The slang dictionary

A playful suffix jokingly attached to words to denote any opening or hole.

To challenge someone to a one-on-one fight or competition.

Someone or something you are committed to for life, like a lifelong friend or bond.

A viral catchphrase and hand gesture with no fixed meaning, said for a laugh.

A very fun or enjoyable time.

An unnecessarily excessive amount of effort put into something; overkill for the situation.

Something very funny or entertaining.

Did something perfectly or succeeded completely.

Abbreviation for address, someone's home or online location.

Doing grown-up tasks like paying bills or cooking; a millennial-era word, often self-deprecating.

A pleasing overall look, vibe, or coherent visual style.

Intensifier meaning 'extremely' or 'very,' added after an adjective for emphasis.

AI slop is low-quality, high-volume digital content made with generative AI.

Fine, acceptable, or not a problem.

Impressive and then some; even better than merely great.

A casual, joking way to write 'am I right,' seeking agreement.

Excited, energized, or pumped up about something coming.

An expression of sudden surprise, shock, or an awkward slip-up.

A phrase used to make a statement sound final.

A sarcastic dismissal meaning that will never happen or no way.

Means 'as hell' for emphasis, or the acronym 'age, sex, location.'

Videos using gentle sounds to trigger relaxing tingling sensations.

Did something exceptionally well or performed flawlessly.

Did something so well that nothing could be criticized.

Did something exceptionally well

A person's coolness, presence, or reputation, often gained or lost by their actions.

Doing something specifically to look effortlessly cool and build up your reputation.

Imaginary points added or subtracted from your coolness based on how smooth or awkward you act.

Excellent or outstanding.

An affectionate term for a close friend or romantic partner, used warmly in conversation.

Nickname for young football prodigy Madden San Miguel; used for a kid with big potential.

A compliment for someone who looks confident, stylish, and good-looking.

A romantic partner; a term of endearment shortened from babe, popular in the early 2010s.

A large sum of money or a big financial win.

A unit of money in slang, usually a thousand dollars, named for the paper band around a bundle of cash.

Someone who follows trends or supports a team only to fit in.

To fight someone in a physical altercation; to throw hands one on one.

Term used to describe something that is exceptional, impressive, or of high quality. Often referring to a catchy or energetic piece of music.

A large amount of money or earnings.

Admirably true to oneself, or agreeing with an opinion regardless of others.

Unoriginal or predictable; following mainstream trends.

Short for babe or baby, used affectionately, often for friends.

Acronym for 'baby girl' or, in texting, 'better be going.'

Big d--- energy: an air of relaxed, quiet, unbothered confidence.

A playful invitation to show up or miss out on something good.

To apply makeup, often heavily or with great skill, before going out.

Spending long stretches lying in bed watching shows or scrolling, as rest or from low mood.

A quirky but harmless trait in a partner that is neither good nor bad.

Short for best friend, used sincerely or sarcastically.

An expression of agreement, approval, or acceptance of a challenge.

Affectionate term for a romantic partner.

An attractive young woman.

'Be f---ing for real,' expressing disbelief or urging honesty.

Describes something with an uncanny, alarming, or bizarre appearance.

Placed before a word to add emphasis or intensity to it.

A teasing, derogatory term for someone overweight or who eats a lot.

A sarcastic response meaning something is not impressive.

Someone who acts or is treated like the central, most important figure in a social scene.

An intensified, playful way of saying you feel very sad or down.

A reaction to something very awkward, embarrassing, or cringeworthy.

Strongly, obviously, or to a great degree.

A phonetic, softened spelling of a crude word for a woman, sometimes used playfully.

Talking too much or revealing too much.

Intoxicated, especially high on marijuana.

Excellent or first-rate. Used as strong approval, and especially common as praise for food.

Extremely intoxicated, often from alcohol or other substances.

To ignore, avoid, or fail to follow through with someone.

To intentionally avoid or ignore someone.

A term of address for a friend or bro; can also flag someone seen as out of place.

Someone who did something so well they set the standard others follow.

An objectifying reference to someone a person has been sexually intimate with.

The number of sexual partners a person has had over time.

Fake, unfair, or disappointing; not legitimate.

A playful text or online spelling of the word 'boy.'

Excellent or outstanding; something that is "the bomb" is great.

A term of endearment for a romantic partner or significant other.

Being in a happy romantic relationship or coupled up.

To dance energetically, especially to disco or funk music.

To dance or party energetically.

To leave quickly or run away fast.

An exclamation of triumph after a win.

A really catchy, enjoyable song.

A modern song that is catchy and genuinely enjoyable to listen to.

Fancy, luxurious, or high-class.

To leave or head out, often suddenly.

Informal shorthand for about to.

Shorthand for about to; signals you are on the verge of doing something.

A casual contraction of 'about to,' as in about to do something.

Low-quality internet content, or the mental fog from consuming too much of it.

Low-quality, silly internet content, or the mushy feeling from watching too much of it.

A confident, self-possessed, non-conforming person; a reclaimed positive label.

Money.

Leading someone on with sporadic attention to keep them interested without commitment.

