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Hi, guys!

As you may know, I am Ukrainian. I live in Kyiv. I have lived here since I was born and I love my country with my whole heart.

I see a lot of misinformation under the tag "Ukraine". Most of it comes from American people, who try to explain the conflict in their own words. They can't. It's impossible to explain if you haven't lived here. There are too many influences on this conflict. You keep looking from an american perspective, which is not crucial in understanding the conflict.

For example, have you ever had you language forbidden? Like straight up forbidden by the law? It happened to Ukrainian language a lot of times thought our history. And who did it? The Russian Empire. And it's not the end of it. The genocides, the assimilation, the deportation. Have you even researched Ukrainian history?

You do not uplift Ukrainian voices enough. And you should if you care about what's happening. If you don’t do it, you're just doing a performance of your support and activism.

Lucky for you, I am a Ukrainian person! And I am DYING TO ANSWER YOUR QUESTIONS. I scored 191/200 points on my graduation exam in history, so you can suppose I know something about Ukrainian history.

If you stand for Ukraine, uplift Ukrainian voices. Educate yourself. Learn Ukrainian history. Ask Ukrainian people

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Reverse is appealing as well

,,,maybe this request is weird but I’m a sucker for vague horror stuff,,, but what if The Rookie is just sorta off? Like they appear blurry in pictures, their voice in the comms sound super weird, or they look scary from the corner of your eye? No preference with suitors just whoever you think would be interesting. They/them pronouns please!

Again I’m really sorry if this is weird or if it’s too much to ask,,, and if you don’t feel comfortable doing this you can just delete the ask.

The Confessional Booth

or: There's something not quite right with the rookie. No one is willing to bring it up.

Wow, look at me, working my way through my inbox. I've honestly lost a lot of confidence in my writing but this was fun. The next two weeks I'll only be posting smut.. so, yeah, send in ur requests luvs

"WELCOME BACK, KYLE"

The laptop monitor winks to life, the blue light maps the planes of his face. He does not look at the HAVE YOU BEEN SAVED YET HAVE YOU BEEN SAVED YET HAVE YOU BEEN SAVED YET below.

Kyle doesn't remember what he's writing even as his fingers linger above the keys of the next word. His earphones have long stopped playing music, only white static drifts to his ears.

He bought them yesterday. He doesn't know when yesterday was. He thinks he's lived this day before.

"No casualties encountered.." the document stares at him, the clock in the corner has stopped its solid tick of time. In the corner of his eyes, he sees a single crow linger by the windowsill.

Footsteps sound in the hall outside. The door opens, a hint of malaise and rot fills the room. This is routine.

"Hey, Gaz," they say. Kyle fights the instinct that tells him not to turn around. The Rookie doesn't go inside, face obscured by the harsh fluorescent light overhead the corridor.

"Need somethin', Rookie?" He thinks he sees them grin at him, teeth jagged and laugh wrong in all the way humans aren't. "Got any idea where the Captain is?"

"Think he's out for a smoke," he says, not meeting their eyes. He is the only person in the base with them. The beads of his rosary dig against his palm. Kyle doesn't know to whom he prays to. All he knows is that no one is listening.

(Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee;)

"Alright. Want to go to a pub? Wouldn't do us any good to be rotting down here," they ask him. Kyle ignores the unmarked grave that flashes over his vision. He looks over his shoulder and meets the too-dark gaze of the crow. "Sorry, mate. Need to finish this report."

"Come on, Captain wouldn't mind-"

"Sorry," they pause. "I really have to finish this or Price will have my head," he insists. They stare at him from the doorway, shifting from one leg to the other as if weighing what this lie will cost him.

They can't read minds, he has to echo, he has nothing to fear.

They inch forward and the iron cross of his rosary bleeds a bead of crimson from his palm. Their unseen eyes flicker to his trembling knuckles, then to the window. Their lips pull up into a smile. "Maybe next weekend?"

"Definitely. Sorry for turning you down, mate. Just.. busy." No casualties encountered screeches at him from the screen. They're not-quite-face suck him in. It is a sinkhole of dark decay. Everyday he treads closer to the brink of falling.

"Don't worry, I'll catch you next time." They grin, smile a little too large on their face, voice without any discernible accent. They mean it.

"See you then." He doesn't.

(blessed art thou among women and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus—)

The door closes and their footsteps echo away. There is still a figure standing behind him, their reflection on the screen of his laptop. Kyle doesn't turn around. He knows better. His mama taught him to never look.

When they are gone, for what feels like hours later, he stands and locks the door. He knows it won't help them from breaking in.

He has followed all the rules. He has nothing to fear. Kyle looks to the clock. It's 3:14.

The crow is no longer by the windowsill. The window latch is closed. He draws the curtains and blinds.

—

The light in John's office flickers, the sky outside is dark. The cicadas are shrilling and singing and he is glad for it. When they stop, a different being roams the corridor.

The Rookie's file reads a long string of [redacted]. The paper holds a reddish stain on the right corner. He tells himself it's spilled ink.

Every week he checks what their name is, every week he forgets. The note in his pocket reminds him to never check more than once every seven days.

There is a roll in-between his fingers. The air is hazy and humid. The smell of tobacco in his nostrils, the taste of smoke on his tongue. John leans against the chair and follows a crow's path above the cornfield.

It lands on the shoulder of a scarecrow. There are footsteps outside the door. The cicadas stop singing.

There is a knock on his door. He pans the CCTV as far right as it goes.

He knows who it is. It is routine.

The crow. The cicadas. The knock.

The Rookie stands there, shadows pooled at their feet. They stare at the camera, unblinking and empty-eyed. John is being watched even if he is the one watching. His breath stops short in his chest.

(Holy Mary, Mother of God,)

There is another knock on the door. It is already dark. He does not answer.

"Captain, can I come in?" they whisper, voice crawling through the cracks of the walls. They almost sound human, but there are no other soldiers who leave their rooms at night. He does not answer.

