bet
Bet means “okay,” “sure” or “deal.” It’s a quick, confident way to agree to a plan or accept what someone…
Beginner
Gen Z
boujee
Boujee (also spelled bougie) describes someone or something fancy, upscale or a bit pretentious, usually with a wink. Ordering oat…
Intermediate
full send
Full send means going all-in: committing to something bold or risky with no hesitation and no holding back. “Send it”…
Beginner
YOLO
YOLO stands for “you only live once.” People say it to justify doing something bold, impulsive or a little reckless.…
Beginner
OG
OG means “original,” someone or something that was there first and earned respect for it. It started as “original gangster,”…
Intermediate
girlboss
A girlboss is an ambitious, successful woman, especially one who runs her own business. That’s the sincere meaning. These days…
Beginner
GOAT
GOAT means “greatest of all time.” Calling someone the GOAT says they’re the best ever at what they do, whether…
Beginner
vibe
A vibe is the feeling or atmosphere a person, place or thing gives off. As a verb, to vibe means…
Beginner
vibe check
A vibe check is a quick, gut-level read on someone’s mood, energy or attitude. You either pass the vibe check…
Beginner
basic
Basic means unoriginal, with completely mainstream tastes. Calling someone basic says they like exactly what everyone else likes, and nothing…
Intermediate
L
L means “loss.” Calling something an L says it’s a failure, a bad decision or an unlucky break. To “take…
Beginner
shade
Shade is a subtle, indirect insult: disrespect delivered with a smile, a look or a carefully chosen word. To “throw…
Beginner