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

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