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Word of the Day for August 31, 2025: sepanx

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1756592699327WOTD_1200x800_sepanx.jpg" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/></div><div><br/></div><p>se-panks / noun </p><div><br/></div><p>A slang and shortened term for &quot;separation anxiety&quot;, often used to describe the sadness or emotional distress felt when parting from someone or something beloved.</p><div><br/></div><p>Explore these relevant articles related to today&#x27;s <strong>WORD OF THE DAY</strong>: </p><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/studios/tv/2025/7/5/the-sepanx-is-real-big-four-duos-final-challenge-and-farewell-dinner-will-hit-you-right-in-the-feels-1036" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The sepanx is real! Big Four duos’ final challenge and farewell dinner will hit you right in the feels</a></div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/spotlight/08/29/23/how-to-handle-young-students-with-separation-anxiety" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Separation anxiety normal among early learners: psychologist</a> </div><div><a href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/entertainment/showbiz/movies-series/2025/7/5/gabbi-garcia-looks-back-on-pbb-stint-feeling-sepanx-1848" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gabbi Garcia looks back on ‘PBB’ stint: ‘Feeling sepanx’</a> </div><div><br/></div><p>Come back tomorrow for a new WORD OF THE DAY here on ABS-CBN.com. </p>

<p>A slang and shortened term for "separation anxiety", often used to describe the sadness or emotional distress felt when parting from someone or something beloved.</p>

A slang and shortened term for "separation anxiety", often used to describe the sadness or emotional distress felt when parting from someone or something beloved.