It’s giving is a modern piece of internet and Gen Z slang used to describe the vibe, aesthetic, energy, or impression that someone or something projects. It can be followed by a noun or phrase to make a comparison (e.g., “It’s giving 90s supermodel”) or used entirely on its own as high praise to mean … Read more
To keep it a buck (or keep it a buck fifty) is an informal American slang phrase that means to be completely honest, direct, and authentic, telling the plain truth without sugarcoating, exaggerating, or pretending. While some online aggregators list this phrase as an “idiom,” it is modern urban and Gen Z slang, not a … Read more
Aura farming is a modern piece of internet and Gen Z slang that refers to deliberately behaving, posing, or staging situations in an exaggerated way purely to look cool, charismatic, mysterious, or impressive to others (especially on camera or social media). While some online dictionaries and aggregators list it alongside traditional expressions, it is internet … Read more
Coffee badging is a modern piece of workplace slang referring to the practice of a hybrid employee going into the physical office just long enough to swipe their ID badge, grab a cup of coffee, chat with a coworker, and then leave to finish their workday remotely from home. While often labeled broadly as a … Read more