"Captain, I'm coming in." The door is no longer locked. They step inside, crossing the boundary of the doorway.

This is new. They were never able to enter rooms without permission before.

"Rookie," he speaks through clenched teeth. Their eyes gleam in the dark.

For a second, he thinks they're looking at him.

They are not.

They track a silhouette in the cornfield outside, face bleak and cold. The scarecrow is a little closer than how he remembers.

Shadows spy them as their not-body passes through the room, sticking by the walls. John blinks once and now they are right behind him.

He does not turn around. Their breath is hot against the back of his neck, their hand right over his shoulder.

"Captain, did you see anything tonight?" they ask, feigning a tone that vaguely sounds apologetic. They sound too human.

"No." He hasn't seen anything. Sometimes he forgets that anything outside his office exists.

"Why are you lying?" He does not respond. John's teeth are clattering, his palms clammy. He swallows around a dry mouth.

"Are you afraid?" He doesn't turn around. It doesn't matter that he is. He doesn't flinch, doesn't check if anyone else is awake.

At night, you are alone if they come to your door. He hears a flap of wings.

"You didn't see anything tonight."

(pray for us sinners,)

"Nothing," he whispers. His blood is cold.

When they're about to leave, they linger by the doorway. They stare at him, gaze straight, eyes milky white and soulless. They do not blink. Razor sharp teeth grin at him. John makes sure not to meet their gaze.

The door closes. The lock turns from outside.

He looks to the window. It is afternoon. There is no cornfield. The ground outside is barren. Its harvest is hollow.

The skin of his neck crawls. There is something in the room with him.

A life-sapped carcass of a crow lies on the floor right below the clock.

It reads 3:15. It has always been 3:15. John hasn't seen anything.

—

The fog speeding through the streets is thick. The flickering lamp lights do not cut through the haze. Nothing cuts through the haze. The fog has been here since forever. The white-haired old man down the road says it's ne'er receded even when he was still playing by the creek.

There is no eventual dissipation. There never will be.

The fog is alive.

"Rookie, give me a sit-rep," Johnny grumbles, eyeing the mossy oak tree that is always 4 feet away. "Rookie?"

Their voice crackles, static broken. "..cHurCH.."

"Anything else?" He does not remember how they got here. A whisper from the woods behind him tell that it doesn't matter.

It doesn't matter. He is never leaving. It doesn't matter.

"I- it MaTtErs.."

""D you jus'say?"

"..hUrRY." Johnny spares the woods a last glance. It waves him goodbye.

A crow caws.

He arrives at the church some time later. Its floorboards creak with every step he takes. Mold and decay has taken the building. The Earth is taking back God.

The pews are dusted. The Bibles he sees are blank. The holy water, maggot-infested, is dark.

There are footsteps that lead to the confessional. "Good evening," The Rookie whispers inside.

He enters the booth. His skin crawls. He cannot see their face. He does not want to.

(Now, and at the hour of our death,)

"Confess your sins, Sergeant," their voice is dry. Johnny does not listen to the hymns that have started to play outside the booth.

"I don't—"

"Confess your sins or you won't be able to leave." It is not a threat.

The bell rings overhead. The tower had been empty. The organ begins playing. "Hurry," they urge him.

Murmured prayers begin rising from the church. He sees shadows roaming the aisle.

The voices are rising— give sentence with me, o god, and defend my cause against the ungodly people: o deliver me from the deceitful and wicked man.

"Confess—"

He spills open.

(Amen)

When the confession is finished, the shadows outside turn to face him. They are smiling. He grips the rosary in his pockets. It does not help.

The Earth has long taken God.

"Ego te absolvo," The Rookie whispers.

When he leaves the confessional, there are corpses of crows on the pews. They are smiling.

".. what's the time?" They tilt their head, unseen eyes turning away from the cross.

"3:16"

—

John 3:16

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

if you’re an amateur artist you are so fucking awesome. please don’t stop creating just because it’s hard. even if you have time constraints. fuck yeah draw on that napkin. fuck yeah paint for five minutes a day until you feel ‘done’. create that shit!!!

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𝐂𝐎𝐃𝐄 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄 𝐈𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐒

— 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐜𝐨𝐝 𝐰𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬.

hey everyone ! by reading call of duty fanfictions, I was inspired and I would like to help writers who are struggling to find code names for their character (whether for y/n [the reader] or for original characters) !

here then is a list of codenames (with their definition, their meaning and what they reflect of the person who has it, arranged in alphabetical order) :

* there are feminine, masculine and neutral names ! mostly neutral.

« 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐀𝐑 » !

collar [noun.] : an ornamental chain or string of

beads, jewels, or links worn round

the neck.

[verb.] : to kill someone by putting a

burning rubber tyre around their

neck.

– the person who bears this name (here a woman, because of the funfact of this code name below), could have a soft and welcoming apparence (according to others). She is literally sweet, very calm, rather unsociable and a little shy, but who nevertheless knows how to get out of her comfort zone and be an excellent ally: faithful, efficient and always there for the good moment. We consider ourselves lucky to have her and we do not want to lose her (in anyway, no matter what relationship we have with her).

– Fun fact! : This code name is taken from « She’s my collar », the name of one of Gorillaz and Kali Uchis' songs (two artists I love. This song is a featuring they made together.). In the song, the "collar" was very important and necessary, we can’t hate her. We always end up coming back to her, no matter how ok you try to get away from her. She's literally the collar.

« 𝐂𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐍 » !

crown [noun.] : a circular ornamental headdress

worn by a monarch as a symbol

of authority, usually made of or

decorated with precious metals

and jewels.

[noun.] : the top or highest part of

something.

– i don’t really have a personality ideas of the person who would bear this name (gender doesn't matter, this one is neutral in my opinion). However, I think the code name itself says a lot about the role of the person wearing it: they would probably be someone in charge, leading a group.

– Fun fact! : ‘Crown’ is the name of one of Freddie Dredd's songs (an artist I appreciate very much. my favorite song from him is Witness.)

