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01polyesterAn insult for something cheap, fake-fancy, mass-produced, or trying to look higher quality than it is.reactionsuncommon02quiet on the creekA playful way to tell someone to keep something quiet, low-key, or out of wider conversation.internetuncommon03kinda chicAn ironic compliment for something ordinary, awkward, or unexpected that still looks surprisingly stylish.lifestyleuncommon0467A deliberately ambiguous meme response said as “six seven,” often paired with an alternating hand gesture.brainrotcommon05ouuu shiAn exaggerated reaction catchphrase used to show surprise, excitement, approval, or mock shock.reactionsuncommon
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