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GG

Good game, well played

Gamer

Toxic

Negative, harmful behavior

GamerGeneral

Respawn

Come back to life in a game

Gamer

Big Brain

Smart, intelligent thinking

Meme/InternetGamer

Pwned

Dominated, defeated badly

GamerMeme/Internet

Yeet

To throw forcefully or express excitement

Meme/InternetGeneral

OK Boomer

Dismissive response to outdated opinions

Meme/InternetGeneral

Smooth Brain

Stupid, not thinking clearly

Meme/Internet

Nerf

Weaken or make less powerful

Gamer

Hopium

Irrational hope for a positive outcome

GamerMeme/Internet

AFK

Away from keyboard, not present

GamerMeme/Internet

Copium

Denial or rationalization after a loss

GamerMeme/Internet

Rage Quit

Quit in anger after losing

Gamer

Noob

New or inexperienced player

Gamer

Peak

Unfortunate, disappointing (UK)

UKUK Drill/Grime

Hella

Very, a lot (Bay Area)

Bay AreaLA

Mood

Relatable feeling or situation

GeneralMeme/Internet

Periodt

End of discussion, emphasis on a point

AAVEGeneralUrban

Finesse

To get something through skill or trickery

UrbanGeneral

Canceled

Boycotting someone due to offensive behavior

Meme/InternetGeneral

Faded

Drunk or high

GeneralUrbanLA

Mandem

Group of friends, crew (UK)

UKUK Drill/Grime

Yee

Yes, yeah (Bay Area)

Bay Area

Deadass

Seriously, for real (NYC)

NYC

Wooder

Water (Philly accent)

Philly

Mad

Very, extremely (NYC)

NYC

Secure the Bag

Get money, achieve financial success

UrbanGeneralAAVE

Peng

Attractive, good-looking (UK)

UKUK Drill/Grime

Bare

A lot of, very (UK)

UKUK Drill/Grime

Guap

Money, cash

UrbanGeneral

Safe

Cool, okay, thanks (UK)

UK

Turnt

Excited, energetic, partying hard

GeneralUrbanATL

Sis

Friend, girl (term of endearment)

AAVEGeneralUrban

Hyphy

Energetic, wild, excited (Bay Area)

Bay Area

Brick

Very cold weather (NYC)

NYC

Boomer

Out of touch with modern trends

Meme/InternetGeneral

Wagwan

What's going on, how are you (Jamaican/UK)

UKJamaican PatoisUK Drill/Grime

Ends

Neighborhood, area where you're from (UK)

UKUK Drill/Grime

Jawn

Any person, place, or thing (Philly)

Philly

Dope

Cool, awesome, great

GeneralUrban

Boo'd Up

In a relationship

AAVEUrban

Snack

An attractive person

GeneralUrban

Lit

Exciting, fun, amazing

GeneralUrbanAAVE

Karen

Entitled, demanding person who complains

Meme/InternetGeneral

Shook

Shocked, surprised, scared

AAVEGeneralUrban

Big Mood

Extremely relatable

GeneralMeme/Internet

On Fleek

Perfect, on point

AAVEUrbanGeneral

Beef

Conflict, problem with someone

GeneralUrbanUK

Janky

Sketchy, poor quality, unreliable (Bay Area)

Bay Area

Yas

Enthusiastic yes, expressing excitement

GeneralUrbanAAVE

Roadman

Street-savvy person, often involved in urban culture (UK)

UKUK Drill/Grime

Bodega

Corner store (NYC)

