Carrie Bradshaw and Meredith Grey both called the men of their dreams embarrassing pet names for over five seasons. The cast of "The Hangover" (2009) popularized referring to a whore as a "very nice lady." Regina George popularized referring to a very nice girl as a whore. Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake tried to prove that being "Friends with Benefits" is more than a recipe for disaster.
Dartmouth students might collectively be able to quote every romantic comedy released since 2000, but that doesn't mean we adhere to their rules. How do we define the lingo that our generation has grown up with? The Mirror presents the Urban Dictionary, Dartmouth Edition.
Booty Call###
The booty call is a key component of anyone's Friday/Saturday/Sunday-study-break agenda. At Dartmouth, the most common method of booty calling is a text cleverly disguised as a desire to "hang out" or to simply ask "What's up?"
But how do you know if the casual message is really asking for more? It's all about the timing. Texts after 10 p.m. are more obvious, but any message sent in the p.m. range ("text me tonight if you get bored!") is potentially a preemptive booty call. Discretion is likely to become less important as intoxication increases.
Flitzing###
Flitzing's popularity seems to grow proportionately with our time spent at Dartmouth. '12s swear by it, '13s admit to having done it once or twice, '14s are more likely to find other alternatives and '15s don't even know what the word "flitzing" means.
One thing is certain, though we can thank the smartphone for making flitzing about as efficient as texting. And let's be honest, when it comes to filling gaps in your late-night weekend agenda, who cares about the chosen medium? It's all about getting the job done.
Friends With Benefits###
Of all your casual partners, a friend with benefits is the one you know best with the lights on. Students cite reliability and a mutual self-delusion the this-is-so-not-going-anywhere move as key characteristics for such a relationship.
Shoot this person a text when you're in the mood, day or night, and you know you're golden. A common explanation of an FWB from a girl's perspective is, "I don't like him that much, but he's kind of hot."
Emotional attraction is prohibited. Physical attraction is optional but helpful.
F*ck Buddies###
Dartmouth students pretty much define FB's as being synonymous with FWB's. A subtle difference: you converse less with an FB. The important point is that a f*ck buddy is a reliable source at night and someone you have zero obligation to talk to during the day. Convenient? We'd say so. Always avoid awkward half-smiles and fake waves on your way through the library.
One-Night Stand###
Unlike an FWB, a one-night stand is someone you had never spoken to before that fateful meeting in a frat basement on a lonely night in November.
Certain locales might be a bit more likely to facilitate such an interaction (we're looking at you Chi Gam, Tri-Kap and Heorot). Wherever you meet (pong game or dance floor?) and wherever you end up (laundry room?), the consensus goes something like this: "Hit it and quit it. Get tested."
Of course, there's nothing more fun than making awkward eye contact in FoCo later. Unless you're into said awkward interactions then a one-night stand is a great way to make lots of friends.
Sexting###
Our campus is small. Why would you ever sext someone who lives two buildings from you? In McLaughlin, no less. Save that for off-terms.
Slampiece###
Guys and girls are split in terms of defining the slampiece. Newsflash, guys: girls never take it as a compliment. Be especially cautious of using "slampiece" in a pick-up line unless you're looking for a slam we mean, slap in the face. We mean it.
