The English language has adapted and evolved with mankind over the centuries, and day-to-day vocabulary has changed the contents of reference books each year.
Ground was broken with the addition of "flash mob" in 2013 and "binge-watching" in '14.
And "twerk" wobbled its way into our hearts (and the Oxford English Dictionary) earlier this year.
But, as a species, have we truly reached our peak in the language department?
Not until now.
We'll give you a head start with these five ridiculous words, directly from the pages of Bar Code, so you'll be well on your way to absolute lingual fluency. Hopefully, you'll find them as invaluable as we did.
Down-Thighzing: v.: The oh-so-careful way you sit, stand or lie to minimize your thighs. We're not saying you should. We're definitely not saying you have to. But even the tiniest girl can admit that, when sitting on your boyfriend's lap, your thighs will undoubtedly squish out to double their size - and that's alarming. So we begin the process of illusion to hide the lateral expansion happening in our lower body. However, fret not; the random guy you're chilling with won't notice a thing (and if he does, you need to tell him to get over it).
Pammy: n.: Girl whose hair is too bloned, skin too tan, teeth too white -in other words, just too much. She's the one who "doesn't have a lot of female friends" and everyone (including her) knows why. You hate her. Guys love her. But, at the end of the day, Pammies are a force that we've all experienced - and learned to leave alone.
Sheet-Faced: adj.: When shacking, how your morning-after hair and makeup look. Last night? You landed Ryan Gosling's twin, your hair looked flawless, and your eyeliner was actually symmetrical. The next day, 8:13 am? Not so much.
Tammy: n.: The drunk, over-affectionate alter ego who's been sabotaging your reputation since freshman year in college. Everyone has a little Tammy in them. She makes you dance on tables, sing Queen B on karaoke, and shamelessly suggest a "friendly" game of pool with your ex. Just be warned: Tammy has a mind of her own.
Tartifacts: n.: The clothing or jewelry you accidentally (on purpose) leave at his house as an excuse to contact him again. Last night you absolutely had to take out your mom's diamond studs. This morning, they're staring at you from his bedside table, begging to be left behind. But don't worry - we're sure you're the first girl to do that.
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