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Moob Unusually prominent breasts on a man, typically as a result of excess fat Origin: First appeared in young adult novel The Sisterhood Of The Travelling Pants in 2001
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YOLO You Only Live Once; used as rationale for impulsive behaviour and living in the moment Origin: Popularised by 2011 song &lsquo;The Motto&rsquo; by rapper Drake
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Splendiferous Full of splendour Origin: Hat tip to iconic children&rsquo;s author Roald Dahl
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Yogalates Fitness routine combining pilates exercises with techniques of yoga Origin: 1990s
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Squee Slang expressing delight or excitement Origin: Online discussion about Ewoks (fictional race of bipeds in the Star Wars universe) in 1998
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Merica Short for America; emphasises qualities that are stereotypically American Origin: Mid-19th century, with people mocking &lsquo;rednecks&rsquo;

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