A casual term of address for a friend, used regardless of gender.

An exclamation of disbelief, disappointment, or emphasis.

A variant of "bruv" or "bruh", meaning a friend or mate.

Abbreviation meaning nonsense or a lie.

Telling someone to stop bothering you and go away.

Overreacting, freaking out, or acting irrational.

A lie, nonsense, or exaggeration.

Sad, disappointed, or emotionally down.

Sad, disappointed, or emotionally down.

A disappointing or unfortunate outcome.

A strong, cutting comeback after an insult.

Exhausted or mentally worn down from stress or overwork.

Extremely good, especially delicious food.

Really, really good

Broken, low quality, or unattractive; something that no longer works or simply looks bad.

Very unattractive.

Smooth, easy, and impressive; something done seamlessly.

A joking sign-off modeled on streamer language.

A dismissive phrase used to tell someone to leave or stop bothering you.

Slang for a large, shapely, well-rounded backside.

A way of asking whether someone understands or agrees with something.

Expression of being so overwhelmed or amused that words fail; now reads dated.

To publicly withdraw support from someone seen as problematic.

The official, accepted plot or facts of a story or series.

An unavoidable, formative experience you shouldn't interfere with.

A lie or exaggeration; to lie.

Awesome, cool, or excellent; something that impresses.

To get into a fistfight; to get punched or knocked out by someone.

To develop romantic feelings or attachment for someone.

A threat or challenge meaning to physically fight someone.

A casual farewell meaning see you later.

Someone who creates a fake online persona to deceive others, often in dating.

Caught doing something with clear, undeniable proof.

Person acting like the central, most important figure.

Jokingly calling someone the top expert or embodiment of something.

A stereotypically confident, dominant, popular, good-looking man.

A person who smokes cigarettes one after another.

A way of addressing your audience or friends as if livestreaming, often for a reaction.

Outdated or trying too hard to be trendy.

Laid-back and relaxed; also means to hang out casually.

To relax or calm down; stop overreacting.

Relaxing or spending time casually.

To verbally cut someone down or harshly criticize them, often in front of others.

Looking rough or not at one's best.

A slang insult for a robot or AI.

To respond to an insult with an equal or greater comeback of your own.

A quick, sharp response to criticism or an insult.

Badly beaten in a match, or unattractive in appearance.

Low-quality online content designed mainly to attract clicks.

To notice, recognize, or openly call out something.

To catch and call out the truth behind gossip; to see what is really going on. Blends 'clock' (to notice or see through something) with 'tea' (the gossip or real story), with roots in LGBTQ ballroom culture and Black vernacular. Also said as 'clock the tea'.

Social influence, fame, or popularity, especially online.

A suffix meaning something shares clear traits with a given vibe or category.

A quick reply to an insult or criticism.

Aware of political, racial, or social issues.

To perform impressively or do something skillfully.

In serious trouble, doomed, or completely exhausted with no way out.

Cooking is often used to describe someone excelling at a task or performing exceptionally well.

Socially impressive, stylish, or admired.

A stylish, confident, laid-back person who is admired.

An effortlessly cool person.

To calm down or stop getting worked up.

A sarcastic response implying a story or complaint is unimpressive.

Completely fine, in good order, or satisfactory.

Coping is often used when discussing mental health or self-care strategies.

A blend of 'cope' and 'opium', mocking the false hope people use to cope with loss.

A suffix added to a word to describe an aesthetic, style, or lifestyle.

To make someone laugh very hard.

Made someone laugh very hard.

A person who vapes, juuls, or smokes very frequently.

To react in an emotional, reckless, or over-the-top way.

Reacting in an angry, reckless, or over-the-top way.

Reduplicated form of crazy, meaning wild or absurd; now reads dated.

To defeat someone decisively.

Credibility, status, or social reputation.

A close group of friends or associates.

Awkward or embarrassing to witness.

Being intoxicated by two substances at once, such as alcohol and cannabis.

Intoxicated from alcohol and marijuana at the same time.

Fierce, confident, and stylish; a bold compliment rooted in ballroom culture.

Describes something unsettling, unlucky, or giving bad vibes.

To reject or turn down someone's romantic or sexual advances.

To insult or criticize someone harshly.

A crude shortening used to refer to male genitalia.

The best; something excellent or outstanding.

Excellent or high quality, often describing memes.

A friendly greeting gesture like a fist bump or handshake.

Basic, dull, and thoroughly uninteresting; boring.

So funny you can't handle it; figuratively dying of laughter.

Completely serious; a way of insisting you are telling the truth. Same as deadass.

Means 'seriously' or 'for real,' with total sincerity.

Deadge is often used to describe fashion, music, or art that is considered dead or passé.

Describes someone who is dressed up and looking especially sharp or stylish.

The details or inside scoop on something.

Excellent or cool; also used to mean definitely.

Delusional; holding unrealistic or overly hopeful beliefs, often about a crush.

A one-sided relationship that exists mostly in someone's imagination.

A nonsense expression used for comic foolishness or awkwardness.

A casual goodbye, often paired with a two-finger peace gesture.

To understand, appreciate, or like something.

