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A “tendered contract” in baseball is a one-year deal a team must officially offer to any player who is still under team control but out of minor-league options. By tendering the contract before the early-December deadline, the club keeps the player on its 40-man roster for next season; if they don’t tender it, the player becomes a free agent.

In everyday front-office talk, you’ll hear things like, “We decided to tender Smith so we don’t lose him,” or, “They non-tendered Johnson to clear salary space.” Fans on Twitter or sports radio use it too: “Do you think the Cubs will tender Bellinger?” It’s a quick way to ask, “Are they keeping him for another year or letting him go?”

Meaning & Usage Examples

• Tendered: The Yankees tendered a $2.5 million contract to their backup catcher, locking him in for 2024.
• Non-tendered: The Red Sox non-tendered the reliever, making him a free agent.

Context / Common Use

The term pops up every December around the “non-tender deadline.” Teams crunch numbers and decide which players are worth the projected salary in arbitration. Beat reporters tweet lists of who got tendered and who didn’t, and fantasy-league players watch closely because non-tendered players often sign cheap deals elsewhere and change teams.

What happens if a player is not tendered?

He immediately becomes a free agent and can sign with any club.

Is a tendered contract always guaranteed money?

Not always. The player and team can still negotiate the exact salary before the season starts, and the deal can be released in spring training for a small termination pay.

Can a team trade a player after tendering his contract?

Yes. Tendering just keeps the player under control; the team can still trade him if another club offers better value.

When people say “nursing is not a professional degree,” they usually mean that, unlike medicine or law, the standard nursing qualification is seen as a vocational or technical program rather than a university-level professional doctorate or master’s. The idea is that nursing prepares you for a specific hands-on role instead of giving you broad, independent professional authority.

In everyday chats, this phrase pops up when someone compares careers. A high-school student might hear, “If you want a true professional degree, go for medicine; nursing is not a professional degree.” Or an older relative could ask, “Why study four years for a job that isn’t even a professional degree?” It’s rarely meant to insult nurses—it’s just shorthand for “it’s more practical training than academic.”

Meaning & Usage Examples

• “She has a professional degree in pharmacy; nursing is not a professional degree, so the paths differ.”
• “Some countries treat nursing as vocational; that’s why they say nursing is not a professional degree.”

Context / Common Use

Mostly used in career guidance talks or online forums comparing health-care tracks. The speaker often wants to highlight extra years of schooling needed for medicine, dentistry, or law versus the typical three-year nursing diploma or bachelor’s.

Does this mean nursing is less respected?

No. It’s a label about the type of education, not the value of the

A non professional degree is any college or university program that does not train you for a specific licensed job like doctor, lawyer, engineer, or accountant. Instead, it gives you broad knowledge and skills you can use in many different careers.

In everyday life, people say “I have a non professional degree in English” or “My BA in History is non professional” to signal they didn’t study for one particular license. Recruiters hear it and know the applicant learned writing, research, or critical thinking rather than, say, nursing procedures. Friends use it when swapping college stories: “I picked Psychology, but it’s non professional so I had to find my own path after graduation.”

Meaning & Usage Examples

• “She earned a non professional degree in Sociology, then landed a marketing role.”
• “Unlike an MD, a non professional degree doesn’t let you practice medicine.”
• Employers often pair a non professional degree with on-the-job training.

Context / Common Use

You’ll hear the term when students pick majors like Art, Communications, or Philosophy. It simply sets expectations: you’ll graduate with versatile skills but will need extra steps—internships, certificates, or grad school—to qualify for regulated professions.

Is a non professional degree worth it?

Yes, if you value flexibility. Many tech, media, and business roles welcome these degrees when paired with experience or short courses.

Can I get a good salary with a non professional degree?

Absolutely. Fields like sales, design, and data analysis often pay well and hire graduates from non professional programs.

A professional degree is a university qualification that trains you for a specific job—like lawyer, doctor, architect, or pharmacist. It mixes classroom theory with hands-on practice so you can step straight into that role after graduating.

In everyday life, people say “I’m doing a professional degree” when they’re in med school, law school, or a PharmD program. Employers list it as a requirement—“Master of Architecture or other professional degree required”—and friends ask, “Is that a professional degree or just a regular master’s?” It signals you’re licensed or ready to sit for licensing exams.

Meaning & Usage Examples

• “She earned her JD, a professional degree, before joining the law firm.”
• “After my four-year MD, I’ll start residency—another step after the professional degree.”
• “The job ad says CPA or other professional degree preferred.”

Context / Common Use

You’ll hear the term when talking about careers that need a license: medicine, law, dentistry, pharmacy, veterinary science, and architecture. It differs from an academic master’s or PhD, which focus on research rather than day-to-day practice.

Is an MBA a professional degree?

Most people treat an MBA as a business-focused master’s, not a license-track professional degree. But some specialized MBAs in accounting or healthcare can act like one if they lead to certification.

Do I need a professional degree to work in tech?

No. Tech roles usually value skills and experience over specific degrees; a computer-science bachelor’s is enough for most jobs.

“I’m So Atl” is a short, proud way to say “I’m so Atlanta.” It’s a phrase people use to show they live, love, or totally embody the culture, style, and vibe of Atlanta, Georgia.

Friends drop it in texts when they’re grabbing late-night wings, heading to a Falcons game, or posting a skyline sunset on Instagram. If someone says, “I’m So Atl,” they’re basically shouting, “This city is in my blood.”

