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  2. List of emoticons - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of emoticons or textual portrayals of a writer's moods or facial expressions in the form of icons. Originally, these icons consisted of ASCII art, and later, Shift JIS art and Unicode art. In recent times, graphical icons, both static and animated, have joined the traditional text-based emoticons; these are commonly known as ...

  3. List of onomatopoeias - Wikipedia

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    This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 27 September 2024. This is a list of onomatopoeias, i.e. words that imitate, resemble, or suggest the source of the sound that they describe. For more information, see the linked articles. Human vocal sounds Achoo, Atishoo Ahem Burp Chomp Cough Hiccup Hum Slurp Yawn Ow, Ouch Sounds made by devices or ...

  4. Shock and awe - Wikipedia

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    Shock and awe. Shock and awe (technically known as rapid dominance) is a military strategy based on the use of overwhelming power and spectacular displays of force to paralyze the enemy's perception of the battlefield and destroy their will to fight. [1][2] Though the concept has a variety of historical precedents, the doctrine was explained by ...

  5. Shuckin' and jivin' - Wikipedia

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    Shuckin' and jivin'. Shuckin' and jivin' (or shucking and jiving) is slang for joking and acting evasively in the presence of an authoritative figure. [1] It usually involves clever lies and impromptu storytelling, to one-up an opponent or avoid punishment. In Ribbin', Jivin', and Playin' the Dozens: The Persistent Dilemma in Our Schools ...

  6. Shocker (gesture) - Wikipedia

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    Shocker (gesture) The Shocker is a hand gesture with a sexual connotation. [1] The index, middle, and little fingers are extended, while the ring finger is curled or bent down. The index and middle fingers are held together. The thumb may be tucked against the palm or – in a variation on the gesture – extended. [2]

  7. Acute stress reaction - Wikipedia

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    e. Acute stress reaction (ASR, also known as psychological shock, mental shock, or simply shock[a]) and acute stress disorder (ASD) is a psychological response to a terrifying, traumatic or surprising experience. Combat stress reaction (CSR) is a similar response to the trauma of war. The reactions may include but are not limited to intrusive ...

  8. Sexual slang - Wikipedia

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    Not all sexual slang words mean only one thing; there can be multiple different meanings for the same word, depending on the context. [6] Social media has not only brought about new words but also the use of emojis. With texting being so common, emojis are a common way to express feelings like using ":)" to express a smile and happiness.

  9. Outrage (emotion) - Wikipedia

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    Interpersonal. Dysregulation. Valence. Emotions. v. t. e. Outrage is a strong moral emotion characterized by a combination of surprise, disgust, [1] and anger, [2] usually in reaction to a grave personal offense. [3] It comes from old French "ultrage", which in turn borrows from classical Latin "ultra", meaning "beyond".