Last updated August 20, 2026

This post gets updated occasionally, as we can never get enough of internet slangs, can we?

Approval, Praise, & Excellence
These terms are used to express high admiration, compliment someone’s appearance or performance, or note that something is exceptionally good.

Slay: To do something exceptionally well or look amazing.

Example: “You absolutely slayed that presentation today.”

Ate (and left no crumbs): Performed perfectly; did a flawless job.

Example: “Her vocals on the new track completely ate.”

GOAT: Acronym for “Greatest of All Time”.

Example: “In terms of football, Messi is the GOAT.”

Hits different: When something is uniquely better or more impactful than usual.

Example: “An iced coffee on a hot Friday morning just hits different.”

Cooked (in a good way / “Let him cook”): Allowing someone the space to showcase their talent or build an impressive argument.

Example: “Wait, hold on, let him cook—he actually makes a fair point.”

Bop: A really catchy, excellent song.

Example: “Turn the volume up, this track is an absolute bop.”

Served: Delivered an incredible look, outfit, or performance.

Example: “She truly served with that red carpet outfit.”

Valid: Acceptable, reasonable, or genuinely good.

Example: “Your reason for skipping the party is completely valid.”

Chef’s kiss: Perfect or immaculate.

Example: “The seasoning on this pasta is a total chef’s kiss.”

Understood the assignment: Did exactly what was required, usually exceeding expectations.

Example: “The theme was retro, and she clearly understood the assignment.”

Main character energy: Exhibiting immense confidence, making oneself the focal point in a positive way.

Example: “Walking into the office with that coat is pure main character energy.”

Based: Confidently expressing an opinion without caring what others think; admirable authenticity.

Example: “He chose sleep over a late-night party. Based.”

Fire: Excellent, amazing, or trendy.

Example: “The new album is absolute fire.”

Slaps: Possesses an excellent rhythm or quality (usually applied to music or food).

Example: “This homemade pizza genuinely slaps.”

Gucci: Good, fine, or going well.

Example: “Don’t worry about the delay, we’re all Gucci here.”

Gas up: To compliment or hype someone up to boost their confidence.

Example: “Stop it, you’re gassing me up too much!”

Out of pocket: Wildly inappropriate, uncalled for, or unexpected. (Can also mean excellent in rare chaotic contexts, but usually means crossing a line).

Example: “That joke he made during the meeting was completely out of pocket.”

Charisma, Style, & Attractiveness
Terms focused on personal style, fashion, romantic magnetism, and overall physical presentation.

Rizz: Short for charisma; the ability to charm or flirt successfully.

Example: “He managed to get her number within two minutes; he has serious rizz.”

Drip: Excellent, fashionable style or clothing.

Example: “Look at his jacket—his drip is unmatched today.”

Aura: A distinctive atmosphere or cool energy that someone radiates.

Example: “When the captain walked onto the pitch, his aura was immense.”

Glow up: A major positive transformation in appearance, style, or confidence.

Example: “Have you seen him lately? Talk about an incredible glow up.”

Fit check: Assessing or showing off an outfit.

Example: “Let’s pause for a quick fit check before we leave the house.”

Snatched: Looking incredibly sharp, lean, or well-styled.

Example: “Her makeup and outfit look completely snatched tonight.”

Serving looks: Consistently presenting fashionable or highly attractive outfits.

Example: “The models were serving looks all through fashion week.”

Snack: Someone who looks highly attractive.

Example: “You look like a total snack in that suit.”

Soft launch: Subtly introducing a new partner on social media without showing their face clearly.

Example: “Posting just a photo of two coffee cups on a table is a classic soft launch.”

Hard launch: Explicitly announcing a relationship online with a direct photo of a partner.

Example: “She went from zero posts straight to a holiday photo—complete hard launch.”

Glow down: The opposite of a glow up; a noticeable decline in appearance or style.

Example: “Staying up all weekend gave me a bit of a temporary glow down.”

Looking clean: Neat, sharp, and highly presentable.

Example: “That new haircut is looking very clean.”

Exhaustion, Failure, & Negativity
When things go wrong, energy levels drop, or a situation becomes entirely unmanageable, these are the go-to phrases.

Cooked (in a bad way): In deep trouble, ruined, or entirely exhausted.

Example: “I haven’t studied at all for tomorrow’s exam; I’m absolutely cooked.”

Down bad: Being in a desperate, miserable, or overly infatuated state.

Example: “He is down bad texting his ex at three in the morning.”

Clipped: Finished, doomed, or caught out.

Example: “If the manager sees this mistake, my career here is clipped.”

Washed: Past one’s prime; no longer skilled or relevant.

Example: “That player hasn’t scored all season; he’s completely washed.”

Flop: A complete failure or disappointment.

Example: “The party was a bit of a flop; barely anyone showed up.”

Brick: Failing or freezing under pressure; or very cold weather.

