Slang from USA

Performing mundane adult tasks (like paying bills, doing laundry) with a sense of accomplishment or dread.

Everything is fine; no problem.

Excited or energized.

Before Anyone Else; a term of endearment for a significant other.

To leave quickly; to abandon someone/something.

Someone who is highly successful, impressive, or skilled (often wealthy).

Unoriginal, mainstream, or predictable, often in a derogatory way.

One hundred dollar bills ($100, referring to Benjamin Franklin).

Okay, for sure, agreed; or to express certainty.

Excellent, fantastic (dated, but still understood).

A very good song; also, to dance well.

See boujee. Often used with a slightly more negative connotation.

High-class, luxurious, or aspiring to be so (often with a humorous or slightly mocking tone).

See boujee. Often used with a slightly more negative connotation.

Money (similar to "dough").

Short for brother; a casual term of address for a male friend.

Dollars (general term).

An insult or successful retort.

Delicious, amazing, really good (often food).

Caught doing something wrong; or broken/ugly.

A lie or exaggeration.

Understand? Got it? (from Italian-American slang).

To develop romantic feelings for someone, often unexpectedly.

To deceive someone online by creating a fake persona.

Money (often used in hip-hop culture).

Tacky, uncool, unsophisticated.

Something once fashionable that is now outdated or trying too hard (used to describe Millennial trends by Gen Z).

To chat informally, usually for a long time.

A movie that is typically enjoyed by women.

Relaxed, calm; or to hang out.

Relaxing or hanging out (present participle of chill).

To relax; calm down.

A quick, sharp, and effective retort or comeback.

Influence or power, especially on social media.

Excellent or successful in a crucial moment.

A lazy person who spends a lot of time sitting on the couch watching TV.

To study intensely in a short period.

To sleep somewhere unexpectedly; to fall asleep quickly.

Crazy (shortened).

Crazy (exaggerated version).

Embarrassing or awkward, often in a secondhand way.

A very small piece of something; used metaphorically to mean a tiny bit of gossip or information.

A cup of coffee.

To leave quickly or abruptly.

To intentionally miss school/college classes.

Seriously, really, completely honest.

To understand or appreciate something.

Understand or appreciate it.

One's living quarters or home.

To skip or abandon (e.g., ditch class, ditch a friend).

Cool, excellent, awesome.

Drugs (often cannabis or heroin); also cool/excellent.

A socially awkward or unstylish person; a foolish person.

General term for money.

To be agreeable or willing to do something.

Feeling extremely down or desperate, often due to a lack of money or romantic failure.

Something or someone that causes a feeling of sadness or depression.

Interested in or willing to do something.

Style, fashion, or swagger, especially referring to clothing and accessories.

To annoy or irritate immensely.

Twenty-inch wheels on a car.

A casual term for a man; also used as a general address.

Very easy.

Grand, impressive, legendary.

Over-the-top, excessive, or dramatic.

To meet someone in person (not the app).

To spend time with someone in person.

To be tricked or deceived; or to fall in love.

Short for family; close friends.

Annoyed or disgusted with something or someone.

Going to; going to do something (contraction of 'fixing to').

A fake or secondary Instagram account, often for posting more personal content.

Excellent, amazing, intense.

To start something (e.g., a car, a game); to excite someone.

An outfit.

To add more details or substance to something.

To show off, especially muscles or possessions.

An act of showing off or bragging.

To show off or boast, often to make others feel inferior.

Movies.

To become very angry or excited.

Fear Of Missing Out (an acronym).

An exclamation of exasperation or frustration.

Seriously? Or truly/genuinely.

Seriously (playful variation of 'for real').

New, cool, stylish.

From the very beginning; without any prior preparation.

An old-fashioned or unadventurous person.

For Your Information (acronym).

Giving someone excessive compliments to boost their ego or confidence.

To adapt to a situation or find your place.

Be realistic; stop being naive.

Abruptly ending communication with someone without explanation.

A job, especially a temporary or performance-based one.

A significant positive transformation in appearance, confidence, or success.

Difficult, dangerous, or excellent (often surf culture).

Greatest Of All Time (an acronym).

Working or partying intensely.

Becoming extremely angry and violent (from workplace violence incidents).

A foolish or silly person.

US Dollar bills (referring to their color).

To work hard or labor intensely.

A young or inexperienced surfer.

Food.

Good, fine, okay (derived from the brand name).

Good, cool, or fine.