Enjoying or appreciating something.

To leave a place suddenly or quietly slip out early.

To insult or show disrespect toward someone.

Short for 'down low,' meaning discreet, secret, or private.

To act according to one's own values or preferences.

Affectionate internet term for a dog, from DoggoLingo meme culture.

Being excessive, over-the-top, or trying too hard.

Being true to yourself regardless of others’ opinions.

A plea not to betray, mistreat, or embarrass someone; do not cross me.

Completely fed up or emotionally finished with something.

Excellent, cool, or high quality.

Down bad is often used when someone is craving affection or validation, often humorously.

To publish someone's private information online, usually maliciously.

To mock, criticize, or publicly humiliate someone.

Publicly mocked, criticized, or thoroughly roasted.

Stylish, fashionable clothing or overall look.

Indicates someone is open to or interested in casual sex.

A win.

An informal term for a person, or an exclamation of surprise or emphasis.

A sarcastic expression meaning something is obvious.

Popular streamer and member of the AMP group, often referenced in memes and quoted catchphrases.

To fight someone in a physical altercation.

To perform excellently; when you 'ate,' you did great.

A defiant, mocking retort meaning back off or forget it.

A boy with an edgy, alternative online or TikTok aesthetic.

Eepy is a lighthearted term that conveys feeling sleepy, sluggish, or low-energy.

A person with an edgy, alternative online or TikTok style, often gamer-adjacent.

Person with a specific, often alternative style, popularized by internet culture.

Feeling emotional, usually sad or moody; also a subculture aesthetic.

Person with emo music and fashion subculture style.

A personal phase defined by a particular vibe, focus, or aesthetic.

Over-the-top, dramatic, or doing too much.

Gaming shorthand for 'good game, easy', bragging that a win came easily.

An expression of strong agreement.

Intoxicated, usually from smoking marijuana or getting high.

A failure or embarrassing mistake.

Close friends treated like family; used as a friendly term of address.

Content made specifically to please devoted fans, often with subtle nods.

Praising or obsessing over someone or something too enthusiastically.

Fanon is often used when discussing fan theories or interpretations about media or characters.

Stealing a bit of a friend's food; from a streamer known for doing it.

An expression of amazement or approval for something wonderful or unusual.

A man who pursues women mainly for casual sex without commitment.

Completely tired of or annoyed by something.

Cool or trendy; popularized by Mean Girls and often used ironically.

Free-for-all, a multiplayer game mode where everyone competes alone.

To obtain something through cleverness or deception; to swindle or steal.

A contraction of 'fixing to,' meaning about to do something.

A fake or secondary Instagram account for a small, trusted audience.

Excellent, exciting, or impressive.

Friendly greeting gesture where two people lightly bump fists.

An outfit.

Southern-influenced shorthand meaning about to do something soon.

About to do something.

Slang for vaping or the vapor from an e-cigarette.

To show off or brag about something.

To boast or show off in a way meant to assert dominance over someone.

To react in an extremely emotional or over-the-top way to a situation.

The peaceful, love-and-nonviolence ethos of 1960s counterculture.

Very cool or stylish.

Expresses frustration at bad luck or a bad situation.

Acronym for fear of missing out; anxiety that others are having fun without you.

Informal emphasis that you are being completely serious or telling the truth.

An attractive person.

For real; used to agree or emphasize sincerity.

For real for real; strong agreement or emphasis.

A person associated with countercultural or unconventional style.

Reacting with intense emotion or panic.

Strange, unsettling, or bizarre.

The idea of engaging in casual sexual relationships without traditional commitment.

Cool, stylish, or impressive, especially in appearance.

Intensified 'for real for real,' stressing sincerity.

Fried is often used to describe feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or burned out.

A friendship that includes casual sexual activity without a committed relationship.

Acting in a false or showy way to impress others.

Suggesting that someone or something is gay or flamboyant.

Acronym for 'for the win,' used to cheer something on.

A blunt, intensified term meaning something is extremely ugly.

Playful slang claiming someone is skilled as a sexual partner.

A fan of anthropomorphic animal characters, often with costumes or art.

Short for 'f--- with,' meaning to really like or support someone or something.

Friends with benefits: a casual sexual relationship without commitment.

TikTok's 'For You Page,' the app's personalized main feed.

A friendly term of endearment for a close friend or ally.

An exclamation of disgust or distaste from Valley Girl slang.

Ability to attract romantic or sexual interest.

Gaming is often used to describe someone who is deeply engaged in playing video games.

A familiar group of friends or companions.

A great time or something highly enjoyable.

Enthusiastically hyping someone up or exaggerating their abilities.

Withholding information or knowledge from others to keep something exclusive to oneself.

An abbreviation for a mild exclamation, 'god d---.'

Mild exclamation of surprise, shock, or annoyance.

A dismissive phrase telling someone to stop obsessing and do something more worthwhile.

To dance energetically.

To become aware of or adopt a new trend that others are already on.

A dismissive command telling someone to leave or stop bothering you.

Motivational phrase meaning let’s work hard and succeed.

Actively improving one’s body or looks.

'Good game,' said after a match; can be sincere or sarcastic.

