Classification: College

Dudette

The Mystical Saga of ‘Dudette’: A Linguistic Odyssey Oh, sweet mortals, gather ’round as I impart to you the sirens’ song of the strange yet fascinating term known as Dudette. This whimsical contraction is —hold your astonishment, dear reader—a delightfully goofy derivative of ‘dude,’ modified with a suffix aptly suited to identify ladies of laid-back […]


Crashing Out

What It Means to be Crashing Out Ah, ‘crashing out’—the linguistic equivalent of watching a beautiful fireworks display explode in the sky, captivate the assembled masses for a glittering moment, and subsequently spiral wildly downward onto Aunt Judith’s prized hydrangea bush, setting the garden ablaze (poor Judith). To be ‘crashing out’ is to impulsively leap […]


Friends With Benefits

Friends With Benefits: Navigating the Stormy Seas of Situationships Ah, the illustrious friends with benefits scenario—where friendship carefully flirts with lustful infatuation but ghosts romance entirely, desperately steering clear of anything remotely resembling Valentine’s day. This slang phrase vividly captures the modern zeitgeist’s paradoxical blend of commitment-phobia and the insatiable desire for companionship (with a […]


Preppy

The popular slang term, “preppy” is more than just a fashion statement—it’s a lifestyle. Picture classic vibes, think Ivy League charm, and add a dash of affluent flair. Its classic fashion meets upscale attitude, often hinting at a privileged upbringing and Ivy League dreams. So, What Does “Preppy” Mean? “Preppy”  typically is used to refer […]


Situationship

Ah, the infamous “situationship.” It’s complicated—mysterious, confusing, and often leaves you wondering how you ended up there. Is it a fling? A friendship with benefits? Or perhaps a budding romance? It’s the love limbo where “What are we?” becomes the most dreaded question. What Is a Situationship? In plain speak, a situationship is like love’s […]