USA Slang Dictionary

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

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, deal, or for sure — an emphatic way to agree or confirm a plan

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 an exaggeration; "that's cap" means "that's not true"

A lie or exaggeration / No lie; for real.

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

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.

Out of date or trying too hard to be trendy — the aesthetic of a trend that has expired

To chat informally, usually for a long time.

A movie that is typically enjoyed by women.

Relaxed, calm; or to hang out.

To relax; calm down.

Relaxing or hanging out (present participle of chill)

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

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, genuinely, completely honest — New York's favourite way to say "I swear I'm not joking"

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

Interested in or willing to do something.

Something or someone that causes a feeling of sadness or depression

Impressive style or fashion, especially clothes, jewellery, 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, dramatic, or excessive — doing far more than the situation requires

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 — a warm address for close friends who count as family

Excellent; impressive; cool.

Annoyed or disgusted with something or someone.

About to; getting ready to do something — a 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 — wealth, achievements, or possessions; a "flex" is the boast itself

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').

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).

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

Greatest Of All Time — the best ever in a field, especially sport

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.

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 person who expresses negativity or criticism, often out of jealousy

To have a great time.

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

The person in charge; the boss.

A puzzling problem or question.

Profound; serious; emotionally deep or meaningful.

Very, extremely (common in California).

Obvious; not subtle at all.

Openly, obviously, or intensely; opposite of lowkey.

Contact me; call me or text me.

Affects you more powerfully or in a uniquely satisfying way compared to the usual experience

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.

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, often irrational feeling of disgust toward someone you were attracted to

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" — a wink to insiders that a reference needs no explanation

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.

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

Relaxed, easygoing.

Uncool, boring, pathetic.

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).

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

Slightly, secretly, or quietly — softens a statement or admits something you would not announce loudly

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, or overrated — decent enough but nothing special

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 — added to a statement to stress that it is completely true

No disrespect intended.

A novice or inexperienced person (often in gaming)

Non-player character; an insult for someone seen as having no independent thoughts 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.

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

I swear; emphasizing sincerity or seriousness about a statement

Perfect, excellent, exactly right.

Alert, competent, or efficient.

Not working properly; broken or malfunctioning.

Meme phrase implying bizarre events happen uniquely in Ohio; absurdity label

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

An expression of agreement or approval.

To cheat someone financially; an unfair deal or theft

Very muscular; or drunk/high.

Charisma, especially the ability to charm or flirt with someone you are attracted to

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).

Bitter, irritated, or resentful, especially about a loss or slight too small to justify the sulk

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)

To make a mistake; to fail.

Messed up, ruined, or badly handled.

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 does far too much for a person they are attracted to, with little or nothing in return

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.

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 or look stunning; an exclamation of enthusiastic approval

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.

A casual or secret meetup, often romantic or sexual, kept low-profile

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)

An extremely devoted fan; to support a celebrity or creator with obsessive enthusiasm

Doing something secretly or discreetly.

Style with ease; effortless cool.

Very excited, enthusiastic.

Absolutely; undeniably (often preceding an adjective).

A naive or easily fooled person.

Suspicious or suspect; describing someone or something that seems untrustworthy or off

Suspicious (full word, but used colloquially).

Style, confidence, or a confident manner.

Very muscular (short for swollen).

Very muscular (variant of swol).

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, drama, or juicy inside information — "spill the tea" means tell me everything

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 or validation, especially romantic or sexual attention

Very drunk; swaying (nautical origin).

To subtly or indirectly insult or criticize someone

To vomit.

Fighting (physically).

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.

Insulting or boastful language, especially before or during a competition

Extremely drunk; highly intoxicated.

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

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

Feelings, atmosphere, or energy.

Enjoying the atmosphere or good feelings; getting along well

Teen aesthetic with scrunchies, hydro flasks, and casual preppy style

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)

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).

To throw something with force; also an exclamation of excitement or triumph

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

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

Exhausted; tired; extremely fatigued.