A–Z SLANG DICTIONARY

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Industry plant

A performer marketed as independent or organic despite substantial hidden industry backing.

MusicGlobal
IRL

In real life, outside the internet or a game.

InternetGlobal
It's giving

A phrase used to describe the impression, style or energy something creates.

InternetGlobal
It's the ___ for me

A phrase highlighting the most noticeable or amusing feature of something.

AmericanUnited States, Global
Italian brainrot

A meme trend featuring surreal AI-generated characters with pseudo-Italian names and narration.

InternetGlobal
IYKYK

If you know, you know; a phrase suggesting that only people with shared experience will understand.

TextingGlobal
Janky

Unreliable, poorly made or awkwardly functioning.

AmericanUnited States, Global
Jawn

A flexible Philadelphia-area noun that can refer to a person, place, object or event.

AmericanPhiladelphia, United States
Journo

A journalist.

AustralianAustralia
Kappa

A streaming emote reference used to signal sarcasm or joking.

GamingGlobal
Karen

A stereotype for an entitled or demanding person, often a white middle-aged woman.

AmericanUnited States, Global
Keyboard warrior

Someone who acts aggressively or bravely online but not necessarily in person.

InternetGlobal
Kindy

Kindergarten or preschool.

AustralianAustralia
Knackered

Extremely tired.

AustralianAustralia, United Kingdom
L

A loss, failure or embarrassing outcome.

GamingGlobal
Lag

A delay between player input and the game's response.

GamingGlobal
Larrikin

A cheeky, irreverent person who challenges authority but is often viewed affectionately.

AustralianAustralia
Let him cook

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

InternetGlobal
Level up

Improve skills, status, lifestyle or performance.

AmericanGlobal
LFG

Looking for group; seeking players to join an activity.

GamingGlobal
Limited

A virtual item with restricted supply or resale rules, especially on Roblox.

RobloxGlobal
Lit

Exciting, fun or highly energetic; historically it can also mean intoxicated.

AmericanUnited States, Global
Living my best life

Enjoying life confidently and on one's own terms.

AmericanUnited States, Global
LMAO

Laughing very hard; contains an implied mild profanity.

TextingGlobal
LMK

Let me know.

TextingGlobal
Loadout

The equipment, weapons or abilities selected for a match.

GamingGlobal
Locked In

Fully focused, committed or performing with intense concentration.

MotivationGlobal
LOL

Laughing out loud, now often used simply to soften a message or signal amusement.

TextingGlobal
Lolly

A sweet or piece of candy.

AustralianAustralia
LOLZ

A playful plural or exaggerated form of LOL.

TextingGlobal
Long black

Espresso coffee topped with hot water, similar to an Americano but prepared differently.

AustralianAustralia
Looksmaxxing

Trying to improve physical appearance through grooming, fitness, styling or more extreme methods.

InternetGlobal
Loot

Items, currency or rewards collected in a game.

GamingGlobal
Lore

Backstory, history or personal information that explains a person, event or fictional world.

InternetGlobal
Love bombing

Overwhelming someone with affection or attention, sometimes as a manipulation tactic.

DatingGlobal
Lowkenuinely

A blend of lowkey and genuinely meaning quietly but sincerely.

InternetUnited States, Global