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List of slang words in English with their meanings and examples. Good to know for everyone who wants to travel to any English-speaking country. Join @PhrasalCards too
🔘 WhatchaWhat does whatcha mean?
◻️What are you
Whatcha is a commonly spoken and written abbreviation that combines "what are you" (or "what do you") into a single word. For example, you may ask your friend, "whatcha doin'?" or "whatcha thinkin'?"
You will likely hear or see whatcha in casual contexts, like gotcha, but it is so common that you may also hear or see it in more professional environments. Some instances include a conversation with a neighbor, a DM, or a text message.
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whatcha doin tonite?
n2m. u?
nuthin. u wanna get some food?
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🔘 DM SlideWhat is a DM slide?
◻️Direct message to a crush
A DM slide is a direct message (DM) sent to a crush on a social platform, such as Twitter, Facebook, or Instagram. The DM is a sly way to privately message a person instead of via a user's public profile.
Since DMs are private messages (PM), people often use the DM feature to communicate with others about a sensitive matter. In the case of most DM slides, they are messages where users shoot their shots.
Typically, people who just met are the ones to perform a DM slide. However, people who are friends with someone but are also too nervous to ask their friend out may do a DM slide.
As a heads up, you cannot slide into a user's DMs without being mutuals with them (following each other). Also, if the recipient does not reciprocate your feelings, they may label you as a creeper.
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I can't believe Lawrence's DM slide was successful. He got a date this Saturday
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🔘 LL&PWhat does LL&P stand for?
◻️Live long and prosper
Trekkies may end a conversation by telling you to LL&P, which stands for "live long and prosper." This acronym is a condensed version of Star Trek character Spock's famous salute.
In real life, Trekkies often pair "live long and prosper" with a hand gesture known as the Vulcan salute (shown below). In text, you may see LL&P accompanied by a hand emoji that replicates the Vulcan salute. If so, you can be certain that LL&P stands for "live long and prosper."
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Catch you at the next movie night. LL&P
u2!
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🔘 StokedWhat does stoked mean?
◻️Excited
Stoked is a term people use when they are excited about something, whether it be a fun gathering, the premiere of a TV show, or the perfect set of surfing waves. While extreme athletes, such as skateboarders, snowboarders, and surfers, most often use "stoked," anybody may use it.
For example, if you are excited about a get-together with your crush, your friend may say, "Wow, you are really juiced for this date!" Or, you may be excited about your Super Bowl party and post a picture of your food with the caption, "So juiced for the big game today. It's gonna be great!"
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I'm totally stoked for the movie this weekend!
Me, too! Can't wait!
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🔘 FOMOWhat is FOMO?
◻️Fear of missing out
FOMO is the fear of missing out on something exciting, memorable, or just plain better than what you are currently experiencing. For example, if your friends are going to a concert together but you are stuck at a work meeting, you might experience FOMO.
❓Example
I decided to go to the game, even though it's likely going to be a blowout. My FOMO is too high
I hear ya. I would go too if I had the money
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🔘 WOATWhat does WOAT stand for?
◻️Worst of all time
WOAT is an acronym that stands for "Worst of all time," which is the opposite of the more common GOAT acronym that stands for "Greatest of all time." The acronym may be used to describe anything that is terrible, whether it be an athlete, food, or piece of technology.
You will often see the acronym in sports discussions in a joking manner to contrast the GOAT acronym, which is used so often to argue about who's the best athlete. The acronym may also commonly appear in forums or on social media to discuss the worst people or things they have experienced.
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Wow, he is the WOAT. I can't believe he's still in the league
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🔘 BandHow much is a band?
◻️One thousand dollars
A band is one thousand dollars, also known as a grand, stack, or G. The term comes from the band placed around a stack of cash to hold it together.
Band is often used in contexts where money is being bragged about, such as a club or rap song. The term is typically seen as "bands", which refers to multiple thousands of dollars. If the band contains more than 1G, say 10Gs, then it may be called a "10G band" or "10K band."
❓Example
He be flauntin' those bands filling his hands
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🔘 GnWhat does gn mean in messages?
