What Are Some New Slang Words?

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  • Extra. This is another way of saying that someone or something is too much or over the top. …
  • Snatched. You don’t have to worry if you hear your teen saying that someone or something is snatched. …
  • Big yikes. …
  • Finsta. …
  • Flex. …
  • No cap. …
  • Lowkey. …
  • Highkey.

What are the new slang words for 2021?

  • This ain’t it, chief. Photo: Twitter. …
  • Sksksksk. Typing out “SKSKSKSK” (often in all caps) is a way of expressing excitement about something. …
  • Big yikes. …
  • We move.

What are the new slang words for 2020?

  • Hate to see it. A relatable combination of cringe and disappointment, this phrase can be used as a reaction to a less than ideal situation. …
  • Ok, boomer. …
  • Cap. …
  • Basic. …
  • Retweet. …
  • Fit. …
  • Fr. …
  • Canceled.

What are the most popular slang words?

  • Dope – Cool or awesome.
  • GOAT – “Greatest of All Time”
  • Gucci – Good, cool, or going well.
  • Lit – Amazing, cool, or exciting.
  • OMG – An abbreviation for “Oh my gosh” or “Oh my God”
  • Salty – Bitter, angry, agitated.
  • Sic/Sick – Cool or sweet.

What are some popular sayings in 2020?

  • of 13. “Karen” …
  • of 13. “Zoom” …
  • of 13. “Essential” …
  • of 13. “Virus” …
  • of 13. “Quibi” …
  • of 13. “Social Distance” …
  • of 13. “COVID/Coronavirus” …
  • of 13. “Remote”

What does YEET mean?

Oof: an exclamation used to sympathize with someone else’s pain or dismay, or to express one’s own. Snack: (Slang) a sexy and physically attractive person; hottie. Yeet:

an exclamation of enthusiasm, approval, triumph, pleasure, joy, etc

.

Is goober a bad word?

Calling someone a goober can

be an insult

, but it’s more likely to be used fondly and endearingly.

Why does my kid say YEET?

Yeeting means throwing things. But it also apparently means an expression of excitement or happiness or nervousness. But you don’t always say yeet, in fact, you have it use it correctly because

yeet

is a verb, a noun, and a source of unending frustration for moms everywhere.

What does YEET mean in 2021?

Yeet. This refers to

throwing something away from yourself at high velocity

. If someone chucks their water bottle across the room into their bag, they’ve “yeeted” it. This action is sometimes accompanied by said person yelling “YEET!” as they throw it.

What is the word for cool in 2021?

#9

Dope

– Dope is still dope. i.e., high in quality or mind-blowing.

Is LOL a slang word?

Lol is an

acronym of laugh out loud

. It can be used as an interjection and a verb. Lol is one of the most common slang terms in electronic communications.

What is no cap?

The expression no cap is slang meaning

“no lie” or “for real

,” often used to emphasize someone is not exaggerating about something hard to believe.

Is bruh a slang word?

Bruh is an

informal term for a male friend

, often used as a form of address.

What is the least popular word?

  • abate: reduce or lesson.
  • abdicate: give up a position.
  • aberration: something unusual, different from the norm.
  • abhor: to really hate.
  • abstain: to refrain from doing something.
  • adversity: hardship, misfortune.
  • aesthetic: pertaining to beauty.
  • amicable: agreeable.

What words do Gen Z use?

  • Basic. ‘Pumpkin spice lattes are so basic’ …
  • Clowning. ‘Me thinking the PS5 would be in the stock ‘ …
  • Fit. ‘Check the fit’ …
  • Glow-up. ‘What a glow-up’ …
  • Iconic. ‘Billie Eilish is iconic’ …
  • Lit. ‘It’s gonna be lit tonight’ …
  • Mood. …
  • Salty.

What word was most used in 2020?

So, what is the most popular word of 2020 – and how many times has it been used this year? What’s this year’s word of the year?

“Lockdown”

has been crowned Collins Dictionary Word Of The Year 2020, due to its spike in use after the global emergence of coronavirus.

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Amira Khan
Amira Khan is a philosopher and scholar of religion with a Ph.D. in philosophy and theology. Amira's expertise includes the history of philosophy and religion, ethics, and the philosophy of science. She is passionate about helping readers navigate complex philosophical and religious concepts in a clear and accessible way.