General Slang

Many slang terms are used both online and offline, such as in spoken conversation. The following list includes general shorthand and slang terms that are not specifically used online or in text messaging.

Slang Term Meaning Votes
LOLLaughing out loud
NoobNewbie
XXKisses
VRVirtual reality
xpExperience
thxThanks
PCPersonal computer
FailFailure
24/7Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
bcBecause
FacepalmTo place your palm on your face in embarrassment
bfBoyfriend
ASAPAs soon as possible
PS4PlayStation 4
2To
WhoaExpression of surprise
ScrubLoser
TwitchVideo game streaming website
muahKiss
MMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game
SimpA person who obsesses over someone
LANLocal Area Network
plzPlease
msgMessage
SOSSave our souls
DripSexy style
hahaLaughing
GamerA video game player
supWhat's up
POVPoint of view
BroBrother
b4Before
BFFBest friends forever
uYou
TrollingPosting offensive comments
DnDDungeons & Dragons
HottieAn attractive person
SelfieA picture a person takes of themself
CapLie
KarenAn entitled woman
J/KJust kidding
XOXOHugs and kisses
vsVersus
411Information
FBFacebook
POSPiece of s***
AIArtificial intelligence
TBCTo be continued
TGIFThank goodness it's Friday
CYOACover your own a**
RPGRole-playing game
pervPervert
qtCutie
MemeA piece of media that spreads via the Internet
DittoSame
AKAAlso known as
Clout chaserA person who does things just to become popular
hunHoney
SOSignificant other
SOBSon of a b****
sfxSpecial effects
sortaSort of
GhostingLeaving without saying goodbye
mhmMm-hmm
minsMinutes
KOK
mwaKiss
lilLittle
Hook upTo be physically intimate with another person
420Marijuana
BoozeAlcohol
SnowflakeA sensitive person
b-dayBirthday
cSee
ETAEstimated time of arrival
MIAMissing in action
PSPlayStation
StudA highly skilled individual
Go viralTo become popular on the Internet
FriendversaryFriendship anniversary
ftFeaturing
NSFWNot safe for work
IOUI owe you
GaslightingManipulating information to create doubt
MYOBMind your own business
XKiss
KIAKilled in action
dDi**
odOverdose
FYIFor your information
You got itFor sure
SOLS*** out of luck
N/ANot Available
N64Nintendo 64
nukeNuclear missile
LeechFreeloader
TriggeredAngry
TorchTo beat someone in competition
ShawtyA fine female
AdultingActing like an adult
DIYDo it yourself
TMIToo much information
heheLaughing
XOKiss and Hug
SheeshExpression of disbelief
Anti-vaxxerA person who opposes vaccines
LGBTQLesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer
FUBARFouled up beyond all recognition
TrollA person who posts offensive comments
DivaA self-important, demanding person
BestieBest Friend
VaxholeA person who brags about being vaccinated
Netflix and chillHook up
BeastAn awesome person
Gummy acheStomach ache from eating gummy candies
procProgrammed random occurrence
KicksFun
favsFavorites
BootyliciousAttractive with a nice rear end
HipsterA person who dislikes mainstream culture
POWPrisoner of war
Hot takeA controversial opinion
HotPhysically attractive
You got servedYou were called out
mgmtManagement
hwHomework
AirheadStupid
PotMarijuana
NFLNational Football League
SkolGood health
PS3PlayStation 3
Straight fireVery cool
USAUnited States of America
CupcakingFlirting
ChillRelax
Binge-watchTo view many episodes or movies in a row
Booty callAn intimate rendezvous
EloElo rating system
KFCKentucky Fried Chicken
PlasteredDrunk
NNTRNo need to reply
appApplication
gimmeGive me
CrewGroup of friends
FandomCommunity of fans
Tree huggerA person who cares about the environment
WWJDWhat would Jesus do
COCCode of conduct
TMTrademark
reRegarding
spSpelling
WootWoohoo!
shipRelationship
DankruptOut of Marijuana
picPicture
GosuHighly skilled
CGComputer Graphics
CreeperA socially invasive person
APAssociated Press
ClapbackA clever comeback
VacayVacation
CrayCrazy
TwerkHip-gyrating dance move
WBYWhat about you?