Example: “I completely bricked the final shot of the game.”

Goner: Someone who is beyond help or facing certain failure.

Example: “If I don’t finish this report in ten minutes, I’m a goner.”

Down in the dumps: Feeling incredibly sad or discouraged.

Example: “She has been a bit down in the dumps since losing her keys.”

Busted: Looking broken, ugly, or caught doing something wrong.

Example: “That old car looks completely busted.”

Finished: Having no chance of recovery or success left.

Example: “After that terrible debate performance, his political run is finished.”

Truth, Deception, & Reality
How teenagers talk about honesty, calling out lies, or acknowledging absolute facts.

No cap: No lie; entirely serious and truthful.

Example: “That was the best dessert I’ve ever eaten, no cap.”

Cap: A lie or falsehood.

Example: “He claims he met a celebrity yesterday, but that’s pure cap.”

Fax: Straightforward, undeniable truth (a play on “facts”).

Example: “We need a long weekend after this stressful month. — Fax.”

Periodt: Added to the end of a sentence to show finality and absolute emphasis.

Example: “He is the best designer in the company, periodt.”

Real: Highly relatable; expressing deep agreement with a statement.

Example: “I just want to stay in bed all day. — Real.”

For real (FR / FRFR): Truly, seriously, or genuinely.

Example: “I am so tired today, frfr.”

On god: Swearing that something is completely true.

Example: “I didn’t take your jacket, on god.”

Sus: Short for suspicious; shady or untrustworthy.

Example: “The emails he’s sending look a bit sus.”

Caught in 4K: Caught red-handed with clear, undeniable proof.

Example: “He said he was asleep, but he was caught in 4K at the club.”

Deadass: Completely serious; not joking.

Example: “I am deadass moving to a new flat next month.”

Big facts: An expression used to strongly agree with a true statement.

Example: “Prices are getting ridiculous. — Big facts.”

Over-the-Top, Dramatic, & Relatable Behavior
Describing people who do too much, obsess over details, or exhibit highly specific psychological habits.

Extra: Over-the-top, dramatic, or doing far more than necessary.

Example: “Bringing a three-course meal to a casual picnic is so extra.”

Stan: An overly dedicated, passionate fan (from “stalker” + “fan”).

Example: “I absolutely stan this director; I’ve watched all their films.”

Simp: Someone who does far too much to please a crush, often unreciprocated.

Example: “He buys her coffee every day even though she doesn’t know his name. Total simp.”

Delulu: Short for delusional; holding highly unrealistic fantasies.

Example: “Thinking I can pass this test without studying is pure delulu.”

Living rent-free: Unable to stop thinking about something; occupying one’s mind constantly.

Example: “That catchy melody has been living rent-free in my head all week.”

Ick: A sudden feeling of disgust or turn-off towards someone you were previously attracted to.

Example: “Seeing him chase after a runaway paper cup gave me the instant ick.”

Pick-me: Someone who alters their behaviour to gain validation from the opposite sex.

Example: “She keeps saying she ‘isn’t like other girls’ just to impress them—classic pick-me behavior.”

Main character syndrome: Acting as if the world revolves entirely around you.

Example: “Stopping traffic just to take a photo is peak main character syndrome.”

Gagged: Shocked, stunned, or left completely speechless by something amazing or surprising.

Example: “The plot twist at the end of the movie left the entire audience gagged.”

Shook: Deeply surprised, startled, or shaken up.

Example: “I was honestly shook when I found out they split up.”

Rent-free residency: An extension of living rent-free, denoting a long-term mental obsession.

Example: “That embarrassing memory from five years ago has a permanent rent-free residency in my brain.”

Down horrendously: An extreme, deeply desperate version of being “down bad”.

Example: “He bought twenty copies of her magazine just to support her; he’s down horrendously.”

Social Dynamics, Conversations, & Gossip
Words dealing with talking too much, sharing secrets, ignoring people, or understanding internal group dynamics.

Yap: To talk excessively, often aimlessly or annoyingly.

Example: “He has been yapping about his new car for the past forty minutes.”

Tea / Spill the tea: Gossip or juicy information.

Example: “Come over this evening and spill the tea about your date.”

Ghost: To suddenly cut off all communication with someone without warning.

Example: “We had a great conversation, but then he completely ghosted me.”

Left on read: When someone views your text message but does not reply.

Example: “I asked her if we were still meeting, and she left me on read.”

Vibe check: Assessing the energy, mood, or atmosphere of a person or room.

Example: “Let’s walk in quietly and do a quick vibe check first.”

IYKYK: Acronym for “If you know, you know” (referring to an inside joke or niche knowledge).

Example: “That restaurant’s secret menu is incredible. IYKYK.”

Clout: Influence, fame, or social leverage.

Example: “She is only hanging out with them for online clout.”