NYC

Vibe Check

Assessing someone's mood or the atmosphere

GeneralMeme/Internet

Rizz

Charisma, ability to attract romantic interest

GeneralGamerMeme/Internet

Crib

House, apartment, home

GeneralUrbanAAVE

Stan

An obsessive fan

Meme/InternetGeneral

Flex

Show off wealth or success

GeneralUrban

Ate

Did something perfectly

AAVEGeneralUrban

Highkey

Very much, openly, obviously

GeneralUrban

It's Giving

Describing the vibe or energy something gives off

GeneralAAVEMeme/Internet

Rent Free

Constantly thinking about something or someone

Meme/InternetGeneral

Snatched

Looking amazing, on point

AAVEGeneralUrban

Ship

To support a romantic relationship between two people

Meme/InternetGeneral

Girlboss

An ambitious, successful woman

Meme/InternetGeneral

Ghost

To suddenly stop responding to someone without explanation

GeneralUrbanMeme/Internet

Main Character

Acting like you're the center of attention

GeneralMeme/Internet

Slaps

Something is really good, usually music

GeneralUrban

Gatekeep

Refusing to share information or access to something

Meme/InternetGeneral

No Cap

No lie, for real, truth

AAVEATLGeneral

Hits Different

Something feels more special or impactful than usual

GeneralUrban

Bet

Okay, sounds good, I agree

GeneralUrbanAAVE

W

Win, victory, success

GamerMeme/InternetGeneral

Slay

To do something exceptionally well

GeneralUrbanAAVE

Salty

Bitter, upset about something

GeneralUrban

Caught in 4K

Caught doing something with clear evidence

Meme/InternetGeneral

Drip

Stylish clothing, fashion sense

AAVEUrbanGeneral

Finna

Going to, about to

AAVEUrban

Glow Up

Positive transformation, looking better

GeneralUrbanAAVE

Clout

Influence, fame, popularity

GeneralUrbanMeme/Internet

Gaslight

Manipulating someone into questioning their reality

GeneralMeme/Internet

NPC

Someone who acts without thinking, follows the crowd

GamerMeme/Internet

Touch Grass

Go outside, get off the internet

Meme/InternetGamer

Bussin

Extremely good, especially food

AAVEGeneralUrban

Delulu

Delusional, having unrealistic expectations

Meme/InternetGeneral

It's Bussin Bussin

Extremely delicious, even better than bussin

AAVEGeneral

Goated

Greatest of all time, the best

GeneralGamer

Cheugy

Outdated, trying too hard to be trendy

Meme/InternetGeneral

Fire

Excellent, amazing, top quality

GeneralUrbanAAVE

Say Less

I understand, no need to explain further

GeneralUrbanAAVE

Based

Being unapologetically yourself, not caring what others think

Meme/InternetGeneral

Kicks

Shoes, sneakers

GeneralUrban

Thirsty

Desperate for attention or validation

GeneralUrbanMeme/Internet

Ting

A thing, often referring to a person (UK)

UKUK Drill/Grime

Understood the Assignment

Did exactly what was needed, perfectly

GeneralMeme/InternetAAVE

Extra

Over the top, dramatic

GeneralUrban

Mid

Average, mediocre, nothing special

GeneralMeme/Internet

Lowkey

Somewhat, secretly, not openly

GeneralUrban

Throw Shade

Subtly insult or criticize someone

AAVEGeneralUrban

Ick

Something that suddenly turns you off about someone

GeneralMeme/Internet

Whip

A car

GeneralUrban

L

Loss, failure, embarrassment

GamerMeme/InternetGeneral

Simp

Someone who does too much for someone they like

GeneralGamerMeme/Internet

Pressed

Upset, bothered, angry

AAVEUrban

Spill the Tea

Share gossip or secrets

AAVEGeneralUrban

wavy

Stylish; cool

UK Drill/Grime

duppy

Beat badly; defeat

UK Drill/Grime

wahala

Trouble; problem

African

sha

Emphasis filler (Nigeria)

African

press up

Confront someone

Prison

fish

New inmate

Prison

chain gang

Group transport

Prison

gyal

Girl

UK Drill/Grime

nyama choma

Grilled meat (Kenya)

African

vex

Angry; upset

African

fresa

Preppy person (Mexican)

Hispanic/Spanglish

leng

Very attractive

UK Drill/Grime

japa

To leave/escape quickly

African

oya

Go ahead; let's go

African

area boys

Street youths (contextual)

African

zafado

Wild/crazy

Hispanic/Spanglish

ting set

Situation; vibe

UK Drill/Grime

shell

Perform exceptionally

UK Drill/Grime

ashewo cruise

Flirty fun (playful)

African

motive

Event; party

UK Drill/Grime

bocar

To talk (Spanglishy play)

Hispanic/Spanglish

yala pues

Alright then (CA/LatAm)

Hispanic/Spanglish

bare

A lot; many

UK Drill/Grime

how far

How are things?

