barnum effect

The tendency to accept certain vague or worthless information as true, such as character assessments, horoscopes, psychic predictions and/or exaggerated claims.

Your horoscope: You have encoutered numerous challenges the last week as well as minor financial difficulties recently. If you take your time on your next major task, you shall be recognized for your hard work and motivation and a promotion may be in the midst. Example of Barnum Effect.

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hook

Another word for a chevron, or non-commisioned officers rank insignia in the army/air force. A corporal has two 'hooks' and a private has only one.

Check out Sean there, he just got his corporal hooks.

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bug juice

Insect repellant, used to keep mosquitos and other insects away and from biting you.

I'm getting eaten alive by these mosquitos , pass me some bug juice.

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utt

Under the table: Meaning when you get paid for a job in cash - so as the employer and employee don't have to pay taxes and there is no lengthy process to issue a check or complete a direct deposit to the bank.

I worked for this guy doing construction and I'm getting paid utt.

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6 figs

Another word for someone's salary when they make $100,000 or more. Relating to the number of digits in the amount of money that person makes.

I just got a really good job with a firm, and I make 6 figs.

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