Tea
“juicy gossip” or “gorgeous and iconic” depending on context
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Aura
rhymes with Dora (as in Dora the Explorer)
someone’s unspoken charisma
Sus
rhymes with bus
“suspicious” meets “suspect”
Glaze
“sucking up” meets excessive praise (often when undeserved)
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Giving
if used before describing something: “has the essence of” if used alone: “turning heads” meets “stylish”
Hard
“Impressive” and “cool” meets “tough”
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