« 𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐇 » !

faith [noun.] : strong belief in the doctrines of a

religion, based on spiritual

conviction rather than proof.

[noun.] : complete trust or confidence in

someone or something.

• synonym: trust.

– i think the person who bears this name (gender doesn't matter, this one is neutral in my opinion), is a person you can trust, who covers everyone's backs. They’re a good right arm, and very chill person.

« 𝐊𝐄𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐄 » !

kerosene [noun.] : a clear liquid with a strong

smell made from coal or

petroleum and used as a fuel

in jet engines or heaters and

lights.

– the person who bears this name (regardless of gender, this one is neutral in my opinion), as its definition implies, is important is useful, being the engine, the energy of something. so I would imagine a leader (of squad or whatever) having it.

– Fun fact! : Kerosene is the name of one of Crystal Castles' songs (one of my favorite musical band. my favorite song from them is Untrust us.)

– For people who would find this name long, Keros (which would come from « kerosene ») or Kero (which sounds like the word « hero ») simply are also very good !

« 𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 » !

leather [noun.] : a material made from the skin

of an animal by tanning or a

similar process.

– i don’t really have a personality ideas of the person who would bear this name (gender doesn't matter, this one is neutral in my opinion, but I would see more of a woman with it!), to be honest.. I am sorry. This code name just reminded of the names « Lea » and « Luther ».

Do not hesitate to explain your ideas about it in the comment section.

« 𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐍 » !

rain [noun.] : the condensed moisture of the

atmosphere falling visibly in

separate drops.

– the person who bears this name (gender doesn't matter, this one is neutral in my opinion), is a very stoic person, but not necessarily unsociable. We don’t really know what we think of them : they’re like something that falls suddenly without warning and which makes you sick if you do nothing, which can do good or harm (they reflect what rain is, so).

– Fun fact! : Rain (in the pronunciation) looks like the word « Reine » in French which means queen.

« 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐌 » !

realm [noun.] : a kingdom.

[noun.] : a field or domain of activity or

interest.

– i don’t really have a personality ideas of the person who would bear this name (gender doesn't matter, this one is neutral in my opinion, but I would see more of a woman with it!), to be honest.. I am sorry.

Do not hesitate to explain your ideas about it in the comment section.

« 𝐒𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐍 » !

siren [noun.] : in greek mythology, a woman

whose song lured unwary sailors

to the rocks.

[noun.] : a device that makes a loud

prolonged signal or warning sound.

– the person who bears this name (rather a woman because of the first definition) is not referred to her charm, her physical appearance, but to her ability to deceive the enemy and to mope in the decor, in the role she plays. this name would therefore go well with a spy (or a traitor, it depends on the point of view of the relations that this woman has with others).

« 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐑𝐍 » !

thorn [noun.] : a stiff, sharp-pointed woody

projection on the stem or other

part of a plant.

– the person who bears this name (this one is neutral in my opinion, but I would see more of a men with it!), is a dangerous person. this name is given to him by his bloody parlmaress and his modus operandi that sends shivers down your spine. this name is therefore given to him more for their activities than his person itself.

« 𝐕𝐀𝐌𝐏 » !

vamp [noun.] : a woman who is confident that

she is attractive to men makes

use of it in order to get what she

wants, who uses her charm or

wiles to seduce and exploit men.

– the person who bears this name (here a woman because of the definition) is not referred to her charm, her physical appearance, but to her ability to deceive the enemy and to mope in the decor, in the role she plays. this name would therefore go well with a spy (or a traitor, it depends on the point of view of the relations that this woman has with others).

« 𝐖𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑 » !

weather [noun.] : the state of the atmosphere at

a particular place and time as

regards heat, cloudiness,

dryness, sunshine, wind, rain,

etc.

[verb.] : wear away or change the

appearance or texture of

(something) by long exposure to

the atmosphere.

– the person who bears this name (gender doesn't matter, this one is neutral in my opinion), could be someone who is lunatic, does things well (although sometimes acts on a whim), and who adapts to any situation. They are easy-going and stubborn at the same time and likes to be in control of anything ! So I see this person being a leader, an example, someone we like to follow, ect, despite their flaws.

– Fun fact! : Weather is the name of one of Freddie Dredd's songs (an artist I appreciate very much. my favorite song from him is Witness.)

« 𝐖𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇 » !

worth [noun.] : the level at which someone or

something deserves to be valued

or rated.

[adj.] : sufficiently good, important, or

interesting to be treated or

regarded in the way specified.

– the person who bears this name (gender doesn't matter, this one is neutral in my opinion), is someone you trust. they’re a moralizer, someone who puts people in their place when necessary, who always has the right words.

« 𝐖𝐑𝐀𝐈𝐓𝐇 » !

wraith [noun.] : a ghost or ghostlike image of

someone, especially one seen

shortly before or after their

death.

• synonym: spectre, ghost.

[noun.] : a wisp or faint trace of

something.

– the person who bears this name (gender doesn't matter, this one is neutral in my opinion), is someone you trust. they’re a moralizer, someone who puts people in their place when necessary, who always has the right words.

« 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐓𝐇 » !

youth [noun.] : the period between childhood

and adult age.

– the person who bears this name (gender doesn't matter, this one is neutral in my opinion), as its definition implies, is just young (but not a minor). I would imagine the person who has this code name to be the youngest person in the group they are in.

– Fun fact! : I thought of this code name from mine on YouTube (@ youthyja). And yes, this is totally a pub of myself ^^.

𝙷𝙴𝚁𝙴 𝙸𝚂 𝚃𝙷𝙴 𝙴𝙽𝙳 𝙾𝙵 𝚃𝙷𝙸𝚂 𝙿𝙾𝚂𝚃 !

𝚒𝚏 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚒𝚜 𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚌𝚎𝚙𝚝

𝚒'𝚕𝚕 𝚖𝚊𝚔𝚎 𝚊 𝚜𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚗𝚍 𝚙𝚊𝚛𝚝.

