lore
In slang, lore is someone’s backstory: the personal history, past drama and odd details that explain who they are. It…
Beginner
Gen Z
chopped
Chopped means ugly or unattractive. It’s used about people, outfits, haircuts, cars and pretty much anything else, and it took…
Beginner
crash out
To crash out is to lose control: to snap, spiral or do something reckless because you’re angry, stressed or overwhelmed.…
Beginner
glazing
Glazing means praising someone way too much, to the point where it sounds fake, over the top or embarrassing. The…
Beginner
aura
In slang, aura means cool factor: the confident, effortless presence that makes someone seem impressive without trying. “He has aura”…
Beginner
lit
Lit means exciting, fun or excellent, especially when talking about a party or event. It can also mean drunk or…
Beginner
periodt
Periodt is an emphatic way of saying “period”: end of discussion, and that’s final. It’s added to the end of…
Beginner
bestie
Bestie means best friend. In current slang, it’s also used casually for anyone, even strangers, as a friendly or teasing…
Beginner
shook
Shook means shocked, shaken up or rattled. It can describe real fear, or, much more often in casual slang, being…
Intermediate
yikes
Yikes is what you say when something is embarrassing, awkward or alarming. It’s a wince in word form: part surprise,…
Beginner
based
Based means being unapologetically yourself and saying what you think, even when it’s unpopular. Calling a take “based” is a…
Beginner
pressed
Pressed means upset, annoyed or bothered, often more than the situation deserves. “Why are you so pressed?” means “why is…
Beginner