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Gooning. Gooner. Context matters.
The term, the meme, and the other meanings. Non-graphic explanations of adult internet language, including the Arsenal connection.
gooning
Adult slang for prolonged masturbation associated with an absorbed, trance-like state; online, also an exaggerated joke about being intensely fixated on something.
gooner
An Arsenal supporter in football; in adult internet slang, a person associated with gooning, or a mocking label for someone fixated on sexualized content.
goon cave
Adult internet slang for a room or setup associated with gooning; in memes, an exaggerated label for a space dominated by sexualized media.
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rizz
Charm or the ability to attract someone, especially through flirting. To “rizz someone up” is to try to win them over.
aura
An impression of coolness, confidence, or striking presence. “Aura points” turn that impression into a joking, imaginary score.
brain rot
Low-value, repetitive online content, or the feeling of being mentally saturated by it. Also a joking name for an intense fandom obsession.
delulu
An exaggerated, informal version of “delusional”: unrealistically hopeful, imagining a connection, or choosing confidence over the available evidence.
no cap
“Honestly,” “for real,” or “I am not exaggerating.” Cap means a lie or an exaggeration in this slang context.
six seven
A meme expression usually said “six seven,” often with a balancing hand gesture. It has no single fixed literal meaning.
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“Grand” doesn’t always mean magnificent. “Sound” isn’t always something you hear.
craic
Enjoyable company, conversation, fun, or news. “What’s the craic?” can mean “what’s happening?” or “how are things?”
grand
In Irish English, often “fine,” “okay,” or “no problem.” It does not necessarily mean magnificent or unusually impressive.
sound
Decent, reliable, friendly, or good. As a short reply, “sound” can mean “okay,” “agreed,” or an appreciative acknowledgment.
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