S
Dramatic, attention-grabbing, too much
extra
Rich, luxurious, special, fancy.
boujee
Short-form for suspicious and is used when someone does something unusual or questionable.
sus
Used to describe inside jokes. acronym
IYKYK
This is used when referring to someone's actions (either that you approve or disapprove of)
bruh
someone ignores you and doesn't respond to your messages or texts, without telling you
ghosted
gen Z slang way to say “So, tell us what happened…” or "Give us the gossip.."
Spill the tea
Colloquially: "Enlightened", "Hot", "Fire." The new hotness; something remarkable, interesting, fun or amusing. Generally positive. Example: "That party was -----!"
Lit
Short for “lying,” “a lie,” or “to deceive.”
cap
A person’s romantic appeal or charm; from the word "charisma"
Rizz
stunned, shocked.
shook
to do something spectacularly well.
slay
To become an obsession, to dominate someone’s thoughts. "Im living ___ ___ in your head"
Rent-free
Saying something is mediocre or not that good.
mid
Working to reach your goals, usually referring to making money.
Secure the bag
The act of distorting the truth in a way that’s intended to make another person accept the deception due to doubting their own memory, reality, or sanity. It’s considered a form of psychological manipulation or emotional abuse.
Gaslighting
Stylish, sophisticated clothes or appearance.
drip
Verb - To make sure someone is having a good time.
vibe check
It’s basically a way to “drop the mic” after saying something important. Example: "You were awesome out there, -----."
Periodt
An acronym for someone that is the best at what they do
GOAT
something is trendy, hot or great
fire
Used to describe someone who is or wants to be the star of their own life. Often used to refer to someone who wants to be the center of attention.
Main Character
Think of this as a substitute for “phase”. Super into ramen lately? Looks like you’re in your ramen -----. Maybe someone’s been causing a lot of drama recently — they’re in their villain -----.
era
cool, good or excellent. also, a luxury clothing brand
Gucci
to withhold information from others/not want to share it.
gate-keep/gate-keeping
Someone who is constantly seeking attention in cringy ways
Pick-me
A nonce-word, often used for a comedic or exaggerating effect. Example: "That song was so -----." or "Ow! What in the ----- was that?!"
skibbidi
to go insane and/or do something stupid.
crash out
Boring; normal; basic (also an ice cream flavor)
Vanilla
Describes something that's exceptionally good or impactful. hit or strike
slaps
Used to describe someone who holds unrealistic or overly idealistic beliefs, especially in the realm of relationships.
Delulu
Usually used as part of the phrase: “----- male.” It means an independent man or a lone wolf.
Sigma
negative feelings towards something to express disgust
ick
to express discomfort from watching someone else experience an uncomfortable or embarrassing moment.
Oof
When you respond to someone in agreement; gambling
bet
To over-hype, praise, or compliment someone to the point where it becomes annoying or cringeworthy.
Glaze
Define this 1960's pop-culture reference: "bread"
money
to be fully focused, committed, and driven towards achieving a specific goal or objective
locked in
awkward social interactions, embarrassing moments, or poorly executed jokes.
cringe
emote