Who is Pepe and how a frog from a comic became one of the main memes on the Internet
The green frog with big eyes can be sad, angry, smugly smile, cry, or stare into the void with the expression of a person who is no longer surpr…
Slang (Сленг)
29 posts in category «Slang (Сленг)»
"Polundra on the ship: what this exclamation means and where it came from"
“Polundra!” — one of those maritime exclamations that has long since transcended ships. In books, movies, or everyday conversation, it can be he…
Coping: what it means, where the term comes from, and how it is used in Ukrainian
The word coping can be found in two quite different contexts. In a psychological article, it will discuss the ways in which a person deals with …
Copium: what does this meme term mean and where did it come from
“One more match — and they will definitely bounce back.” “The price has dropped by 70%, so now is the perfect time to buy more.” “This is not a …
Ragebait: how the internet learned to profit from human anger
The modern internet increasingly operates not on curiosity or enthusiasm, but on irritation. It’s enough to open a social network — and almost i…
Who is Homer and where did the phrase "Homeric laughter" come from?
Homer is a legendary ancient Greek poet, considered the author of two of the most famous epic poems of antiquity: the Iliad and the Odyssey. The…
What is kitsch?
The term itself comes from the German language (kitsch) and appeared in the 19th century. It referred to cheap, mass-produced works of art that …
Who is an insider: the meaning of the term, its origin, and real-life examples
The word "insider" often appears in the news, especially when it comes to politics, large companies, technology, or financial markets. "An insid…
What is offline: the meaning of the word, offline mode, and the difference between online and offline
What is offline in simple words Offline is a mode when a device, program, or person is not connected to the internet or another network.For exam…
Who is a marginal: the meaning of the word, its origin, and examples
The word “marginal” is often used as an insult or synonym for a person with antisocial behavior. However, in sociology and other social sciences…