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TODAY’S SLANGUAGE: (Gen Z) “Bias Wrecker”

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1774981946254Slanguage_Bias-Wrecker.png" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/></div><div><br/></div><p><strong>BIAS WRECKER</strong> (noun) /ˈbīəs/ /ˈrekər/ </p><p>A person, character, or thing that unexpectedly captures someone&#x27;s affection or attention, often disrupting their existing preferences or biases. </p><p>Use &quot;bias wrecker&quot; to describe someone or something that&#x27;s unexpectedly charming or impressive, causing you to reevaluate your priorities or fandoms. It&#x27;s often used in fandom communities but can be applied to everyday life too.</p><p>Synonyms: game-changer, curveball, heartthrob</p><p>Antonyms: turn-off, deal-breaker, buzzkill </p><div><br/></div><p>The slang term &quot;bias wrecker&quot; originates from K-pop fandom culture, specifically from the concept of having a personal &quot;bias&quot; or favorite member within a group. A &quot;bias wrecker&quot; refers to a member who unexpectedly captures your attention and affection, potentially &quot;wrecking&quot; your existing bias or preference. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div><em>Paano gamitin nang bongga:</em>  </div><p>&quot; At first, I liked Luna my bias in <a href="http://hotel88.abs-cbn.com/"><strong>The Secrets of Hotel 88</strong></a> was Luna. But now, Gio is my bias wrecker because of his complexity, loyalty and ambition. &quot; </p>