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Slang terms 101—for translating your tween or staying in touch with modern lingo
There are so many languages to learn—but more often than not modern slang terms are the hardest to pick up. With the constantly shifting tide in terms of which words are trendy and which are outdated (hey, bombdot.com), sometimes it feels like a scramble to stay literate—making your high school Spanish class look like the junior leagues. Seriously.
So, from “groovy” and “booyah” to the “sus” and “slay” of ~6 months ago (now already deemed “out”) and the “no cap lit on god” of the present (ah, youths!), here is your modern cheat sheet dictionary. Before you facepalm, rest assured. A lineup of OG terms are back—from “lame” to “chillin’.” (Just like fashion, slang is cyclical!)
Peruse for a smattering of words you might be seeing and hearing more of this year—whether deciphering the diction of your tween (we know “mom” is now “bruh”) or doomscrolling. So read on to keep in step with society and its ever-changing lingo. No cap.
Ate: To be very talented at something
Blueprint: The Backstreet Boys are the blueprint for boys bands
Bussin’: 👍👍👍👍
Cheugy: A Disney or Harry Potter-themed tattoo—nuff said (Caution: This one’s already been deemed a hard no by a group of 8th graders.)
Delulu: Not using your common sense. Translation: Being delulu is not the solulu
Gyat: Alexa, play “Baby Got Back”—because this one stands for: “girl your a** thicc.”
Hygge: Cozy, comfy and content
Main character energy: Your life is a movie—and you are the star
Rizzler: Not to be confused with Twizzlers, but rather a smooth talker and successful flirt
Side eye: An under-the-radar way to express judgment
Simp: When a guy (really, really) likes a girl…
Rent-free: Taking up space in someone’s mind
Unserious: See: Nickelodeon’s Super Bowl streaming
Vibe check: Make your (atmosphere or emotional state) assessment
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