Cosmopolitan

What Does “My Ward” Mean? Understanding Sophie’s Backstory in ‘Bridgerton’

Hello everyone who just watched Sophie's backstory get revealed on Bridgerton—aka the moment the Earl of Penwood introduced her as "my ward" to his new wife, Araminta. The scene was slightly confusing ...
InfoWorld

CPython vs. PyPy: Which Python runtime has the better JIT?

PyPy, an alternative runtime for Python, uses a specially created JIT compiler to yield potentially massive speedups over CPython, the conventional Python runtime. But PyPy’s exemplary performance has ...
WGAL

What does a disaster emergency in Pa. mean?

ALL RIGHT, SUSAN, THANK YOU. AND EVEN BEFORE THE STORM HITS, ALREADY THOUSANDS OF FLIGHTS REALLY NATIONWIDE HAVE BEEN CANCELED OR DELAYED, STRANDING TRAVELERS. THAT’S RIGHT. SO WE WANT TO BRING IN ...
Wired

What Is a Preamp, and Do I Really Need One?

If you’ve wondered what a preamplifier is, what it exactly does, and whether your audio setup is missing one, we’ve got the answers—as well as some of our top recommendations. An audio signal needs ...
People

What Does Rizz Mean? All About the Slang Term and Where It Came From

The new generation’s slang term for charm was popularized by Kai Cenat Robin L Marshall/FilmMagic Rizz is a way to describe an individual's charm or game while flirting The term was popularized by ...
Times Union

What does 6-7 mean? Here’s why kids are saying it across the Capital Region and beyond

Noah Countermine, 7, demonstrates the hand gesture that typically accompanies the use of the “6-7” slang on Dec. 10 at the Boardroom & Lounge in Rotterdam. The viral internet term is popular at the ...
Popular Science

What does ‘chance of precipitation’ really mean? A meteorologist explains.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Understanding the weather forecast can sometimes feel like reading ...
Decider

What Does ‘Pluribus’ Mean? The Definition Of ‘Pluribus’ Is A Key To Understanding The New Apple TV Hit Series

Discover What’s Streaming On: Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul creator Vince Gilligan is back with a highly-anticipated new series on Apple TV: Pluribus. With a Certified 100% Fresh score on Rotten ...
The New York Times

What Does ‘6-7’ Mean? Maybe Tweens Don’t Want You to Know.

Everyone wants to understand the generation below them. Can young people rebuff those efforts by being completely absurd? Everyone wants to understand the generation below them. Can young people ...
Orange County Register

Dictionary.com’s word of the year is ‘6-7.’ But is it even a word and what does it mean?

Go ahead and roll your eyes. Shrug your shoulders. Or maybe just juggle your hands in the air. Dictionary.com’s word of the year isn’t even really a word. It’s the viral term “6-7” that kids and ...
Austin American-Statesman

What does '6 7' mean? See why it's the dictionary's 'word' of the year

LaMelo Ball is a fun basketball player to watch in the NBA. The Charlotte Hornets point guard's style of game matches his personality: he’s flashy on the court just as much as he is off it. The ...