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retarded

The term "retarded" is derived from the verb "to retard," meaning to delay,...

The term "retarded" is derived from the verb "to retard," meaning to delay, hinder, or hold back. Historically, it was introduced in clinical psychology and medicine in the early 20th century as a neutral diagnosis—"mental retardation"—to replace old...

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rule of thumb

Rule of thumb refers to a broadly accurate guide or principle based on prac...

Rule of thumb refers to a broadly accurate guide or principle based on practice and experience rather than theory. It implies a method of procedure or analysis that is based on common sense and approximation rather than precise scientific calculation...

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sane

of sound mind, mentally healthy Issues While "insane" might seem more obv...

of sound mind, mentally healthy Issues While "insane" might seem more obvious to people as an ableist word to use, the subtle connotation that sanity is good implicitly suggests that insanity, its opposite, is bad. Connoting sanity (which is an as...

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sanity check

In computer science, mathematics, and general business usage, a sanity chec...

In computer science, mathematics, and general business usage, a sanity check is a basic test to determine if a claim, calculation, or software output is rational and roughly correct. It is often a "quick and dirty" evaluation designed to rule out obv...

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savage

The term "savage" derives from the Latin silvaticus, meaning "of the woods,...

The term "savage" derives from the Latin silvaticus, meaning "of the woods," and later the Old French sauvage. Historically, it was used to describe plants, animals, or landscapes as wild and untamed. However, during the era of European colonization,...

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scalp

In a commercial context, to scalp means to purchase goods—most commonly eve...

In a commercial context, to scalp means to purchase goods—most commonly event tickets—and resell them at a price higher than the face value to make a profit. The term is also used in financial trading to describe a strategy of making many small profi...

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Scrum Master

A Scrum Master is a specific role within the Scrum framework of Agile softw...

A Scrum Master is a specific role within the Scrum framework of Agile software development. The role is designed as a "servant-leader" responsible for promoting and supporting Scrum by helping everyone understand its theory, practices, rules, and val...

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Seeing red

An idiom used to describe a state of sudden, intense anger or rage. The phr...

An idiom used to describe a state of sudden, intense anger or rage. The phrase likely originates from the physiological sensation of blood rushing to the head and eyes during extreme anger, or possibly from the popular (though scientifically inaccura...

seminal

The adjective seminal describes a work, event, moment, or figure that is hi...

The adjective seminal describes a work, event, moment, or figure that is highly original and influential, significantly shaping future developments in a particular field. It implies that the subject provided the "seeds" for later growth and innovatio...

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send up smoke signals

To "send up smoke signals" is an idiom used to describe the act of communic...

To "send up smoke signals" is an idiom used to describe the act of communicating intentions, warnings, or messages, often indirectly or ahead of a formal announcement. Historically, the phrase references a form of long-distance visual communication u...

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senile

Derived from the Latin senilis, meaning "pertaining to old age" (from senex...

Derived from the Latin senilis, meaning "pertaining to old age" (from senex, meaning "old man"), the term senile historically described the physical and mental characteristics associated with aging. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, it was a stan...

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shrew

The term shrew refers to a woman characterized as ill-tempered, aggressivel...

The term shrew refers to a woman characterized as ill-tempered, aggressively assertive, or prone to nagging and scolding. The word derives from the Old English scrēawa, referring to a small, solitary, and aggressive mammal. While originally applied t...

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shrill

The adjective "shrill" describes a sound that is high-pitched and piercing....

The adjective "shrill" describes a sound that is high-pitched and piercing. Etymologically derived from Middle English and Germanic roots related to "shriek," the term originally referred strictly to acoustic properties, such as the sound of a whistl...

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shuck and jive

The phrase "shuck and jive" is an idiom referring to the act of behaving in...

The phrase "shuck and jive" is an idiom referring to the act of behaving in a deceptive, evasive, or distracting manner, often through feigned ignorance, buffoonery, or excessive talk. The term originated in African American Vernacular English (AAVE)...

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sissy

Derived from a diminutive form of "sister," the term sissy emerged in the m...

Derived from a diminutive form of "sister," the term sissy emerged in the mid-19th century. Historically, it was used pejoratively to describe a boy or man who exhibits traits associated with femininity, such as emotional sensitivity, a lack of inter...

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slave labor

In a casual or hyperbolic context, "slave labor" refers to work that is per...

In a casual or hyperbolic context, "slave labor" refers to work that is perceived as grueling, undercompensated, tedious, or exploitative, often performed by individuals with limited bargaining power such as interns, students, or junior employees. Hi...

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slut

The term "slut" is a noun primarily used to describe a person, traditionall...

The term "slut" is a noun primarily used to describe a person, traditionally a woman, who is perceived to have many sexual partners or loose sexual morals. Its etymology dates back to late Middle English, where it originally referred to a dirty or un...

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snowflake

In contemporary slang, snowflake refers to a person perceived as overly emo...

In contemporary slang, snowflake refers to a person perceived as overly emotional, easily offended, or possessing an unwarranted sense of entitlement. While the metaphor of a snowflake representing uniqueness dates back further, the modern pejorative...

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social justice warrior

The term "social justice warrior" (often abbreviated as SJW) describes an i...

The term "social justice warrior" (often abbreviated as SJW) describes an individual who promotes socially progressive views, particularly regarding feminism, civil rights, multiculturalism, and identity politics. While the phrase appeared in the lat...

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sold down the river

The phrase "sold down the river" is an idiom used to describe a profound ac...

The phrase "sold down the river" is an idiom used to describe a profound act of betrayal, implying that someone has been abandoned or traded away by a trusted associate for personal advantage. The term originated in the 19th-century United States dur...

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