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

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