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   Ur·ban

   /ˈərbən/

   

   adjective

   • 1. in, relating to, or characteristic of a town or city: "the urban population"
   • 2. denoting or relating to popular dance music associated with black performers: "a party that features the best in urban music"
   • ▪ denoting popular black culture in general: "an urban comedy"

   Word Origin early 17th century: from Latin urbanus, from urbs, urb- ‘city’.

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. www.urbandictionary.comUrban Dictionary, April 17: Taint Tanning

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   Nov 19, 2007 · Urban Dictionary is a crowdsourced online dictionary for slang words and phrases. Browse the latest definitions, vote for your favorites, or submit your own entries.

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3. www.urbandictionary.com › defineUrban Dictionary: online slang

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   Nov 24, 2013 · Urban Dictionary is a crowdsourced online dictionary for slang words and phrases, operating under the motto "Define Your World." The website was founded in 1999 by Aaron Peckham and has over seven million definitions of online slang, including sexually explicit content.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Urban_DictionaryUrban Dictionary - Wikipedia

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   Originally, Urban Dictionary was intended as a dictionary of slang, or cultural words or phrases, not typically found in standard dictionaries, but it is now used to define any word or phrase. Words or phrases on Urban Dictionary may have multiple definitions, usage examples, and tags.

   • Available in: English
   • Launched: December 9, 1999; 23 years ago

   • Created by: Aaron Peckham
   • Owner: Aaron Peckham

5. www.wired.com › story › urban-dictionary-20-yearsWhat Happened to Urban Dictionary? | WIRED

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   Sep 11, 2019 · Urban Dictionary, now in its 20th year, is a digital repository that contains more than 8 million definitions and famously houses all manner of slang and cultural expressions.

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   What is Urban Dictionary?

   • The website was founded in 1999 by Aaron Peckham. Originally, Urban Dictionary was intended as a dictionary of slang or cultural words and phrases, not typically found in standard dictionaries, but it is now used to define any word, event, or phrase (including sexually explicit content).

   Urban Dictionary: online slang

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   How do I write a definition for Urban Dictionary?

   • Urban Dictionary is made by a community of millions, including you. Anybody can post a definition, but in order to keep things fun for everyone, we ask that you follow a few ground rules: Write for a large audience. When defining a word, make sure to provide enough context for other people to understand what it means and how it’s typically used.

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   Why is Urban Dictionary so popular?

   • Part of Urban Dictionary’s appeal is its informal approach, which allows both definitions and descriptions of words. It even allows opinions, which can sometimes be offensive. It captures new words quickly and registers many of the variations that emerge over time.

   The Anatomy of the Urban Dictionary | MIT Technology Review

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   What is the official Urban Dictionary app?

   • OFFICIAL Urban Dictionary app! Urban Dictionary is the people-powered slang dictionary. • Perform unlimited searches for free, forever • Look up both slang and non-slang words • Vote for definitions you like • Share on Facebook, Twitter, email and other services • See the full text of any definition • See today's Urban Word of the Day

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8. www.technologyreview.com › 2018/01/03 › 146467The Anatomy of the Urban Dictionary | MIT Technology Review

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   Jan 3, 2018 · A large-scale study of the Urban Dictionary reveals its strengths and weaknesses as a crowdsourced online dictionary of slang and popular culture. The study compares the Urban Dictionary with Wiktionary, another crowdsourced dictionary, and shows how it captures new words, variations, and opinions.

9. daily.jstor.org › how-linguists-are-using-urbanHow Linguists Are Using Urban Dictionary - JSTOR Daily

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   Nov 13, 2019 · Urban Dictionary is a crowdsourced website where anyone can suggest a new word or definition of a word. It records low-brow language, adolescent humor, and internet immaturity. Linguists use it to track terms, determine meanings, and map social meanings of English online.