Slang of the Day Archive

Takeaway food (from Mandarin "dăo bāo").

Outdated; old-fashioned (can refer to old teaching methods or curriculum).

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

The suburbs; residential areas outside the main city.

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

A poor, run-down, or disadvantaged urban area (often used informally and sometimes controversially).

Apartment; house (very informal, old slang).

Local; traditional; refers to neighborhoods or items that are truly local and non-Western.

Slightly annoyed; offended.

The land or yard surrounding a house or apartment block.

A foolish or incompetent person (often used affectionately or mildly).

Completely drunk; blotto.

A couch or sofa (more common among older generations).

Completely drunk; wasted (common in some Gulf/Levantine dialects).

To deceive someone online by creating a fake persona.

One thousand pounds (£1,000). Also used in US.

The act of having someone else drive your car home (relevant after sports drinking/socializing).

An excellent song, especially one that is loud and suitable for dancing.

Keeping it real; true; authentic; the best (derived from 100% perfection).

What (internet misspelling for informal use).

Dinner or evening meal (Northern English).

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

Attention seeker; used to describe someone who dresses flashy to get attention.

Strong, muscular, and typically masculine in appearance or behaviour (often for women).

Guy who carries or uses a gun

My soul; a profound term of endearment and connection.

From the very beginning; without any prior preparation.

Silly; foolish.

Twenty-inch wheels on a car.

To develop romantic feelings for someone, often unexpectedly.