Self-Defined Dictionary

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A modern dictionary about us. We define our words, but they don't define us. #SelfDefined 📚 Built by @tatianatmac

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Self-Defined Dictionary
@SelfDefinedApp
Jun 12, 2020
Self-Defined is an OSS dictionary maintained by @TatianaTMac and generous contributors! Ways to help: 🤲🏽 Contribute (writing terms/docs, translating, designing, PMing, or coding) github.com/selfdefined/we… 💰 Support opencollective.com/selfdefined 📕 Read + share selfdefined.app
Self-Defined Dictionary
@SelfDefinedApp
Oct 27, 2021
Stories like this keep us going. Thank you for sharing (twice!), @xantha !
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@xantha
Oct 27, 2021
was able to share @SelfDefinedApp with someone at work. He used an idiom and then immediately wondered aloud if it was problematic (no). He was thankful and thought it was such a great resource. 👍🏻
Self-Defined Dictionary
@SelfDefinedApp
Oct 27, 2021
Language-specific features we'd love help with: 1. Add a language toggle 2. Review Spanish translations 3. Review French translations Links to specific project pull requests in 🧵
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Self-Defined Dictionary
@SelfDefinedApp
Sep 23, 2021
➕ SpongeBob case text styling that randomly alternates lowercase and uppercase letters to indicate sarcasm or to take a deragatory tone; also known as Mocking SpongeBob, SpongeMock, or alternating caps—its use can support ableist ideas. Read more:
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SpongeBob case « Definitions «
Avoid: ableist language. Text styling that alternates lowercase and uppercase (often randomly) letters to indicate mockery or sarcasm, or to take a deragatory tone, popularised with a meme of...
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@SelfDefinedApp
Sep 14, 2021
We often say "first world problems!" to show we recognise something we're complaining about is pretty silly in the grand scheme of the world's problems But do you know the origins of "first world"? (tl;dr: "Privileged problems" often works just as well.)
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third-world country « Definitions «
Avoid: The definition of third-world country in Self-Defined, a modern dictionary about us.