To suddenly cut off all communication with someone.

Abruptly ending all contact with someone without explanation.

An idealized, impressively capable or admirable person.

A casual meal made of random small snacks instead of a cooked dish.

Humorous, unconventional logic used to justify spending or choices.

A female entrepreneur who succeeds in the male-dominated business world, an empowered woman.

Girlypop is often used as a term of endearment or to address someone playfully.

A request for a hand slap as a friendly greeting or celebration.

To abruptly reject or stop responding to someone socially.

Reminds of or resembles

Phrase to say something reminds you of a particular vibe.

Something so exciting or enjoyable it energizes you.

Praising or hyping someone so excessively that it becomes annoying.

A dramatic positive transformation in appearance or confidence.

Extreme or intense; can mean impressive or, in another sense, disgusting.

An encouragement to keep ranting or doing your thing.

Greatest of all time.

Acting wildly, recklessly, or in an out-of-control way.

A person associated with dark alternative music, fashion, or subculture.

A quick, casual way to announce that you have to leave right now.

An environmentally aware, outdoorsy, natural-living person.

A positive sign of healthy behavior in a person or relationship.

A popular dance move performed by stepping and swinging the arms.

A TikTok trend of drinking the purple McDonald's shake, then cutting to acting like something went wrong.

To work hard and stay committed to a goal.

Gross, disgusting, or unpleasant.

Excellent, fashionable, or enjoyable; something that feels aligned and good.

To cause disgust or distaste.

Describes something disgusting, unpleasant, or disturbing in appearance or vibe.

A large amount of money.

Good, fine, or all right.

An exclamation of surprise or admiration, often at someone's attractive figure; from god damn.

An exclamation of surprise or admiration, often reacting to an attractive body.

Very annoyed, angry, or disgusted about something.

Extremely intoxicated, wasted, or drunk from alcohol.

A phrase encouraging someone to keep going through difficulty.

Spending time casually with no formal plan.

Irritable because of hunger; a blend of hungry and angry.

Desperate or strongly in need of something, including affection.

Someone who tries too hard to impress others or to succeed; a try-hard.

A person who criticizes, envies, or opposes someone.

A fan's personal belief about a story that is not official canon.

Angry, frustrated, or visibly worked up about something.

Deeply serious, profound, or emotionally intense.

A better, upgraded, or superior version of something.

An intensifier meaning very or a lot, characteristic of Northern California speech.

A large amount of money; a serious pile of cash to spend.

Expressing excitement about and support for something.

A hand-slap greeting or celebration.

Used to express open, obvious excitement or emphasis; the opposite of low-key.

Openly, obviously, or intensely.

A child or person dressed head to toe in bright neon colors.

Fashionable, aware, and in the know about what's current.

Is particularly good or effective

Preceding a profound or absurd thought

Feels uniquely better or more impactful than usual.

Short for Homecoming, the school dance and its festivities.

A negative change in behavior after gaining success or fame.

A close friend or buddy; a playful term for a pal.

Casual romantic or sexual activity, from kissing to sex.

Casual romantic or sexual activity, from kissing to sex.

Telling someone to stop bothering you or mind their own business.

A deliberately controversial or provocative opinion.

An attractive person.

A boast disguised as a complaint or modest remark.

Preoccupied with or unable to stop thinking about someone or something.

A blend of 'honey' used as a sassy term of endearment among friends.

Excited, or something that stirs up excitement in people.

Excited or energized about something.

A phrase prefacing a blunt or reluctant admission.

An exclamation of shock, awkwardness, or amusement after a mistake or surprise.

That was hilarious; used as a reaction when something is extremely funny.

Said when something is extremely funny.

A casual announcement that one is leaving.

Something is very funny

A sudden feeling of disgust or turn-off toward someone you were attracted to.

Memorable and impressive

Acronym for 'in case you missed it,' flagging older news.

Acronym for 'I don't think so', a soft, polite way to disagree.

'In-game leader,' the player who directs a team's strategy.

IIRC is often used when recalling information or events but acknowledging the possibility of being incorrect.

Acronym for 'I just burst out laughing', used like lol to show genuine amusement.

IKR is often used to imply agreement during conversations over text or in person.

Unrealistic or refusing to accept reality.

Being emotional or caught up in one's feelings, from the shorthand feels.

Tacked onto a statement to make it sound absurd, ironic, or untrue.

A term (sometimes derogatory) describing Generation Alpha children who spend most of their time staring at phone or tablet screens.

Acronym for 'in real life,' meaning offline as opposed to online.

Acronym for 'in search of,' used when looking for something.

A person with an effortlessly cool and trendy style.

It conveys or gives off a particular vibe.

Pointing out a notable aspect

Describing something by comparing it to something similar and more familiar.

Very small in a cute or informal way.

Acronym for 'if you know what I mean,' hinting at a subtext.

If you know, you know; an inside reference only some will get.

A song that someone especially likes or finds catchy.

An older song that is still thoroughly enjoyable to listen to.

A catch-all word standing in for any thing, object, person, or place.

Feeling excited or elated about something coming up.

