Word deep-dives

Nonsense, deceptive talk, or talk meant to sound impressive.

Keep going with resilient forward motion despite difficulty.

Very exciting, fun, or lively; often a playful form of “lit.”

Really enjoying life and making the most of a moment.

Someone acting as though their life is a story centered on them, often with confidence or self-absorption.

To use or discuss “mewing,” an online tongue-posture practice claimed to sharpen the jawline; “mew” can also mean a kitten’s sound.

An internet trend that involves holding the tongue against the roof of the mouth in hopes of changing the jawline or face shape.

Average, mediocre, or disappointing compared with the hype.

Outshining someone in appearance, size, status, or presence so they are framed as inferior by comparison.

An abbreviation of “oh my God” expressing surprise, excitement, disbelief, or strong reaction.

A texting abbreviation for “on my way.”

Defeated, embarrassed, or decisively beaten, especially in a game or argument.