Kigb internet slang2/3/2024 ![]() You can also share the word on social media or browse other words in the category. Word Spy provides two examples of the use of al desko, some etymology, and related words. Milkshake Duck isn’t on the Word Spy list, but let’s try a word provided by Word Spy’s random feature, al desko. The definitions have extensive examples and etymology you won’t see as much of at Wiktionary, and won’t see much at all in Urban Dictionary. Word Spy is not as in-depth as the other resources I’ve covered here, but it’s a great browse for a word nerd. I have thrown the weirdest terms at it and it always has some kind of definition. There’s also a lot of cross-linking to other terms. (Downvoted definitions tend to be just people being silly, political, or - you guessed it - crude and sexual.) The definitions include the date each was added, allowing you to see the evolution of a term. The one with the best upvote/downvote ratio rises to the top. So why am I including it in my column? Because it’s extensive and it offers multiple definitions of a term for which people can vote. Screenshot of “milkshake duck” from Urban Dictionary If you’re someone who doesn’t like to see swear words on the Internet, skip this resource and stick to Wiktionary. Looking up one single definition without running into any offensive content is not easy on this site. Urban Dictionary also offers you search suggestions as you type (which can be crude and sexual) and also has a list of trending words or words that are close alphabetically to what you’re looking up (which can also be crude and sexual). On the other hand, it’s not moderated strictly and because of that has a lot of crude sexual and violent content. On the one hand, it’s over 20 years old and an essential resource for keeping up with slang online. I’m so ambivalent about Urban Dictionary. Slang isn’t limited to just English! Urban Dictionary ![]() There are over 170 other Wiktionaries in languages from Abkhazian to Zulu. There’s also, on the lower right part of the page, a link to the Wikipedia entry for milkshake duck, which provides much more in-depth background, etymology, and what is frankly a rabbit hole of other Internet cultural references (like Chewbacca Mask Lady). At the bottom of the page there’s a link to a category of English-language slang, if you want to do some browsing. The explanation is simple, but note there are a couple other things here. Screenshot of “milkshake duck” from Wiktionary Let’s look up that bewildering expression, milkshake duck. At this writing the English version of Wiktionary has a little over six million entries. Wiktionary is an online dictionary that anyone can edit. WiktionaryĪre you familiar with Wikipedia? It’s basically an online encyclopedia that anyone can edit. A couple of the resources I mention here are more likely to have that kind of material I’ll warn you. That means you’re going to find some definitions that are crude, cruel, not safe for work, and overall distasteful. Warning: Internet slang reflects all aspects of the Internet. So if you come across a word that you don’t know, don’t despair just check out these resources. The comforting part is that we’re all in the same boat. Someone else might create a song on Twitter that suddenly everyone is using. ![]() Someone might invent a new word in a Twitch stream. There’s too much Internet culture erupting from all corners of the web to keep a handle on it. Let me offer some comforting bad news: you can’t keep up. MHRA 'KGB', All Acronyms,, Bluebook All Acronyms, KGB (May. KGB, All Acronyms, viewed May 2, 2023, MLA All Acronyms. Retrieved May 2, 2023, from Chicago All Acronyms. Facebook Twitter Linkedin Quote Copy APA All Acronyms.
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