A younger person, usually used as an insult against someone who is seen as inexperienced.

Something flashy or eye-catching that grabs your attention.

Nonsense or deceptive, insincere talk.

An abbreviation for just kidding.

A phrase used to reveal that a statement was a joke.

A popular brand of e-cigarette; also used to mean vaping generally.

A demanding, entitled person, often a woman, who makes public scenes.

Gaming stat for 'kills, deaths, assists' measuring performance.

To be fully honest, authentic, and true to your values.

An encouragement to persevere and keep going.

An encouragement to stay strong through difficulty.

Did something exceptionally well.

Extremely good or impressive, including food.

Flattering someone excessively to gain favor.

Abbreviation for 'kill myself,' used online to vent distress; a harmful phrase that should be taken seriously, not casually.

Heavily intoxicated, especially from mixing substances.

Abbreviation for 'kill yourself'; a harmful harassment phrase aimed at others that is never acceptable.

A loss or a failure.

Unimpressive, weak, or disappointing.

An invitation for someone to share news, information, or their opinion.

Praising or flattering someone excessively.

When someone reads your message but does not reply.

Genuine or authentic; also used as an intensifier meaning truly.

Encouragement to let someone keep going with their idea or plan without interrupting them.

To let someone continue because their plan or work will turn out impressive.

A motivational phrase meaning let's work hard and succeed; bread is money.

A stylized spelling of 'look,' meaning a distinctive outfit or styling.

'Let's f---ing go,' an enthusiastic burst of excitement or hype.

Asking followers to like your most recent post on another platform.

A request for others to like a social media status or post.

Exciting, fun, or high-energy.

A phrase used when someone strongly identifies with a character, image, or situation.

An intensified form of "lit", meaning extremely exciting, fun, or excellent.

When something so good it makes you feel truly alive.

Really enjoying something

Enjoying something very strongly.

Strongly enjoying or loving something.

Really enjoying oneself

Something you can't stop thinking about

Acronym for 'laughing my a-- off' at something funny.

Acronym for 'like my status,' asking for engagement on a post.

People who aren't familiar with internet culture or trends.

To focus intensely and get fully committed to a task.

Acronym for 'laugh out loud' at something amusing.

A person's or object's overall visual style.

Appearing especially neat or stylish.

Making a focused effort to maximize one's physical attractiveness.

Background story, hidden context, or fan-interpreted explanation.

Enjoying something strongly.

A haircut reference turned into a viral meme phrase.

Describes something subtle, quiet, or kept on the down-low; also means 'kind of.'

Somewhat, subtly, or secretly.

Used as an intensifier meaning 'really,' 'very,' or 'a lot.'

Extremely angry; an intensified version of simply being mad.

Acting as the central, most important figure in a situation or one's own life.

Acting like the protagonist

A moment where you feel like the star of your own movie

Acting as though you are the most important person in every situation.

A person's primary romantic partner.

To earn a lot of money.

To earn money.

A casual term of address for a friend or peer.

An abbreviation for my bad, used to admit a small mistake.

Excessively praising or defending someone to an embarrassing degree.

Describes something as mediocre, average, or underwhelming.

A widely shared internet joke, image, phrase, or trend.

A mental breakdown, usually said lightly.

To like, support, or approve of someone or something.

To press the tongue to the roof of the mouth (mewing) to sharpen the jawline; also 'cute'.

Pressing the tongue to the roof of the mouth in an attempt to sharpen the jawline.

Average, mediocre, or underwhelming; not as good as hyped.

Clearly outshining someone in looks or presence so they seem lesser by comparison.

Something so relatable it perfectly captures how you feel.

Short for mutuals, people who follow each other back on social media.

A person who talks excessively, often without saying much of substance.

A person who enthusiastically performs oral sex on a partner.

An admission of a mistake; my fault, sorry about that.

To do something exceptionally well or flawlessly.

A storyline or reputation one would rather not be part of.

Casual invitation to watch shows together, often implying a romantic or intimate hangout.

Not gonna lie; used before an honest opinion.

No lie; for real, used to stress you are being truthful.

No Crumbs is often used to describe someone's appearance or performance that leaves no room for criticism.

A sarcastic way of saying that is obvious.

A sarcastic phrase meaning something is obvious.

No way; impossible

A relationship or arrangement without commitment or obligations.

An expression meaning absolutely not or impossible.

An inexperienced or out-of-touch person, especially online or in gaming.

Person who isn’t familiar with internet culture or trends.

Ordinary people who follow mainstream trends and are seen as out of touch with niche or online culture.

Tacked onto the end of a sentence to reverse it into the opposite.

Phrase prefacing a blunt or reluctant admission.

Admitting to something ironically

Expressing disapproval or disbelief

Someone who seems to act on autopilot or lacks original thought, like a background video-game character.

'Not safe for work,' flagging sexual or graphic content unsuitable for public viewing.

Short for none of your business; a dismissive answer to a nosy question.

Wild, intense, or exciting.

Slang for anything strange, cursed, or embarrassing, treating the state as a place where only weird things happen.

A dismissive clapback at older people posting condescending or out-of-touch takes.

