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A deeply nuanced Bengali word for a highly specific psychological state that English completely fails to capture. It is the silent, tender ache that happens when someone you deeply love or respect hurts your feelings, and instead of exploding in anger, you withdraw into a quiet, wounded dignity.
It is not petty sulking or bitter resentment. It is a compound emotion that requires three ingredients: deep love, a bruised ego, and the unspoken expectation that the other person should have known better because of how close you are. You can never feel abhiman toward an enemy or a stranger; it can only exist where there is absolute trust. It manifests as a fragile silence—a vulnerable, quiet plea for the other person to notice you’ve pulled away, realize their mistake without you having to spell it out, and gently pull you back in.
Scenario: Person A forgot his anniversary with his wife. Instead of yelling or starting a massive fight, his wife simply goes quiet, talks in polite, short sentences, and avoids eye contact while staring out the window.
Friend: "Is she mad at you? Did she blow up?"
Person A: "Honestly, I wish she would just yell at me. It’s not anger, it’s pure aviman. She’s deeply hurt that I forgot, and now I have to figure out how to melt that ice and make it right."
Aviman by Sparkleth_Lucifer! May 20, 2026
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dan avidan

Co-host of Game Grumps with Arin Hanson, and occasionally Steam Train with Ross O'donovan. He is also in the band Ninja Sex Party (NSP) with Ninja Brian, (Brian Wecht) and goes under the strange name of Daniel Y. Sexbang. (The Y stands for you, as Dan is including you in him.)
"Man, Dan Avidan is an amazing singer and comedian!"

"Yeah but Pewdiepie is better..."

"You are officially dead to me."
dan avidan by Maroontails73 January 26, 2016

Animaniacs

The greatest animated show ever, along with Batman: The Animated Series. Its main characters were Yakko, Wakko and Dot, three crazy children of indeterminate species. Packed with pop culture references, slapstick and innuendo.
Animaniacs was the highlight of my childhood.
Animaniacs by WakkoWarner501 September 24, 2011

danny avidan 

The lead singer of Ninja Sex Party and Starbomb. Half of Game Grumps. Has the floofiest hair in the world and is 6'2". Has the cutest smile and doesn't know it
Me- Danny Avidan is my man crush!
Friend- He's not even that cute
Me- DAN AVIDAN IS AMAZING SHUT UP!
danny avidan by GalaxyGamerAmya September 25, 2017

animaniacs

The best cartoon ever created. More adult humor then the simpsons,family guy,futurama,and south park all put together. Brilliantly writen the show had many sub-cartoons such as; pinky and the brain, good idea/bad idea, and many many others. GREAT SHOW
We're the Warner brothers, and their sister dot said the Animaniacs.
animaniacs by Peter Ryan July 28, 2006

Animanga 

Animanga / noun: A conjunctive term, combining both the words "anime" and "manga" to refer to anything in the field of Japanese artwork cartooning
"Upon visiting his house for the first time, Jim was jealous of David's large Animanga collection."
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fache-couture 

French slang, which translated, means "bull's fashion" but basically equates to "hyper trendy" or overly trendy. Used when a person wishes to express distaste at the latest fashion trend/fad, because it seems that everyone has a certain item of clothing or is wearing it. This term is most frequently heard in Paris but is slowly spreading to other parts of France.
1. That Burberry scarf is so fache-couture.
2. That purple American Apparel hoodie is so fache-couture.
fache-couture by bkgmh46x0x March 18, 2008
Word of the Day on October 17, 2026
A slang term for GLP-1 medications(like Ozempic, Wegovy, Mounjaro, etc.), usually referring to their appetite-killing, weight-loss, or “I forgot to eat” effects rather than the medical details.

Usage:
* Often casual, ironic, or meme-y
* Can imply effortless weight loss, suppressed hunger, or being “powered by pharmaceuticals”

Notes:
Not a brand name—just shorthand for the whole GLP-1 wave. Frequently shows up in online jokes, gym talk, and group chats where people pretend they’re *totally* doing it naturally.
“I’m not dieting, I’m just on that glippy.”
“Ever since the glippy hit, food feels optional.”
“That summer body? Yeah, glippy assisted.”
Glippy by Wild Stoner Appears December 14, 2025
Word of the Day on October 16, 2026

fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
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