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  • browna dark mix of red and yellow
  • bruhA slang term for bro or dude, often used to express disbelief or exasperation.
  • bruh momentA situation that elicits a feeling of disappointment, shock, or exasperation.
  • bulklargeness and a heavy appearance
  • bureaucraticrelated to an organization with lots of procedures
  • bussingReally delicious (usually referring to food).
  • bussyBoy pussy (gay slang). Refers to the male anus.
  • busyhaving a lot to do
  • butused to introduce a contrast or exception
  • buttera yellow fat food from milk
  • buttonsmall fastener or control switch​
  • byclose to; using; before a time
  • by herselfalone; with no one helping her​
  • by himselfalone; with no one helping him​
  • by the way ...introducing a new topic or additional information
  • bye!short form of “goodbye”
  • cakea sweet baked dessert made from flour, sugar, and other ingredients
  • calmpeaceful or not worried
  • campingliving in tents for a time​
  • canto be able to do something
  • can't waiteagerly anticipating something
  • cancera serious disease of abnormal cells
  • canon eventAn unavoidable event that builds character and shapes one's life (from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse).
  • capablehaving ability or competence
  • capriciousmoving unpredictably from one thing to another