DopeCool
DopeIllegal drugs
NCNo comment
DigitsPhone number
AAVEAfrican-American Vernacular English
GotchaI get you
WokeAware of social issues
SavageViciously cool
RubberA condom
Oh snapExpression of surprise
CDCompact disc
LitExciting
h8rHater
FAQFrequently Asked Questions
Performative activismAdvocating a cause to gain social standing
SpitTo freestyle rap
ColdMean
PotheadPerson who smokes a lot of pot
WeedMarijuana
imbaImbalanced
BlingOverly flashy jewelry
CringeUnpleasant
Stay wokeStay aware of social problems
PEOTUSPresident-elect of the United States
DawgFriend
Mary JaneMarijuana
charCharacter
Day oneA very close friend
Po-poPolice
BFFMBest friends forevermore
CrushA person who is the object of someone's affection
G2GGood to go
Sending meMaking me laugh
The struggle is realHaving difficulty doing something
MacroEconomy management skill
DQDisqualify
BOLBest of luck
noobletYoung newbie
SaltyUpset
Throwing shadeDisrespecting
JailbaitAttractive underage person
WCGWorld Cyber Games
Chasing cloutDoing things just to become popular
BossAwesome person
PnPParty and Play
Side chickA mistress
Hits differentAffects differently
Gen ZerA person born between 1997 and 2012
F2FFace to face
PplPeople
Outkick your coverageTo have a romantic partner who is much more attractive than you
Cancel cultureCanceling people who do anything controversial
Work boyfriendBest male friend at work
GA thousand dollars
RoastTo disrespect
SlackerA lazy person
MOHMedal of Honor
RedneckAn uneducated Southerner
deetsDetails
FinesseTo persuade
SimpingObsessing over a person that does not return the same affection
LoELevel of effort
WhipVehicle
No capNo lie
RoofieA date rape drug
infoInformation
Real talkHonest truth
Green flagA sign of approval
KCCOKeep calm and carry on
ChillaxChill and relax
Sip teaMind your business
addyAdderall
ytYouTube
46President Joe Biden
Bada**A cool rebel
antifaAnti-fascists
POTUSPresident of the United States
EffinF***ing
CovidCOVID-19
JKJust kidding
mMale
TrillWell respected
ARAugmented reality
BSBulls***
SlayTo dominate
ScamdemicFake pandemic
jJoint
JaguarAn older woman who dates younger men
Fake newsFake news source that pretends to be real
ChickenScared
Pick meA person desperate for attention and approval
RSVPRépondez s'il vous plaît
Cash me outsideCome outside and I'll beat you
Irish goodbyeLeaving without saying goodbye
MicroUnit micromanagement skill
Crying JordanA meme featuring a crying Michael Jordan
DTRDefine the relationship
WompExpression of disappointment
GucciGood
GrindTo do something difficult
LarperLive action role-player
IshKind of
JointMarijuana cigarette
MoochTo freeload
Show holeSadness after finishing a great show
SickAwesome
Sugar babyA young person who uses an older person for money
Left no crumbsCompletely dominated
BooBabe
YayoCocaine
PoserA person who pretends to be someone they are not
WhippedObedient
MofoMotherf***er
AFJApril Fools' joke
MillennialA person born between 1981 and 1996
IMInstant message
SwerveGo away
emoEmotional
RizzCharisma
FireAwesome
PlankingLying face down and straight like a plank
SmoochKiss
Hop offGo away
Break the InternetTo cause something to go viral online
Bye FeliciaGoodbye
DACADeferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
45President Donald Trump
BandOne thousand dollars
MateFriend
PlayerA person who manipulates others for their own gain
adminAdministrator
Presidential flashcardsU.S. dollars
Social distancingIsolating from other people
sisSister
Talking trashDisrespecting
N/ANot applicable
Gold diggerA person who uses another person for money
BrotherzoneA relationship where a person's love interest thinks of him as a brother
LeetspeakSpelling variations that replace English letters with numbers and characters
FacestalkingLooking through someone's pictures on Facebook
SlacktivismLazy activism
ICEU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Unspoken rizzNonverbal charm
BoomerA person born between 1946 and 1964
BeefBothering problem
ColdAwesome
The Great ResignationPeople quitting their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic
CinephileA devoted fan of cinema
TightAwesome
YugeHuge
Unicorn momAn imperfect, authentic mom who defies mom shaming
ZoomerA person born between 1997 and 2012
HoneydudeA boyfriend or husband used for his money
WildinActing crazy
BuckDollar
WWFWorld Wildlife Fund
NetizenAn Internet citizen
AfroNatural bush-like hairstyle
Put on blastTo call out
TikTokerA TikTok user
sk8Skate
BonesDollars
MackTo flirt
TrippinHallucinating
More issues than VogueA lot of problems
LeftistA person with radical left-wing political views
IQIntelligence quotient
FlyCool
Deez NutsA fake Presidential candidate
TBDTo be determined
SATScholastic Aptitude Test
OKOll korrect
WipeTotal death
SlimeA good friend
SkankA promiscuous woman
CisCisgender
Throw handsFight
We moveWe carry on
