Refers to places other than home or school/work that can be used for socializing (everything from movie theatres and public parks to libraries and cafes). Coined by Ray Oldenberg in the 1980's to describe how, even by that time, such spaces were disappearing as fixtures of many communities. In the years since the term's coining, the spaces that have survived have also become increasingly expensive, further restricting their use, especially by young people.
Sam: I'm so bored of hanging out at home! Can't we go somewhere else?
David: Sorry pal, but unless we scrape up some more money, Third Spaces are still off limits.
David: Sorry pal, but unless we scrape up some more money, Third Spaces are still off limits.
by Collo-qui August 10, 2025
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The third wheel is usually there for one of two reasons - to act as a mediator, such as with a couple, or to be the "convenience friend" when nobody else is there to hang.
Third wheels are not normally forcefully excluded from activities, but they're not usually invited or informed about them either.
Not to be confused with being third-wheeled.
The third wheel is usually there for one of two reasons - to act as a mediator, such as with a couple, or to be the "convenience friend" when nobody else is there to hang.
Third wheels are not normally forcefully excluded from activities, but they're not usually invited or informed about them either.
Not to be confused with being third-wheeled.
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A reference to the common joke of the three rings of marriage: engagement ring, wedding ring, and suffering.
Can be used on people who aren’t married as well to say suffering
A reference to the common joke of the three rings of marriage: engagement ring, wedding ring, and suffering.
Can be used on people who aren’t married as well to say suffering
It’s only been a year and Dave seems like he’s going through the third ring with his wife.
I haven’t been doing well, I’m going through the third ring right now.
I haven’t been doing well, I’m going through the third ring right now.
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2- Living being that has zero parents, zero grandparents, zero great-grandparents and one great-great-grandparent in common with other living beings.
2- Living being that has zero parents, zero grandparents, zero great-grandparents and one great-great-grandparent in common with other living beings.
Half-third-cousin.
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