Slang from Global/Internet
100 / ๐ฏ
Keeping it real; true; authentic; the best (derived from 100% perfection).
10-4
Affirmative; I understand; message received (from CB radio/police code).
13
Outlaw; anarchy (often associated with biker/outlaw culture).
1312
ACAB (All Cops Are Bastards), where the numbers correspond to the letters in the alphabet.
24/7
All the time; continuously (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
30
The end; all done (from journalism code for the end of a story).
404
Clueless; confused; not present (derived from the HTTP error code "Not Found").
420
Code for cannabis/marijuana (originally relating to the time 4:20 PM).
4G / 5G
Generations of high-speed mobile technology, used colloquially to mean fast or reliable internet.
710
Code for cannabis oil or "dabs" (the number 710 spells "OIL" when inverted).
86
To get rid of; reject; cancel an order; to remove a customer (from service industry code).
99
Almost there; nearly perfect (a play on 100/100%).
999 / 911
Emergency services number, used to denote extreme urgency or crisis.
AI slop
Low-quality, mass-produced AI-generated content flooding social media, like weird images (e.g., "Shrimp Jesus"). Highlights concerns over creativity's decline.
Aura farming
Building up personal "aura" or cool points through actions or achievements.
Brainrot
Refers to mindless, addictive social media content that "rots" your brain, like endless scrolling or absurd memes. Often tied to Gen Alpha slang.
Broligarchy
A small group of wealthy tech bros (e.g., Musk, Zuckerberg) wielding massive influence.
Clanker
Something embarrassing or a major fail, like an awkward moment.
Coolcation
Vacationing in cooler climates to escape heatwaves, amid record-hot weather.
Delulu
Short for "delusional," used to describe someone who's overly optimistic or out of touch with reality, like in parasocial relationships or fan fantasies.
Freaky
Weird or sexually adventurous, depending on context.