adult Baby/Diaper Lover

An ageplay kink wherein an adult roleplays as a baby, with an emphasis on wearing/using diapers
Person 1: Why does he wear adult diapers, is he incontinent?
Person 2: Nah, he's just an ABDL.
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Age Regression

A coping mechanism and/or therapeutic practice wherein one’s mindset and behaviors regress to those of a child’s

Often abbreviated to Agere
Person 1: Is she sucking on a pacifier?
Person 2: Oh yeah, she's in age regression right now.
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Age Dreaming

A form of age regression wherein one’s behaviors regress to those of a child’s while their present mindset remains non-regressed

Often abbreviated to Agedre
Person 1: Why are you wearing a onesie and watching cartoons?
Person 2: I'm age dreaming! It helps me de-stress.
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AAM

Initialism for Adult-Attracted Minor; a minor who is sexually attracted to adults

The term is typically used by those who are specifically trying to attract adults, namely MAPs.
14-year-old Talyn's Tumblr bio: I'm a AAM looking for a MAP :P
Everyone else: Girl, get off the internet right now and protect yourself.
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