An intuition or strong hunch.

Relax, take it easy (often associated with surf culture).

To spend time informally with friends.

Bad-tempered or irritable as a result of hunger (blend of hungry and angry).

A person who expresses negativity or criticism, often out of jealousy.

To have a great time.

The person in charge; the boss.

A puzzling problem or question.

Very, extremely (common in California).

Openly, obviously, or intensely; opposite of lowkey.

Contact me; call me or text me.

Something that evokes a stronger or more unique feeling than usual.

To call out or shout; to contact someone.

A person or situation that is chaotic but often endearing or attractive.

100 percent; completely, absolutely.

To work hard and tirelessly to achieve goals, especially financial ones.

See grind. Also, to deceive or manipulate someone to gain an advantage.

Wearing a lot of expensive, flashy jewelry, especially diamonds.

A sudden feeling of disgust or repulsion towards someone you were previously attracted to.

A derogatory term for a television.

Acting crazy or out of control.

Informed about a situation or plan.

Completely focused and performing at a high level.

Overly emotional or sentimental.

It's a (colloquial contraction).

It's embodying a particular mood, style, or vibe.

If You Know, You Know (acronym); refers to an inside joke or niche knowledge.

Muscular, very fit; or stolen.

Of poor quality; unreliable; broken.

A craving or addiction (short for jonesin').

Craving something intensely.

Keep it 100; be completely honest and authentic.

Relaxing, hanging out, spending time casually.

Excellent, impressive, very good.

Art or objects that are considered to be in poor taste but are sometimes appreciated in an ironic way.

Tacky, mass-produced art or objects.

To be familiar with the routine or procedure.

Praise, honor, or respect given for achievement.

A loss; a failure or setback.

Relaxed, easygoing.

Uncool, boring, pathetic.

The word 'love', especially when said early in a relationship.

When someone has seen your message but not responded.

Legitimate, authentic, real.

To improve or advance to a higher stage or skill level.

Let's F***ing Go (acronym); expression of excitement or determination.

Exciting, cool, or excellent; also, intoxicated (drunk or high).

Laughing My Ass Off (acronym).

Laughing Out Loud (acronym).

Money or valuables, especially if acquired illicitly or as spoils.

Quietly, secretly, or moderately; opposite of highkey.

Cars with modified suspension that allows them to ride very close to the ground.

Very, extremely (e.g., 'mad chill').

To make a mistake; to ruin something.

Missing in Action (acronym, from military, now general use).

A gesture of triumph after a strong statement or performance, as if dropping a microphone.

Mediocre, average, unimpressive.

An expression indicating strong agreement or relatability with a statement or situation.

Money, cash.

My mistake, my fault; an apology.

A term of address for a male friend or acquaintance.

An informant, especially to authorities (short for 'narcotics agent').

Natural (especially for muscular physique without steroids).

No Big Deal (acronym).

A derogatory term for an unkempt and socially awkward man, often associated with internet culture.

Not Gonna Lie (acronym).

Something that is obviously a good idea or easy to decide.

No lie, for real, truly (used for emphasis).

No lie, for real, truly (used for emphasis).

No lie, for real, truly (often used for emphasis).

A novice or inexperienced person (often in gaming).

No disrespect intended.

Overdose; used to mean excessive or too much (e.g., 'that's OD').

Original Gangster; authentic, original, respected veteran.

Being publicly exposed or criticized.

Flawlessly styled or executed; perfect.

Perfect, excellent, exactly right.

Alert, competent, or efficient.

Not working properly; broken or malfunctioning.

Outside The Lines; thinking or acting unconventionally.

Acting inappropriately or saying something offensive.

Unexpectedly; without warning.

Money, especially banknotes.

To look at, check out, or notice.

To observe and learn from a situation; to understand what's really going on.

Used for emphasis at the end of a statement; definitive.

To eat a large amount of food; to overeat.

Angry (as in 'pissed off').

To deal with a situation as it develops, rather than according to a plan.

Proper respect or credit (short for 'proper respect').

Extremely excited or mentally prepared.

To tease or joke with someone.

To arrive at a location; to come over.

Be quiet; shut up.

To expose someone's embarrassing information publicly.

Physically exhausted; or having a lot of money.

Disgusting, foul-smelling, or unfair.

An informant; someone who tells on others.

Uncouth, unrefined, or tacky, often in a derogatory way.

Serious conversation; being honest and direct.