African

kele

Girl (Nigeria)

African

jale

Job/gig (Mexican)

Hispanic/Spanglish

tirar paro

Give a hand/help

Hispanic/Spanglish

grindset

Hustle mentality meme

Meme/Internet

peak still

Very unfortunate indeed

UK Drill/Grime

mamalón

Really cool (Mexican slang)

Hispanic/Spanglish

bicha/o

Snobby person (PR)

Hispanic/Spanglish

skibidi

Nonsense meme tag

Meme/Internet

ends

Neighborhood/area

UK Drill/Grime

small small

Gradually; take it easy

African

abi

Isn't it? right?

African

oogah

Boast or flex playfully

African

tirar la mala

Send bad energy

Hispanic/Spanglish

tirar flow

Show style/attitude

Hispanic/Spanglish

link man

Person who can connect you

UK Drill/Grime

soft life

Comfortable, low-stress lifestyle

African

que lo que

What's up (Caribbean Latino)

Hispanic/Spanglish

kite

Secret note/letter

Prison

shot caller

Influential person

Prison

it's giving

Describes a vibe

Meme/Internet

girl dinner

Minimalist meal trend

Meme/Internet

capybara era

Wholesome, chill vibe period

Meme/Internet

tings patterned

Arranged; sorted

UK Drill/Grime

cellie

Cellmate

Prison

peng ting

Attractive person

UK Drill/Grime

feria

Money (Mexican)

Hispanic/Spanglish

shisa nyama

Braai/barbecue (SA)

African

over sabi

Know-it-all

African

bregar

Deal with; handle (Caribbean)

Hispanic/Spanglish

ate that

Did extremely well

Meme/Internet

creps

Sneakers

UK Drill/Grime

chop life

Enjoy life fully

African

bless up

Give thanks

African

sawa

Okay/alright (Kenya)

African

rancho

Countryside/rural life

Hispanic/Spanglish

jack move

Takeover of something (figurative)

Prison

spread

Shared meal made from commissary

Prison

oop

Small exclamation at mistake

Meme/Internet

tings dem

Those things/people

UK Drill/Grime

ubuntu vibes

Community spirit

African

store day

Commissary day

Prison

square up

Prepare to fight (non-instructional)

Prison

vibesito

Little vibe; chill mood

Hispanic/Spanglish

servo

Service station; gas station

Australian

ate

Did very well

AAVE

apply pressure

Intensify effort

AAVE

gyatt

Exclamation of surprise

Meme/Internet

outta pocket

Inappropriate; excessive

Philly

mix up

Drama; messy situation

Jamaican Patois

clutch

Win in a tough situation

Gamer

based

Confidently truthful; unapologetic

Meme/Internet

sigma

Stoic, lone-wolf archetype

Meme/Internet

rode hard

Looks worn out

Texas

gas

High-quality weed or great music

Bay Area

bounce out

Leave or step out boldly

Bay Area

pop out

Show up publicly

AAVE

dusty

Unkempt; corny

Bay Area

ard

Alright; okay

Philly

bogan

Uncultured person (informal)

Australian

chockers

Very full/crowded

Australian

schemin'

Plotting; planning

Philly

bol

Alternate spelling for guy

Philly

mozzy

Mosquito

Australian

strat

Strategy

Gamer

lag

Network delay

Gamer

drawlin'

Acting out of line

Philly

buff

Strengthen a character/item

Gamer

eshay

Streetwise youth

Australian

hard yakka

Hard work

Australian

gas pedal

Move faster; turn up

Bay Area

johnny

Police car

Philly

yamean

You know what I mean

Philly

hitbox

Area where hits register

Gamer

ratio

Replies vs likes as a dunk

Meme/Internet

big up

Give respect; shoutout

Jamaican Patois

link mi

Contact me

Jamaican Patois

one hunnid

Completely; honestly

AAVE

one-shot

Eliminate in a single hit

Gamer

touch grass

Go outside; log off

Meme/Internet

saucy

Stylish; smooth

Bay Area

hit a lick philly

Score a quick win (legal context)

