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SLANG CATEGORY

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Everyday informal replies, confirmations and casual expressions.

117 entriesReviewed SlangCheck definitions
Finna

Planning or about to do something, originating in African American English.

AmericanUnited States
Finsta

A secondary, more private Instagram account.

InternetUnited States, Global
FOMO

Fear of missing out on an experience, event or opportunity.

InternetGlobal
FRFR

An abbreviation meaning for real, for real, used for extra emphasis.

TextingGlobal
Furphy

A rumour, false report or unlikely story.

AustralianAustralia
FYP

For You Page, the personalised recommendation feed on TikTok.

InternetGlobal
G'day

A common Australian greeting meaning good day or hello.

AustralianAustralia
Gaslighting

Manipulating someone into doubting their memory, perception or judgement.

ConversationGlobal
Getting sendy

Becoming bold, energetic or willing to take a risk.

InternetUnited States, Global
Good on ya

An expression of praise, encouragement or sometimes sarcasm.

AustralianAustralia
Green flag

A positive sign that someone or something is healthy, trustworthy or compatible.

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GRWM

Get ready with me, a video format showing someone's preparation routine.

InternetGlobal
Gurting

Trying intensely to make something happen, usually with determined or exaggerated effort.

InternetUnited States, Global
Have a yarn

Have a conversation or tell a story.

AustralianAustralia
Highkey

Openly, strongly or without trying to hide it.

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Homey

A close friend or trusted person from one's neighbourhood or community.

AmericanUnited States
How ya going?

An Australian greeting asking how someone is doing.

AustralianAustralia
Humblebrag

A boast disguised as a complaint or modest comment.

AmericanUnited States, Global
ICYMI

In case you missed it.

TextingGlobal
Janky

Unreliable, poorly made or awkwardly functioning.

AmericanUnited States, Global
Let him cook

Allow someone to continue because their idea or performance may turn out well.

InternetGlobal
Lowkenuinely

A blend of lowkey and genuinely meaning quietly but sincerely.

InternetUnited States, Global
Lowkey

Quietly, secretly or to a moderate degree.

ConversationGlobal
Maccas

The common Australian nickname for McDonald’s.

AustralianAustralia
Main character energy

Confidence or behaviour that makes someone seem like the centre of a story.

InternetGlobal
Mate

A friend or a common form of address whose tone can be friendly or confrontational.

AustralianAustralia
Moot

A mutual follower or online friend, especially on TikTok and X.

InternetGlobal
Motion

Social influence, money, opportunities or visible momentum.

InternetUnited States, Global
Mutual

A person who follows you and whom you also follow.

InternetGlobal
Nah yeah

A conversational response usually meaning yes, despite starting with no.

AustralianAustralia
Newbie

A person who is new to an activity, community or game.

GamingGlobal
No Cap

Honestly, seriously or without lying.

InternetGlobal
No worries

It is fine, you are welcome or there is no problem.

AustralianAustralia, Global
Old mate

A vague way to refer to a person whose name is unknown, forgotten or deliberately not used.

AustralianAustralia
On god

A strong assurance that someone is telling the truth or speaking sincerely.

ConversationUnited States, Global
Performative

Done mainly to be seen by others rather than from sincere belief or commitment.

InternetGlobal