Tea sipper: Someone who silently enjoys watching the drama unfold without participating.

Example: “I don’t get involved in office politics; I’m just a tea sipper.”

Throw shade: To subtly or passively deliver an insult or criticism to someone.

Example: “Her comment about my shoes felt like she was throwing shade.”

Side-eye: Expressing criticism, suspicion, or disbelief visually or textually.

Example: “When he claimed he cooked this complex meal himself, he got a massive side-eye.”

Spill: To reveal a secret or explain a situation fully.

Example: “Alright, tell me everything, just spill.”

Say less: I understand completely; no further explanation needed.

Example: “You need help moving this weekend? Say less, I’ll be there.”

Internet Memes, Humor, & Absurdity
Nonsensical words born entirely from viral internet subcultures and hyper-specific memes.

Skibidi: A nonsensical word originating from a viral meme series, used loosely as an adjective meaning cool, bad, or random depending on context.

Example: “That’s so skibidi.” (Often used ironically by teenagers).

Mewing: A tongue posture technique meant to define the jawline, often referenced when someone refuses to speak.

Example: “Shh, I can’t talk right now, I’m mewing.”

Bruh: An exclamation of disbelief, disappointment, or general confusion.

Example: “You forgot the tickets at home? Bruh.”

Yeet: To violently or carelessly throw something away.

Example: “He just took the empty bottle and yeeted it into the bin.”

Sheesh: An exclamation used to express genuine shock, impressive quality, or to hype someone up.

Example: “Sheesh, look at those brand-new shoes!”

Sigmas: A slang term for an independent, highly successful, “lone wolf” male. (Often used ironically online).

Example: “He walks alone and focuses entirely on his goals—true sigma energy.”

Brainrot: Content or language that is so absurdly saturated with internet culture it feels like it is degrading one’s intellect.

Example: “Spending four hours on short video clips is absolute brainrot.”

Goofy ahh: Silly, ridiculous, or strange looking (a stylized pronunciation of “goofy ass”).

Example: “Why is he wearing those goofy ahh boots to a formal dinner?”

Ohio: A running joke where the American state of Ohio is depicted as an chaotic, abnormal wasteland where bizarre things happen.

Example: “That strange creature looks like it came straight from Ohio.”

Glazing: Overwhelmingly over-praising or sucking up to someone to an embarrassing degree.

Example: “Stop glazing the boss; he’s not going to give you an immediate promotion.”

Chipi Chipi Chapa Chapa: A repetitive lyric from a viral cat meme, used to denote an infectious, repetitive thought loop.

Example: “My mind during a serious exam is just chipi chipi chapa chapa.”

Nuance, Qualification, & Attitude
Words used to dial back intensity, describe subtle moods, or clarify specific perspectives.

Lowkey: Secretly, subtly, or to a small extent.

Example: “I lowkey want to stay home tonight instead of going out.”

Highkey: Openly, intensely, or clearly.

Example: “I highkey love this artist’s entire discography.”

Mood: Relatable; a concise way to say “I feel the exact same way”.

Example: “A photo of a tired panda sleeping on a log? Absolute mood.”

Vibe: A general feeling, atmosphere, or energy.

Example: “The lighting in this café gives off a really comforting vibe.”

Soft hours: A state of mind, usually late at night, when someone becomes sentimental, emotional, or vulnerable.

Example: “It’s midnight and I’m listening to sad songs—it’s official soft hours.”

Out: Leaving a situation or completely disagreeing with something.

Example: “If there are spiders involved, I am completely out.”

Bussin: Incredibly delicious (specifically used for food).

Example: “This street food is absolutely bussin.”

Boujee: Luxurious, elegant, or high-maintenance.

Example: “She ordered a fancy sparkling drink for a simple lunch—very boujee.”

Mid: Mediocre, average, or uninspiring.

Example: “The movie was highly publicised, but it turned out to be quite mid.”

Cheugy: Outdated, uncool, or trying way too hard to follow old trends.

Example: “Wearing graphic t-shirts with motivational phrases is a bit cheugy now.”

Very demure, very mindful: Doing things modestly, gracefully, and with conscious elegance (originating from a viral workplace trend).

Example: “I arrive on time and quietly set up my desk—very demure, very mindful.”

Salty: Bitter, irritated, or annoyed over a minor issue.

Example: “He’s still a bit salty because he lost the video game match.”

Glow: Radiating pure happiness, success, or health.

Example: “She has this incredible post-holiday glow about her.”

It’s giving: It evokes a specific feeling, style, or comparison.

Example: “The dark suit and sunglasses? It’s giving secret agent.”

No lies detected: Expressing total agreement with a statement because it is completely accurate.

Example: “Getting eight hours of sleep solves most daily problems. — No lies detected.”

Bet: An expression of agreement, meaning “okay”, “sure”, or “deal”.

Example: “Want to meet at five? — Bet, see you there.”