I UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU'VE COMMUNICATED

I WILL TALK TO YOU LATER / SEE YOU LATER

ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT SOMETHING / SUPPORTIVE OF SOMETHING

A GREETING USED PRIMARILY IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF THE US. SHORT FOR "HOW DO YOU DO?"

This combination of "friend" and "enemy" describes a person who is a little bit of both, perhaps a friend with whom one experiences regular conflict.

This combination of "brother" and "romance" describes an intense friendship between two straight men.

This combination of "gigantic" and "enormous" means something very large.

To your grandparents, "busted" probably meant that something was broken. To your parents, it means getting caught doing something wrong. The latest use? As an adjective to mean "ugly."

Originally a verb for the act of being a passenger in a vehicle, this word also evolved into a noun to describe a car. Most recently, "my rides" can mean sneakers.

Originally "hip" or "hep" meant someone very fashionable in the first half of the 20th century.

A term of endearment, meaning "before anyone else," used between romantic partners that can also be used between close friends.

A put-down describing someone or something that's very common or a conformist.

A fast way to tell someone to go away. This term comes from the 1995 movie Friday.

Something that was so funny, you died laughing.

If somewhat was "epic," it was highly enjoyable.

If someone's "extra," it means they're way too dramatic.

Usually attributed to Beyonce, "fierce" signifies a strong, independent person.

Current usage is actually a compliment, as this is now an acronym that stands for "greatest of all time."

If something is "lit," it means it's super cool or "on fire."

If someone or something is "low key," it means it's being done under the radar or they don't want anyone to know.

Outstanding, perfectly executed.

To "read" someone means you're calling them out for their bad behavior.

Angry or bitter about something.

Someone who "roasts" people nonstop and doesn't care what others will say.

Short for "romantic relationship," sometimes used as a verb.

When someone is dishing "the tea," they're gossiping, particularly with the juiciest or most dramatic gossip.

If someone's "thirsty," it means they're a little too eager or even desperate.

To "throw shade" means to insult or say something unkind about someone.

Slang for "awakened," as in being highly aware of social injustices.

An acronym for "you only live once," encouraging people to seize the day.

something was exciting, new, or excellent. Though it doesn't make much sense, it does use vivid imagery.

This term describes a shy person. It was used for decades in the 20th century to describe a person - typically a girl - who preferred to stand along the wall instead of participating in a dance.

This term is used to try to calm someone down.