◻️Goodnight
Gn is a quick way to wish others "goodnight" when ending a text or online conversation before going to sleep. For example, when concluding a late night convo with a friend, you might say, "Getting late in this time zone, gn!"
Typically, people send gn when it's late at night, but for all those night shift workers and nap enthusiasts, they may try to sneak in a mid-day gn. Although, in these cases, gn probably doesn't make much sense (gd?).
Gn is one of many ways to leave a conversation to go count sheep. Other options include G9, gnite, and GNE1 (when there's a crowd).
❓Example
Thanks for talking, gn!
U2, sleep well
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🔘 Sugar MamaWhat does sugar mama mean?
◻️An older woman used for her money by a man
Sugar mama is a term that refers to an older woman who is used by her bf or husband for her dough. She is usually a considerable amount older than her man, in the range of 10 to 20 years.
A sugar mama may also be considered a cougar, jaguar, or puma. While the sugar mama term is increasing in usage, It's more common that an older rich male, called sugar daddy is being used by his gf or wife.
❓Example
Mark went to the club last nite and met his sugar mama
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🔘 MBSWhat does MBS stand for in online chat?
◻️Mom behind shoulder
If you're a mother, and you see your child enter MBS in online chat, you should circle back to have another look at their screen. This acronym, which stands for "mom behind shoulder," is a common warning children use to let others know their mother is around. (And thus, no one should say anything inappropriate.)
MBS is just one of many acronyms and codewords children use to warn others that their parents are around, while engaging in online chat. Others include CD9, C9, POMS, and DBS.
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MBS, so you know
Well then, how are you doing with today's homework?
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🔘 Push PresentWhat does push present mean?
◻️A gift the father gives to the mother of a newborn baby
A push present is a gift given to the mother of a newborn baby by the father. It is meant to thank the mom for all her effort in pushing out the baby. Since the father doesn't have to do much when it comes to birthing a child, a push present is the least he can do to thank the mother of his child.
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Kevin gave his wife a two-day spa vacay as a push present
He should have, their baby was over 9 pounds!
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🔘 Big MadWhat does big mad mean?
◻️Very angry
Big mad is another way to say that you are furious with someone or something. For example, you might be big mad at your sister after she ruins your favorite shirt, or you might be big mad that you didn't get a promotion at work.
Big mad arose in popularity in 2017 along with "big yikes," which is an exaggeration of "yikes." Most people use it on social media when posting about their frustration, while some may also say it aloud in person when ranting.
If you encounter someone who is big mad, you should probably give them space to chill. Or, if they are looking to vent, you can listen and empathize with their plight.
❓Example
I'm big mad. I can't believe she said that about my bf after she just met him
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🔘 WhoaWhat does whoa mean?
◻️Expression of surprise
Whoa is a common term people use to express surprise or shock at something. You will see or hear it in messages, in emails, online, and in real life (IRL).
For example, your sister may be talking on the phone and exclaim, "Whoa! Is he OK?" when discovering your neighbor was in a car accident. Or, your mom and dad may text you an awesome birthday surprise, and you respond with, "Whoa! Amazing!" While the pronunciation is the same, people may also spell whoa as "woah."
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Whoa! I had no idea they got engaged!
Ya, they kept it a secret for a while
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🔘 H/wWhat is h/w short for?
◻️Homework
H/w is a common way to abbreviate homework, which is schoolwork a teacher assigns to students to work on outside of class at home. It may be an essay, book report, presentation, worksheet, or another type of task.
Many students despise h/w because it infringes on their free time outside of school, like going to a movie or hanging out at a friend's house. Nevertheless, students in elementary school to college have to work on h/w, although the way they complete it has changed over the years. For example, students in the 1980s had to complete their work on paper with a pencil, pen, or typewriter; but students in the 2020s often complete and submit their work on a computer via the Internet.
Mostly tweens, teens, and young adults use the abbreviation. You can also remove the slash in the abbreviation to make hw.
❓Example
Do you know if that class is going to have a lot of h/w?
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🔘 ROFLWhat does ROFL stand for in messages and online?
