New and updated slang

Keeping someone as a backup romantic option without progressing the relationship.

A favourite fictional character someone thinks about frequently.

A small neighbourhood grocery or convenience store, especially in New York City.

Songs that are catchy and enjoyable.

A humorous reversal of girl math used to point out inconsistent reasoning by men.

Giving small amounts of attention to keep someone interested without committing.

Extremely cold weather, particularly in New York-area slang.

A drinking fountain in parts of Wisconsin, Rhode Island and nearby areas.

Using a false online identity to deceive someone, often in a relationship context.

A suffix used to name an aesthetic, subculture or visual theme.

An editing and meme aesthetic combining emotional clips, commentary and internet culture.

A period during colder months when people seek short-term or seasonal relationships.

Maintaining alternative romantic interests as protection against a current relationship ending.

Seriously or truthfully, often used for strong emphasis.

A person's facial attractiveness or consistently good appearance.

Ideas widely accepted by fans even though they are not official canon.

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

Manipulating someone into doubting their memory, perception or judgement.

An informal meal made of assorted snacks or small foods rather than a traditional dish.

Humorous reasoning used to make spending or everyday choices feel more acceptable.

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

A long filled sandwich, especially in parts of New England.

Publicly and clearly announcing a relationship, project or major change online.

A personal interpretation about a fictional character or story not confirmed by official material.

Very or a lot, strongly associated with Northern California.

A long filled sandwich, especially in New York-area speech.

A long filled sandwich, especially associated with Philadelphia and nearby areas.

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

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

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

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

Very, extremely or a large amount in New York-area informal speech.

A powerful compliment for a woman or performer admired for confidence, talent or influence.

A person whose career opportunities are helped by a famous or influential family.

A small exclamation used when surprised, bumping into someone or moving past them.

Continuing to watch or react to someone's online activity after ending direct contact.