Slang from USA

To pass a test with a very high score; to do very well.

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

Everything is fine; no problem.

Excited or energized.

A rude, obnoxious, or contemptible person (vulgar).

Before Anyone Else; a term of endearment for a romantic partner or close friend.

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.

Unoriginal, mainstream, or predictable in style and tastes.

Spending an excessive amount of time in bed, often as a form of self-care or coping with burnout/exhaustion.

A personality trait of a partner that is neither good nor bad—just mildly boring or unexceptional.

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

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

Completely drunk.

Excellent, fantastic (dated, but still understood).

To fail a test badly.

In a committed, intimate relationship.

To dance, especially disco dancing.

Moving very fast; leaving quickly.

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).

Money (similar to "dough").

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

Dollars (general term).

A disappointment; a bad situation.

An insult or successful retort.

Delicious, amazing, really good (often food).

Caught doing something wrong; or broken/ugly.

Slightly drunk; feeling a pleasant lightheadedness from alcohol.

Do you understand? / Do you appreciate it?

A lie or exaggeration.

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

A lie or exaggeration / No lie; for real.

Lying; misleading (opposite of "No Cap").

Cardiovascular exercise (often used as a noun).

To develop romantic feelings for someone, often unexpectedly.

To deceive someone online by creating a fake persona.

Feeling a strong, positive connection or mood with a person or group.

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Something once fashionable that is now outdated or trying too hard (used to describe Millennial trends by Gen Z).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

Relaxing; hanging out; not doing much.

To relax; calm down.

A quick, sharp, and effective retort or comeback.

Influence or power, especially on social media.

An old, dilapidated car; a beater (similar to UK "banger").

Excellent or successful in a crucial moment.

Food that provides a feeling of well-being, often associated with childhood or home cooking.

Mentally or physically exhausted; burnt out.

Severely stressed, mentally exhausted, or overwhelmed.

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

To sleep somewhere unexpectedly; to fall asleep quickly.

Crazy (shortened).

Crazy (exaggerated version).

Ones home or apartment (informal).

Embarrassing or awkward, often in a secondhand way.

To drive around without a specific destination, just for pleasure.

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

The colder months when singles look to "cuff" (tie themselves to) a partner for warmth and companionship.

A cup of coffee.

To adjust grades upwards to make them higher (e.g., due to a difficult test).

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.

An informal, typically American, restaurant that serves a wide range of inexpensive food.

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

Direct Message; to send a private message (also common in UK).

A hot dog.

A stupid or silly person.

The act of continuously consuming negative, worrying news content online.

A cool, excellent, or desirable apartment or house.

A socially awkward or unstylish person; a foolish person.

An obnoxious or contemptible person (mildly vulgar).

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.

A person’s style or outfit, especially when it is very fashionable and expensive.

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.

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.

Excellent; impressive; cool.

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.

Excellent; amazing; high-quality (used for music or performances).

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

An outfit (short for "outfit").

To add more details or substance to something.

To show off, often used in the context of wearing expensive clothing or accessories.

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 excited or lose one's temper.

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').

Attractive; good-looking (usually describing a woman).

New, cool, stylish.

Mentally exhausted or stressed; burnt out.

From the very beginning; without any prior preparation.

An old-fashioned or unadventurous person.

For Your Information (acronym).

Disgusting; repellent; used to express displeasure.

Giving someone excessive compliments to boost their ego or confidence.

A residential area with restricted access, often viewed as exclusive or upper-class.

When someone restricts access or knowledge of a trend, product, or subculture from others.

To dance, especially enthusiastically (associated with disco).

To adapt to a situation or find your place.

Be realistic; stop being naive.

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).

Greatest of All Time (used to describe legendary artists or works).

Working or partying intensely.

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

A foolish or silly person.

To become extremely popular on the internet in a short amount of time.

US Dollar bills (referring to their color).

To work hard or labor intensely.

A young or inexperienced surfer.

Great; cool; awesome; hip.

Food; a meal (informal).

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 portmanteau of hungry and angry; irritable due to hunger.

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.

Profound; serious; emotionally deep or meaningful.

He delivered an excellent job; he performed impressively (a high compliment).

Very, extremely (common in California).

Obvious; not subtle at all.

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 neighborhood (short for neighborhood or "hood"). Often refers to a working-class or inner-city area.

To engage in casual sexual activity; to meet up (can be ambiguous).

High-Occupancy Vehicle lane (a carpool lane).

100 percent; completely, absolutely.

To work hard, often aggressively, to make money or advance.

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

Someone who is obsessed with collecting and wearing expensive, limited-edition athletic gear and sneakers.

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

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

A sudden, inexplicable feeling of revulsion or distaste toward a romantic partner's minor action or trait.

A very foolish or stupid person (common and widely understood).

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.

It gives off the feeling of [X]; used to describe the aesthetic or mood of something.

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 foolish or contemptible person.

To talk deceitfully or misleadingly; nonsense talk.

An informal or cheap restaurant or establishment.

A craving or addiction (short for jonesin').

Craving something intensely.

Keep it 100; be completely honest and authentic.

Relaxing, hanging out, spending time casually.

Sneakers or athletic shoes.

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.

Drunk or high (often used for feeling lively and intoxicated).

Laughing My Ass Off (acronym).

Laughing Out Loud (acronym).