◻️Rolling on the floor laughing
ROFL stands for "rolling on the floor laughing," which is meant to say that you think something is so funny that you fell to the ground laughing. It is most often sent in text messages, but may also be used online on social sites or in chatrooms.
ROFL is similar to LMAO (laughing my a** off) in popularity and hyperbole. Both of these acronyms are used as a more expressive version of LOL (laughing out loud).
You will most likely see ROFL as a funny comment online, an image posted on social media, a goofy sound you heard with another person, or a video you received in a text message. And ROFL will probably only be sent by a teenager or young adult, but some older adults do like to use it to sound cool.
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I was ROFL after that last comment he made!
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🔘 IMOWhat does IMO stand for in messages and online?
◻️In my opinion
IMO is an acronym that stands for "in my opinion," which is a quick way to share what you think. People commonly use IMO at the beginning or end of a sentence to share an opinion.
The acronym is often used in places where discussions take place, such as forums and in texts. It has also become popular on social sites like Facebook and Twitter as more social and political opinions are being expressed.
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IMO, Macs are easier to use than PCs
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🔘 ClappedWhat does clapped mean as an insult?
◻️Beaten
To get clapped means to get hit, beaten, or otherwise wrecked. This slang term derives from a lesser-known definition of clap - which can mean to slap someone.
People also use clapped to call someone or something ugly. (e.g. "Rob's looking clapped today.") In this case, the implication is the clapped thing looks as though it has been repeatedly slapped or punched. This use of clapped can be extended to "clapped out," a phrase used to describe especially beat-up looking cars and machinery.
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Ooh, he just got clapped!
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🔘 Turn UpWhat does turn up mean?
◻️To get crazy
A term used to describe how things are about to get wild, crazy, and possibly out of control; can refer to something bad that's about to happen, such as a fight, or something good that's about to happen, such as a party starting to get awesome.
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Someone needs to turn up this joint or I'm outta here!
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🔘 IYKYKWhat does IYKYK mean online and in messages?
◻️If you know you know
IYKYK stands for "If you know you know," which people may use on social media or in messages. It refers to some sort of shared experience or inside joke, that if you know, then you know.
Teenagers and young adults typically use IYKYK on social sites like Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. It became popular in 2019 and may be preceded by a hashtag and accompanying an image or video.
Most people use IYKYK as a nod to those who will get an inside joke or reference that others would not pick up on reading at the surface level. For example, your friend may tweet that she'll never listen to Bruno Mars again and include "iykyk," which is a nod to those that know that was her ex's and her favorite singer.
Some people may also use IYKYK to exclude people and/or make them feel bad about not understanding or knowing something. An example of this is when a person missed out on an epic party or wasn't present when a bunch of girlfriends were sharing gossip.
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Wait, did Monica and Chase break up?
Yep, last nite. #IYKYK
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🔘 ChungusWhat does chungus mean?
◻️A cute, chunky creature
Chungus means a cute, chunky creature. While the term was originally popularized by video game journalist Jim Sterling and online gamers, its use has increased and morphed such that you might hear someone at your local park shout "Look at that chungus!" while pointing at an adorably fat squirrel.
When Sterling began using the term chungus, it had no actual meaning. A Redditor named GaryTheTaco, however, paired the term with an image of an overweight Bugs Bunny, creating a mock-up for a fake PS4 game called Big Chungus. This image eventually went viral, leading to chungus's association with cartooinshly overweight creatures.
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Aw, look at that squirrel. It's a chungus among us
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🔘 GrandWhat does grand mean?
◻️A thousand dollars
Grand is a popular term that refers to a thousand dollars. 1 grand is equal to 10 Benjamins and is similar to the G and stack terms.
Grand is often used to reference how much you paid for something. The term also appears on the "100 Grand" candy bar.
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🔘 Make It SnowWhat does make it snow mean?
◻️To toss money in the air
Make it snow is a phrase that refers to flaunting money. It involves money being thrown or tossed up in the air in order to have it float down like snowflakes.
The phrase is similar to "make it rain," but involves larger bills, which is why it is snow instead of rain. The act is performed by incredibly wealthy people looking to flaunt their status.
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Just got myself a contract extension, about to make it snow tonite!
