What Are Some Common Slang Words?

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  • 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 are the top 10 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 the top 10 slang words 2021?

  • #4 Lit … …
  • #7 Cap or Capping – A brand new term on our list this year, a “Cap” is no longer the funny insult/roast it was when you went to school. …
  • #8 Bet… …
  • #9 Dope – Dope is still dope. …
  • #10 Fire…

What are some street slang words?

  • Periodt. Internet-savvy millennials use periodt at the end of a statement to add emphasis to what they said. …
  • Snatched. Pay attention, because this one is a double-edged sword. …
  • No cap / cap. “Cap” basically means “lie”. …
  • Shade. …
  • Flex. …
  • Low key. …
  • High key. …
  • Stan.

What are the 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 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

.

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 is BAE in texting?

“Bae,” Urban Dictionary says, is an acronym that stands for “

before anyone else

,” or a shortened version of baby or babe, another word for sweetie, and, mostly unrelated, poop in Danish.

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.

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’s the latest slang?

  • 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.

Who started the word YEET?

1. A new weird dance thing on Vine called #Yeet. It is a phenomenon that was started back in February 2014 but it didn’t really pick up until a kid who goes by the name

Lil Meatball

posted a video claiming he can do it better than Lil Terrio. Lil Meatball is a 13-year old from Dallas, Texas.

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 are some old slang words?

  1. “DAP” (Or “Dead Ass Perfect”) The next time you’re really enjoying something, be sure to let everyone know you think it’s DAP. …
  2. “Don’t Have A Cow” …
  3. “Know Your Onions” …
  4. “Happy Cabbage” …
  5. “The Cat’s Pajamas” …
  6. “Pang-Wangle” …
  7. “The Bank’s Closed” …
  8. “Twitterpated”
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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.