slang 1
sus
A synonym of suspicious, or suspect, as in “you've been acting pretty sus, I think you're up to something.” It's a slang word used to say that someone or something shouldn't be trusted.
tea
A term for gossip or inside information. For example, "spill the tea" or "serve the tea" means to share juicy details about a person or situation.
say less
"Say less" is used to express agreement or understanding without adding more comment. It can also be used to encourage someone to speak more directly and concisely. For example, "Triple scoop with the sprinkles? Say less" means that the speaker agrees to getting triple scoops of ice cream with sprinkles on top.
addy
Address
"Addy" is an abbreviation for "address". For example, "I'll meet you there, just send me the addy."
you up?
Invitation for a booty call or sexting. Usually received as a text message.
hop off
To stop bothering or criticizing, "hop off" is often used to tell someone to stop pestering, criticizing, or interfering. For example, "You need to hop off my back, I'm handling it".
To go away or mind your own business, "hop off" can also be used as a way to tell someone to go away or mind their own business.
bet
"Bet" is a slang term that's used to express agreement, approval, or understanding. For example, if someone asks "Wanna grab lunch later?" and you respond "Bet", it means you agree to the plan.
"Bet" can also be used to mean "you can count on it" or "trust me". In some contexts, it can imply a sense of certainty or assurance.
side quest
Any period of time where you and your friends go out without initial purpose or expectations. Usually in the early hours of the morning or late at night, side quests last as long as everyone is still out away from their home, dorm, or common meeting space. Side quests usually happen after a "main quest," scheduled hang out or party and usually feature less people than the original main quest.
cosplay
The act of pretending to be something you're not. For example, one could cosplay being rich when in actuality they're in serious debt.
pull
To have the ability to attract a romantic or sexual partner
For example, "I don't get it, they're not even that funny but their pull is crazy."
bed rot
"Bed rot(ting)" is a slang term that describes spending a significant amount of time in bed or on the couch without doing much. It's a trend that originated on TikTok and became popular in 2023.
chief
"This ain't it, chief": This phrase is used on social media to express disagreement or to find something wrong or stupid. For example, "This ain't it, chief. The Balkans will only get better over time."
rent free
A slang term that means someone or something is occupying a significant amount of space in someone's mind or thoughts, without paying any cost. For example, if someone is constantly bringing up a negative experience from the past, someone else might say, "They're living rent free in your head."
receipts
"Receipts" is a slang term that means "proof" or "evidence". It's often used to call out someone for lying or to show someone is being genuine. For example, you might say "There's no way he's a crook—show me the receipts!"
rizz
"Rizz" is a slang term that refers to someone's ability to charm or seduce a potential romantic partner. It can also be used to describe someone's style, attractiveness, or confidence. For example, you might say "he's got serious rizz" or "she's got so much rizz."
ick
A slang term that is commonly used to describe a feeling of disgust or aversion towards something or someone.
devious lick
A "devious lick" is a viral TikTok challenge where students post videos of themselves stealing or vandalizing school property. The term "lick" comes from Urban Dictionary, which defines it as a successful theft that results in a rewarding payoff.
era
"Era" is a slang term used on social media to describe a period of time in someone's life that's characterized by a particular interest, priority, or emotional state. The term originated from the "In My Era" trend on TikTok in 2022. Here are some examples of eras:
girl dinner
The informal term girl dinner is used to refer to a meal typically consisting of snacks, side dishes, and small portions of (often randomly assembled) foods. Regardless of its components, girl dinner is typically characterized by its small portions.
Evolved to mean whatever a girl wants to have for dinner. It could be a person, an object, an activity, or actual food. It's not about literally feeding yourself with said thing, just consuming or doing it.
touch grass
The phrase implies that the person being told to "touch grass" has lost their connection to the real world and needs to reconnect with it. It can also mean "take a seat" or "calm down".
beige flag
A beige flag is a slang term used to describe a quirky or odd characteristic in a romantic partner that is neither good nor bad. The term is based on the dating terms "green flag" and "red flag", which refer to positive and negative behaviors, respectively. The term originated as a TikTok trend where users shared videos about their partners' quirky traits that are less than a deal breaker, but not exactly a plus. The hashtag #beigeflag has over half a billion views.
finsta
Finsta is a slang term for "fake Instagram" that refers to a private Instagram account that a user can use to share content with a close group of friends. The term is a contraction of the words "fake" and "Insta", which is short for Instagram.
roman empire
A slang term that refers to something that a person thinks about often or is obsessed with. It originated from the viral TikTok trend where people asked men how often they thought about the Roman Empire. The trend is based on the idea that men think about the Roman Empire more often than women, to the point that it shocks women in their lives.
skibidi toilet rizz
A slang term that combines the words "skibidi", "toilet", and "rizz" to describe someone who is good at picking up girls.
sigma
The term "sigma" is a slang term used to describe someone who is independent, self-sufficient, and prefers to operate outside of traditional social hierarchies. It can also be used to describe someone who is cool or confident in a humble way.