English Slang Words Terms
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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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🔘 Wat


What is wat short for?


◻️What

Wat is one of many abbreviations for "what," along with wut, wht, wa, and wha. It saves the time of typing an entire character.

You will see wat in texts and online, especially on social media and in messages. For example, your friend may text you, "Wat are you doing tonite?" Or, you might tweet, "IDK wat Bryan is thinking. He needs to get back with Katrina!"


❓Example
wat do u wanna do l8r 2nite?
Iono. Maybe watch a movie.
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🔘 Dad Socks


What does dad socks mean?


◻️Unfashionable socks often worn by dads

Dad socks are socks that are worn in an unfashionable manner, often with shorts and sandals or tennis shoes. These socks are often white tube socks that go halfway up a dad's calves.

While the term typically applies to socks worn in an unfashionable way, it may also refer to socks that are just plain ugly. Since dads usually care about comfort more than fashion, they are guilty of this fashion crime more than other people.


❓Example
He's not even 25 yet but already wears dad socks.
You're in trouble!
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🔘 Turn Up


What does turn up mean?


◻️To get crazy

A term used to describe how things are about to get wild, crazy, and possibly out of control; can refer to something bad that's about to happen, such as a fight, or something good that's about to happen, such as a party starting to get awesome.


❓Example
Someone needs to turn up this joint or I'm outta here!
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🔘 Sugar Daddy


What does sugar daddy mean?


◻️An older man used for his money by a woman

A sugar daddy is an old rich man that is used by his wife or gf for his money. The age gap is often considerably large, which causes many eyebrows to be raised.

The gf or wife is often considerably younger than the sugar daddy and is often called a gold digger. The female version is called a sugar mama. The term is not to be confused with the Sugar Daddy candy.


❓Example
Kate's sugar daddy paid for all of our plane tix to Hawaii.
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🔘 Gold Digger


What does gold digger mean?


◻️A person who uses another person for money

A gold digger is a person who uses their SO for dough. Most often, people use this term to describe young females who date or marry rich, older men. However, any person who is pursuing a romantic relationship to access money can be called a gold digger.

You may recognize gold digger as the title of Kanye West's 2005 hit single Gold Digger, which featured Jamie Foxx. That song describes a stereotypical gold digger and her relationship with a wealthy man.


❓Example
She's a gold digger - all she does is date old guys and use their money.
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🔘 Daddy Shaming


What does daddy shaming mean?


◻️Shaming dads for their choices

Daddy shaming is a phrase that refers to the shaming of parents, specifically fathers, for their choices. It often occurs on social media where everyone is an expert.

The term comes from the criticism of fathers who make decisions that go against the normal expectations of a man. Daddy shaming often occurs from bosses in the workplace when a father decides to take time off to be with family. The term also appears as "Daddy shame."


❓Example
I'm sick of the daddy shaming I get for putting family first.
You should talk to your boss.
That won't do any good he expects me to put work above all else.
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🔘 SAHD


What kind of dad is a SAHD?


◻️Stay-at-home dad

A SAHD is a "stay-at-home dad," a father who stays at home and takes care of his child(ren). His full-time job is maintaining the house and the kid(s) in it instead of a full-time position out of the house (which his partner likely holds).

SAHD is similar to a SAHM, which is more common. However, the difference has waned due to the gender pay gap decrease and the influx of women in the workforce.
You will likely see the SAHD acronym in parenting forums, in messages, and on social sites like Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. For example, you might text your recently let-go brother-in-law, "How's SAHD life treating you?"


❓Example
The number of SAHDs seems to be increasing lately.
Yeah, I saw a herd of them at the park on Wednesday afternoon.
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🔘 Selfie Stick


What does selfie stick mean?


◻️An extendable pole with a smartphone on the end

A term that refers to a pole with a smartphone on the end; used to take a selfie from angles that the human arm cannot reach; often used by annoying people who think it's worth it to carry around an obnoxious device just to take a selfie.


❓Example
The concert was fun but the people in front of us kept blocking the view with their selfie stick.
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🔘 Felfie


What does felfie mean?


◻️Family picture

Felfie is a slang word for a selfie of a family. It comes from the combination of "family" and "selfie."
The term refers to a picture taken by a person of himself and his family. Felfies are commonly captured when a family is on vacay or goes out to eat, which is usually when the family is happiest.


❓Example
What a sweet felfie, this is gonna be my PP fo sho!
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🔘 Swoll


What does swoll mean?


◻️Muscular

Someone who is swoll is very muscular. This slang term is short for "swollen," which describes the state of a swoll person's muscles.

