Slang & Trending
New words and memes spread fast online. Here are the meanings of 16,921 slang words, Internet terms, memes and pop culture expressions, from the ones trending now to slang that has been around for decades, each linked to its full entry.
Slang words from A to Z
Trending slang
- memeMedia, usually humorous, which is copied and circulated online with slight adaptations, such as basic...
- rizzOf a person, the ability to attract a love interest, usually female; charm or attractiveness.
- skibidiA nonsense word, used in an ironic or humorous manner or to mock, or in reference to, the perceived slang...
- aura farmingThe act of cultivating an appearance or aesthetic of effortless, nonchalant charisma.
- deluluDelusional.
- viralCirculated rapidly and widely from one user to another.
- selfieA photographic self-portrait, especially one taken manually (not using a timer, tripod etc.) with a small...
- emojiA digital graphic icon with a unique code point used to represent a concept, object, person, animal or place...
- hashtagA metadata tag, signaled by a preceding hash sign (#), used to label content.
- influencerA person who is able to influence consumption, lifestyle, or political preferences of their online audience...
- trollA person who makes or posts inflammatory or insincere statements in an attempt to lure others into combative...
- FOMOTo experience FOMO (“the fear of missing out”); to act on one's FOMO, often impulsively [(often) with into].
- lolNeutralises the tone of a message; denotes that a message is light-hearted or casual.
- ghostingA method of ending a personal relationship by stopping any contact with the other party and not providing an...
- catfishSomeone who creates a false profile on a social media platform in order to deceive people.
- clickbaitWebsite content that is aimed at generating advertising revenue, especially at the expense of quality or...
- binge-watchTo watch multiple episodes or issues of a certain content, such as television or Internet programme, in a...
- vlogA weblog using video as its primary presentation format.
- noobA newb or newbie; someone who is new to a game, concept, or idea; implying a lack of experience.
- auraThe charisma or suave excellence of a person, especially implying their vibe or energy.
- sigmaA sigma male (a self-reliant and assertive male).
- mewingThe practice of flattening one's tongue against the roof of the mouth with the aim of improving jaw and...
- brain rotThe state of being obsessed with a particular work of media, particularly to an extent considered to be...
- uncOld; no longer versed in or relevant to current youth culture.
Common slang words
- in-outSexual intercourse.
- +1Used to signify agreement with the comment to which one is replying.
- -2A bad joke.
- good-goodSomething particularly good and high-quality.
- look-at-meRoutinely soliciting attention through inappropriate or ostentatious behavior or provocation.
- down-downAmong the Hash House Harriers, a penalty in which an individual must down his or her drink.
- all-everythingOf a player: having an extremely broad range of skills.
- 3-1-3A nickname for Detroit.
- old-oldA person aged 75 or older.
- -postForming nouns that denote a type of Internet post.
- t.Used as a way of signing off posts. Typically followed by an occupation, nationality, or field of expertise....
- two-fourA case of twenty-four bottles or cans of beer.
- game-endSynonym of kill.
- three-nameThe act of vocatively referring to someone (usually a child in one's family) using their full legal name...
- johnA prostitute's client.
- b&Banned (blocked from participation).
- out-of-officeAn email auto-reply informing people that the person they are trying to contact is not working and...
- T-DayThanksgiving Day; Turkey Day.
- B-moreBaltimore (a city in Maryland, United States).
- high-sideTo show off; to strut.
- high-THigh levels of testosterone in a body.
- A-TownAtlanta, Georgia, United States.
- She-TypeA Jaguar F-Pace automobile.
- +0Used to signify assent to a proposal without indicating a strong opinion.
- low-downOf a person, worthless, contemptibly of no value; despicable.
- ^WDelete that last word.
- big-bodyA large, luxurious vehicle such as an SUV, truck, or extended-wheelbase sedan.
- C-manA man who works for customs.
- juneTo rush.
- -x-Used to replace a gendered element or reduce perceived genderedness, such as in Mixter, mxn, womxn, etc.
- top-postA post on an online forum or an email whose contents are placed above a quoted message which is being replied...
- girlsA woman's breasts.
- side-postTo send a side-post.
- whateverA thing or person whose actual name is unknown or forgotten.
- self-ownA situation in which someone unintentionally embarrasses or undermines themself.
- U$United States dollar.
- e-groupAn online discussion group.
- hate-onAn unappeasable hatred.
- talk-about-ableThat can be talked about; discussable.
- websiteA collection of interlinked web pages on the World Wide Web that are typically accessible from the same base...
- air-girlA female aviator.
- E-headA recreational user of the drug MDMA or ecstasy.
- go-fastA speedboat.
- -hUsed to censor words.
- ^HDelete that last character.
- v&Arrested by law enforcement.
- h'on; Alternative spelling of hon² (“come on, bravo”).
- who-hit-JohnHard liquor; whiskey.
- boysThe testicles.
- e-girlA female member of the e-girl/e-boy subculture which emerged in the late 2010s, characterized by emo- and...
- no-markAn insignificant person; one who fails to make a mark.
- T-TownTacoma, Washington, United States.
- work-safeThat can be viewed from one's workplace without the risk of disciplinary action; not graphic or offensive.
- B-townThe Bollywood movie industry.
- blue-and-whiteA police car.
- loved-upUnder the influence of ecstasy (the drug MDMA).
- P-HeadThe PBS symbol shaped like a human head, which has been in use since 1971.
- space-happyEccentric, confused or mentally affected by spending too much time in space.
- A-plusExcellent, outstanding.
- goalsExtremely admirable; worthy of being set as a goal and emulated.
Source and license
Slang meanings adapted from the Wiktionary entry of each word (English slang). Text available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 license. Word.ws chose the words, left out vulgar and offensive ones, and linked each to its full entry. Wiktionary data of 2026-09-02.
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