YasssYes
Truth bombA surprising but true statement
nahNo
DafuqWhat the f***
BreadcrumbingLeading someone on romantically
GurlGirl
HomesliceA close friend
BOBody odor
HeatherA desirable person
WhitesplainTo explain something as a white person
tweenTweenager
Galentine's DayFebruary 13th ladies-only celebration
BlueprintPerfection
SnaccAn attractive person
DSTDaylight Saving Time
cidAcid
WinoA person who drinks an excessive amount of wine
IRSInternal Revenue Service
GlizzyHot dog
PeriodtAn expression of emphasis
GPSGlobal positioning system
DisDisrespect
Spill the teaShare the gossip
Netflix cheatingWatching future episodes of a favorite Netflix show without your partner
Devil's lettuceCannabis
HBOHome Box Office
fFemale
Red flagA warning sign
Relationship goalsAn admirable relationship
Side eyeDisapproving glance
BiBisexual
ChadA physically fit, overly confident man
PDAPublic display of affection
ASLAmerican Sign Language
ShadeDisrespect
VampingStaying up late at night using electronics
rentsParents
Celine a sceneTo add a Celine Dion song to a video for maximum emotional impact
QuaranteamA small group that socializes in-person during COVID-19
CancelShut down or force out
ShawtieA fine female
Bikini bridgeSpace between a bikini bottom and stomach
TwerkingShaking hips and rear in a bouncing motion
Outta pocketDisreputable
Bag£1000
OpeExpression of surprise
GrailsA rare pair of sneakers
FommyFather mommy
DoeThough
Friend zoneA relationship where a person's love interest thinks of them as just a friend
mulaMoney
NarkInformant
GatekeepTo police who has access to an identity or community
SwattingCreating a false emergency to get a SWAT team to respond
Whoja vuFeeling that you have met someone before
Alternative factsLies used to replace facts
refReferee
WhoopsExclamation of a mistake
FleekPerfect
Sugar daddyAn older man used for his money by a woman
TootsiesToes
1FOne female
WickedVery cool
WordAgree
YouTuberA YouTube user
xmasChristmas
ToolEgotistical jerk
HIMYMHow I Met Your Mother
On fleekPerfect
Do it for the gramTo do something only to share on Instagram
FrontinTo pretend you are something you are not
ampTo be loud and angry
Snitches get stitchesPeople who tell on others will get hurt
statsStatistics
CabTaxi
ATMAutomated teller machine
MVPMost valuable player
CrunchyNatural and sustainable lifestyle
InstadadA man who marries a person with kids
wannaWant to
Ghost cheeksThe warmth on a seat left by another person
GoalsDesirable
lawlLOL
TextpectationExpectation of waiting for a text
PhotobombTo pose in the background of a picture being taken
CakingFlirting
BenchingUsing a person as a backup date
BlursdayLiterally any day of the week, they're all the same now
TrumperA Donald Trump supporter
LockdownAn order to stay where you are
FriendsgivingThanksgiving with friends
FORGIVEFaith, Obedience, Righteousness, Grace, Inheritance, Victory, Edification
CrackedCrazy
SicSpelling incorrect
Clout leechA person who is friends with someone just to become more popular
JohnToilet
Liberal tearsComplaints from a liberal
NetflixingEating a lot of food when you mean to eat just a little
Porcelain throneToilet
Thirst trapA provocative action, message, video, or photo
TrashyPoor quality
Clap backA clever comeback
NFTNon-fungible token
OnlyPlansConsistently planning dates but never following through
datThat
Bros before hoesGuy friends are more important than romantic interests
Keep it 100Stay true to yourself
AmpedExcited
PumpedExcited
BenjaminOne hundred dollar bill
ShotgunFront passenger seat
SistahSister
DankHigh quality marijuana
HuckleberryThe one you're looking for
FriendzoneWhen someone just wants to be friends
My bMy mistake
MSMMainstream media
BoujeeHigh class
StudAn attractive male
RatchetWretched
HeaddeskExtreme frustration
Vibe checkCheckup on a person's mood
PCPolitically correct
Dumpster fireTotal mess
MansplainWhen a man explains something in a condescending manner
Sawing logsSleeping
techTechnology
QuaranfifteenWeight gained during COVID-19 quarantine
XYZExamine your zipper
RoofiedDrugged by a person
Christmas bogusReceiving nothing from your employer during Christmas
OGOriginal
Boy mathMale logic
BMWBayerische Motoren Werke
ChurchPerfect
SwagFree stuff
HangryAngry because you're hungry
blogWeb log
honHoney
GingerRed-head
TebowingGetting in a position of praying
WFXWork from anywhere
Girlfriend taxFood taken by your girlfriend
Moon doorTo get rid of
Hard passAbsolutely not
BurritoingWrapping yourself tightly in blankets
puterComputer
ShookCompletely surprised
HotsAttraction to a person
RespeckRespect
Red weddingA disaster
Alpha momA dominant female in a group of mothers
High maintenanceRequiring a lot of attention
CONUSContiguous United States
nehNo
VeggiesVegetables
DougieDance move
PSAPublic Service Announcement

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