𝚕𝚎𝚝 𝚖𝚎 𝚔𝚗𝚘𝚠 𝚠𝚑𝚒𝚌𝚑 𝚗𝚊𝚖𝚎 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚕𝚒𝚔𝚎𝚍

𝚠𝚑𝚒𝚌𝚑 𝚘𝚗𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚘𝚜𝚎 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚠𝚑𝚢.

( 𝚒 𝚠𝚘𝚞𝚕𝚍 𝚍𝚎𝚏𝚒𝚗𝚒𝚝𝚕𝚢 𝚌𝚑𝚘𝚘𝚜𝚎 ‘𝚟𝚊𝚖𝚙’ 💋 )

© 𝐘𝐎𝐎𝐍𝐊𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐀 ! 2022

British Slang, Phrases and Idioms!

Finally getting this done! Special thanks to my Pa, because without him I wouldn’t know as much slang as I do LOL, we talk about this kind of thing on the regular, and he's my point of reference for this.

Remember, all of these phrases are very informal/casual, and the point of perspective is from England specifically, some of these words could mean something completely different to someone from a surrounding country. Some are moreso used by older people, while others are typical of a brit of any age. I’ll try my best to indicate as such!

If you have any questions, don't be afraid to ask! Whether it's in the replies, a DM or an actual tumblr ask! I may do another list/add to this list if I remember more later on. Of course, others are free to add on to this, offer corrections or clarifications, etc! :)

Warnings: Vulgar language, very very brief NSFW mentions

Anyway, Slang and Phrases under the cut!!

Nouns

Berk: an insult, a stupid person. Might be more common with people who are older.

Bird(s): Woman/Women ("A couple of birds") - Can sometimes come off as a little sleazy, but not always. Depends on the way it's used. I'd say it's kind of mostly used in reference to women you aren't that familiar with? Can also be used to mean someone's girlfriend "That's X's bird," Used by all.

Bloke(s): A man/men. Again, I'd say it's mostly used in reference to a guy you aren't very familiar with, but it's not always the case. Used by all.

Bollocks: Nonesense, an exclamation used when you’re annoyed/disagree with something or someone. Used by all.

"That's a load of bollocks," / That's a load of bullshit

"Bollocks to it," / Fuck it

Typically used out of anger or exasperation, but can be used in a light-hearted and joking way.

Bollocking: A strong reprimand. Used by all.

Chops: Mouth or jaws, ("Hit him right in the chops,")

Lad: A guy, typically indicates youth. Used by all.

Lass: A girl, typically indicates youth. Used by all.

Muppet: Also an insult, meaning incompetent or foolish. Used by all.

Mard Arse: someone who is sulking. Used by all.

Can also become a verb - "Mardying"/ Or an adjective: “Mardy”

Telly: TV. Used by all.

Trolleys/Kecks/Knickers: Underwear. First two are likely used by older people, whereas knickers is more commonly used by all. Knickers also specifically alludes/refers to women's underwear.

Yank: An American (Used by Ghost in the first MW2) Can very much have a derogatory tone to it. Used by all.

Adjectives

Battered: of an object, damaged by age and repeated use. Of a person, injured by repeated blows/hits. Used by all.

Bonny: Pretty/Beautiful

Buzzing: Very excited and happy, probably moreso used by younger people

Chuffed: Extremely happy or proud. Used by all.

Daft: Foolish. Used by all.

Dire: Very poor quality (Can still be used to mean serious or urgent) Used by all.

Dodgy: Unreliable, potentially dangerous, dishonest Used by all.

Fancy: Want/Like. Used by all.

Flatter than a witch's tit: Extremely flat

Gutted: Disappointed/Devastated. Used by all ages.

Hammered: Very drunk. Used by all.

Jammy: Lucky, getting lucky without effort ("You jammy bastard.")

Knackered/Shattered: Tired, exhausted / Can also be used to describe something that is broken. Used by all.

Minging: Disgusting/Unpleasant.

Pissed/Pissed-up: Drunk (But can still be used to mean Pissed Off/Angry) Used by all.

Piss easy: Very easy. Used by all.

Piece of Piss: Very easy. Used by all.

Thick: Stupid, dumb (Can be extended into a simile Ex, "Thick as pig shit") Used by all.

Verbs

Batter: strike repeatedly with hard blows, beat the shit out of someone. Used by all.

Collar/Collared: Seize/apprehend, or to stop someone in order to speak to them. Used by all.

Faff/Faffing about: Waste time, doing something (typically something useless) in a really disorganised or pedantic way. Used by all.

Kip: to sleep/nap (literally where my name comes from lmao) Ex. "I'm goin' kip," Used by all.

Leg-it/Legged it/Legging it: Run for it. Used by all.

Mouth/Mouthed/Mouthing Off: talk in a loud, unpleasant or rude/disrespectful way. Used by all.

Nick/Nicked: To steal. Used by all.

Scarper/Scarpered: Run away. Used by all.

Shag: To have sex with someone

Skive/Skived/Skiving: Avoid work or a particular duty by staying away or leaving early. Used by all.

Yank: Pull something very hard. Used by all.

Phrases and Idioms

All over the shop:

Can be used to mean "everywhere" ("You're getting it all over the shop!" / "You're getting it everywhere!")

Can also mean to describe something or someone as being in a disorganised or confused state. ("He was all over the shop,")

Used by all.

Armed to the teeth: Carrying a lot of weapons. Used by all.

Bastard: Can sometimes be used in a similar way to "Dammit!" - an expression of frustration. Used by all.

Can also be used like "damn" when referring to something in frustration. (Ex. "Close that damn door!" would be "Close that bastard door!")

Bastard can also be added after an adjective for added effect "Thievin' bastard," / "Mardy Bastard,"

Bastard in general is a very versatile word, it can be used as an insult but also can just be used to refer to someone generally. See it as a sort of replacement for "guy" in some aspects (but not all). ("Poor guy,"/"Poor bastard,")

Combining the above two, you can get the wonderful phrase "All over the bastard shop."

