Dating / Relationships
A verb for when someone cuts off all communication with out explanation.
What is "ghosting"
The person I was seeing ghosted me ):
Can be used to describe something that was exciting, or getting intoxicated.
What is "lit"
That party was lit / I got too lit last night at that party.
giving the impression of something that is questionable or dishonest
What is "sus"
Short for suspicious
I think he cheated, he is acting sus.
A slang word for gossip
What is "tea"
Spill the tea, tell me what happened!
This word means to do something exceptionally well or to do a good job. To “kill it”
What is "slay"
In my opinion, Karol G slayed her concert in CDMX.
To take an interest in or hope for a romantic relationship between (fictional characters or famous people), whether or not the romance actually exists
What is "ship"
I ship Peso Pluma and Nicki Nicole.
To fail, to disappoint, to be unsuccessful
What is "flop"
Can be a verb or noun
People have been saying the new Mean Girls movie flopped.
This slang word is a way of agreeing with something/ saying that something is true.
What is "facts"
(That’s) facts, you are totally right.
Refers to being subtle or keeping something on the downlow. It's used when you want to express your feelings about something, but don't feel too strongly about it or don't want to appear overly eager.
What is "low key"
I low key love K-pop.
Most commonly used to describe music, this means something that is really good/ that you really liked
What is a "bop"
That new Kali Uchis album is full of bops.
To hint that you're dating someone on social media, without explicitly stating who it is
What is "soft launch"
Did you see that she soft launched her partner on Instagram!?
when something is not as good / popular as it was before
What is "fell off"
I used to like that celebrity, but they really fell off.
This is a word that people use to express that something is understandable or acceptable. In online slang, it can also mean really good or really high standard.
What is "valid"
Valid, that’s very reasonable.
to boast, brag, or show off
What is to "flex"
Not to flex, but I listened to Peso Pluma before he blew up and got famous.
This word means to be a huge supporter of something or someone, maybe even obsessed with.
What is "stan"
Can be a noun or a verb:
I am definitely a Taylor Swift stan / I stan Taylor Swift.
A slang term used to describe a person who is perceived as overly submissive or even desperate for the attention or affection of someone without receiving anything in return.
What is "a simp"
He is a simp for his girlfriend.
To be crazy, wild, or extreme, sometimes to an extent which is considered too much / inappropriate.
What is "out of pocket"
That comment was really out of pocket
a lie / something you say when you think someone is lying
What is "cap"
That’s cap, there’s no way that happened
A slang response to when something is really funny
What is "Sending me"
That comedy special on Netflix was sending me.
The intentional withholding of information, knowledge, access, or opportunity — keeping things all to yourself.
What is "gatekeep"
I have been gatekeeping my favorite band for awhile, but I think it’s time I share them with you.
If someone is really charming/ are very successful when flirting, they have a lot of this:
What is rizz?
Short for charisma.
I said yes to going out with him, he won me over with his rizz.
often used informally to describe overly fancy/ expensive things, or to describe someone who is perceived as being pretentious, materialistic, or displaying a preference for upscale, luxurious, or high-class things.
What is "boujee"
(also spelled bougie - short for Bourgeoisie)
That neighborhood is too boujee for me.
Used to indicate an opinion or something that someone agrees with. It is especially common in political topics / questions of political correctness. Sometimes used as a positive antonym for "cringe".
What is "based"
His statement was controversial, but based.
Meaning “to throw,” but is especially used to emphasize forcefulness and a lack of concern for the thing being thrown
What is "yeet"
In the viral video, she yeeted the soda can down the hallway.
Ignored, overlooked, underrated: not given enough respect or acclaim.
What is "slept on"
My favorite singer is Maggie Rogers, and she deserves more hype: I think she is really slept on.