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List of slang words in English with their meanings and examples. Good to know for everyone who wants to travel to any English-speaking country.

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πŸ”˜Corona Bump

Why do people do a corona bump?


◻️Elbow bump with a person to avoid spreading the coronavirus

A Corona bump is when two or more people bump their elbows as an alternative to shaking hands. It is done with the intention of limiting the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus.

The term was coined as the COVID-19 virus reached the United States in early March 2020. Some health officials and politicians began doing it as a substitute for the normal handshake and people online began referring to it as the "Corona bump."

The social maneuver is part of an overall effort to increase social distancing among individuals to slow the virus. However, it is still not completely effective as the virus can be transferred through sneezed or cough droplets. And if you are close enough to tap elbows, you are close enough to catch coughed or sneezed droplets. Because of this, some people choose to do an "air-five" or mime a handshake at least 6 feet away from the other person.

❓Example

"Do you think I should give her dad and mom a corona bump when I meet them?"
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Trump learning the Corona bump
πŸ”˜Ugly Hot

What does ugly hot mean?


◻️Physically attractive despite some ugly features

Ugly hot is a term used to describe a person who, despite some ugly features, is still physically attractive. The term is typically applied to males but may also be used for females.

Ugly hot people are very mysterious because there is something just a little off about them to not be thought of as completely attractive. The ugly/hot debate usually centers around the person's facial features. The person's nose may be too big, eyebrows may be unequal or too thin, or eyes may be too bulgy.

Of course, attractiveness is subjective but when there's a large number of people that agree that a person is ugly hot, they are probably on to something. Some examples of ugly hot guys are Adrien Brody, Benedict Cumberbatch, Travis Scott, Pete Davidson, Chance the Rapper, Woody Harrelson, Adam Driver, and Evan Peters.

❓Example

"Timothee Chalamet is my biggest crush."
"Yeah, I can see that. If you like ugly hot guys."
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Adrien Brody is a common ugly hot candidate
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πŸ”˜Sorority Squat

What is the sorority squat?


◻️Hands-on-knees, butt-out group photo pose

The sorority squat is a pose that sorority girls (effortlessly and without fail) adopt in group photos. Specifically, to do the sorority squat means to bend your knees slightly, place your hands on them, and pop out your butt, while simultaneously smiling for the camera.

Sorority girls began adopting this pose to allow them to vary their heights, making it easier to fit dozens or even hundreds of sisters within the same picture. Over time, though, the sorority squat became sorority girls' default, accepted group photo pose. Now, even when only two or three sisters feature in a photo, they're likely to assume the sorority squat.

Whenever anyone other than a college-aged female attempts to perform the sorority squat, they typically look ridiculous. So if you're reading this and thinking you might adopt the sorority squat in your next group photo, you may want to reconsider.

❓Example

"Ohmygod, I think I just pulled my back doing that sorority squat. Guess I'm not as young as I used to be."
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a rare example of the male sorority squat
πŸ”˜Lunching

What does lunching mean?

◻️Acting stupid

If a person is lunching, or lunchin', as the cool kids say it, they are doing something unintelligent, like playing chicken with an oncoming train or cheating in front of the teacher. It is typically brought on by the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Lunching originates from drug culture in the early-2000s. It plays off the familiar "out to lunch" phrase that describes people who seem not to be fully present, resulting in them making mistakes.

Typically, lunching behavior is associated with getting slept off weed or crunked off booze. However, an individual who is lunching may just be an airhead.

An example of lunching is when you burn your hand on the stove while thinking about your plans for the night. Or, when you drive through a stop sign without pressing the brake, you are lunching.

❓Example

"Dude, stop lunching! Get your head in the game. We are only down two points, let's do this!
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When you get caught lunching again
πŸ”˜Shade

What does shade mean?


◻️Disrespect

Shade is a popular slang term that means disrespect. The term commonly appears as "throwing shade", which is similar to saying "disrespecting" or "dissing."

The term is used to describe when a person disrespects another person, which is also known as "talking trash" about a person. It often occurs in a public forum to get the most reaction out of a sweet dis.

❓Example

"She's got so much shade stuck inside of her she needs to let it out before she blows.
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Sometimes shade can hit innocent victims
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πŸ”˜Jookin

What does jookin mean?

◻️Footwork-based dance move

A dance move that originates from the streets of Memphis, Tennessee.

The dance move is based on the Gangsta Walking dance style, with a lot of emphasis placed on footwork. One of the most prominent Jookin dancers is Lil Buck, who is considered to be the ambassador of the style. The term can also be used as verb.

