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"
It’s used when something is understood mainly by people who have shared knowledge, experience, or are in on the joke.
"IYKYK"
An acronym for someone that is the best at what they do
"GOAT"
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" "ate"
to be fully focused, committed, and driven towards achieving a specific goal or objective
"locked in"
Saying something is mediocre or not that good.
"mid"
Working to reach your goals, usually referring to making money.
"Secure the bag"
To over-hype, praise, or compliment someone to the point where it becomes annoying or cringeworthy.
"Glaze"
Stylish, sophisticated clothes or appearance.
"drip"
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"
Boring; normal; basic
"Vanilla"
to withhold information from others/not want to share it.
"gate-keep"
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".
negative feelings towards something to express disgust
"ick"
to express discomfort from watching someone else experience an uncomfortable or embarrassing moment.
"Oof"
In serious trouble, or doomed.
"cooked"
Someone who is constantly seeking attention in cringy ways
"Pick-me"
Usually used as part of the phrase: “----- male.” It means an independent man or a lone wolf.
"Alpha" or "Sigma"
to go insane and/or do something stupid.
"crash out"
awkward social interactions, embarrassing moments, or poorly executed jokes.
"cringe"
Describes something that is extremely good, enjoyable, or impressive, especially music, food, or entertainment.
"slaps"