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Languages never sit still. They mutate and evolve faster than many of us can keep up with on our own. English is no exception. (I mean, have you heard some of the recent slang?) Luckily, there’s a way to help each other stay up to speed. The Instagram account 'HipDict' is an open‑source dictionary that invites people to "update" the definitions of words we use in everyday life. And it works! This community‑driven approach generates many funny — and perhaps even more accurate — reinterpretations of familiar terms, exposing their hidden meanings.

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    #7

    LinkedIn defined as fan-fiction site for 9-to-5 growth journey, Instagram word post.

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    Borderline
    Community Member
    2 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In more ways than one, LinkedIn is worse than Instagram. At least Insta doesn't pretend about what it is.

    #8

    Millennials defined as 30-40 years old who feel 80 years old

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    JK
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ok, which one of you lucky sods is out there looking 20-30?? I look 60 and feel 90!

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    #11

    Friendship definition as giving advice back and forth with no one taking it on Instagram page

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    David Paterson
    Community Member
    5 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Friend (n.) In order to stab someone in the back you must first get behind them.

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    #24

    Coldplay defined humorously as just made 4 singles in one night with SEO keyword Coldplay definition

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    Borderline
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    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such an insane thing to say following the Kiss Cam lore 😭

    #27

    Sorry I have plans phrase meaning preferring to stay home

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    Nicole Weymann
    Community Member
    16 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey, "I've been looking forward to spending that day chilling for ages" IS a plan!

    #78

    Extreme sport defined as finding charger when phone battery is 1 percent

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    David Paterson
    Community Member
    4 hours ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Extreme sport. (n.) Parking, in any European city. Driving, in India.