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bobbyboy commented on the list stellar-six-letter-words
The people be crazy smart in the comments.
September 3, 2026
ezgyro commented on the user ezgyro
Gyrochronatomical
September 2, 2026
unholygilbert commented on the word hippomancy
love the mancy words! its amazing to attempt to fathom how many ways we try to see the future or have some other kind of info revealed
September 1, 2026
mehdiblue commented on the user mehdiblue
Esteghlal
September 1, 2026
mehdiblue commented on the user mehdiblue
Ok
September 1, 2026
markwitt58 commented on the word reflexative
Reflexative — adjective: describing thought, judgment, or response shaped by repeated reflection, reinforcement, assumption, or prior interpretation, so that one conclusion begins influencing the next before the underlying matter is freshly examined.
The term is intended to describe a process that is more than merely reflective or reflexive: the thinking itself becomes recursively formative.
Coined and submitted by Mark A. Wittenborn, 2026.
August 31, 2026
tankhughes commented on the word healslutting
https://www.reddit.com/r/BrandNewSentence/comments/1w19rly/what_is_the_morality_of_healslutting_in_a/
August 29, 2026
madmouth commented on the word here-against
an obsolete cutie with the structure of "herewith" or "hereafter"
August 28, 2026
ertyyy commented on the word aprolism
from Latin: a ("without") + proles ("offspring")
Prejudice or discrimination directed against people who do not have children, whether by choice or circumstance. Benefits and other public advantages available exclusively to parents can be seen as forms of aprolism when they imply that people without children are less deserving of support.
August 27, 2026
tankhughes commented on the word 4K
or "in 4k". incredibly clear, especially video or memories.
"4k water" https://www.reddit.com/r/Satisfyingasfuck/comments/1vy0z6y/4k_water/
August 26, 2026
tankhughes commented on the list 2026-woty-research-Xj3tBVS59GCPod3sCnr_Y
Total Clanker Death as a non-slur way to use internet slur acronyms "TND" and "TKD" https://bsky.app/profile/whstancil.bsky.social/post/3mtwzp2huis2d
August 26, 2026
tankhughes commented on the word i'm in Luncheon
a phrase said by Super Mario Odyssey speedrunners in 2025+ based on a clip by German speedrunner Limcube from 2018: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qBqIaA_Hgsw
August 25, 2026
tankhughes commented on the word Flock cameras
https://www.reddit.com/r/antiai/comments/1vxmkkq/i_think_flock_camera_destruction_is_my_favorite/
August 25, 2026
wisteria.whisp commented on the word whisp
this. this is my word. my FAVORITE word.
August 24, 2026
tankhughes commented on the list black-queer-femme-slang-KKX6mc6dFPQpKGaWE_ddr
"and that's on X, sis"
https://www.reddit.com/r/CuratedTumblr/comments/1vxbfqd/all_of_me/
August 24, 2026
eggaliciouschloe commented on the list chlos-2026-words-rmuCesP7g5_jCBfDJFbA8
sneedhon and gorillahon: derogatory 4chan terms for trans women
August 24, 2026
eggaliciouschloe commented on the list chlos-2026-words-rmuCesP7g5_jCBfDJFbA8
hon: derogatory term for late in life trans women
August 24, 2026
steerpike commented on the word gallimaufry
"Eraserhead is a gallimaufry of grotesquerie" writes Simon Reynolds in 'Still A Dream'. A compliment I'd say!
August 24, 2026
tankhughes commented on the word Goncharov
Goncharov-ing. Making movie posters for fake movies: https://www.reddit.com/r/evilautism/comments/1vwwnjg/i_have_that_rare_autism_getting_way_too_invested/
August 24, 2026
devusa commented on the user devusa
Great job providing really good service with words and word of the day.
August 23, 2026
theneurodivinewitchboy commented on the word Ameyan witch
Ameyan witch — noun
A practitioner who follows the Path of Ameya, a modern spiritual and pagan path that honours Ameya as the Boundless Source of all things.
Coined in 2026 by Canadian spiritual practitioner Calum Bruneau.
Example: He identifies as an Ameyan witch and honours Ameya through meditation, ritual, divination, and reverence for nature.
Sources:
https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Ameyan+witch
https://witchcraft-wiki.fandom.com/wiki/Ameyan_witch
https://www.collinsdictionary.com/submission/1129235/Ameyan%2Bwitch
August 23, 2026
tankhughes commented on the word go-to-hell pants
Go-to-hell pants are intentionally garish (I associate them with golf pants). 4 panel pants with contrasting colors for each side, "critter" patterns, etc. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcMxAYGRmaN/
August 23, 2026
tankhughes commented on the list tumblr-speak-wN3P7E8EUghIdp3NzgWiE
Reddit-Tumblr translator https://www.reddit.com/r/RecuratedTumblr/comments/1vv6dkq/reddittumblr_translation_guide/
August 23, 2026
eggaliciouschloe commented on the list chlos-2026-words-rmuCesP7g5_jCBfDJFbA8
larp/larping/larper have become the new words used to describe a fake fan, a la tourist
August 21, 2026
tankhughes commented on the word reverse centaur
https://pluralistic.net/2025/12/05/pop-that-bubble/#u-washington
the worst parts put together of human abilities and computer AI abilities
Another banger from Cory Doctorow who brought you enshittification.
