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

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