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32 terms starting with "D".

Viral video clip of a teen repeatedly complimenting his friend's white shoes

An ironically or intensely appreciated meme, often deliberately absurd or over-the-top

Aesthetic centered on classic literature, old universities, tweed, and moody, scholarly interiors

Dating App Fatigue

The exhaustion or burnout that comes from prolonged, repetitive use of dating apps

David After Dentist

Viral home video of a boy loopy from anesthesia after a dental visit, asking "Is this real life?"

Day in My Life (DIML)

Video format documenting a person's full day, often set to music

Trend of creators discouraging followers from buying overhyped or unnecessary products

Seriously, for real

Delusional, usually about a crush or an unrealistic hope, often said self-mockingly.

Removing someone's access to a platform, often by banning their account

Distracted Boyfriend

Stock photo of a man looking at another woman while his girlfriend looks on disapprovingly, used to depict any tempting alternative

Direct message; private message on social media

Do not disturb, or Dungeons & Dragons depending on context

Do not interact; a request that certain people not engage with a post

Image of a Shiba Inu dog captioned with broken English phrases in Comic Sans (e.g. "such wow")

Multiple people simultaneously criticizing or attacking one person online

Compulsively scrolling through negative or distressing news content

Dopamine Dressing

Approach to fashion that prioritizes wearing bright colors and joyful pieces to boost mood

Viral video of a man ecstatically reacting to a double rainbow, exclaiming "What does it mean?"

Publicly revealing someone's private personal information online without consent, often maliciously

"Damage per second"; a character role or stat focused on dealing damage

Drake Hotline Bling

Two-panel image of Drake rejecting one option and approving another, used to compare preferences

General term for using the Drake Hotline Bling approval/disapproval format for any comparison

Dramatic Chipmunk

Short video clip of a prairie dog turning its head sharply toward the camera, used for dramatic reveals

Aesthetic similar to weirdcore, using dreamlike, hazy, liminal imagery to evoke déjà vu

Stylish clothing or an impressive look

Texting with minimal effort or enthusiasm, often one-word replies

"Define the relationship"; a conversation clarifying a couple's commitment status

A TikTok feature that lets a user post their video side-by-side with an existing one