Slang of the Day Archive

Instant noodles (used generically for any brand of instant noodles, very popular quick meal)

Building up personal "aura" or cool points through actions or achievements

A deep, complex emotional bond, loyalty, and affectionate attachment

Absurd Italian-sounding gibberish memes (tung tung tung sahur, etc.) for maximum brainrot

Highly intoxicated or excited/hyped up. Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in USA contexts

To be familiar with the routine or procedure. Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in USA contexts

Fire Friday; TGIF (The Golden Friday, referring to a fun Friday night)

Driving a stolen vehicle recklessly for pleasure. Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in UK contexts

Very drunk; intoxicated. Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in UK contexts

Subtly; without much fanfare (also common in UK). Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in USA contexts

To cut someone off in traffic; aggressive driving. Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in Middle East contexts

Very muscular (short for swollen). Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in USA contexts

Well done or good job; an expression of approval. Often used approvingly among peers; can sound exaggerated or ironic online. It is commonly discussed in Ireland contexts

Muscle growth; noticeable progress in strength or physique (short for "muscle gains")

Money or wealth. Tied to money, status, or spending talk in casual conversation. It is commonly discussed in French contexts

An expression of agreement or approval. Functions as agreement, acknowledgment, or confirmation in fast back-and-forth chat. It is commonly discussed in USA contexts

To travel by taxi or auto-rickshaw using the fare meter, rather than a negotiated flat rate

An obsessive fan (blend of stalker and fan). Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in USA contexts

Nonsense; something of poor quality. Often used approvingly among peers; can sound exaggerated or ironic online. It is commonly discussed in UK contexts

My girlfriend. In Quebec, this is used regardless of the woman's actual hair color

To chill out; to enjoy oneself thoroughly; to be delighted

Food; a meal (especially common in military or northern UK slang)

In a remote, rural area. Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in UK contexts

Peeking out; popping up (onomatopoeia for a quick peek)

A stingy or miserly person. Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in USA contexts

To become very angry or excited. Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in USA contexts

Relaxed, easygoing. Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in USA contexts

A puzzling problem or question. Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in USA contexts

Empty; free (e.g., "I am free/available"). Informal shorthand whose exact tone depends on who is speaking and where it appears. It is commonly discussed in Middle East contexts

Someone who is a burden or trouble (literally "fire dragon," implies bringing trouble)