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
thxThanks
VRVirtual reality
xpExperience
PCPersonal computer
24/7Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week
FailFailure
bcBecause
FacepalmTo place your palm on your face in embarrassment
bfBoyfriend
ASAPAs soon as possible
WhoaExpression of surprise
PS4PlayStation 4
2To
ScrubLoser
muahKiss
TwitchVideo game streaming website
MMORPGMassively multiplayer online role-playing game
plzPlease
msgMessage
SimpA person who obsesses over someone
LANLocal Area Network
supWhat's up
hahaLaughing
GamerA video game player
SOSSave our souls
TrollingPosting offensive comments
DripSexy style
uYou
XOXOHugs and kisses
KarenAn entitled woman
AIArtificial intelligence
b4Before
BFFBest friends forever
HottieAn attractive person
CapLie
SelfieA picture a person takes of themself
POVPoint of view
BroBrother
pervPervert
J/KJust kidding
DnDDungeons & Dragons
TGIFThank goodness it's Friday
FBFacebook
411Information
qtCutie
RPGRole-playing game
vsVersus
TBCTo be continued
POSPiece of s***
DittoSame
MemeA piece of media that spreads via the Internet
CYOACover your own a**
AKAAlso known as
Clout chaserA person who does things just to become popular
sfxSpecial effects
hunHoney
LMAOLaughing my a** off
SOBSon of a b****
mhmMm-hmm
GhostingLeaving without saying goodbye
SOSignificant other
420Marijuana
minsMinutes
sortaSort of
Go viralTo become popular on the Internet
Hook upTo be physically intimate with another person
StudA highly skilled individual
MIAMissing in action
BoozeAlcohol
mwaKiss
SnowflakeA sensitive person
b-dayBirthday
lilLittle
FriendversaryFriendship anniversary
cSee
TrollA person who posts offensive comments
MYOBMind your own business
ETAEstimated time of arrival
IOUI owe you
PSPlayStation
NSFWNot safe for work
ftFeaturing
XKiss
KIAKilled in action
LGBTQLesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer
GaslightingManipulating information to create doubt
TMIToo much information
Netflix and chillHook up
WompExpression of disappointment
KOK
N/ANot Available
dDi**
ShawtyA fine female
odOverdose
Anti-vaxxerA person who opposes vaccines
FYIFor your information
AdultingActing like an adult
LeechFreeloader
DIYDo it yourself
FUBARFouled up beyond all recognition
SOLS*** out of luck
heheLaughing
XOKiss and Hug
N64Nintendo 64
nukeNuclear missile
TorchTo beat someone in competition
BestieBest Friend
TriggeredAngry
Gummy acheStomach ache from eating gummy candies
You got itFor sure
SheeshExpression of disbelief
DivaA self-important, demanding person
RizzCharisma
POWPrisoner of war
FandomCommunity of fans
hwHomework
USAUnited States of America
NNTRNo need to reply
SkolGood health
procProgrammed random occurrence
Pick meA person desperate for attention and approval
PotMarijuana
KicksFun
AAVEAfrican-American Vernacular English
You got servedYou were called out
Gen ZerA person born between 1997 and 2012
VaxholeA person who brags about being vaccinated
favsFavorites
Hot takeA controversial opinion
BootyliciousAttractive with a nice rear end
HipsterA person who dislikes mainstream culture
ClapbackA clever comeback
VacayVacation
NFLNational Football League
CrewGroup of friends
BeastAn awesome person
PS3PlayStation 3
HotPhysically attractive
FAQFrequently Asked Questions
RubberA condom
Binge-watchTo view many episodes or movies in a row
mgmtManagement
Straight fireVery cool
RIPRest in peace
AirheadStupid
Booty callAn intimate rendezvous
KFCKentucky Fried Chicken
CupcakingFlirting
NCNo comment
Hop offGo away
shipRelationship
appApplication
Oh snapExpression of surprise
ChillRelax
Mary JaneMarijuana
CGComputer Graphics
Left no crumbsCompletely dominated
PlasteredDrunk
Day oneA very close friend
EloElo rating system
DopeIllegal drugs
WWJDWhat would Jesus do
SimpingObsessing over a person that does not return the same affection
picPicture
GotchaI get you
DankruptOut of Marijuana
MillennialA person born between 1981 and 1996
gimmeGive me
Show holeSadness after finishing a great show
CrayCrazy
DopeCool
Tree huggerA person who cares about the environment
JailbaitAttractive underage person
reRegarding
spSpelling
DigitsPhone number
CreeperA socially invasive person
ColdMean
DQDisqualify
SavageViciously cool
CringeUnpleasant
APAssociated Press
RoastTo disrespect
CovidCOVID-19
Sending meMaking me laugh
charCharacter
DawgFriend
h8rHater
GucciGood
TwerkHip-gyrating dance move
Po-poPolice
COCCode of conduct
TMTrademark
The struggle is realHaving difficulty doing something
WootWoohoo!
