Researching Internet Slang And Cultural Trends
Inputs
| Parameter | Type | Required | Default | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
startUrls | array | Optional | [] | Urban Dictionary search URLs |
keywords | array | Optional | [] | Keywords/slang terms to search |
maxItems | number | Optional | Unlimited | Maximum definitions to return |
customMapFunction | string | Optional | — | JavaScript function to transform each output object |
How to Run
Using run_actor.js (recommended)
# Quick answer (table)
node scripts/run_actor.js --actor "apidojo~urbandictionary-scraper" --input '{"keywords": ["slay", "rizz", "no cap"], "maxItems": 5}'
# Save as CSV
node scripts/run_actor.js --actor "apidojo~urbandictionary-scraper" --input '{"keywords": ["slay", "rizz", "no cap"], "maxItems": 5}' --output results.csv --format csv
# Save as JSON
node scripts/run_actor.js --actor "apidojo~urbandictionary-scraper" --input '{"keywords": ["slay", "rizz", "no cap"], "maxItems": 5}' --output results.json --format json
REST API fallback
curl -X POST "https://api.apify.com/v2/acts/apidojo~urbandictionary-scraper/runs" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $APIFY_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{"keywords": ["slay", "rizz", "no cap"], "maxItems": 5}'
If Apify MCP is available:
Use the Apify MCP call_actor tool with actor apidojo~urbandictionary-scraper and the input above.
Scoring & Ranking
Score each definition by:
community_approval = thumbsUp / (thumbsUp + thumbsDown)→ weight 0.50thumbsUp→ normalized 0-1 (cap at 50K), weight 0.30recency(newer entries = higher score) → weight 0.20
approval = thumbsUp / max(thumbsUp + thumbsDown, 1)
score = 0.50 * approval + 0.30 * min(thumbsUp / 50000, 1.0) + 0.20 * recency_score
Classification
| Score | Tier | Label |
|---|---|---|
| ≥ 0.70 | A | CONSENSUS_DEFINITION |
| 0.40–0.69 | B | COMMUNITY_ACCEPTED |
| < 0.40 | C | DISPUTED |
Edge Cases
- No results: Term not in Urban Dictionary — may be too new or too niche.
- NSFW content: Urban Dictionary is explicit by default — filter results downstream for professional use.
- Many definitions: Popular terms have 50+ entries — use maxItems to cap and focus on top voted.
- Brand as slang: Brands sometimes appear as slang entries — check if the definition is positive or negative.
- Evolving language: Definitions from 5+ years ago may be outdated — filter by createdAt if recency matters.