50 Common Slang Terms

This list of 50 common slang terms is just a starting point. There are countless other words and phrases out there, constantly evolving and changing.

• AF: Meaning: As f*** (used to intensify an adjective). Example: “That concert was loud AF.”
• And I oop: Meaning: Expresses surprise or a sudden realization, often in reaction to a mistake or unexpected event. Example: “I was walking and tripped… and I oop!”
• Bait: Meaning: To deceive or trick someone. Example: “Don’t fall for his bait; he’s just trying to get a reaction.”
• Basic: Meaning: Someone who follows mainstream trends, often lacking originality. Example: “Her outfit is so basic; everyone has that same shirt.”
• Bet: Meaning: Used to express agreement or confirmation. Example: “Want to grab pizza later?” “Bet.”
• Big yikes: Meaning: Expresses shock or dismay at something awkward or embarrassing. Example: “He wore socks with sandals? Big yikes.”
• Bop: Meaning: A really good song. Example: “This new song is a total bop!”
• Boujee: Meaning: High-class, luxurious, or aspiring to be wealthy. Example: “She’s so boujee, always posting pictures from fancy restaurants.”
• Bread: Meaning: Money. Example: “I need to get this bread so I can buy those new sneakers.”
• Bruh: Meaning: A casual term of address, often used to express disbelief or surprise. Example: “Bruh, did you see that crazy play?”
• Bussin’: Meaning: Very good, usually used to describe food. Example: “This chicken is bussin’!”
• Cap/No cap: Meaning: To lie / To tell the truth. Example: “He said he has a Lamborghini? Cap.” / “I aced the test, no cap.”
• Catch these hands: Meaning: A threat of violence. Example: “Keep talking, and you’ll catch these hands.”
• Cheugy: Meaning: Outdated, trying too hard to be trendy, or generally unfashionable. Example: “Skinny jeans are so cheugy now.”
• Chill: Meaning: To relax or hang out. Can also describe someone who is laid-back and easygoing. Example: “Let’s just chill at my place tonight.” / “He’s a chill dude.”
• Clout: Meaning: Social media influence or fame. Example: “She’s trying to gain clout by posting controversial videos.”
• Cringe: Meaning: Something awkward or embarrassing. Example: “That dance was so cringe.”
• Deadass: Meaning: Seriously or truthfully. Example: “I’m deadass going to quit my job if they don’t give me a raise.”
• Drip: Meaning: Fashionable style or clothing. Example: “His drip is insane; he always has the freshest outfits.”
• Extra: Meaning: Over the top or dramatic. Example: “She’s so extra, always making a big deal out of everything.”
• Fam: Meaning: Close friends. Example: “What’s up, fam?”
• Finna: Meaning: Going to. Example: “I’m finna go to the store.”
• Fire: Meaning: Awesome or amazing. Example: “That new song is fire!”
• Flex: Meaning: To show off. Example: “He’s always flexing his new car on Instagram.”
• FOMO: Meaning: Fear of missing out. Example: “I have such FOMO when I see everyone else having fun without me.”
• Fr: Meaning: For real. Example: “Are you going to the party, fr?”
• Ghost: Meaning: To ignore someone or suddenly disappear from a social situation without saying goodbye. Example: “He ghosted me after our date.”
• Glow up: Meaning: To become more attractive or successful. Example: “She had a major glow up after high school.”
• Goals: Meaning: Something to aspire to. Example: “Their relationship is goals.”
• Go off: Meaning: To express oneself passionately or angrily. Example: “She went off on him for cheating.”
• Gucci: Meaning: Good or cool. Example: “Everything is gucci.”
• Highkey: Meaning: Openly or obviously. Example: “I highkey have a crush on him.”
• Hits different: Meaning: Unique or special. Example: “This pizza hits different.”
• IYKYK: Meaning: If you know, you know. Example: “It’s an inside joke, IYKYK.”
• JOMO: Meaning: Joy of missing out. Example: “I’m feeling the JOMO tonight; staying in sounds perfect.”
• Kickback: Meaning: A casual gathering. Example: “We’re having a kickback at my place this weekend.”
• Lit: Meaning: Exciting or fun. Example: “That party was lit!”
• Lowkey: Meaning: Secretly or subtly. Example: “I lowkey want to go to the concert, but I don’t want to tell anyone.”
• Mood: Meaning: Relatable feeling or vibe. Example: “That’s such a mood.” (usually accompanied by a relatable meme or image)
• No cap: Meaning: For real, no lie. Example: “I saw a celebrity at the mall, no cap.”
• Periodt: Meaning: Emphasizes a statement (like an exclamation point). Example: “That outfit is amazing, periodt.”
• Salty: Meaning: Bitter or upset. Example: “He’s still salty about losing the game.”
• Savage: Meaning: Ruthless, brutal, or exceptionally good. Example: “That roast was savage!”
• Sheesh: Meaning: Expression of excitement or admiration. Example: “Sheesh, look at that car!”
• Shook: Meaning: Surprised or shocked. Example: “I was shook when I heard the news.”
• Slay: Meaning: To do something exceptionally well. Example: “She slayed that presentation.”
• Snack: Meaning: An attractive person. Example: “He’s a total snack.”
• Spill the tea: Meaning: To gossip or share information. Example: “Spill the tea, what happened at the party?”
• Stan: Meaning: A devoted fan. Example: “I stan Beyoncé.”
• Sus: Meaning: Suspicious or shady. Example: “That guy seems sus.”