Bone to pick: Having a grievance with someone. In some cases may indicate reprimanding. Used by all.

Built like a brick shithouse: Describing someone who's very big and very strong. Used by all.

By the skin of one's teeth: By a narrow margin, only just, ("Hanging on by the skin of his teeth"/"Barely holding on") Used by all.

Cheers: Casual term for "Thanks" Used by all.

Christ on a bike: Used to indicate shock, surprise or exasperation, a more humerous take on "Jesus Christ" Used by all.

Fuck me: An exclamation used to indicate annoyance, exasperation and frustration. Can also be used to express surprise or disbelief (Kind of in the way you'd use "Jesus Christ") Used by all.

Gagging for it: sort of like "begging/asking for it" / really wanting something/tempting fate. Can be used in a taunting or threatening way. Used by all.

Ex. “He’s gagging for it.”

Give/Gave someone a seeing-to: Similar to battering someone. But can also mean fucking someone (often used humerously in that context). Used by all.

Have a laugh/Having a laugh: Also has two meanings depending on context, used by all.

1. Joking around, generally having fun with something

2. To express annoyance when you think someone is being unreasonable or unfair

Hell's Bells: an exclamation of annoyance or anger. Can be made into an angrier expression by throwing fuck in the middle. Ex. "Hell's fuckin' bells!" - I'd say used by all, but probably moreso older people.

I'll have ya: A threat, similar to "I'll get you," Severity of the threat depends on context, ranging from collaring someone, to beating the shit out of someone to straight up killing them. Can also be used in a joking way between friends. Used by all.

Innit: Short for "Isn't it" or "Ain't it" Used by all ages.

Pack it in: Stop it/Cut it out. Typically used in a frustrated way. Can be emphasised by adding fuck, ex. "Pack it the fuck in!" Used by all.

Pissing About: Wasting time. Used by all.

Pissing it down: Raining really hard. Used by all.

Piss(ing) Oneself Laughing: Laughing uncontrollably. Used by all.

Pissing Oneself: Very scared. Used by all.

Shaking like a shitting dog: To describe someone who's shaking a lot/shaking badly. More of a northern phrase, I think.

Shit/Shat me/you/them up: To scare someone/make them jump

Ta: Short, casual term for "Thank you" Used by all.

Take the piss/Taking the piss: Used by all, has a few meanings

1. Making fun of/mocking someone in a way that isn’t intended to be serious (teasing) (Sort of like “Fuck with,”)

2. To lie about something in a really obvious, sometimes outrageous way. (”What? Really?” “No, I’m taking the piss.”)

3. To describe someone who’s taking something for granted, taking liberties or being unfair.

Rhyming Slang

Tits-up: something going horribly wrong. Used by all. ("It's all going tits-up,")

Wind(ing) someone up: Similar to taking the piss, purposefully being annoying by making fun, teasing or playing practical jokes. ("Where's X?" "He's winding Y up.") May also be used in disbelief when you think someone is being unfair or dishonest ("Are you winding me up?") Used by all.

Wind up merchant: As above, a wind up merchant is someone who enjoys winding someone up, this name is often given in annoyance by the victim

Rhyming Slang gets its own section because it's a wide and wonderful topic. I can't put every possible option, but I'll pick a few favourites. I highly reccommend anyone who's interested to look into it more. Rhyming slang can also just be made up on the spot, and I'd say it's moreso used by older folk.

To use rhyming slang, you just use the phrase in the place of the actual word you're substituing out. Basically just like using synonyms.

Some rhyming slang can be shortened further into just a word.

Bell Ringers/Bellies: Fingers

Boat Race/Boat: Face

Brown Bread: Dead

Butcher's Hook/Butcher's/Butch: Look

Hank Marvin: Starving, hungry

Pat and Mick: Sick

Plates of Meat/Plates: Feet

Septic Tank/Septic: Yank (An American) 

Tea leaf: Thief

Two and eight: State (Describing someone who is dishevelled or upset.)

Extra/Misc

Depending on the situation, "fucking" can be turned into just "kin"

Ex. "Fucking Hell" can become "'kin 'ell!"

This also applies to "Fuck Off" which can just become "Koff"

Ex. "'koff with that shit,"

Depends on the situation honestly, sometimes the "fu" sound can be a lot more emphasised. The art of british swearing is a delicate one.

Insults can also be made out of pretty much anything, so long as it's put after "You absolute-"

Cunt can be a little divisive when used (some have no problem using it, others find it to be too abhorrent to use) but it's used pretty commonly.

i envy ppl who can provide deep analysis about their favorite media and/or characters b/c whenever i like something a lot it looks like:

um can we make this a real thing??????

please tag any other fandom that could use this meme format

Tarot Card Meanings

***Masterlist of tarot card meanings. I want to support my fellow tarot readers with this post! Always keep in mind that these usually combine online sources with UPG. I am using tarot guidebooks and UPG, but still, always interpret based on your intuition, first and foremost. I hope someone finds this helpful!***

Major Arcana

The Fool - 0 - Upright: A free-spirited person, a foolish person, naivety, carefree, fun, childlike wonder, a beginner, a student, freedom, faith, laughter, curiosity, learning, new beginnings || Reversed: Foolishness, being too serious, need for childhood comforts, rigidity, recklessness, risk-taking, holding back, faithlessness, needing a plan, feeling lost, aimlessness

The Magician - 1 - Upright: A jack of all trades, an entrepreneur, a people person, resourcefulness, cunning, wit, ambition, inspired action, potential, intelligence, possibilities, the elements, opportunities || Reversed: A con-man, a cheater, a liar, trickery, manipulation, lost passion, too ambitious, poor-planning, untapped potential, lack of inspiration/motivation, lack of energy, feeling disconnected from life