❓Example

"Have u seen the Lil Buck jookin video with yo-yo ma?
That is a sentence I never thought I would hear!"
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Showing off some Jookin dance moves
πŸ”˜Lunching

What does lunching mean?

◻️Acting stupid

If a person is lunching, or lunchin', as the cool kids say it, they are doing something unintelligent, like playing chicken with an oncoming train or cheating in front of the teacher. It is typically brought on by the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Lunching originates from drug culture in the early-2000s. It plays off the familiar "out to lunch" phrase that describes people who seem not to be fully present, resulting in them making mistakes.

Typically, lunching behavior is associated with getting slept off weed or crunked off booze. However, an individual who is lunching may just be an airhead.

An example of lunching is when you burn your hand on the stove while thinking about your plans for the night. Or, when you drive through a stop sign without pressing the brake, you are lunching.

❓Example

"Dude, stop lunching! Get your head in the game. We are only down two points, let's do this!
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When you get caught lunching again
πŸ”˜Tweetsult

What does tweetsult mean?


◻️Insulting tweet

A tweetsult is a slang word that combines "tweet" and "insult." The term refers to an insult delivered in a tweet on Twitter.

Tweetsults commonly occur between feuding celebrities, politicians, or athletes that have inflated egos. They can range from something incredibly petty to more serious issues.

❓Example

"Did you see Charlie Sheen's tweetsult towards Ashton?
Yeah, he needs to get over TAAHM, it's getting pretty lame."
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Louis C.K. about to drop some tweetsults
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πŸ”˜Social Distancing

What is social distancing?


◻️Isolating from other people

Social distancing is the act of isolating yourself or extending the distance between you and other people. It involves staying away from other people and avoiding public spaces.

Health officials may recommend social distancing to slow or prevent the spread of an infectious disease like influenza, Ebola, or the coronavirus (COVID-19). Examples include staying at least 6 feet (2 meters) away from other people in public, limiting the number of people in a space, and quarantining/isolating yourself in your house.

If the contagious disease becomes severe, more strict guidelines may be put in place. The government may close places where people often congregate, such as schools, workplaces, restaurants, malls, and stores to curb the spread.

"Social distancing" became prominent in early 2020 as a means to curb the spread and "flatten the curve" of COVID-19.

❓Example

"I am social distancing from my family because of COVID-19."
"Aaaaaand because you got in a fight with your sister."
"Correct."
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One of the benefits of social distancing is it's easier to find Waldo
πŸ”˜Tindering

What does tindering mean?


◻️Using Tinder

Tindering is when a person is on Tinder, a social dating application for Android and iOS phones. It includes browsing profiles of people near your location and swiping right or left on people that you like or dislike in order to match you with a mutually interested person.

The Tinder app was released in 2012 and quickly grew in popularity. Tindering is mostly done by people in their 20s and 30s and is used to go on dates or for a straight up booty call. There also is an invite-only version of Tinder called Tinder Select. This version only allows celebrities and other Tinder users who have a proficient track record on the app.

❓Example

"I spent about 2 hours tindering last night and only swiped right once.
Wow, you're picky.
Or, I'm just not into bros that post shirtless bathroom selfies.
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Tindering can be hard work
πŸ”˜Diva

What does diva mean?


◻️A self-important, demanding person

Originally, the term diva was used only to describe glamorous, talented female singers. However, because some of those singers are considered incredibly demanding, diva can now be used to refer to any demanding person (typically, a woman).

What is the origin of diva?

Diva is the Latin word for goddess. As opera grew popular in Italy, successful female stars were labeled divas, to note their larger-than-life style and presence.

In the modern age, diva crossed the divide between opera and pop music. Talented female singers who exude stage presence and personality are often labeled divas. In many cases, people admire these sorts of divas.

However, because some divas are temperamental and hard to please, diva gained a secondary meaning. Now, volatile and/or whiny people of all stripes may also be labeled divas.

❓Example

"Stop being such a diva and get over yourself!"
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Toddler beauty pageants are full of diva
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πŸ”˜Sorority Squat

What is the sorority squat?


◻️Hands-on-knees, butt-out group photo pose

The sorority squat is a pose that sorority girls (effortlessly and without fail) adopt in group photos. Specifically, to do the sorority squat means to bend your knees slightly, place your hands on them, and pop out your butt, while simultaneously smiling for the camera.