I understand and empathize with you

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SLANG 4-WEEK STEP

SLANG	MEANING
GOTCHA	I UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU'VE COMMUNICATED
WHAT GIVES	WHAT IS GOING ON
LOOKER	ONE WHO IS PLEASANT TO LOOK AT
RIP OFF	A SCAM
CATCH YOU LATER	I WILL TALK TO YOU LATER / SEE YOU LATER
SEE YOU AROUND	I WILL SEE YOU AGAIN SOMEWHERE
WHAT'S UP	HELLO
HOOKED ON	ENTHUSIASTIC ABOUT SOMETHING / SUPPORTIVE OF SOMETHING
SICK	COOL / CRAZY / INSANE
HOWDY	A GREETING USED PRIMARILY IN THE SOUTHERN PART OF THE US. SHORT FOR "HOW DO YOU DO?"
FRENEMY	This combination of "friend" and "enemy" describes a person who is a little bit of both, perhaps a friend with whom one experiences regular conflict.
BROMANCE	This combination of "brother" and "romance" describes an intense friendship between two straight men.
GINORMOUS	This combination of "gigantic" and "enormous" means something very large.
BUSTED	To your grandparents, "busted" probably meant that something was broken. To your parents, it means getting caught doing something wrong. The latest use? As an adjective to mean "ugly."
RIDE	Originally a verb for the act of being a passenger in a vehicle, this word also evolved into a noun to describe a car. Most recently, "my rides" can mean sneakers.
HIP	Originally "hip" or "hep" meant someone very fashionable in the first half of the 20th century.
BAE	A term of endearment, meaning "before anyone else," used between romantic partners that can also be used between close friends.
BASIC	A put-down describing someone or something that's very common or a conformist.
BYE FELICIA	A fast way to tell someone to go away. This term comes from the 1995 movie Friday.
COIN	Another way to refer to money.
DYING	Something that was so funny, you died laughing.
EPIC	If somewhat was "epic," it was highly enjoyable.
EXTRA	If someone's "extra," it means they're way too dramatic.
FIERCE	Usually attributed to Beyonce, "fierce" signifies a strong, independent person.
GOAT	Current usage is actually a compliment, as this is now an acronym that stands for "greatest of all time."
LIT	If something is "lit," it means it's super cool or "on fire."
LOW KEY	If someone or something is "low key," it means it's being done under the radar or they don't want anyone to know.
ON POINT	Outstanding, perfectly executed.
READ	To "read" someone means you're calling them out for their bad behavior.
SALTY	Angry or bitter about something.
SAVAGE	Someone who "roasts" people nonstop and doesn't care what others will say.
SHIP	Short for "romantic relationship," sometimes used as a verb.
THE TEA	When someone is dishing "the tea," they're gossiping, particularly with the juiciest or most dramatic gossip.
THIRSTY	If someone's "thirsty," it means they're a little too eager or even desperate.
THROW SHADE	To "throw shade" means to insult or say something unkind about someone.
WOKE	Slang for "awakened," as in being highly aware of social injustices.
YOLO	An acronym for "you only live once," encouraging people to seize the day.
CRISPILICIOUS	Crispy + Delicious
CHILLAX	Chill + Relax
MUTE	QUIET
TRILLEST	THE BEST
FLEX	TO SHOW OFF / BRAG
HUSTLA	SOMEONE WHO HUSTLES
BANDS / CAKE	MONEY
STRAP	CARRYING A GUN
HATERS	PEOPLE WHO HATES YOU
RUN UP	RUNNING UP TO A FIGHT
CAT'S PAJAMAS	something was exciting, new, or excellent. Though it doesn't make much sense, it does use vivid imagery.
WALLFLOWER	This term describes a shy person. It was used for decades in the 20th century to describe a person - typically a girl - who preferred to stand along the wall instead of participating in a dance.
DON'T HAVE A COW	This term is used to try to calm someone down.
I FEEL YOU	I understand and empathize with you
I GET IT	I UNDERSTAND
SAME HERE	I AGREE
MY BAD	MY MISTAKE
YOU BET	CERTAINLY / YOU'RE WELCOME
NO BIGGIE	IT'S NOT A PROBLEM
LAID BACK	RELAXED
SWEET	FANTASTIC
LAME	The opposite of cool or fantastic.
BOMB	REALLY GOOD
BUMMER	DISAPPOINTMENT
SHADY	Questionable or suspicious.
BEAT	TIRED
RIPPED	PHYSICALLY FIT
CHEESY	SILLY
FLAKEY	INDICISIVE
IT SUCKS	IT WAS BAD / POOR QUALITY
DUMP	TO END A RELATIONSHIP
A TURN OFF	Something that’s repulsive
PARTY ANIMAL	One who loves parties
COUCH POTATO	LAZY PERSON
WHIZ	SMART PERSON
GETTING HITCHED	GETTING MARRIED
THEY GOT FIRED	THEY LOST THEIR JOB
HANG OUT	TO SPEND TIME WITH OTHERS
BOOZE	ALCOHOL
LIT	When something is very good, enjoyable, or exciting, you can say it’s “lit”.
EXTRA	When someone is “extra”, it means they are unnecessarily dramatic, excessive, over the top or a “drama queen”.
SALTY	You can say someone is salty when they get upset or angry over something minor.
GHOSTING	When you cut off communication with someone you’re no longer interested in.
FLEX	Another way of saying someone is showing off.
LOWKEY / HIGHKEY	Lowkey is the opposite of highkey and it can be used as a way of saying that you liked or done something secretly, modestly or quietly.
SHOOK	When someone is shook it means they are shocked or incredibly surprised.
TEA	When someone is “spilling the tea”, it means they are gossiping.
CLAP BACK	To respond to another person’s criticism.
BYE FELICIA	A cold way of dismissing someone.
MOOD	Used to express something that is relatable.
HANGRY	When you are so hungry that you are angry!
BRUH	Another way of saying “seriously?”
HUMBLE BRAG	When someone complains about their life while sneaking in a brag
ADULTING	To grow up and act responsible
THROWING SHADE	Making a subtly mean comment about someone.
TROLLS	Someone who purposely tries to provoke others
STAN	A combination of stalker and fan
JOMO	Joy of missing out
TRILL	True and real
FINESSE	To smooth things out

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