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

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