English slangs

English slangs

BAE:

A term of endearment, meaning before anyone else, used between romantic partners that can also be used between close friends.

Bae, you're the best.


Basic:

A put-down describing someone or something that's very common or a conformist.

Those women are so basic. They're only drinking pumpkin spice lattes because everyone else is.


Bye Felicia:

A fast way to tell someone to go away. This term comes from the 1995 movie Friday.

I know you're just copying my style. Bye Felicia.


Coin:

Another way to refer to money.

She's about to earn some major coin.


Dying:

Something that was so funny, you died laughing.

OMG. This standup is hilarious. I'm dying.


Epic:

If somewhat was epic, it was highly enjoyable.

His latest novel was epic.


Extra:

If someone's extra, it means they're way too dramatic.

Her boyfriend was always putting her down, calling her extra.


Fierce:

Usually attributed to Beyonce, fierce signifies a strong, independent person.

I love her to death. She's so fierce!


GOAT:

Current usage is actually a compliment, as this is now an acronym that stands for greatest of all time.

I don't care what you say, because Tom Brady is the goat.


Lit:

If something is lit, it means it's super cool or on fire.

Last night's party was lit.


Low key:

If someone or something is low key, it means it's being done under the radar or they don't want anyone to know.

I low key love Imagine Dragons, but don't tell anyone!


On point:

Outstanding, perfectly executed.

Her accessories are on point. She looks great.


Read:

To read someone means you're calling them out for their bad behavior.

Wow. Stefon read Amy for filth at last night's dinner.


Salty:

Angry or bitter about something.

Why are you so salty? I said I would share if I win the lottery.


Savage: Someone who roasts people nonstop and doesn't care what others will say.

Jimmy Kimmel's monologue on Donald Trump last night was savage.


Ship:

Short for romantic relationship, sometimes used as a verb.

Everyone wants to ship Edward and bella, but they say they're just good friends.


The tea:

When someone is dishing the tea, they're gossiping, particularly with the juiciest or most dramatic gossip.

Let's call Wendy. She always has the tea.


Thirsty:

If someone's thirsty, it means they're a little too eager or even desperate.

Look at the way she dressed for their second date. She's way too thirsty.


Throw shade:

To throw shade means to insult or say something unkind about someone.

I can't believe he said that. He just threw some serious shade.


Woke:

Slang for awakened, as in being highly aware of social injustices.

If you're so woke, why didn't you vote?


YOLO:

An acronym for you only live once, encouraging people to seize the day.

Of course you should go on that trip to Dublin! YOLO!