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…
Slang (Сленг)
17 posts in category «Slang (Сленг)»
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: between bad taste and conscious aesthetics
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 …
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…
Mordor — what is it and why has this word become a symbol of darkness?
“Mordor” has a primary and a figurative modern meaning in the Ukrainian context, which is directly related to the definition of this word. The f…
Streaming and streaming: what is it and how to do it right?
Today, the word stream can be heard almost everywhere. Some people watch a new game walkthrough on Twitch, others follow a smartphone presentati…
What does Sold Out mean: translation, meaning, and when it is used
What does Sold Out mean? Sold Out (or sold out) is an English expression that means “all sold”, “sold out”, or “the product or tickets are compl…
What is a "lyam": the meaning of the word, its origin, and why it is used to refer to a million
What is a "lyam"? Lyam is a colloquial slang term used to denote one million of any currency. It is most often heard when talking about large su…
What is a nickname: meaning, origin, and usage
Nickname, or simply nick, is an additional name under which a person is known by others. It can replace a real name, complement it, or be used o…