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

The backstory, history, or detailed context required to understand a niche trend or creator.

A person who is consistently unsuccessful, incompetent, or unpopular.

Subtly; without much fanfare (also common in UK).

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').

The belief that one is the center of attention in all situations; often used negatively to describe self-absorption.

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.

Mediocre; average; disappointing; a severe lack of quality.

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

Money, cash.

A craving for snack food, especially associated with cannabis use.

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.

A euphemism for inviting someone over for a casual sexual encounter, under the guise of watching Netflix.

Not Gonna Lie (acronym).

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

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

A novice or inexperienced person (often in gaming).

No disrespect intended.

Non-Playable Character (from gaming). Used to describe someone who lacks independent thought or personality.

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.

Perfectly styled or executed (often for eyebrows, but also for a whole look).

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.

Fantastic; amazing; incredible.

To be very bad; terrible (used as a negative adjective).

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.

Very drunk; preserved (like pickles).

To eat a large amount of food; to overeat.

A pizza (often shortened to "pizza").

Very drunk.

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

A sudden, unannounced test.

Personal Record (the best performance an athlete has achieved in an event).

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

Extremely excited or mentally prepared.

To stay up all night studying or working.

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.

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.

A deeply loyal and committed partner who will support you unconditionally.

A service like Uber or Lyft where you share a ride with others or pay for a short ride.

I agree! / That's correct!

An expression of agreement or approval.

To cheat someone financially; an unfair deal or theft.

Very muscular; or drunk/high.

Charisma; a persons ability to charm or flirt successfully.

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

Right Now (acronym).

A long journey undertaken by car, usually for pleasure.

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

Rolling On the Floor Laughing (acronym).

Upset, angry, or bitter over something trivial.

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

Style, swagger, confidence.

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

Cool, fierce, or unapologetic (used to describe an artist or their actions).

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.

Looking extremely good; delivering an excellent appearance or performance.

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 or gain approval from a person they are romantically interested in, often to their own detriment.

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

A romantic or sexual relationship that lacks clear definition or commitment.

A romantic relationship that lacks clear definitions, labels, or commitment.

To succeed with minimal effort; to barely pass.

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

Suspicious, unsafe, or unreliable.

A person who lacks money or lives on the streets.

A very tall, multi-story building.

Music that is great or has a strong, driving beat (e.g., "this song slaps").

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.

Used jokingly to refer to someone who appears intimidating, unapproachable, or slightly scary.

Underrated; overlooked or not given enough attention.

To send a direct message on social media to initiate flirtatious or romantic contact.

A period of low energy, low motivation, or feeling mentally down.

Very drunk; completely intoxicated.

An attractive person.

Sarcastic or critical in a disrespectful way.

Perfectly styled; looking flawless or well-put-together.

Reliable; dependable; excellent.

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 partner who helps guide and secure a lifter during a heavy weightlifting exercise.

A group of close friends.

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

An old-fashioned, conventional, or boring person.

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

To be an overly enthusiastic fan of a celebrity or a piece of media.

An obsessive fan (blend of stalker and fan).

Doing something secretly or discreetly.

Style with ease; effortless cool.

Very excited, enthusiastic.

Excited; thrilled; highly enthusiastic.

Absolutely; undeniably (often preceding an adjective).

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).

Extremely muscular; having very large muscles.

A romantic partner who is also a committed gym or fitness partner.

Given up or abstained from something completely.

Driving too closely behind another vehicle.

Calm down, relax.

Food prepared in a restaurant for consumption elsewhere (equivalent to UK "takeaway").

The initial phase of getting to know someone romantically before becoming official.

Gossip; confidential information (often about celebrities).

That's difficult or unfortunate.

Excellent, amazing (often dated).

The suburbs; residential areas outside the main city.

Anything considered basic, dated, or cringe, usually with a 2010s aesthetic (often used ironically now).

The moment of realization that one lost a good romantic partner due to one's own avoidable mistake.

Underground public transportation (equivalent to UK "tube" or "underground").

Desperate for attention, especially romantic or sexual attention.

Very drunk; swaying (nautical origin).

Fighting (physically).

To subtly or indirectly insult or criticize someone.

To vomit.

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

A stingy or miserly person.

Slightly drunk (also common in UK).

To skip; to ignore; to not show up for.

A foolish or contemptible person, easily manipulated by others.

Yes; absolutely; completely (often used as an independent affirmative).

Totally (shortened).

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

Of very poor quality; worthless.

Extremely drunk; highly intoxicated.

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.

A reliable and dependable life partner; a moral compass.

Excellent; amazing; first-rate (often associated with surfer culture).

Artificial grass or playing field.

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.

A notable change in a prevailing cultural aesthetic, mood, or trend.

Enjoying the atmosphere or good feelings; getting along well.

Bad, crazy, nonsensical.

Want to (contraction).

Extremely drunk or intoxicated (also common in UK).

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

Bad, crazy, nonsensical (variant of wack).

What's up? How are you?

A common greeting; what's new?

A common pickup line related to astrology.

A car.

Crazy, intense, unbelievable.

A weak or cowardly person.

To fail spectacularly; to crash (originally surfing slang).

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

Aware of and sensitive to social and political issues (often used to describe socially conscious pop culture).

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.

Exhausted; tired; extremely fatigued.

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