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USA slang
To succeed in getting something desired, especially sex or drugs
Safe to use?
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
USA
Formality
Informal.
score means To succeed in getting something desired, especially sex or drugs. It is best read as usa slang associated with USA.
"score" means To succeed in getting something desired, especially sex or drugs. In USA, the nuance may be more specific.
On SlangWatch, "score" is documented as To succeed in getting something desired, especially sex or drugs. The sections below add context dictionary pages often skip: usage, risk, and examples. This page is filed under USA. Related themes on this page: succeed, acquire.
Listeners decode "score" using shared context. If that context is missing, ask a clarifying question instead of guessing.
When it fits: private chats, social comments, creative captions, or peer groups that already use internet slang. When to skip it: formal writing, authority figures you do not know well, customer support, or cross-cultural settings where the term has not traveled.
Regional label: USA. Treat this as a hint for browsing related entries, not proof that one country owns the term. Compare the region page and tag pages linked below.
Background tag: General US slang. We do not present this as verified etymology β slang history is often disputed. Corrections with sources are welcome via the site contact form.
For parents and educators: ask where your teen saw "score", whether it targeted someone, and if the speaker was joking. Understanding slang does not require repeating it; plain language is often clearer when emotions run high.
Browse related themes: succeed, acquire.
Practical tip: before you use "score" in your own post, read two example sentences aloud. If it still sounds natural for your audience, keep it; if it feels forced, use everyday wording instead.
"They used "score" to mean To succeed in getting something desired,β¦, and the group instantly got it."
"A cousin from USA used "score" and I had to ask what nuance they meant."
"score" fit the meme template more than a formal definition ever would."
"The headline used "score"
"the article body explained the tone."
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Sensitive: sexual
To pass a test with a very high score; to do very well
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To nail it; to absolutely succeed; to slay (used for impressive achievements)
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Teen aesthetic with scrunchies, hydro flasks, and casual preppy style
Person A: "They used "score" to mean To succeed in getting something desired,β¦, and the group instantly got it."
Person B: "That sounds casual, so check the relationship and tone before repeating it."
"score" is tagged in our data with background linked to General US slang. That label is a browsing clue, not proof that every speaker learned the term the same way. Slang pathways are often messy: music, TV, games, migration, and inside jokes all play a role. If you have a sourced correction, use the contact form on this site.
"score" means To succeed in getting something desired, especially sex or drugs. Read the example sentences to see how tone changes the impact.
Usually milder than hard slurs, but context still matters β ask before repeating it.
Our entry links it to USA. That does not mean everyone in that label uses it the same way.
Usually safer with peers in informal chat. Avoid customer emails, interviews, and mixed-age settings unless you are certain the audience understands it.
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