Sorority girls began adopting this pose to allow them to vary their heights, making it easier to fit dozens or even hundreds of sisters within the same picture. Over time, though, the sorority squat became sorority girls' default, accepted group photo pose. Now, even when only two or three sisters feature in a photo, they're likely to assume the sorority squat.

Whenever anyone other than a college-aged female attempts to perform the sorority squat, they typically look ridiculous. So if you're reading this and thinking you might adopt the sorority squat in your next group photo, you may want to reconsider.

❓Example

"Ohmygod, I think I just pulled my back doing that sorority squat. Guess I'm not as young as I used to be."
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a rare example of the male sorority squat
πŸ”˜Ugly Hot

What does ugly hot mean?


◻️Physically attractive despite some ugly features

Ugly hot is a term used to describe a person who, despite some ugly features, is still physically attractive. The term is typically applied to males but may also be used for females.

Ugly hot people are very mysterious because there is something just a little off about them to not be thought of as completely attractive. The ugly/hot debate usually centers around the person's facial features. The person's nose may be too big, eyebrows may be unequal or too thin, or eyes may be too bulgy.

Of course, attractiveness is subjective but when there's a large number of people that agree that a person is ugly hot, they are probably on to something. Some examples of ugly hot guys are Adrien Brody, Benedict Cumberbatch, Travis Scott, Pete Davidson, Chance the Rapper, Woody Harrelson, Adam Driver, and Evan Peters.

❓Example

"Timothee Chalamet is my biggest crush."
"Yeah, I can see that. If you like ugly hot guys."
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Adrien Brody is a common ugly hot candidate
πŸ”˜Mansplain

What does mansplain mean?


◻️To explain something in a condescending manner

Mansplain is a term that combines "man" and "explain" and describes a man explaining something in a condescending manner to another person.

Mansplain often occurs when a man is explaining something that may be somewhat confusing to a person who doesn't know as much in that area. But instead of giving a straightforward explanation the man explaining it makes the recipient feel inferior. Mansplain may happen when explaining how a car works or why a penalty was called during a game. Common mansplain perpetrators include mechanics, techies, car salesmen, and politicians.

❓Example

"One thing I hate about getting my car fixed is listening to my mechanic mansplain the issues with my car"
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Mansplaining meme
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πŸ”˜Snack

What is a snack?


◻️An attractive person

A snack is a person who looks attractive, almost tasty, which makes you want to eat him up, much like an actual snack.

It became popular in the late-2010s and is most often used in the club when on the prowl for someone to hook up with. It is also used online, especially when people post thirst traps on social media.

Snack may also appear as "snacc," which is an intentional misspelling to add emphasis, similarly to "thicc" and "thick." While the term is typically used as a noun, some may use it as an adjective the same way as "sexy." For example, "Wow, you lookin' snacc!"

❓Example

"If you need me I'm gonna be working on that snack in the black dress over there."
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When you got a hankering for that snack
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πŸ”˜Shade

What does shade mean?


◻️Disrespect

Shade is a popular slang term that means disrespect. The term commonly appears as "throwing shade", which is similar to saying "disrespecting" or "dissing."

The term is used to describe when a person disrespects another person, which is also known as "talking trash" about a person. It often occurs in a public forum to get the most reaction out of a sweet dis.

❓Example

"She's got so much shade stuck inside of her she needs to let it out before she blows.
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Sometimes shade can hit innocent victims
πŸ”˜Oh Snap

What does oh snap mean?


◻️Expression of surprise

Oh snap is a slang phrase that is an expression of surprise. It is similar to whoa and woah and also used when someone is insulted in an embarrassing manner.

The phrase is commonly used in two scenarios. The first scenario is when something surprising happens, such as when a main character is killed off in a show by being shoved in front of a subway train. The second scenario is when someone gets dissed. The insult could be very aggressive or one that you didn't see coming.

❓Example

"Your momma's so fat, she left the house in high heels and when she came back she had flip flops.
Oh snap!"
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Oh Snap means expression of surprise
πŸ”˜ Seltering

What does seltering mean?

◻️ Sticking out your rear in a fitness pose

Seltering is a fitness pose where you stick out your rear that occasionally includes getting in a position where your hands and feet hold up your body weight. The pose originates from Jennifer Selter, a female who became famous by posting photos of herself posing in yoga pants on social sites like Instagram and Facebook.

The seltering term is typically only seen on social sites preceded with a hashtag (#) and accompanying a picture of someone seltering. Also, seltering is primarily done by women as they tend to post pictures of themselves exercising on social media.

❓ Example

"Walked in the room and caught Jeff seltering during his workout. I need to burn that memory from my brain!"
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