Also a fun drawing from Drawfee based on a stock photo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5_xiYkUH3U
August 21, 2026
tankhughes commented on the list 2026-woty-research-Xj3tBVS59GCPod3sCnr_Y
"please respect my slurnouns" https://www.reddit.com/r/BrandNewSentence/comments/1vpw6p1/please_respect_my_slurnouns/
August 17, 2026
tankhughes commented on the word pressed
https://www.reddit.com/r/rupaulsdragrace/comments/1vq1eod/tamisha_iman_with_her_new_selfproclaimed_title/
August 17, 2026
tankhughes commented on the word generational poverty
https://www.reddit.com/r/antiwork/comments/1vq00uh/another_article_framing_generational_poverty_as_a/
August 17, 2026
tankhughes commented on the word vile horny vibes
https://www.tumblr.com/brinimacks/824915502003552256 particularly used about Will Smith (Hockey) and Macklin Celebrini friendship.
August 14, 2026
tankhughes commented on the word woke1
https://bsky.app/profile/gloomfather.bsky.social/post/3msyfm7z56c2v Woke 1.0 from an AOC comment August 2026 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/12/style/woke-1-aoc-dsa.html
August 14, 2026
tankhughes commented on the list 2026-woty-research-Xj3tBVS59GCPod3sCnr_Y
Mamdani as Spider-Man. He's treated like a menace by the press, he's treated like a local hero who could show up anywhere and fix an infrastructure problem. https://bsky.app/profile/licoricetick.eurosky.social/post/3mndo2onqb22d
August 12, 2026
tankhughes commented on the word slop
So used as a combining form that now "qualityslop" was created: https://www.reddit.com/r/Letterboxd/comments/1vlesqf/a_lot_of_yall_actually_think_like_this/
August 11, 2026
tankhughes commented on the list 2026-woty-research-Xj3tBVS59GCPod3sCnr_Y
whimsy oversaturation? https://www.reddit.com/r/1053/comments/1vl6aci/day_121/
August 11, 2026
vanilla_beans commented on the word Plants vs. Zombies
It's an award-winning tower defense game from PopCap where you plant sentient plant creatures to fight zombies.
August 11, 2026
tankhughes commented on the word celly
a post goal celebration, particularly in hockey
August 10, 2026
nkverma2026 commented on the user nkverma2026
Ability is the poor man's wealth
August 8, 2026
tankhughes commented on the word LARPTubers
https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/larptubers
August 7, 2026
tankhughes commented on the word kokushobi
https://bsky.app/profile/michaelerard.bsky.social/post/3msiv2crnoc2r
August 7, 2026
tankhughes commented on the word government name
Someone's legal name vs the nickname they are known by. Historically more commonly used by Black American speakers, but becoming more mainstream. Kind of related: government cheese
https://pleated-jeans.com/2026/07/31/funniest-tweets-of-all-time-from-friday-7-31-26/ (AMC's government name is the acronym spelled out.)
August 7, 2026
tankhughes commented on the word Flock cameras
https://www.reddit.com/r/chaoticgood/comments/1vgn2d7/flock_around_and_find_out/
August 6, 2026
wordsarecool commented on the word Obsidionics
Obsidionics (noun)
The process or study of creating objects and tools from lava-based materials, such as obsidian and volcanic rock, by shaping or transforming them into usable items like crowbars, hammers, coat hangers, and other manufactured objects.
Also I made this word.
August 5, 2026
wordsarecool commented on the word Bioluminescence
Bioluminescence (noun):
The natural production and emission of light by living organisms through chemical reactions inside their bodies. This ability is found in animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms, allowing them to glow in the dark for purposes such as communication, attracting prey, defense, or camouflage.
August 5, 2026
wordsarecool commented on the user wordsarecool
Idk
August 5, 2026
tankhughes commented on the word squigger
squid slur from Splatoon: squigger https://www.reddit.com/r/BrandNewSentence/comments/1vfs02x/splat_yourself_squigger_people_like_you_are_the/
August 5, 2026
tankhughes commented on the list algorithm-avoidant-inventions-D25p2r0HK_2pCayeZApKQ
Movie titles with words replaced by algospeak terms like Unalive Bill and The Virgin Sewer Slides: https://www.tumblr.com/inthefallofasparrow/728939834682556416
August 5, 2026
tankhughes commented on the word ball knowledge
https://www.reddit.com/r/TopCharacterTropes/comments/1vfl4dr/comment/p1q0wlu/
https://www.reddit.com/r/antiai/comments/1vfr38s/comment/p1rkned/
https://knowyourmeme.com/memes/elite-ball-knowledge
elite ball knowledge was popularized by Timothee Chalamet's 2024 appearance on a college football talk show where he knew a lot. But now any more-than-average knowledge of a topic is x ball knowledge.
August 5, 2026
tankhughes commented on the word LA Music Festival
euphemism for ongoing protests against fascism and ICE in LA: https://www.reddit.com/r/RecuratedTumblr/comments/1vevc82/ah_yes_the_slime_tutorial_trick/
August 4, 2026
tankhughes commented on the word chewth pick
https://www.arktherapeutic.com/arks-chewth-pick-chewable-toothpicks/
a chewable toothpick, a type of chewlery
August 3, 2026
radibas886 commented on the list writing-styles-tools
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August 3, 2026