What Are Some American Slang Words?

by | Last updated on January 24, 2024

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  • Laid back – Relaxed or calm. Eg. …
  • Chill – (Same as above).
  • Sweet – Fantastic. “I passed the test!” …
  • Cool – (Same as above).
  • Lame – The opposite of cool or fantastic. Eg. …
  • Bomb – Really good. Eg. …
  • Bummer – A disappointment. Eg. …
  • Shady – Questionable or suspicious. Eg.

What are the most common slang words?

  • Lit. When something is very good, enjoyable, or exciting, you can say it’s “lit”. …
  • Extra. …
  • Salty. …
  • To ghost someone. …
  • To flex. …
  • Lowkey & highkey. …
  • Shook. …
  • Tea.

What is a slang word for Americans?


Yankee (or Yank)

is a colloquial term for Americans in English; cognates can be found in other languages.

What are the top 10 slang words?

  • Basic. …
  • Obvi. …
  • Turnt. …
  • Bye Felicia. …
  • TBH. …
  • Bae. …
  • Slay. If you’ve succeeded at something unbelievably amazing, perhaps you’ll earn this term. …
  • Zero Chill. So hopefully you’ll never receive this slang expression.

What are some 2020 slang words?

  • 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 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.

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.

Is bruh a slang word?

Bruh is an

informal term for a male friend

, often used as a form of address.

What does 3 in texting mean?

<3. means “

love

.”

What is America’s nickname?

United States nicknamed

Uncle Sam

.

Is got a slang word?

Many listeners, including Sigrid, have been wondering if the phrase “have got” is acceptable English. Well, you have got to check out our previous episode on that topic. It’ll tell you that the answer is yes, you can use this expression, though

it is considered informal

.

What are slang words for 2021?

  • Big yikes. An extension of the word “yikes” you can use this one when you see something that makes you recoil in mild horror or embarrassment. …
  • That ain’t it. Seen something that makes you wince? …
  • Go off. This one can be used in two ways. …
  • Simp. …
  • Mutuals. …
  • Sleeping on. …
  • CEO of. …
  • Hits different.

What does AFK mean in?

AFK means “

away from keyboard

” in typing shorthand. Its meaning can be literal or it can simply indicate that you aren’t online. AFK is a helpful phrase for communal online spaces, when you want a quick way to communicate that you’re stepping away.

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.

What are some badass words?

  • agitator.
  • rebel.
  • demagogue.
  • dissident.
  • fighter.
  • frondeur.
  • renegade.
  • sparkplug.
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