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

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