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USA slang
The backstory, history, or detailed context required to understand a niche trend or creator
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
lore means The backstory, history, or detailed context required to understand a niche trend or creator. It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"lore" means The backstory, history, or detailed context required to understand a niche trend or creator. In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Keeping it real; true; authentic; the best (derived from 100% perfection)
Clueless; confused; not present (derived from the HTTP error code "Not Found")
Generations of high-speed mobile technology, used colloquially to mean fast or reliable...
Almost there; nearly perfect (a play on 100/100%).
A ban from a group, forum, or game (from the English "ban")
Good-natured, playful conversation or teasing, often happening in group chats or online...
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