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more than one way to skin a cat

This idiom serves as a proverb indicating that there are multiple methods t...

This idiom serves as a proverb indicating that there are multiple methods to accomplish the same specific task or achieve a desired goal. While the exact etymology is debated, the phrase likely originated in the mid-19th century in the American South...

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moron

The term moron is currently used as a common noun to describe a person cons...

The term moron is currently used as a common noun to describe a person considered foolish, stupid, or lacking in good judgment. However, its origins are rooted in clinical psychology and the eugenics movement. Coined in 1910 by psychologist Henry God...

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mumbo jumbo

Mumbo jumbo is an idiom currently used to describe language that is confusi...

Mumbo jumbo is an idiom currently used to describe language that is confusing, meaningless, or unintelligible, particularly when referring to complex bureaucracy, legal jargon, or perceived superstition. The term originated from the Mandinka language...

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Mx.

gender-neutral honorific or title of courtesy, equivalent to Ma'am, Madam, ...

gender-neutral honorific or title of courtesy, equivalent to Ma'am, Madam, Miss, Mr, Mrs, Mrs, Sir. Considerations In formal settings, defaulting to gendered titles of courtesy can misgender people. While titles and salutations are not necessarily ...

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nag

To "nag" is to annoy someone by constantly finding fault, complaining, or u...

To "nag" is to annoy someone by constantly finding fault, complaining, or urging them to do something. Etymologically, the term derives from the Old Norse word gnaga, meaning "to gnaw" or "to bite," suggesting a persistent irritation that metaphorica...

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native

The term native derives from the Latin nativus, meaning "born" or "arisen b...

The term native derives from the Latin nativus, meaning "born" or "arisen by birth." Broadly, it describes something innate, original to a specific place, or associated with one's place of birth. It is a versatile word used across many disciplines: i...

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nazi (casual use)

Historically, the term Nazi refers to a member of the National Socialist Ge...

Historically, the term Nazi refers to a member of the National Socialist German Workers' Party, led by Adolf Hitler, which governed Germany from 1933 to However, in casual or colloquial English, the word has evolved into a hyperbole used to describe ...

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neo-colonialism

the continued influence and impact of colonial-era ideologies and practices...

the continued influence and impact of colonial-era ideologies and practices in a country or region by former dependencies, generally enforced by its own government and/or citizens as a lingering effect of colonialism Note Neo-colonialism is a moder...

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neopronouns

a set of words that go alongside traditional third-person pronouns (he/she/...

a set of words that go alongside traditional third-person pronouns (he/she/singular they) such as ze/zir, ze/hir, xe/xem, and plural they. Note Some people find using neopronouns helpful to disrupting the gender binary, as traditional pronouns he a...

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nerd

"an overly intellectual person, usually obsessive or lacking social skills,...

"an overly intellectual person, usually obsessive or lacking social skills, focusing their interests on non-mainstream activities, generally highly technical or related to fiction or fantasy narratives. It is used as a stereotype for either derogator...

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ninja

Originating from feudal Japan, a ninja (or shinobi) was a covert agent or m...

Originating from feudal Japan, a ninja (or shinobi) was a covert agent or mercenary specializing in espionage, sabotage, and infiltration. In contemporary English, particularly within the technology and recruitment sectors, the term has been co-opted...

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nitty gritty

The phrase "nitty gritty" refers to the essential details, practical specif...

The phrase "nitty gritty" refers to the essential details, practical specifics, or the heart of a matter. It is a rhyming reduplication, likely derived from the words "nit" (a louse egg) and "grit" (sand or dirt), implying something granular, difficu...

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no can do

The phrase "no can do" is a colloquial idiom used to indicate that a reques...

The phrase "no can do" is a colloquial idiom used to indicate that a request cannot be fulfilled or that an action is impossible. Originating in the mid-19th to early 20th century, the term is widely believed to stem from Chinese Pidgin English, a tr...

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Non-binary

of, relating to, or characterised by being any gender that does not fit int...

of, relating to, or characterised by being any gender that does not fit into the male-female gender binary; an umbrella term. For example, a non-binary person may have some gender between male and female, have multiple genders, no gender, a cultural...

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non-consensual sex

The term non-consensual sex describes sexual acts performed without the vol...

The term non-consensual sex describes sexual acts performed without the voluntary agreement of one or more participants. It is a descriptive phrase often found in academic, medical, and legal texts to categorize a broad spectrum of behaviors—ranging ...

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normal person

The phrase "normal person" is a broad descriptor used to identify an indivi...

The phrase "normal person" is a broad descriptor used to identify an individual who fits within the statistical average or societal standard of a given context. Etymologically derived from the Latin normalis (referring to a carpenter’s square or rule...

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OCD

OCD is an acronym for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a clinical mental heal...

OCD is an acronym for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a clinical mental health diagnosis characterized by uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions). In contemporary slang, however, the term has undergone a grammatic...

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off the reservation

The idiom "off the reservation" is used to describe someone who defies auth...

The idiom "off the reservation" is used to describe someone who defies authority, breaks with established group consensus, or acts in an unpredictable, uncontrolled manner. It is most frequently found in political and corporate contexts to characteri...

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OK Boomer

“OK Boomer” is a viral catchphrase and internet meme primarily used by Mill...

“OK Boomer” is a viral catchphrase and internet meme primarily used by Millennials and Generation Z to dismiss or mock attitudes associated with the baby boomer generation (those born roughly between 1946 and 1964). The phrase exploded in popularity ...

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On the warpath

To be "on the warpath" is an idiom used to describe someone who is extremel...

To be "on the warpath" is an idiom used to describe someone who is extremely angry, aggressive, and actively seeking a confrontation or conflict. The phrase originated in the mid-18th century, derived from the literal paths or routes taken by Indigen...

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