Modern Slang: English expressions with meanings

Trendy slang words and phrases from 2024-2026

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Word	Level	Definition
ghosting	B1	when someone stops talking to you without saying why
doom scrolling	B2	looking at bad news on your phone for a long time
touch grass	B1	stop using your phone and go outside
rent-free	B2	something that stays in your mind all the time, even without effort
caught in 4k	B2	caught doing something wrong with clear proof
stan	B1	to be a very big fan of someone famous
cancel	A2	to stop supporting someone publicly because they did something wrong
ratio	B2	to get more replies than likes on a post, showing people disagree
go viral	B1	to become very popular on the internet very fast
clout	B2	influence and fame that people respect online
troll	B1	to post annoying comments online on purpose to upset people

Word	Level	Definition
slay	B1	to do something extremely well and impressively
bussin	B2	very good, used mostly to talk about food that is great
fire	A1	so good that people love it
snatched	B2	looking very good and well put together
ate	B2	did something extremely well
understood the assignment	B1	did exactly what was needed, very well
it's giving	B2	used to say what something looks like, feels like, reminds you of
based	B1	feeling confident and true to your own opinions
drip	B1	stylish and fashionable clothes someone is wearing
vibe	B1	the feeling or mood of a place or person
iconic	B2	very famous and widely known as a symbol

Word	Level	Definition
cringe	B1	so awkward that it makes you feel embarrassed for someone
sus	B1	seeming not honest or true, making you feel doubt
Karen	B2	a woman who complains a lot and acts like she deserves special treatment
pick me	B2	a person who tries too hard to be liked by others
simp	C1	a person who tries very hard to please someone they are attracted to
toxic	B1	having a harmful effect on other people, especially in relationships
salty	A2	feeling annoyed and bitter about something small
cap	A1	something someone says that is not true
no cap	B2	telling the truth, being honest and serious
ick	B2	a sudden bad feeling about someone you liked before
red flag	B1	a sign that something is wrong in a relationship
gaslighting	B2	making someone question what is real and what is not

Word	Level	Definition
situationship	B2	a romantic connection that has no clear name or rules
rizz	B2	natural ability to attract or charm other people
beige flag	C1	a strange but not bad thing about a person you date
delulu	C1	believing things that are clearly not true or possible
main character energy	B2	acting as if you are the most important person
era	B1	a period of time in someone's life with its own style
glow up	B1	to become much better looking and more successful
vibe check	B1	a quick check of the general mood in a group
boundaries	B1	personal limits you set for how others treat you
love bombing	C1	giving too much attention to control another person

Word	Level	Definition
lowkey	B1	a little bit, or in a way that is not very strong
highkey	B1	very much and in a way that is clear to everyone
flex	B2	to show off something you have and can do
lit	B1	very exciting and full of energy
bet	A2	used to show that you agree with a plan
dead	A1	so funny that you cannot stop laughing
sober curious	C1	curiosity about living without drinking alcohol
quiet quitting	B2	doing only the least amount of work at your job
soft life	B2	wanting to live in a way that is easy and comfortable
side hustle	B1	extra work you do besides your main job for money
big yikes	B1	said when something is very embarrassing and hard to watch
sending me	B2	making someone laugh very hard

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