Joylorn

Joylorn (adjective): feeling both happy and sad at the same time, usually as a result of experiencing something pleasurable that is also bittersweet or tinged with melancholy.
The term is a combination of "joy" and "lorn," which means forlorn or lonely.

She felt joylorn as she watched her children grow up and leave the nest, happy for their success but sad to see them go.

Joylorn by FLIPPER4440 April 5, 2023

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Joylorn

joy-lorn

(adjective)
Experiencing a strange mix of happiness and loneliness at the same time; bittersweet joy.

“Graduation day was so joylorn — I was thrilled but also sad saying goodbye.”

Joylorn by Sakurakage August 22, 2025

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Joylon

A big boy that's gonna seduce you if u lower your guard

Shit, Joylons coming... let's scram!!!

Joylon by Kendashing3 April 14, 2023

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bullshot

n. A screenshot fabricated by a company to misrepresent the graphics of a game; a combination of the words bullshit and screenshot.

Originated from Penny Arcade, a popular gaming webcomic.

-Have you seen Madden 2006 for the Xbox 360? The graphics are gonna be awesome!
-Dude, the Madden 2006 images they showed at E3 were bullshots. It doesn't look nearly as good as they said.

bullshot by Worker Unit #503,298,545 September 26, 2005

Word of the Day on July 15, 2026

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Gayborhood

N. A neighborhood containing homes, clubs, bars, restaurants, and other places of business and entertainment that cater to homosexuals.

"They've opened up a new club in the Gayborhood called the Male Box."

Gayborhood by Mia Shields January 6, 2006

Word of the Day on July 14, 2026

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kenlet

A small piece of information. Derived from the word ken, used often in the scottish language and is synonymous with knowledge.

Person 1: "Hey I don't get this shit. How do you solve this problem?"
Person 2: "I got that one. Give me some kenlets on this assignment and I'll help you w/ that one."

kenlet by Norma Y. October 8, 2005

Word of the Day on July 13, 2026

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I mean I guess bro

a word of expression to when you give up on comprehending someone's words of ignorance, stupidity, absurdity or are too exhausted to formulate a proper response.

Commonly seen in TikTok comment sections in replies to lazy attempts at humor, overconfidentally incorrect statement, or an over-the-top comment or when someone completely misses the mark on something.

"actually... incorrect statement, hope this helps!"
"I mean I guess bro"

I mean I guess bro by clydedrewblood June 24, 2026

Word of the Day on July 12, 2026

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