Informal language

Fam

Shorter word for family, but don’t be fooled—it can be used to describe your friends or the way Millennials use “bro”.

Glow up

Means a makeover or transformation from bad to good.

CEO

If you’re the CEO of something, it means you’ve mastered it or you’re a pro.

Cancel Culture

Form of shaming the actions or opinions of a public figure, company or organization.

Stan

Combination of “stalker” and “fan.” If you stan someone, it means you’re obsessed but not in a creepy way.

E-boy/E-girl

Similar to emo or goth culture, but they use the internet to express themselves.

W

Simply means “win.”

Dank

Excellent or of very high quality.

Ghosting

Common in the earlier talking stages of a relationship. Ghosting someone means you start ignoring them or stop texting them back Salty: Used when feeling jealous. Related: What Does ‘TL;DR’ Mean? Plus, Here’s When You’ll Definitely Want To Avoid Using It

Big Yikes

Big Yikes is used when you’re so embarrassed that “yikes” doesn’t do justice

Boujee

This term can be used if you’re describing something or someone that is extravagant or fancy.

Finna

Shortened term for saying “I’m going to.”

Cap

Cap means to lie. If you say “no cap” it means you are being authentic or truthful.

High-key

High-key is simply the opposite of being low-key.

Cheugy

Something that is cheugy is not at all trendy.

Simp

Someone who does way too much for the person they have a crush on.

Camp

Something that is ironically trendy. One might consider Crocs to be of the camp aesthetic

Snack

A person that you find attractive.

TFW

TFW stands for “that feeling when.” TFW you get off work early on a Friday.

Woke

Woke refers to being politically aware.

Sip tea

Sip tea is an alternative to “spilling the tea,” meaning you’re sitting back and listening to the gossip rather than partaking in it

L

L is the opposite of a W—meaning a loss rather than a win.

Take several seats

If someone is really getting on your nerves, you might tell them to take several seats

Drip

A term for a cool or sexy trend or style.

Bop

When a song or album is exceptionally good.

Sheesh

Sheesh is used to hype someone up if they’re looking good or doing something good.

Iykyk

This acronym is short for “if you know, you know.” It’s commonly used in reference to an inside joke or something only a specific community might understand.

Living rent-free

If something is “living rent-free” in your head, that means you can’t stop thinking about it.

Hits different

When something is unique or better than the usual.

Bet

Simply put, this slang term means “yes.” It can be used to confirm something and could be compared to the Millennial term “word.”

Vibe check

To check someone’s energy or mood.

Periodt

Using this at the end of the statement adds emphasis or intensity to the point made.

Catch these hands

To start a fight. This term is generally used in a contentious matter.

Drag

If you drag someone, you’re criticizing or making fun of them. This can be equated to roasting someone.

Finesse

Finesse means to trick or manipulate someone or a situation in order to get what you want.

I’m weak / I’m dead / I died

Other terms to use when you find something hilarious.

Main character

Describes someone who is generally well-liked and charismatic. It can also be used to describe someone when they’re making a scene, but not necessarily in a bad way.

Sis

A shortened version of “sister,” this term is typically used to greet a friend, no matter their gender.

Sending me

You find something particularly funny.

Slaps

Used to describe how exceptional something is.

Bussin’

A quirky word to use when you taste something delicious.

Sus

Short for “suspicious,” sus it typically means something is not as expected, or shady.

Snatched

If someone is looking snatched, they look really good, particularly their outfit.

Guap

Money, and lots of it.

Smol

Something that is small, and in most cases exceptionally adorable.

This ain’t it, chief

Another way of giving disapproval for something.

Extra

Someone who is out there and enjoys taking things to a new level of flamboyance.

Clapback

A response or comeback after you’ve been “called out” for something.

G.O.A.T.

Short for “The Greatest of All Time.” An acronym used to describe someone incredible.

Sources

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