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Delulu

Playfully delusional or unrealistically hopeful.

InternetGlobal
Democracy sausage

A sausage sandwich bought at a polling place fundraiser on election day.

AustralianAustralia
Doomscrolling

Continuously consuming upsetting news or negative content online.

InternetGlobal
Drip

Stylish clothing, accessories or overall fashion.

AmericanUnited States, Global
Edging

Delaying an ending or outcome; online it often carries an adult sexual meaning and should be used cautiously.

InternetGlobal
Face card

A person's facial attractiveness or consistently good appearance.

InternetGlobal
Fanum tax

Jokingly taking some of another person's food, based on a creator meme.

InternetGlobal
Finna

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

AmericanUnited States
Fire

Excellent, exciting or highly impressive.

AmericanUnited States, Global
Flex

Show off possessions, success, ability or status.

AmericanUnited States, Global
FRFR

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

TextingGlobal
Gaslighting

Manipulating someone into doubting their memory, perception or judgement.

ConversationGlobal
Girl dinner

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

InternetGlobal
Girl math

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

InternetGlobal
Glow-up

A noticeable positive transformation in appearance, confidence or circumstances.

AmericanUnited States, Global
Goated

Exceptionally good or worthy of being called the greatest of all time.

GamingGlobal
Green flag

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

DatingGlobal
Gronk

An unpleasant, foolish or contemptible person.

AustralianAustralia
GRWM

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

InternetGlobal
Gyatt

An exclamation reacting to someone's body, especially their backside; often considered inappropriate.

InternetGlobal
Hard launch

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

InternetGlobal
Hits different

Feels unusually powerful, enjoyable or emotionally significant in a certain context.

InternetGlobal
I'm dead

A reaction meaning something is extremely funny, shocking or embarrassing.

AmericanUnited States, Global
IJBOL

An abbreviation for I just burst out laughing.

TextingGlobal
It's giving

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

InternetGlobal
IYKYK

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

TextingGlobal
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
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
Main character

Someone acting or feeling like the central figure in events around them.

AmericanGlobal
Main character energy

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

InternetGlobal
Matildas

The Australian women's national soccer team.

AustralianAustralia
Meta

The most effective or commonly favoured strategies, characters or equipment at a given time.

GamingGlobal
Mewing

Holding the tongue in a particular position in hopes of improving jawline appearance.

InternetGlobal
Moot

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

InternetGlobal

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