PoserA person who pretends to be someone they are not
46President Joe Biden
WeedMarijuana
GosuHighly skilled
Real talkHonest truth
SpitTo freestyle rap
CDCompact disc
Chasing cloutDoing things just to become popular
LitExciting
CrushA person who is the object of someone's affection
BandOne thousand dollars
POTUSPresident of the United States
ChoppedUnattractive
WBYWhat about you?
BFFMBest friends forevermore
GlizzyHot dog
PotheadPerson who smokes a lot of pot
Hits differentAffects differently
Throwing shadeDisrespecting
Talking trashSaying disrespectful things
BOLBest of luck
Outkick your coverageTo have a romantic partner who is much more attractive than you
SlackerA lazy person
PnPParty and Play
imbaImbalanced
DTRDefine the relationship
Performative activismAdvocating a cause to gain social standing
noobletYoung newbie
RoofieA date rape drug
SaltyUpset
KCCOKeep calm and carry on
TrillWell respected
WokeAware of social issues
Side chickA mistress
No capNo lie
PEOTUSPresident-elect of the United States
LeetspeakSpelling variations that replace English letters with numbers and characters
F2FFace to face
PplPeople
Green flagA sign of approval
G2GGood to go
BSBulls***
HomesliceA close friend
EffinF***ing
MOHMedal of Honor
RedneckAn uneducated Southerner
LoELevel of effort
ytYouTube
MofoMotherf***er
Stay wokeStay aware of social problems
MacroEconomy management skill
BlingOverly flashy jewelry
Irish goodbyeLeaving without saying goodbye
FacestalkingLooking through someone's pictures on Facebook
addyAdderall
Cancel cultureCanceling people who do anything controversial
Sip teaMind your business
WhippedObedient
MoochTo freeload
45President Donald Trump
jJoint
GrindTo do something difficult
Side eyeA disapproving glance
WCGWorld Cyber Games
BossAwesome person
YayoCocaine
MVPMost valuable player
SlayTo dominate
Break the InternetTo cause something to go viral online
Bada**A cool rebel
mMale
Presidential flashcardsU.S. dollars
HoneydudeA boyfriend or husband used for his money
Sugar babyA young person who uses an older person for money
deetsDetails
WildinActing crazy
infoInformation
LarperLive action role-player
Work boyfriendBest male friend at work
ChillaxChill and relax
WhipVehicle
antifaAnti-fascists
FlyCool
JointMarijuana cigarette
SickAwesome
Spill the teaShare the gossip
IshKind of
FinesseTo persuade
Fake newsFake news source that pretends to be real
ScamdemicFake pandemic
IMInstant message
ARAugmented reality
emoEmotional
PlayerA person who manipulates others for their own gain
tweenTweenager
BoomerA person born between 1946 and 1964
RSVPRépondez s'il vous plaît
MateA friend
SkankA promiscuous woman
MicroUnit micromanagement skill
DACADeferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
BrotherzoneA relationship where a person's love interest thinks of him as a brother
Crying JordanA meme featuring a crying Michael Jordan
JaguarAn older woman who dates younger men
GOne thousand dollars
ChickenScared
Cash me outsideCome outside and I'll beat you
Unicorn momAn imperfect, authentic mom who defies mom shaming
SwerveGo away
N/ANot applicable
Put on blastTo call out
VampingStaying up late at night using electronics
TrippinHallucinating
BeefBothering problem
Social distancingIsolating from other people
BreadcrumbingLeading someone on romantically
On fleekPerfect
NarkAn informant
Gold diggerA person who uses another person for money
AFJApril Fools' joke
Throw handsFight
PlankingLying face down and straight like a plank
Snitches get stitchesPeople who tell on others will get hurt
SmoochKiss
BoujeeHigh class
FireAwesome
NetizenAn Internet citizen
Deez NutsA fake Presidential candidate
ASLAmerican Sign Language
FriendsgivingThanksgiving with friends
DisDisrespect
JKJust kidding
sk8Skate
ColdAwesome
PDAPublic display of affection
SlacktivismLazy activism
GurlGirl
Love bombingBombarding someone with acts of adoration
WinoA person who drinks an excessive amount of wine
The Great ResignationPeople quitting their jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic
Cuffing seasonThe fall and winter time period where people begin relationships
FommyFather mommy
TBDTo be determined
Unspoken rizzNonverbal charm
DoeThough
SATScholastic Aptitude Test
HIMYMHow I Met Your Mother
sisSister
IRSInternal Revenue Service
cidAcid
MackTo flirt
YugeHuge
Bye FeliciaGoodbye
WWFWorld Wildlife Fund
QuaranteamA small group that socializes in-person during COVID-19
QnAQuestion and Answer
SnaccAn attractive person
BlueprintPerfection