Acronym for 'oh my gosh' or 'oh my god,' showing surprise.

Acronym for 'oh my lord,' expressing shock or dismay.

Acronym for 'on my way,' meaning heading there now.

To publicly expose or call someone out for what they said or did.

Perfectly styled or looking flawless, especially eyebrows; peaked around 2014 and now reads dated.

I swear; being completely honest

Exactly right, well executed, or perfectly styled.

Short for 'on God,' used to stress that something is true.

A tag added to bizarre or cursed content, joking that something this strange could only happen in Ohio.

An interjection for awkwardness, sympathy, or not knowing how to respond.

An opponent, rival, or enemy.

Opps is often used in the context of gang culture or urban communities.

Opponents, enemies, or rivals, in games or in life.

'One true pairing,' a couple, real or fictional, that a fan is invested in.

Mentally disconnected, confused, or not aware of reality.

Fantastic or amazing; so great it seems beyond belief.

Excessive, exaggerated, or more intense than necessary.

An excessive or unnecessary amount of effort or force.

Defeated. Used usually in the context of gaming or sports.

An informal term for a close friend.

A friendly farewell wishing peace as you leave.

Said to affirm and emphasize a statement as final.

Emphasizes that a point is final and not up for debate.

Excellent, cool, or attractive; a term of high praise.

A person pretending to be something they are not.

A girl who overtly seeks male approval by putting down other women.

To decorate or upgrade something to make it flashier and more impressive.

Angry, annoyed, or upset.

Overused, outdated, or no longer cool.

Stereotypically confident, popular man noted for romantic success.

A person who supplies drugs or other hard-to-get goods.

Used for ending a conversation when there is nothing more to say.

Texting shorthand with two competing meanings. Most often 'piss me off' or 'pissing me off', typed when something is annoying, and common in the combo 'pmo icl' ('piss me off, I can't lie'). It can also mean 'put me on', meaning hook me up or share a recommendation. Context and tone decide which is meant.

Acronym for 'put me on your Snapchat,' asking to be featured.

An expression of excitement or that something is really cool.

Attentive to language or behavior considered socially respectful or inclusive.

An affectionate nickname for a close friend or partner.

Someone who pretends to be cool or part of a scene without being genuine.

'Point of view,' often used to frame a relatable scenario in videos.

An encouragement to keep speaking, especially when the listener agrees.

A colorful, trendy, brand-aware aesthetic evoking prep-school style.

Overly upset or bothered about something.

Said after a statement to reveal it was a joke or the opposite is true.

Excited or mentally ready for something.

Pull Up is often used to announce one's arrival or to invite someone to join them.

Successfully attracting romantic or sexual interest.

Affectionate internet term for a puppy or small dog, from DoggoLingo.

Expression of approval

To publicly embarrass, call out, or expose someone.

The act of introducing someone to a new trend, product, or idea.

To completely dominate or defeat someone, usually in gaming.

A unit of money in slang, most often a thousand dollars, though sources disagree on the exact figure.

Excellent, cool, or impressive; a shortened form of radical.

Talking at length without much focus or substance.

A derogatory term implying a person has had many sexual partners.

Teasing or making fun of someone in a joking, ribbing way.

Describes someone or something seen as tacky, unrefined, or out of control.

When replies to a post get more engagement than the post itself

Having more negative responses than positive, especially on social media.

To publicly and pointedly call out someone's flaws.

An emphatic way to agree or say 'seriously' and 'true.'

A genuine, trustworthy, loyal person you can truly count on.

Phrase used to emphasize truthfulness or seriousness.

Proof or evidence, often screenshots, backing up a claim.

A warning sign of unhealthy or concerning behavior.

Taking up mental space

Constantly thinking about something you can't get out of your head.

Someone you are committed to for life, like a lifelong friend.

An expression of strong agreement, approval, or encouragement.

Expresses sympathy, or that something went badly wrong.

Charm or skill at flirting and attracting romantic interest; short for charisma.

Someone highly skilled at flirting and charming others.

Abbreviation for 'right now,' meaning at this moment.

To mock or criticize someone sharply, often in public.

To really like or support someone or something.

Invite someone to come by or join in person.

A topic someone thinks about surprisingly often for no clear reason.

Acronym for 'rolling on the floor laughing my a-- off.'

Acronym for 'role-playing game,' a video game genre.

To take part in a street fight or group fight.

A demand to hand something over, or a call to get something started.

Bitter, annoyed, or resentful over something small.

Fierce, bold, brutally blunt, or without any mercy.

I understand, no need to explain further.

An informal expression of confusion or disbelief.

A person associated with the 2000s scene music and fashion subculture.

A success or lucky gain.

Extremely delicious or delightful; a playful elaboration of scrumptious.

To lock in money or a valuable opportunity.

Making me laugh uncontrollably.

To look or perform exceptionally well

A compliment meaning someone looks strikingly good.

A subtle insult or expression of disrespect.

Well dressed, stylish, or polished in appearance.

An exclamation of admiration, exasperation, or emphasis.

To endorse or wish for two people to be in a romantic relationship; short for relationship.