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🔘 Unicorn MomWhat is a unicorn mom?
◻️An imperfect, authentic mom who defies mom shaming
A unicorn mom is a mother who leans into her faults and doesn't try to live up to the standards that critics impose on her. She is authentic and honest about her struggles and letdowns, has a sense of humor, and shrugs off mom shaming.
The term unicorn mom became popular in the mid-2010s. It has several possible origins, with the most prominent being a Californian mom named Maria Hunt. Maria created a "Unicorn Moms" Facebook group in 2015 where moms could gather in a judgment-free space. The group's tagline is: "Perfect moms are like unicorns; they don't exist."
The group took off and led to many moms worldwide opening up and sharing how they struggle to meet impossible expectations. For example, instead of grinning and bearing it, a unicorn mom having a rough day with her kids may get a babysitter at 2pm and go to a local restaurant to drink a couple glasses of wine.
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I'm so glad I connected to other unicorn moms. I thought I was the only one here that sometimes doesn't like my kids
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🔘 POMSWhat does POMS stand for in online chat?
◻️Parents over my shoulder
When a friend you're chatting with sends you POMS, it means their parents are in the room with them. So, you shouldn't send that friend anything that isn't parent-appropriate.
If you are a parent, and you see your child use POMS in a chat message, you may want to ask what they're chatting about. Likely, it's something you'd rather they didn't ...
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POMS, btw
Cool, I'll stop talking about how hot ur mom is
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🔘 HFWhat does HF mean when messaging and gaming?
◻️Have fun
HF is a quick way to wish someone a fun time. For example, if your friend tells you they are leaving for the cabin, you might reply, "I hope the weather is great. HF!"
People may use HF when texting or messaging online, whether in social DMs, dating sites, or web forums. For example, you may be messaging someone on Twitter, and you send them "GL with all those replies. HF!" Additionally, when gaming, players may use HF in multiplayer games such as StarCraft 2 or Fortnite as a courtesy at the beginning of a game.
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HF during your vacation in Mexico!
Thanks! See you in a week!
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🔘 FPSWhat game genre is FPS?
◻️First-person shooter
Gamers use FPS as shorthand for the "first-person shooter" genre. First-person shooters are 3D action games in which players:
View the game's world from their character's limited, first-person perspective
Shoot enemies with a gun or other projectile weapon
Popular FPSes include Call of Duty (CoD), Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, Half-Life, and Doom. Many FPSes include both player vs. computer (PvC) and player vs. player (PvP) modes, allowing players to play against either the game's AI or other players.
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🔘 CRAFTWhat does CRAFT stand for?
◻️Can't remember a freakin' thing
CRAFT stands for "can't remember a freakin' thing." If you're drawing a blank on a particular fact or topic, you can tell the person you're chatting with that you CRAFT.
However, because CRAFT is an uncommon acronym, using it in a chat, email, or text message may confuse the person you're talking to. For example, if someone asks you what you did last night, and you say that you CRAFT, the person might think you spent your evening knitting or creating jewelry.
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I have to take the test tomorrow, and I feel like I CRAFT!
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🔘 WorkcationWhat is a workcation?
◻️A working vacation
A workcation is when a person remotely works while on vacation (a combination of "work" and "vacation"), possibly from a hotel or Airbnb rental. For example, you may vacation at a beach home with your family but spend business hours working on your laptop while they play at the beach.
Since the advent of remote work, the line between employees' personal and professional lives has blurred. Remote work (WFH, WFA, and WFX) significantly increased in the 2010s with tech progression (e.g., advancement of computer performance and Internet speeds) and exploded in the early 2020s during covid social distancing restrictions.
Typically, there are two primary reasons for workcations: 1) The worker does not have enough vacation days but still wants to go on vacation, or 2) the worker is a workaholic, struggling to disengage from work responsibilities, especially if co-workers or employers are demanding 24/7 access to them. Companies may also hold conferences or group business trips that employees might refer to as workcations.
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How was your vacation in the Bahamas?
Great! Except Geoffrey made it a workcation when he helped broker a deal the whole time we were there
Bummer. :/
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