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Generally safe slang
Explore terms currently labelled Generally safe, with clear definitions and audience information.
A chicken.
Unattractive, badly styled or in poor condition.
Someone who resembles another person but is jokingly considered a less attractive version.
Take a day off work by claiming to be ill, whether genuinely sick or not.
Have a tantrum or angry outburst.
Vomit or to vomit.
A dramatic way to praise a scene, event or piece of entertainment as masterful.
A mocking term for a robot or AI system, often used jokingly in human-versus-machine memes.
Notice, identify or call attention to something accurately.
Social influence, attention or power, especially online.
Someone who seeks attention or relationships mainly to gain social influence.
Succeed in a difficult, high-pressure moment.
A friend or companion, now often old-fashioned.
In parts of the southern United States, a generic term for any carbonated soft drink.
Perform extremely well or produce an impressive result.
Finished, in trouble, exhausted or no longer working.
The waiting period before an ability or item can be used again.
Imaginary substance someone uses to cope with disappointment or denial.
A suffix used to name an aesthetic, subculture or visual theme.
An editing and meme aesthetic combining emotional clips, commentary and internet culture.
A dismissive phrase distancing oneself from another person's choice or mistake.
A swimming costume or swimsuit, especially in New South Wales usage.
An excellent person, event or object; context can also refer to a biscuit or firework.
Lose emotional control, react recklessly or make a situation much worse.
An embarrassing mistake or unsuccessful attempt.
A crocodile.
Sick, unwell, dishonest or poor-quality depending on context.
A period during colder months when people seek short-term or seasonal relationships.
A cup of tea or coffee.
Maintaining alternative romantic interests as protection against a current relationship ending.
Excellent or the best, especially in 1990s slang.
Unfashionable, awkward or endearingly uncool.
A simple Australian bush bread traditionally cooked in coals.
A person who has been loyal from the beginning.
Disconnect from a game or online service.
Seriously or truthfully, often used for strong emphasis.
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