Philly

outside

Actively social; out and about

AAVE

valid

Legit; acceptable

AAVE

nerf

Weaken a character/item

Gamer

smurf

High-skill player on a new account

Gamer

rizz

Charisma; flirting skill

Meme/Internet

cuttin up

Acting wild/funny

Bay Area

uptop

North Philly area vibe

Philly

mek we go

Let's go

Jamaican Patois

AFK

Away from keyboard

Gamer

on mamas

Swear of truth

Bay Area

bruk pocket

Broke; no money

Jamaican Patois

woah

Impressive exclamation

AAVE

bad

Attractive; impressive

AAVE

OP

Overpowered

Gamer

boul

Guy; dude

Philly

ate and left no crumbs

Did perfectly; flawless

AAVE

pressed

Annoyed; bothered

AAVE

spun

Confused; thrown off

AAVE

gg

Good game

Gamer

weh yuh deh

Where are you?

Jamaican Patois

heaps

A lot; very

Australian

waan

Want

Jamaican Patois

suss

Suspicious; check out

Australian

tap in

Connect; get involved

AAVE

inna di miggle

Right in the middle

Jamaican Patois

motion

Positive momentum; activity

AAVE

link up

Meet up

AAVE

camp

Wait in one spot for advantage

Gamer

cut

Leave quickly

Bay Area

heavy

Very; a lot

Philly

bid

Joke around; clown

Philly

maccas

McDonald's

Australian

reckon aye

Don't you think?

Australian

sanga

Sandwich

Australian

cap-squad

Crew that lies/exaggerates

Philly

small up yuhself

Make room; squeeze in

Jamaican Patois

player partner

Close friend with style

Bay Area

periodt

Emphatic end to a statement

AAVE

mid

Mediocre; average

Meme/Internet

bruk out

Dance energetically

Jamaican Patois

arvo

Afternoon

Australian

brekkie

Breakfast

Australian

in my bag

Focused and productive

AAVE

knock off

Finish work

Australian

this ain't that

Not what you think

AAVE

badmind

Jealousy; ill-will

Jamaican Patois

wipe

Team gets eliminated

Gamer

delulu

Delusional

Meme/Internet

out the way

Low profile; not around much

Bay Area

bashy

Cool; stylish

Jamaican Patois

keen

Eager; interested

Australian

nutty

Wild; foolish

Philly

spin the block

Return to a place/situation

AAVE

go crazy

To excel; go hard

AAVE

function

Party or event

Bay Area

knock

A great song or beat

Bay Area

jawn

Noun for any person/place/thing

Philly

chups teeth

Express annoyance (sound)

Jamaican Patois

thizz

Ecstatic vibe or party culture term

Bay Area

sauced up

Dressed sharply

Bay Area

yaadman

Person from Jamaica

Jamaican Patois

nuh badda

Don't bother

Jamaican Patois

tilt

Frustrated to the point of playing worse

Gamer

gooey

Laid-back, smooth vibe

Bay Area

giving

Projecting a certain vibe

AAVE

meta

Most effective tactics available

Gamer

cattywampus

Askew; not aligned

Texas

dawgs

Close friends

Texas

buggin to

Really wanting to

Texas

jawin'

Talking a lot

Texas

yonder way

Over that direction

Texas

supper

Evening meal

Texas

tump

Tip over

Texas

reckon

Suppose; think

Texas

deuces wild

Anything can happen

Texas

skedaddle

Leave quickly

Texas

raggedy

Worn-out; shabby

Texas

lickety-split

Very fast

Texas

barbecue fest

Big cookout gathering

Texas

out south

Refers to Chicago's South Side

Chicago

tweak

Behave irrationally

Chicago

dirty sprite

Lean (slang drink)

Chicago

jitters

Nervousness

Chicago

goofy

Lame or silly person

Chicago

on bro

Emphatic swear of truth

Chicago

t'd up

Turned up; energized

Chicago

boppin'