refReferee
InstadadA man who marries a person with kids
TightAwesome
Christmas creepThe slow expansion of the Christmas shopping season
CinephileA devoted fan of cinema
WickedVery cool
Do it for the gramTo do something only to share on Instagram
Rage baitOnline content meant to provoke rage
PeriodtAn expression of emphasis
Devil's lettuceCannabis
TikTokerA TikTok user
DSTDaylight Saving Time
BuckDollar
Dumpster fireTotal mess
BooBabe
WhitesplainTo explain something as a white person
adminAdministrator
1FOne female
Galentine's DayFebruary 13th ladies-only celebration
ICEU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
HeatherA desirable person
fFemale
PhotobombTo pose in the background of a picture being taken
SquadGroup of friends
OpeExpression of surprise
BiBisexual
YouTuberA YouTube user
rentsParents
BonesDollars
OKOll korrect
Vibe checkCheckup on a person's mood
ShadeDisrespect
FadedHigh
YasssYes
ThreadsClothes
WipeTotal death
MansplainWhen a man explains something in a condescending manner
Red flagA warning sign
Netflix cheatingWatching future episodes of a favorite Netflix show without your partner
BenjaminOne hundred dollar bill
FrontinTo pretend you are something you are not
Clout leechA person who is friends with someone just to become more popular
Thirst trapA provocative action, message, video, or photo
IQIntelligence quotient
TwerkingShaking hips and rear in a bouncing motion
nahNo
SistahSister
LeftistA person with radical left-wing political views
BOBody odor
My bMy mistake
RoofiedDrugged by a person
ZoomerA person born between 1997 and 2012
Truth bombA surprising but true statement
Relationship goalsAn admirable relationship
WhoopsExclamation of a mistake
More issues than VogueA lot of problems
ToolEgotistical jerk
GPSGlobal positioning system
Zombie lieA disproven claim that still persists
Friend zoneA relationship where a person's love interest thinks of them as just a friend
ampTo be loud and angry
We moveWe carry on
statsStatistics
CisCisgender
AfroNatural bush-like hairstyle
FleekPerfect
HBOHome Box Office
Bag£1000
Sawing logsSleeping
CancelShut down or force out
RagerAn intense, large party
Bikini bridgeSpace between a bikini bottom and stomach
ButterfaceAn attractive person with an unattractive face
Clap backA clever comeback
M/FMale or female
HauntingFollowing a romantic partner on social media after abruptly leaving them
RoachingSecretly dating many romantic partners at the same time
RatchetWretched
Alternative factsLies used to replace facts
Beige flagAn odd but unproblematic trait
DoughMoney
FriendzoneWhen someone just wants to be friends
Bros before hoesGuy friends are more important than romantic interests
Slim thickA female body shape
SicSpelling incorrect
xmasChristmas
Keep it 100Stay true to yourself
GingerRed-head
ShawtieA fine female
wannaWant to
datThat
SlimeA good friend
Liberal tearsComplaints from a liberal
PumpedExcited
ShotgunFront passenger seat
SwattingCreating a false emergency to get a SWAT team to respond
WWWWorld Wide Web
mulaMoney
DouchebagAn arrogant jerk
SlapsIs impressive
CrunchyNatural and sustainable lifestyle
Girlfriend taxFood taken by your girlfriend
TrumperA Donald Trump supporter
TootsiesToes
VibeAtmosphere
ShookCompletely surprised
WordAgree
Ghost cheeksThe warmth on a seat left by another person
Revenge bodyA physically fit body after breaking up
MAGAMake America Great Again
Whoja vuFeeling that you have met someone before
DafuqWhat the f***
NFTNon-fungible token
WFXWork from anywhere
Celine a sceneTo add a Celine Dion song to a video for maximum emotional impact
BopAn excellent song or album
HeaddeskExtreme frustration
GrailsA rare pair of sneakers
Mental gymnasticsA convoluted thought process
HangryAngry because you're hungry
blogWeb log
CabTaxi
nehNo
GatekeepTo police who has access to an identity or community
Relationship weightWeight gained from a romantic relationship
CakingFlirting
ne1Anyone
StudAn attractive male
lawlLOL
Brain fartBrief absence of intelligence
ManspreaderA guy who sits with his legs spread wide
OGOriginal
VODVideo on demand
AmpedExcited
BenchingUsing a person as a backup date
MOModus operandi
W2KWindows 2000
WPMWords per minute
ATMAutomated teller machine
honHoney
BTSBack to school
TebowingGetting in a position of praying
StashingDating a person but unwilling to publicly acknowledge it
TwinningSaying or doing something in coordination with another person

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