The High Priestess - 2 - Upright: A wise person, a spiritual person, intuition, spiritual wisdom, the subconscious mind, spirituality, divine messages, trusting oneself, divinity, mystery, stillness, passivity, going with the flow || Reversed: Overthinking, emotional discomfort, unrest, ignoring intuition, needing to trust oneself, relying on the wisdom of others, ignoring emotions, secrets, withdrawal, silence

The Empress - 3 - Upright: A motherly person, an empath, generosity, compassion, nature, nurturing, harmony, femininity, sensuality, abundance, comfort, emotional support || Reversed: Overbearing, overprotective, lacking assertiveness, giving too much of yourself, needing self-love/self-care, a creative block, lacking empathy, emotional discord

The Emperor - 4 - Upright: A fatherly person, a confident person, tough love, protection, assertiveness, authority, structure, masculinity, establishment, personal power, hard-work || Reversed: A corrupt leader, ruling with an iron fist, taking advantage of others, power hungry, lacking confidence, lacking boundaries, rigidity, stoicism, greed, selfishness

The Hierophant - 5 - Upright: A teacher, a religious leader, religion, religious structure, tradition, conformity, marriage, union, sharing knowledge, education, institution, practicality || Reversed: A controlling person, rigid beliefs, freedom, challenging the status quo, personal beliefs, refusing change, fear of the unknown, needing change, needing to research

The Lovers - 6 - Upright: A hopeless romantic, major decisions, humanity, mutual union, love, relationships, harmony, value alignments, young love, dependency, coexistence || Reversed: A selfish lover, needing self-love, disharmony, imbalance, disagreements, superficial relationships, indecisions, confusion, feeling torn, emotional discord, codependency

The Chariot - 7 - Upright: Boldness, impatience, success, determination, willpower, control, movement, taking action, major events, passion, confidence, moving forward || Reversed: Stagnation, impulsivity, aimlessness, opposition, self-discipline, slow goings, lacking control, burnout, anxiety, doubt, lack of passion, needing to take action

Strength - 8 - Upright: Strength, personal power, self-respect, courage, persuasion, influence, compassion, self-control, resilience || Reversed: Inner strength, needing to find strength in oneself, self-doubt, low energy, raw emotion, anger, hidden weaknesses

The Hermit - 9 - Upright: An independent person, an introvert, time alone, meditation, self-reflection, wisdom, self-awareness, mindfulness, self-discovery, introspection || Reversed: A recluse, loneliness, withdrawal, isolation, feeling lost, a depressive period, negative thoughts, deep introspection

The Wheel of Fortune - 10 - Upright: Good luck, destiny, life cycles, a turning point, resolution, change, riding the waves of life, opportunities, taking a chance, repeating old cycles || Reversed: Bad luck, resistance to change, needing to submit to fate, need for control, resisting the flow of life, needing to take a chance, refusing to let go, breaking cycles

Justice - 11 - Upright: Justice, fairness, truth, law, morality, cause and effect, equality, fair decisions, balance, accountability, responsibility, honesty, consequences || Reversed: Dishonesty, injustice, unfairness, taking responsibility, lawlessness, unfavorable outcomes, scorn, falsity, fallacy

The Hanged Man - 12 - Upright: An enlightened person, new perspectives, changing perspectives, an unusual outlook, pause, surrender, letting go, enlightenment, reflection || Reversed: Indecision, lacking drive, unwise decisions, delays, being stuck, stalling, refusing personal growth, being misled, needing a perspective shift

Death - 13 - Upright: Shedding what no longer serves you, letting go of the old to make way for the new, transitions, transformation, changes, endings, rebirth, release, self-awareness || Reversed: Clinging to what no longer serves you, resistance to change, personal growth, inner purging, refusing to move on, living in the past, avoiding an ending

Temperance - 14 - Upright: Moderation, balance, patience, understanding, purpose, grounding, neutrality, living in the present || Reversed: Impatience, imbalance, excess, indulgence, self-healing, realignment, needing to ground, feeling out of place

The Devil - 15 - Upright: A cunning person, sexuality, boldness, sternness, addiction, attachment, control, indulgence, deception, self-acceptance, selfishness, pride in oneself || Reversed: An abuser, a manipulator, need for open-mindedness, needing freedom, exploring oneself, detachment, toxic relationships, selfishness, need for self-acceptance

The Tower - 16 - Upright: Major changes, unexpected change, upheaval, revelation, chaos, ruin, intense emotions, awakening || Reversed: Personal transformation, fear of change, delaying the inevitable, averting disaster, ignoring the truth of a situation

The Star - 17 - Upright: Hope, faith, wish fulfillment, good fortune, renewal, abundance, spirituality, spiritual guidance, a wish, trust || Reversed: Discontent, self-trust, poverty, disconnection, having hope despite it all, holding on, trying one's best

The Moon - 18 - Upright: Misunderstanding, illusion, dreams, the subconscious mind, important choices, intuition, risk, delusion, loss of clarity, confusion, deception, secrets || Reversed: Self-deception, inner confusion, overcoming fear, repressed emotions, finding the truth, gaining clarity, this confusion is a phase, release, magic, listen to one's intuition

The Sun - 19 - Upright: Happiness, abundance, success, positivity, fun, warmth, vitality, impulsivity, a period of harmony, inspiration || Reversed: Pessimism, being too bold, intense emotions, a depressive period, clouded clarity, hidden factors, cold energies, hostility

Judgement - 20 - Upright: Judgement, rebirth, awakening, absolution, inner calling, dynamic new beginnings, rising up, major choices || Reversed: Feeling down, harshly judging oneself, fearlessness, self-doubt, lost momentum, feeling purposeless, clouded judgement, spiritual blockages

The World - 21 - Upright: Completion, open-mindedness, integration, accomplishment, travel, union, happiness || Reversed: Seeking personal closure, short-cuts, delays, close-mindedness, expectations, feeling incomplete, feeling out of place

Minor Arcana

The Suit of Swords:

Ace of Swords - Upright: New ideas, mental clarity, breakthroughs, success, innovation || Reversed: Inner clarity, rethinking an idea, clouded judgement, creative blockages, impulsivity

Two of Swords - Upright: Difficult decisions, weighing your options, an impasse, avoidance || Reversed: Indecision, confusion, information overload, stalemate, obstacles

Three of Swords - Upright: Anguish, heartbreak, turmoil, sorrow, grief, need for healing || Reversed: Negative self-talk, releasing pain, optimism, forgiveness, recovery, moving on

Four of Swords - Upright: Rest, discontent, meditation, contemplation, recuperation || Reversed: Exhaustion, burnout, deep contemplation, stagnation, needing self-reflection, needing unwanted rest

Five of Swords - Upright: Conflict, disagreement, competition, defeat, winning at all costs || Reversed: Reconciliation, making amends, past resentment, compromise, contempt

Six of Swords - Upright: Transition, change, rite of passage, releasing baggage, moving on || Reversed: Personal transition, resistaning change, unfinished business, reluctance to move on, needing to let go

Seven fo Swords - Upright: Betrayal, deception, getting away with something, acting strategically, thievery || Reversed: Imposter syndrome, self-deceit, keeping secrets, getting caught, trust issues

Eight of Swords - Upright: Negative thoughts, self-imposed restriction, imprisonment, victim mentality, rigidity, refusing to face the truth || Reversed: Self-limiting beliefs, inner critic, releasing negative thoughts, open-mindedness, needing change

Nine of Swords - Upright: Anxiety, nightmares, fear, worry, catastrophic thoughts, assuming the worst || Reversed: Inner turmoil, deep-seated fears, secrets, releasing worry, needing a break

Ten of Swords - Upright: Painful endings, deep emotional wounds, betrayal, loss, crisis || Reversed: Recovery, regeneration, resilience, resisting an inevitable end, unresolved traumas

Page of Swords - Upright: Talkative, lively, intellectual, new ideas, curiosity, thirst for knowledge, communication, exchanging information, trustworthy, eager || Reversed: Self-expression, all talk and no action, haphazard action, haste, too ambitious, fear of learning, obliviousness

Knight of Swords - Upright: Ambition, boldness, action, drive, quick-thinking, bravery, vigor || Reversed: An adversary, restlessness, lack of focus, impulsivity, burn-out, needing action

Queen of Swords - Upright: Calculated, concentrated, independence, unbiased judgement, clear boundaries, direct communication, focus || Reversed: A cutthroat person, cold, being overly emotional, bitchiness, cold-heartedness, being easily influenced, lacking concentration

King of Swords - Upright: Disciplined, resilient, mental clarity, intellectual power, authority, truth, assertiveness || Reversed: Restrictive, authoritative, quiet power, inner truth, abuse of power, manipulation, lack of empathy

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The Suit of Wands:

Ace of Wands - Upright: Inspiration, new beginnings, potential, growth, new opportunities || Reversed: An emerging idea, lack of direction, lack of inspiration, distractions, delays

Two of Wands - Upright: Future planning, progress, discovery, decisions, making long-term goals || Reversed: Personal goals, inner alignment, fear of the unknown, lack of planning, self-discovery

Three of Wands - Upright: Progress, expansion, foresight, overseas opportunities, motivation, leaving the past behind, moving on || Reversed: Lack of foresight, unexpected delays, procrastination, needing motivation, refusing to let go, stalls in personal healing

Four of Wands - Upright: Celebration, domestic harmony, peace, joy, relaxation, homecoming, invitation || Reversed: Personal celebration, inner harmony, conflict with others, transition, needing relaxation

Five of Wands - Upright: Disagreement, tension, conflict, friendly competition, struggle, misunderstandings, miscommunications || Reversed: Inner conflict, conflict avoidance, tension release, an unsatisfactory compromise, agreeing to disagree

Six of Wands - Upright: Public recognition, progress, victory, self-confidence, rewards for your labors, outer validation || Reversed: Inner validation, needing to celebrate oneself, egotism, disrepute, lack of confidence, falling from grace, being overshadowed

Seven of Wands - Upright: Challenge, opposition, perseverance, self-protection, unfriendly competition, arguments, paranoia || Reversed: Exhaustion, giving up, being overwhelmed, being overprotective, trust issues, losing a competition or opportunity, needing rest

Eight of Wands - Upright: Speed, air travel, swift change, action, movement, passion, drive || Reversed: Delays, frustration, internal alignment, stalling, resisting change

Nine of Wands - Upright: Courage, resilience, persistence, test of faith, boundaries, hard-work || Reversed: Inner resources, struggle, feeling overwhelmed, being defensive, paranoia

Ten of Wands - Upright: Uphill climb, burden, extra responsibility, too much work, completion, labor || Reversed: Delegation, release, doing it all, carrying the burden, feeling overwhelmed, putting too much in to something, little or no reward for one's efforts

Page of Wands - Upright: Enthusiasm, free-spirited, inspiration, discovery, ideas, exploration, limitless potential || Reversed: Directionless, a hopeless optimist, redirecting energy, newly-formed ideas, self-limiting beliefs, a spiritual path, needing enthusiasm

Knight of Wands - Upright: Passion, drive, motivated, energy, vigor, adventure, inspired action, pushing forward || Reversed: Impulsive, shortsighted, haste, delays, scattered energy, struggling to move forward, spiritual blockages, lacking inspiration, feeling unmotivated

Queen of Wands - Upright: Vibrant, determined, exuberance, courage, confidence, a social butterfly || Reversed: Demanding, codependency, self-respect, self-confidence, introversion, reclusion, connecting to one's inner self

King of Wands - Upright: A natural leader, an entrepreneur, vision, honor, leadership, resourcefulness, refinement || Reversed: Perfectionist, ruthless, haste, impulsivity, self-reliance, high expectations, needing to listen to intuition

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The Suit of Cups:

