second screening

The opening of a second screen for distraction and/or entertainment purposes (e.g. emails, Instagram, Facebook) while attending a video meeting on a separate screen via Zoom, FaceTime, etc.

During the Zoom staff meeting, Mollie second screened and caught up on her emails.

Daniel was obviously second screening during the meeting; he was tweeting at the same time.

second screening by MikeInDC October 27, 2020

Word of the Day on April 27, 2025

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Special Interest

Some autistic people have a very strong and passionate interest in something that can last for several years, known as a Special Interest or SPIN for short.

His presentation to the class was about his special interest, paleontology.

Special Interest by kinstagramspy September 9, 2021

Word of the Day on April 26, 2025

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Takeseller

An online media figure engaging in political discourse with the explicit or implicit purpose of directing their audience to their own or some aligned value-extracting media project in the form of a podcast, substack, publication or the like

I wouldn't call billy a "journalist" he just has a twitter and a podcast and a substance where he sells his takes; He's a takeseller

Takeseller by Basil Enjoyer February 12, 2025

Word of the Day on April 25, 2025

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Law and Order

A buzzphrase for presidents and presidential candidates for "Police State."

Presidential candidate (what he says): "I am the law and order candidate!"
Presidential candidate (what he means): "I intend to create a police state and curtail your rights!"

Law and Order by Your Next Door Neighbor November 1, 2020

Word of the Day on April 24, 2025

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Aura points

“Aura” is being cool or respected, but when a person does something embarrassing or not to be seen in a good light, they will lose “aura points.” Therefore, “aura points” is measuring how cool and/or respected someone is and is typically referred to as a loss of said “points.” This term gained much attraction in online spaces and conversations.

Friend 1: “How many aura points did I lose when I went back with my ex after he cheated on me?”

Friend 2: “Dang that’s bad -200 points, I’d say”

Aura points by JollyPollyPocket June 14, 2024

Word of the Day on April 23, 2025

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and the crowd goes mild

When someone’s music is so mid, it’s like “and the crowd goes home” but the music is mid

“Let’s listen to some Taylor Swift.”
“And the crowd goes mild!”

and the crowd goes mild by ServusDeiFilius April 29, 2024

Word of the Day on April 22, 2025

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unboxing

A nerd's version of peeling off a girl's panties for the first time.

Poor Billy nearly jizzed his pants on live camera while unboxing his new phone!

unboxing by CSSO August 19, 2009

Word of the Day on April 21, 2025

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