What The Hell Is Even That?
Your big sister's guide to every slang term, viral trend, and internet moment you pretend to understand.
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What Does 'Stan' Mean?
Stan means an extremely devoted fan — someone who goes above and beyond in their support. Named after Eminem's iconic song.
cultureWhat Does 'NPC' Mean?
NPC means Non-Player Character — someone who seems scripted, robotic, or lacking original thought. They're just... there.
cultureWhat Is 'Main Character Energy'?
Main character energy means living your life like you're the protagonist of a movie. The world revolves around you — and that's the point.
cultureWhat Does 'Unalive' Mean?
Unalive is a euphemism for death/suicide used to bypass content moderation. It reflects how platforms shape our language.
stanWhat Is a 'Parasocial' Relationship?
A parasocial relationship is a one-sided bond where you feel deeply connected to someone (usually a celebrity) who doesn't know you exist.
datingWhat Is 'Love Bombing'?
Love bombing is when someone overwhelms you with affection early on to manipulate and control you. It feels amazing until it doesn't.
aestheticWhat Is the 'Clean Girl' Aesthetic?
Clean girl is the 'effortless' beauty aesthetic — slicked-back hair, minimal makeup, gold hoops, and the illusion that you woke up like this.
aestheticWhat Is the 'Mob Wife' Aesthetic?
Mob wife aesthetic is bold, luxurious, and unapologetically extra — fur coats, gold everything, big hair, and main character energy.
aestheticWhat Is 'Quiet Luxury'?
Quiet luxury is looking expensive without logos — think cashmere, neutral tones, and wealth so understated it whispers.
Slang
View All →What Does 'Bussin' Mean?
Bussin means something is really, really good — especially food. If it's bussin, it's elite tier.
slangWhat Does 'Mid' Mean?
Mid means mediocre, average, nothing special. It's not terrible — it's just aggressively okay. And that might be worse.
slangWhat Does 'Rizz' Mean?
Rizz is your ability to charm and attract people through conversation and charisma. It's game, but rebranded.
Trends
View All →What Does 'Very Demure, Very Mindful' Mean?
The demure trend is about being modest, reserved, and classy — or hilariously pretending to be.
trendsWhat Is 'Brat Summer'?
Brat summer is messy, unapologetic party girl energy — inspired by Charli XCX's album 'Brat.' Think: chaos, lime green, zero regrets.
trendsWhat Is the 'Roman Empire' Thing?
The Roman Empire trend revealed that men think about the Roman Empire constantly. Like... weirdly often. Women were shook.
Dating
View All →What Is 'Love Bombing'?
Love bombing is when someone overwhelms you with affection early on to manipulate and control you. It feels amazing until it doesn't.
datingWhat Is a 'Situationship'?
A situationship is a romantic connection that's more than friends but less than a relationship. It's the undefined zone. Good luck.
datingWhat Is the 'Ick'?
The ick is a sudden, visceral feeling of disgust toward someone you're dating. One moment you're into them, the next — ick. It's over.
Aesthetic
View All →What Is the 'Clean Girl' Aesthetic?
Clean girl is the 'effortless' beauty aesthetic — slicked-back hair, minimal makeup, gold hoops, and the illusion that you woke up like this.
aestheticWhat Is the 'Mob Wife' Aesthetic?
Mob wife aesthetic is bold, luxurious, and unapologetically extra — fur coats, gold everything, big hair, and main character energy.
aestheticWhat Is 'Quiet Luxury'?
Quiet luxury is looking expensive without logos — think cashmere, neutral tones, and wealth so understated it whispers.
Culture
View All →What Does 'NPC' Mean?
NPC means Non-Player Character — someone who seems scripted, robotic, or lacking original thought. They're just... there.
cultureWhat Is 'Main Character Energy'?
Main character energy means living your life like you're the protagonist of a movie. The world revolves around you — and that's the point.
cultureWhat Does 'Unalive' Mean?
Unalive is a euphemism for death/suicide used to bypass content moderation. It reflects how platforms shape our language.
Stan
View All →What Does 'Stan' Mean?
Stan means an extremely devoted fan — someone who goes above and beyond in their support. Named after Eminem's iconic song.
stanWhat Is a 'Parasocial' Relationship?
A parasocial relationship is a one-sided bond where you feel deeply connected to someone (usually a celebrity) who doesn't know you exist.