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Everyday informal replies, confirmations and casual expressions.
Planning or about to do something, originating in African American English.
A secondary, more private Instagram account.
Fear of missing out on an experience, event or opportunity.
An abbreviation meaning for real, for real, used for extra emphasis.
A rumour, false report or unlikely story.
For You Page, the personalised recommendation feed on TikTok.
A common Australian greeting meaning good day or hello.
Manipulating someone into doubting their memory, perception or judgement.
Becoming bold, energetic or willing to take a risk.
An expression of praise, encouragement or sometimes sarcasm.
A positive sign that someone or something is healthy, trustworthy or compatible.
Get ready with me, a video format showing someone's preparation routine.
Trying intensely to make something happen, usually with determined or exaggerated effort.
Have a conversation or tell a story.
Openly, strongly or without trying to hide it.
A close friend or trusted person from one's neighbourhood or community.
An Australian greeting asking how someone is doing.
A boast disguised as a complaint or modest comment.
In case you missed it.
Unreliable, poorly made or awkwardly functioning.
Allow someone to continue because their idea or performance may turn out well.
A blend of lowkey and genuinely meaning quietly but sincerely.
Quietly, secretly or to a moderate degree.
The common Australian nickname for McDonald’s.
Confidence or behaviour that makes someone seem like the centre of a story.
A friend or a common form of address whose tone can be friendly or confrontational.
A mutual follower or online friend, especially on TikTok and X.
Social influence, money, opportunities or visible momentum.
A person who follows you and whom you also follow.
A conversational response usually meaning yes, despite starting with no.
A person who is new to an activity, community or game.
Honestly, seriously or without lying.
It is fine, you are welcome or there is no problem.
A vague way to refer to a person whose name is unknown, forgotten or deliberately not used.
A strong assurance that someone is telling the truth or speaking sincerely.
Done mainly to be seen by others rather than from sincere belief or commitment.