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Added March 16, 2026

Cortisol Spike or Cortisol Level is a slang phrase and reaction image format used to humorously describe moments of sudden stress, shock, or second-hand embarrassment. It references the stress hormone cortisol and became a popular way to caption cringe-worthy or anxiety-inducing content.

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Added March 16, 2026

Panican is a slang term coined by President Donald Trump in April 2025 to describe people who panic over his tariff policies. A portmanteau of "panic" and "American" (or "Republican"), it was coined in a Truth Social post and quickly spread as a meme with wordplay variations like "Are you a Panican or a Panicant?"

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