Slang

S

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Define the pop-culture reference: "extra"

Dramatic, attention-grabbing, too much

100

Define the pop-culture reference: "salty"

To overreact or be in a bad mood

150

Define the pop-culture reference: "shook"

stunned, shocked.

200

Define the pop-culture reference: "Gaslighting"

Gaslighting is 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.

250

Define the pop-culture reference: "Bussin'"

Amazing, really good.

300

Define the pop-culture reference: "Pick-me"

Someone who is constantly seeking attention in cringy ways

L

50

Define the pop-culture reference: "boujee"

Rich, luxurious, special, fancy.

100

Define the pop-culture reference: "Spill the tea"

Asking for someone to spill the tea is a gen Z slang way to say “So, tell us what happened…” or "Give us the gossip.."

150

Define the pop-culture reference: "slay"

to do something spectacularly well.

200

Define the pop-culture reference: "drip"

Stylish, sophisticated clothes or appearance.

250

Define the pop-culture reference: "It's giving"

You can throw this one into conversation to describe the vibe something is giving you. 

300

Define the pop-culture reference: "skibbidi"

A nonce-word, often used for a comedic or exaggerating effect. Example: "That song was so skibidi." or "Ow! What in the skibidi was that?!" 

A

50

Define the pop-culture reference: "Basic"

A term, usually derogatory or self-deprecating, used to denote those who prefer mainstream products, trends, and music. 

100

Define the pop-culture reference: "cap"

Short for “lying,” “a lie,” or “to deceive.”

150

Define the pop-culture reference: "mid"

Saying something is “mid” is to say that it’s mediocre or not that good.

200

Define the pop-culture reference: "gate-keep"

to withhold information from others/not want to share it.

250

Define the pop-culture reference: "Vanilla" 

Boring/Beige.

300

Define the pop-culture reference: "Oof"

to express discomfort from watching someone else experience an uncomfortable or embarrassing moment.

N

50

Define the pop-culture reference: "bruh"

This is used when referring to someone's actions (either that you approve or disapprove of)

100

Define the pop-culture reference: "Rizz"

A person’s romantic appeal or charm.

150

Define the pop-culture reference: "Yassify"

A dramatic makeover, or to apply several beauty filters to a picture until the person is totally unrecognizable

200

Dine the pop culture reference: GOAT (acronym)

An acronym for "Greatest Of All Time."

250

Define the pop-culture reference: "Ohio"

A state, or a state of being strange and unusual.

300

Define this 1990's pop-culture reference: "word"

yes; I agree

G

50

Define the pop-culture reference: "IYKYK"

Acronym for "If you know, you know." Used to describe inside jokes.

100

Define the pop-culture reference: "Jit"

A younger person, usually used as an insult against someone who is seen as inexperienced.
Example: "These jits don't know who they're messing with." 

150

Define the pop-culture reference: "Lit" 

Colloquially: "Enlightened", "Hot", "Fire." The new hotness; something remarkable, interesting, fun or amusing. Generally positive. Example: "That party was lit!"

200

Define the pop-culture reference: "Main Character"

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.

250

Define the pop-culture reference: "Out of pocket"

To be crazy, wild, or extreme, sometimes to an extent which is considered too far. Example: "That comment was out of pocket."

300

Define the pop-culture reference: "Sigma"

Usually used as part of the phrase: “sigma male.” It means an independent man or a lone wolf.