One Word
Flex
When you show off your possessions. Does not have to be a tangible thing. You can flex your knowledge ;)
Fit
Outfit.
This ain't it.
Expressing disapproval.
Ex// The price for concert tickets is soo expensive. That ain't it.
I feel for you.
I feel bad for you. Sympathetic.
Trolling
Comes from "Internet troll." When someone is trying to joke but there jokes can be offensive or provocative.
Fire
That's soo cool.
Extra
Someone or something that is extravagant or loves taking things to a new level.
Ex// That outfit is extra.
OR
Ex// You are so extra.
Finna
I feel like doing or I am going to do.
Ex// I'm finna get some food.
Ya feel me? / I feel you.
Can you relate? I can relate to you.
Do you understand me? I understand you.
Cancelled
If someone does something the internet thinks is problematic then they are "cancelled."
Ex// He did what??? He's cancelled!
Basic
Someone is regular, boring or does typical things.
Boujee
Someone or something that enjoys/is extravagant or lavish.
Glow up
A transition where something/someone looks better then before.
lowkey
To some extent.
Ex// This is low key freaking me out.
REAL MEANING: Not elaborate or showy.
Ghosting
Ignoring someone or not replying to their texts.
G
Meaning "Gangster." Used as a term of endearment. Ex// What's up G?
Dank
When something is of high quality.
Can be about clothes or can be about other tangible things.
Ex// Did you see those dank pictures I sent you!
Clapback
A response to being confronted or insulted. The response is usually a burn or witty.
Ex// She just said you smell. Clapback girl!
Bye Felicia.
A way of dismissing someone. If they are leaving and you don't care. If they are talking and you don't want to listen to them or care about their opinions.
On read
When someone reads your text but doesn't respond.
"L" - Take the L
Loss or losing at something.
Drip
Usually about an outfit. A really good one!
No cap
"I'm being serious" or "seriously."
Woke
Being socially and Politically aware. Someone who chooses not to be ignorant.
Clout
Having a great social media presence or following.
- Wanting attention on social media