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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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    #2

    Humorous job definition about doing your work and others' jobs too

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    Sven Horlemann
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    44 minutes ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately true. Had to learn this the hard way.

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    #5

    Instagram page definition of FOBI as fear of being included acronym

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    Robert T
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    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's where fobias come from.

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    #6

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

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    Borderline
    Community Member
    7 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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    Lily bloom
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm pushing 50. Depending on the moment, I feel 25 or 85, no in-between

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    #11

    My bed definition as a place for remembering forgotten tasks

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

    And forget how to actually fall asleep.

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    #14

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

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    David Paterson
    Community Member
    10 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.

    #15

    Creative Instagram definition of meeting as 90% could have been an email

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The remaining 10% needn't have been anything at all.

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    #17

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

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

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

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    #19

    Dad defined as someone who treats pets better than children

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    Nadine Lynch
    Community Member
    1 hour ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow. The perfect description of my dad, who was also kinder to strangers than his own family.

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    #21

    Funny definition of English teachers as people who overthink novels more than the authors

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

    Don't know if it's true or not, but I heard a story of a Professor lecturing about "what the author intended" in an Isaac Asimov book, and someone in the audience disagreed. The Professor says he's wrong, and asks, "Who do you think you are?" -- "Isaac Asimov."

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    #23

    Spring described as no matter what jacket you pick, you're wrong

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    Lily bloom
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel this. Here in New England, we just went through months of 30° temperature swings over days and even hours.

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    #34

    Sorry I have plans phrase meaning preferring to stay home

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    Nicole Weymann
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    6 hours 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!

    #36

    Witty definition of brain as an organ working nonstop unless during exams

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    Robert T
    Community Member
    4 hours ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These days it is more of an optional extra that is only fitted to some models.

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    #78

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

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    David Paterson
    Community Member
    10 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.

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