Ace of Cups - Upright: Abundance, love, new relationships, compassion, creativity || Reversed: Self-love, intuition, repressed emotions, needing to open up, deprivation of love

Two of Cups - Upright: Unified love, partnership, a healthy relationship, mutual attraction, genuine love, expressing love || Reversed: Self-love, breaks-ups, disharmony, distrust, unreciprocated love, an unhealthy relationship, an imbalanced relationship/partnership

Three of Cups - Upright: Celebration, friendship, collaborations, creativity, fun, trust, making new friends, enjoying oneself || Reversed: Independence, hardcore partying, alone time, loneliness, "three's a crowd", mistrust, betrayal in friendships, cutting people off, gossip

Four of Cups - Upright: Apathy, meditation, contemplation, reevaluation, self-reflection, refusing help || Reversed: Retreat, withdrawal, independence, needing self-reflection, rethinking alignment, anhedonia

Five of Cups - Upright: Regret, failure, disappointment, discontent, pessimism, focusing on what you no longer have rather than what you do have || Reversed: Personal setbacks, self-forgiveness, moving on, needing optimism, needing to let go

Six of Cups - Upright: Revisiting the past, childhood memories, innocence, joy, childishness, "the good old days" || Reversed: Living in the past, forgiveness, lacking playfulness, naivety, needing familial connection, nostalgia

Seven of Cups - Upright: Opportunities, wishful thinking, choices, illusion, materialism || Reversed: Alignment, personal values, greed, overwhelmed by choices, indecision

Eight of Cups - Upright: Disappointment, abandonment, withdrawal, escapism, an unsatisfying resolution, moving on, healing from trauma || Reversed: Trying one more time, indecision, aimless drifting, walking away, moving on, unresolved trauma

Nine of Cups - Upright: Contentment, abundance, gratitude, satisfaction, wish come true, gratification || Reversed: Inner happiness, dissatisfaction, overindulgence, materialism, ingratitude

Ten of Cups - Upright: Divine love, marriage, blissful relationships, harmony, alignment || Reversed: Disconnection, divorce, struggling relationships, misaligned values, disharmony

Page of Cups - Upright: Playful, mischievous, creative opportunities, intuitive messages, curiosity, possibility, youthfulness || Reversed: Childish, misleading, new ideas, doubting intuition, creative blockages, emotional immaturity, needing creative expression

Knight of Cups - Upright: Romantic, charming, generous, creativity, imagination, beauty, romance, charisma || Reversed: Ulterior motives, self-serving, overactive imagination, jealousy, moodiness, being unrealistic, selfishness

Queen of Cups - Upright: Calm, compassionate, emotional stability, intuition, going with the flow, care, empathy || Reversed: Giving in to one's emotions, insecurities, inner feelings, self-care, self-love, co-dependency, being overly emotional

King of Cups - Upright: Compassionate, compromising, emotional balance, diplomacy, understanding, communication, agreement || Reversed: Temperamental, impressionable, moodiness, self-compassion, inner feelings, emotional manipulation, emotional abuse

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The Suit of Pentacles:

Ace of Pentacles - Upright: A new financial or career opportunity, manifestation, abundance, wealth, success || Reversed: Lost opportunity, lack of planning and foresight, financial instability, failure, career loss

Two of Pentacles - Upright: Balance, adaptability, time management, responsibilities, prioritization || Reversed: Over-committment, flakiness, disorganization, reprioritization, irresponsibility

Three of Pentacles - Upright: Hard work, collaboration, teamwork, learning, implementation || Reversed: Disharmony, disputes, disalignment, working alone, needing teamwork

Four of Pentacles - Upright: Saving money, conservatism, security, scarcity, control || Reversed: Over-spending, greed, self-protection, financial instability, needing self-control

Five of Pentacles - Upright: Financial loss, worry, poverty, isolation, a lacking mindset || Reversed: Recovery from financial loss, spiritual poverty, lack of faith, trust issues, self-reliance

Six of Pentacles - Upright: Giving, receiving, sharing wealth, generosity, charity || Reversed: Stinginess, self-care, unpaid debt, one-sided charity, needing to accept help

Seven of Pentacles - Upright: Vision, perseverance, sustainable results, investment, and looking at the bigger picture || Reversed: Short-sightedness, limited success, poor investment, lack of vision, needing long-term goals

Eight of Pentacles - Upright: Apprenticeship, repetitive tasks, refinement, mastery, skill development || Reversed: Self-development, perfectionism, misdirected activity, lack of skill, needing refinement

Nine of Pentacles - Upright: Abundance, gratitude, self-sufficiency, culmination, luxury || Reversed: Self-worth, overinvesting in work, hustling, ingratitude, needing self-reliance

Ten of Pentacles - Upright: Wealth, inheritance, retirement, financial stability, long-term success, family || Reversed: Corrupted wealth, financial failure, delayed retirement, familial disconnection, long-term failure

Page of Pentacles - Upright: Carefree, optimistic, manifestation, financial opportunity, skill development, financial freedom, needing to watch spending || Reversed: Careless, wasteful, lack of progress, procrastination, learning from failure, wasted potential, missed opportunity

Knight of Pentacles - Upright: Persistent, hopeful, drive for success, hard work, routine, productivity, conservatism, rigidity || Reversed: Opportunistic, selfish, self-discipline, feeling stuck, boredom, perfectionism, high expectations

Queen of Pentacles - Upright: A motherly figure, practical, nurturing, providing financially, being a working parent, struggling with time management, working hard || Reversed: Issues with prioritization, struggles with commitments, financial independence, self-care, work-home conflicts, needing to relax, needing to reevaluate priorities

King of Pentacles - Upright: A natural leader, considerate, wealth, financial security, business success, discipline, abundance || Reversed: Obsessive, stubborn, financially inept, greedy, envious, power hungry, needing to reevaluate personal values

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***I apologize for any typos and hope this is helpful to someone! Take care of yourselves, and have a great day.❤️***