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At least, that's what we tell ourselves in the mirror every morning. You see, we've been working for years to make sure our slang archives are filled with the latest greatest made-up words, acronyms, and idioms to help ordinary people seem cool. But we can't do it alone: please submit your favorite slang definitions and help us make this website even better.
December 12, 2024
Language evolves rapidly, and each year brings a fresh wave of slang that shapes how we communicate. Here are the top 20 slang terms of 2024, complete with definitions and a brief explanation of their cultural context. 1. Rizz Definition: The ability to charm or flirt effectively. Originating from TikTok, “rizz” gained widespread use as […]
October 4, 2020
Slang squad! It’s time for some tea, fam — we’re going all out on another roll-call, and this time we’re focusing on the dankness that is Millennial slang. Recently, we’ve been scoping plenty of sketches and songs that are trying to yeet in this kind of slang left and right, often to great comedic effect. […]
August 8, 2017
Suh, fam? Today we’re diving deep with some of the most lit terms from 2017. Be warned: some of these terms have been around since before MMXVII, but our Slang.org experts have made sure to include only words that have either had a revival or are at least relevant to current slang-biosphere. On this year […]