Meaning & Usage Examples

• “I’m So Atl” = “This is my city and I’m proud of it.”
• Text: “Just left Magic City, I’m So Atl tonight.”
• Tweet: “Peach tea in one hand, lemon pepper wings in the other. I’m So Atl.”

Context / Common Use

You’ll hear it from locals bragging about Atlanta slang, music, or food. Tourists rarely say it—this one’s for people who know the difference between Bankhead and Buckhead.

Is “I’m So Atl” only for natives?

No. Anyone who feels at home in Atlanta can use it, but locals will know if you’re faking it.

Can I write it as “ATL” or “Atl”?

Either works. Just keep the same spelling you used in the title: “Atl.”

“Tar” is a black, sticky substance made from coal, wood, or petroleum. It’s thick like syrup and hardens when it cools.

In everyday life, people see tar on freshly paved roads or when roofers seal shingles. You’ll also hear smokers joke about “tar” coating their lungs, and sailors in old movies called each other “old tar” because ship ropes were once soaked in the stuff.

Meaning & Usage Examples

• Road crews spread hot tar before laying asphalt.
• “Low-tar” cigarettes claim to reduce the gunk left in your lungs.
• After the beach, you might say, “I’ve got tar on my feet from the pier.”

Context / Common Use

Most of the time, when someone mentions tar, they’re talking about road work or health warnings on cigarette packs. Occasionally, it pops up in phrases like “tar and feather” or as a nickname among old sailors.

Is tar the same as asphalt?

No. Tar is just the sticky binder; asphalt is tar mixed with gravel and sand.

Can you clean tar off skin?

Yes. A little cooking oil or rubbing alcohol loosens it so you can wipe it away.

“MBN” stands for “Must be nice.” People use it to show they’re a little jealous or impressed—like when someone gets a great deal or a cool experience and you wish it were you.

In real life, you’ll see it in comments on Instagram when a friend posts a beach photo, or in a group chat when someone brags about getting Friday off. Instead of writing out the full sentence, you just type “MBN” and everyone gets the vibe instantly.

Meaning & Usage Examples

• Friend: “Just landed first-class upgrade.” You: “MBN, enjoy the leg room!”
• Colleague: “Boss let me leave early today.” You: “MBN, stuck here till 6.”

Context / Common Use

You’ll spot MBN on social media captions, Snapchat stories, or quick text replies. It’s friendly sarcasm, not serious shade, and it keeps the chat light and fast.

Is MBN ever used in a positive way?

Yes. Most of the time it’s playful envy—you’re happy for the person even while wishing it were you.

Can MBN sound rude?

Not usually, but tone matters. Add an emoji like 😅 or 😍 to keep it friendly.

🙃 is an upside-down smiley face emoji that usually says, “I’m being playful or slightly sarcastic, but I’m still friendly.” It flips the normal happy smile so the tone feels light, ironic, or a little awkward.

In real life, people drop 🙃 in texts or social posts when something mildly annoying or ridiculous happens—like spilling coffee on a Monday morning or waiting hours for a bus that’s late again. It lets you laugh at the situation instead of sounding angry. You’ll also see it after a joke that could be taken the wrong way, just to show you’re kidding.

Meaning & Usage Examples

• “Just locked my keys in the car 🙃”
• “Forgot my umbrella and it’s pouring 🙃”
• “Sure, I love working late on a Friday 🙃”

Context / Common Use

Use 🙃 when you want to sound chill and self-aware, not upset. It keeps the mood light even when things go sideways.

Is 🙃 the same as 😏?

No. 😏 is more smug or flirtatious, while 🙃 is simply playful or ironic.

Can I use 🙃 in work emails?

Only with close coworkers who already text casually; otherwise it can seem too sarcastic.

“WSG” is short for “What’s good?”—a quick, casual way to ask someone how they’re doing or what’s happening.

People drop it into texts, DMs, or comments when they want to start a chat without sounding formal. You might open Instagram and reply to a friend’s story with “WSG?” or walk into a room and say “WSG, everyone?” to see what’s going on.

Meaning & Usage Examples

It’s interchangeable with “What’s up?” or “How’s it going?” but feels a bit more playful.
Example:
Friend posts a photo of new sneakers → you comment “WSG with the kicks?”
Group chat at 9 p.m. → you type “WSG tonight, anyone gaming?”

Context / Common Use

You’ll see it most on Snapchat, Instagram, TikTok, and in group texts among teens and twenty-somethings. It’s informal—skip it in work emails or serious situations.

Is WSG the same as “What’s up?”

Yes, it means the same thing. It’s just a shorter, trendier way to say it.

Can I use WSG with anyone?

Only with friends or peers. It’s too casual for professional or formal settings.

“Non tendered” means a team has decided not to offer a contract to one of its players who is eligible for salary arbitration. When that deadline passes without an offer, the player becomes a free agent and can sign with any club.

People usually say it like this: “The club non-tendered him last night” or “He got non-tendered and is now on the open market.” Fans and reporters use it when teams dump a player to save money or clear a roster spot, and the player tweets that he’s excited for “what’s next” after being non-tendered.

Meaning & Usage Examples

• “The Braves non-tendered outfielder Adam Duvall.”
• “If they non-tender the reliever, they’ll free up $3 million.”

Common Context

Most non-tenders happen in early December, right before the arbitration deadline. Teams weigh a player’s expected salary against his on-field value; if the math doesn’t work, they cut ties and the player instantly becomes a free agent.

Does being non-tendered mean the player is bad?

No. It usually means the team thinks his projected salary is too high for their budget, not that he can’t play.

Can a non-tendered player re-sign with the same club?

Yes. He can return on a new, usually cheaper deal once he hits the open market.