Dancing energetically

Chicago

gee

Term for a gang member or tough person (context dependent)

Chicago

check it

Pay attention to this

Chicago

whoopty

Excited exclamation

Chicago

cold drink

Soda (esp. in Texas)

Texas

finna slide

About to come through

Chicago

merch it

Swear on it

Chicago

flat

Broke; no money

Chicago

out west

Refers to Chicago's West Side

Chicago

shawty

Term for a young woman

ATL

drip check

Show off your outfit

Urban

mad

Very; a lot

NYC

hella

A lot; very

LA

kickback

Casual hangout

LA

chuffed

Pleased

UK

rude bwoy

Tough guy

Caribbean

beta

Weak or submissive person

General

bussin'

Really good (usually food)

ATL

post up

Hang out somewhere

LA

thirsty

Desperate for attention

General

smoke

Trouble or conflict

Urban

GOAT

Greatest of all time

Urban

level up

Improve yourself

Urban

drip

Stylish clothing

ATL

fye

Excellent or impressive

ATL

on deck

Available or ready

LA

likkle

Little

Caribbean

run it

Start something

Urban

glow up

Transformation for the better

General

cancel

Boycott a person

General

catch a fade

Fight someone

Urban

shook

Scared or shocked

NYC

yard

Home

Caribbean

NPC

Background, unoriginal person

General

lit

Exciting or fun

NYC

tea

Gossip

General

hot

Attracting police attention

Urban

hit a lick

Steal something

Urban

mandem

Group of male friends

UK

bashment

Party

Caribbean

snack

Attractive person

General

Karen

Entitled woman stereotype

General

stay solid

Remain trustworthy

Urban

bodied

Beat someone in competition

Urban

wildin'

Acting out of control

NYC

ops

Enemies

Urban

stay woke

Be aware of social issues

Urban

gyaldem

Group of girls

Caribbean

plug

Supplier of something

Urban

son

Friend, person (casual or confrontational)

NYC

slime

Close friend

ATL

bruv

Brother; friend

UK

throw shade

Insult subtly

General

peak

Unfortunate situation

UK

gassed

Excited

Urban

cheeky

Playfully disrespectful

UK

flex

Show off

General

block

Neighborhood

Urban

jit

Young person

ATL

dope

Cool or awesome

LA

knackered

Exhausted

UK

wine

Dance move

Caribbean

catch hands

Get into a fight

Urban

savage

Bold or ruthless

General

clout

Influence or fame

General

trap

Place where drugs are sold

Urban

bread

Money

Urban

snitch

Informant

Urban

dank

High quality (often food or weed)

LA

squad

Group of friends

General

stacks

Large amounts of cash

Urban

grind

Work hard

Urban

strapped

Carrying a weapon

Urban

mob

Move in a group

LA

jammin'

Relaxing

Caribbean

ship

Support a romantic pairing

General

turnt

Excited or hyped

ATL

pickney

Child

Caribbean

whip

Car

Urban

facts

That’s true

NYC

Cali vibes

Relaxed, beachy atmosphere

LA

paper

Money

Urban

buggin'

Acting crazy or unreasonable

NYC

high-key

Very; openly

LA

salty

Bitter or upset

General

real one

Loyal, genuine person

Urban

bredren

Friend

Caribbean

receipts

Proof

General

main character energy

Acting like the star of life

General

pull up

Arrive somewhere

Urban

hood

Neighborhood

Urban

OD

Overdoing something; excessive

NYC

ghost

Disappear suddenly

General

fam

Close friends/family

Urban

wasteman

Useless person

UK

stan

Extreme fan

General

sus

Suspicious

General

ride or die

Loyal companion

Urban

no cap

For real; not lying

ATL

low-key

Subtly; secretly

LA

peng

Attractive; good-looking

UK

irie

Good; pleasing

Caribbean

safe

Cool; alright

UK

finna

Going to; about to

ATL

brick

Very cold weather

NYC

cap

Lie; falsehood

ATL

ting

Thing; girl

Caribbean

deadass

For real; seriously

NYC

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