A good time; a fun, enjoyable experience shared with others.

Shocked, stunned, or rattled.

An attractive young woman; a term for a female love interest.

To behave in a flashy way to attract attention.

Cool, awesome, or impressive; excellent in an exciting way.

A subtle expression of criticism, suspicion, or disapproval.

An independent, self-reliant person who does their own thing outside the social pecking order.

Someone who does too much to win another person's affection.

To watch drama unfold from the sidelines while minding your business.

Short for sister; a friendly term of familiarity or address.

An undefined romantic relationship that sits somewhere between friendship and dating.

Suspicious, shady, unsafe, or of questionable quality; also shortened to "sketch".

A nonsense adjective from a viral meme, meaning good, bad, or nothing depending on context.

Interjection mimicking screeching tires, used to make someone stop or repeat something.

A keyboard-mash expression of laughter, excitement, or secondhand embarrassment.

Is excellent, especially about music.

To do something impressively well or look amazing.

Doing exceptionally well

To overlook or underrate how great something really is.

Underappreciated

A body type with a slim waist and fuller hips and curves.

Low-quality, carelessly made content, often mass-produced AI material.

Something really good and satisfying, often used for food.

An air of insecure, try-hard overcompensation and bravado.

To have casual sex with someone, no strings attached.

'Shaking my head,' expressing disappointment or disbelief.

Very attractive person.

Deliberate misspelling of small used affectionately for something tiny and cute.

Skilled at flirting or charming others.

Someone who is notably skilled at charming or attracting romantic interest.

Sexually explicit written fiction or other adult content.

An attractive person who looks noticeably good; eye candy.

Looking sharp, flawless, or perfectly styled.

A secret romantic or sexual partner kept hidden from others.

Acronym for 'shout out' or for 'significant other.'

An invitation to give it to me straight or hit me with it.

Soft is often used to describe someone who shows a great deal of empathy or vulnerability.

Excellent, dependable, or agreeable; a mark of approval.

The moment a joint or blunt is lit and passed around.

Invitation for someone to share news, information, or their opinion.

Spill the tea is often used to encourage someone to share juicy or interesting gossip.

Something or someone you strongly identify with; now widely seen as dated and culturally insensitive.

To leave a place.

To actively improve one’s appearance or grooming to look more attractive.

A close, tight-knit group of friends; a heavily used mid-2010s term.

An admirable group of friends held up as an aspirational example; now reads dated.

A conventional, old-fashioned person who is out of touch with trends.

A large sum of money or big financial win.

A large amount of money.

An emphatic way of saying an enormous amount of money, piled up beyond counting. Used to boast about wealth rather than to name a figure.

To be an intensely devoted fan of someone or something.

Firmly following through and staying strong in your convictions.

Stanning is often used to describe the act of being a dedicated fan or showing intense admiration.

An exaggerated, playful spelling of 'stop', often flirty or mock-embarrassed.

Stay strong and keep your head up; encouragement that you will be okay.

Secretly removing a condom during sex without a partner's consent.

Very angry or visibly worked up about something.

Steez is often used to describe someone's unique and effortless style.

Very excited or enthusiastic about something.

A person’s perceived coolness, status, or reputation.

A confident, attractive man.

Looking stylish or well-dressed.

To indirectly criticize someone online without naming or tagging them.

An informal intensifier meaning very or extremely, often placed before an adjective.

Suspicious or shady; not to be trusted.

Stylish confidence or a cool, put-together appearance.

To avoid, dodge, or deliberately steer clear of someone.

Casual invitation to come over or stop in for a visit.

Very muscular or physically built from working out.

To pick someone up or give them a ride to where they need to go.

An aggressive online initialism used to tell someone to be quiet or stop talking. It stands for a rude phrase that cleanly means 'shut up'. Usually hostile toward strangers, though friends fire it back and forth as teasing when it comes with laughing emojis. A running joke claims it means 'stay young, beautiful, and unique', which is a cover story, not the real meaning.

A playful command to calm down or relax.

A dismissive, sarcastic way to tell someone to stop or back off.

To accept a loss or failure gracefully; own the defeat.

A dismissive refusal to listen, often with a raised palm gesture.

Acronym for 'to be honest,' prefacing a candid opinion.

Gossip or the latest dramatic news.

Abbreviation for 'the f---,' used for shock or emphasis.

Acronym for that feeling when, used to caption a relatable moment, often with an image.

TGIF is often used to express relief and excitement that the weekend is beginning.

That is unacceptable, wrong, or off; a clear signal you do not approve.

Said when something is so funny you can hardly handle it.

That is something that fits one's taste, interest, or way of feeling.

A reply to someone else's bad news, meaning that is rough or that sucks. Said flatly it becomes mock sympathy rather than real sympathy.

Information, news, or gossip.

Life itself, seen as something to be navigated, hustled through, or won.

Authority figures or the establishment seen as controlling ordinary people.

Inside information, news, or gossip.

Describes someone attractive because of full, ample curves.

A deliberately provocative photo posted online to attract attention.

Openly desperate for attention, approval, or romantic interest.

A derogatory acronym labeling a woman as promiscuous.