Proof or evidence (especially in an argument).

A very loyal friend or partner, someone who will stick with you through anything.

An expression of agreement or approval.

To cheat someone financially; an unfair deal or theft.

Very muscular; or drunk/high.

Charisma; skill in charming or flirting with a romantic interest.

Right Now (acronym).

To humorously and playfully mock someone, often in front of others.

Rolling On the Floor Laughing (acronym).

Bitter, angry, or irritated, often over something minor.

Style, swagger, confidence.

Extremely fierce, brutal, or excellent; impressive in a bold way.

A dishonest scheme; to trick someone.

To succeed in getting something desired, especially sex or drugs.

Money, cash.

Extremely funny (used in texting/internet, not literally screaming).

Messed up, ruined, or badly handled.

To make a mistake; to fail.

Suspicious, dishonest, or untrustworthy.

Shaken up, surprised, or extremely impressed.

An exaggerated form of 'shook'; extremely shocked or surprised.

To claim the front passenger seat of a car.

Excellent, amazing, cool (can also mean ill).

A look of disapproval or suspicion, typically from the corner of one's eye.

Someone who is overly eager to please someone else, often for romantic attention.

Someone who is overly eager to please someone else, often for romantic attention.

To succeed with minimal effort; to barely pass.

A suspicious or uncomfortable situation/person (short for sketchy).

Suspicious, unsafe, or unreliable.

Someone who has multiple professions or roles (e.g., actor/writer/director).

To do something exceptionally well; to look amazing.

Dirty, corrupt, or immoral.

To overlook or underestimate something/someone.

Underrated; overlooked or not given enough attention.

An attractive person.

Sarcastic or critical in a disrespectful way.

Modified to increase power, speed, or appearance (usually a vehicle).

Exciting, controversial, or risqué.

To tell; to share gossip or news.

To reveal a secret.

To share gossip or juicy details.

A group of close friends.

An aspirational term for what a group of friends wants to achieve or be like.

Having a large amount of something (e.g., money, talent); or well-built (for a person).

An obsessive fan (blend of stalker and fan).

Doing something secretly or discreetly.

Style with ease; effortless cool.

Very excited, enthusiastic.

Honestly, truthfully, directly.

A naive or easily fooled person.

Suspicious.

Suspicious (full word, but used colloquially).

Style, confidence, or a confident manner.

Very muscular (short for swollen).

Very muscular (variant of swol).

Given up or abstained from something completely.

Calm down, relax.

Gossip or interesting news.

That's difficult or unfortunate.

Excellent, amazing (often dated).

Desperate for attention, especially romantic or sexual attention.

Fighting (physically).

To subtly or indirectly insult or criticize someone.

To vomit.

Cool, excellent; also, close/intimate (of friends).

A stingy or miserly person.

Totally (shortened).

A place or situation that is difficult to escape; often associated with drug dealing locations.

Of very poor quality; worthless.

Insulting or boastful language, especially before or during a competition.

To provoke a strong emotional reaction, often negative.

Someone who posts inflammatory or offensive messages online to provoke a response.

Highly intoxicated or excited/hyped up.

Dishonest or hypocritical.

Mentally unstable; behaving erratically or wildly.

Incredible, unbelievable, fantastic.

Anxious, tense, or overly conventional.

Acceptable, reasonable, or legitimate.

The general atmosphere, mood, or feeling of a place or person.

Feelings, atmosphere, or energy.

Enjoying the atmosphere or good feelings; getting along well.

Bad, crazy, nonsensical.

A large sum of money.

Want to (contraction).

Extremely intoxicated (drunk or high).

Cool, smooth, impressive (often referring to music or hair).

Bad, crazy, nonsensical (variant of wack).

What's up? How are you?

A car.

Crazy, intense, unbelievable.

Aware of and actively attentive to important facts and issues (especially racial and social justice).

Looking effortlessly good or perfect.

An affirmation, agreement, or acknowledgment (often 'word up' or 'word').

An expression of agreement or emphasis (dated hip-hop slang).

An affirmation, agreement, or acknowledgment.

What (internet misspelling for informal use).

An exclamation of excitement, approval, or triumph; or to throw forcefully.

To throw something with force or abandon.

An exclamation of mild alarm, embarrassment, or discomfort.

You Only Live Once (an acronym); used to justify impulsive behavior.

Extremely tired or exhausted.

Sleep (e.g., 'catch some Z's').