Clothes or an outfit.

To fight or challenge someone to a fight.

To fight someone in a physical altercation.

Throwing shade is often used to describe subtle insults or criticisms, typically indirect.

Tight is often used to describe a close and solid friendship or relationship.

Intensifier meaning extremely or very.

An intensifier meaning very, completely, or extremely.

Playful abbreviation of totally, meaning completely or absolutely; now reads dated.

A play on "touch grass" urging people to log off and read or visit the library.

To take a break from being online and reconnect with real life.

A cheap prepaid phone used to avoid being traced, often for illicit dealings.

Thinking, acting, or speaking irrationally.

A casual phrase expressing agreement.

Loyal, dependable, and faithful.

Someone trying too hard to seem skilled, cool, or impressive.

Shorthand for trying to; expresses what you want or intend to do.

Excellent or amazing; originally from surfing culture.

Cool, impressive, or good. A stylized spelling of tough used as praise for an outfit, a song, or a move.

Highly energetic, excited, or partying hard, sometimes from drinking.

Acting irrationally, overreacting, or making no sense.

Acting strangely or overreacting, as if seeing things that are not there.

A very close friend, whether or not you look alike.

A playful variation of 'twin,' meaning a very close friend.

A euphemism for suicide or killing used to bypass content filters; refers to a serious harmful topic to handle with care.

An older person, or a friend acting older than their age; from uncle.

Did exactly what was needed and did it well.

Slang for placing a nicotine pouch in the upper lip.

Tense, angry, or overly anxious.

A shortening of 'very,' used in texting to add emphasis.

Valid is often used to affirm that someone's feelings or opinions are reasonable or supported.

Ordinary, plain, or boring; lacking any excitement.

A person who uses an electronic cigarette or vaping device.

To relax and do very little, often watching TV.

Spending long stretches of time lying around doing very little, often watching TV.

To let someone keep expressing their frustrations.

The overall feeling or mood of a person, place, or thing.

An informal assessment of someone's mood or energy.

Relaxing and enjoying the mood or atmosphere.

A trendy girl defined by scrunchies, reusable bottles, and a laid-back look.

A win or a positive outcome.

Bad, lame, or of poor quality.

A shy, introverted person who avoids the spotlight.

Very intoxicated.

A self-improvement catchphrase about committing to working out and bettering yourself.

A sarcastic, ironic response to something unwelcome or clearly bad.

A sarcastic acknowledgment of an odd or pointless brag.

Reaction to something awkward, embarrassing, or generally unpleasant.

A meme-like question expressing confusion about someone's behavior.

A confused or bewildered reaction phrase, an ironic mashup of internet slang meaning 'what the heck.'

A casual way to ask what is going on or what the news is.

What's the news, information, or gossip?

A casual way to ask for gossip, news, or an update.

A way of asking what someone's problem, interest, or hang-up is.

A confrontational way to ask what someone’s problem is.

A dismissive expression of indifference or mild annoyance.

A car, especially a stylish, nice, or flashy one you drive.

A young person with exceptional talent or intelligence.

Someone who looks exceptionally, strikingly attractive.

Very good or excellent; also used as an intensifier meaning "very".

A shortened 'wig snatched,' praising something amazing or shocking.

An exclamation of extreme excitement, amazement, or being blown away.

Acting shockingly, recklessly, or hilariously out of pocket.

A success or favorable outcome.

Shorthand for with you; often used to say you are on board or in agreement.

Describes someone as confident, self-assured, and in touch with what they believe.

Alert to social and racial injustice; the original earnest sense from AAVE, before later ironic use.

A mock-sympathetic reaction to bad news or complaints, imitating a sad trombone.

An enthusiastic expression of agreement or acknowledgment.

An abbreviation expressing confusion, shock, or disbelief.

Acronym for 'where you at,' asking someone's location.

Acronym for 'what you doing,' asking about someone's plans.

WYLL means "what do you look like?" and asks someone for a description or photo.

Slang for Xanax, a prescription sedative often misused recreationally.

A casual phrase asking whether the listener understands or agrees.

An emphatic, drawn-out yes expressing excitement or approval; rooted in ballroom culture.

A run-together of you heard; asks whether someone understands or is aware.

Talking a lot, especially idly or excessively.

To talk a lot, often without saying much of substance.

Someone who talks excessively and rarely lets others get a word in.

Talking excessively or rambling on.

Enthusiastic praise and encouragement toward someone; popularized by mid-2010s pop culture.

To throw something hard or fast; also a shout of excitement.

Acronym for you only live once, used to justify a spontaneous or risky choice; now dated.

A phrase encouraging someone to act according to their own preferences.

A sarcastic acknowledgment of an unfunny or unappreciated joke or insult.

A phrase meaning life is short, so one should take chances.

Said of someone who is the center of attention, either as praise for owning the moment or as a dig at someone acting extra and expecting to be fussed over.

A person known for creating videos on YouTube.

An affirmative greeting or a call to get someone's attention.

A handsome, stylish, confident, well-dressed older man.

Complete truth

A former romantic interest who ghosts you and later resurfaces.