Other uses of swoll

While people most often use swoll to describe a ripped person's bod, it can also be used to describe anything that is swollen or enlarged. For example, a person who has recently come into a lot of money may say "my wallet's swol."


❓Example
My New Year's Resolution is to get swoll by September.
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🔘 3Q


What does 3Q mean in sports?


◻️Third quarter
In sports, fans often use "3Q" to refer to the third quarter of a game, such as a basketball or a football game. For example, your friend may exclaim on Twitter, "WOW!! Ja Morant went off in the 3Q!"
People often use 3Q on Twitter, but you may see it on other social platforms, such as TikTok or Facebook. You might also see 3Q in messages, whether online or in texts, or in informal sports articles or blogs.
You may also see 3Q in business contexts to refer to the third quarter of the fiscal year. However, Q3 is more often used.


❓Example
The Timberwolves have been so bad in the 3Q.
Yeah, it's like they forget how to play after halftime.
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🔘 Parennial



What is a parennial?


◻️A parent born between 1981 and 1996

A parennial is a millennial parent, which means they were born between 1981 and 1996, and most likely have one or more Gen Z or Gen Alpha kids. The name comes from the combination of "parent" and "millennial" and is not to be confused with the "perennial" flower.
Parennials rose to prevalence in the 2010s as most began parenting in the mid-to-late- 2010s. Many are raising kids side-by-side with technology, such as smartphones and tablets, and total immersion in social media, which is brand new territory compared to previous generations. Additionally, many parennials are parenting kids differently than previous generations, becoming more involved and protective.
You will likely see parennial online in parenting forums or hear the term used by a Gen Xer or boomer. Additionally, people may use parennial positively or negatively depending on how they view the parenting styles.


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My dad sneered at the way parennials coddle their kids.
Of course, he did. He raised himself because his dad was absent his whole life and his mom worked most of the day.
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🔘 Get Oofed


What does get oofed mean?


◻️Get wrecked

Get oofed means "get wrecked." Roblox players, especially, use this term to jokingly mock other players and also people IRL.
Roblox is a free-to-play MMOG that allows players to play dozens of different types of online games within one game platform. While the game is largely silly and does not force players into contentious situations, play characters can die in Roblox. When a character dies, they make an "oof" sound, leading players to coin the phrase "get oofed" and use it in place of "get wrecked" or "get rekt" when they kill another player or witness that player's death.

If you interact with a Roblox player in real life (especially a younger one), they might tell you to "get oofed" when they beat you at chess, see you fall off a hoverboard, or realize how old you are. They may, however, regain some respect for you when they realize that you know what "get oofed" means.


❓Example
Ah, shoot, you sunk my battleship.
Oh yeah get oofed, Uncle Matt!
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🔘 FUCT

What does FUCT stand for?


◻️Failed under continuous testing

When something isn't working despite numerous attempts, you can label it as "FUCT." The acronym stands for "failed under continuous testing" and also makes sense phonetically.

People typically use FUCT online in forums when discussing the viability of a project, whether it be a developer creating a website or a dude in his garage building a go-kart. For example, if you are seeking guidance on a DIY house project and your electrical wiring job is not working, you might say it has "FUCT."


❓Example
This source code has FUCT and I don't know how to fix it.
Can you upload it so I can take a look?
Yeah, thx.
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🔘 Buzzkill


What is a buzzkill?


◻️Something that spoils a good mood

Buzzkill is when something abruptly ruins the good mood or vibe others are experiencing. For example, if a group of friends is having fun hanging out, and one of the friends reminds everyone that every heartbeat brings them closer to death, the friends might say, "Thanks for the buzzkill, Todd."

The term is well known, with people using it in just about every context, including in person, in messages, and online. Even if accidental, buzzkills are always a bummer and may come in various shapes and sizes. For example, an insult, a revealed secret, the arrival of a guest, or lousy weather all qualify as buzzkills.

Origin of buzzkill

It is unclear who first coined the slang term "buzzkill." But the word dates back to the early 1990s (at least) and comes from the purposeful or accidental killing of a high (often referred to as a "buzz").

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Who invited Jeff to the party?
IDK, but he's the biggest buzzkill.
Last time I got stuck listening to his earwax story for 20 minutes.
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🔘 Tweenager


What is a tweenager?


◻️A pre-teenager

A tweenager is a person who is a pre-adolescent youth on the verge of becoming a teenager. The "tween" is typically between the ages 9 and 12.
Tweenager originates from "between" which refers to the age range where a young person transitions from child to teenager status. It became popular in the early-2000s as a way to describe these strange and usually awkward years. A tweenager is going through, or just about to go through, puberty, which greatly influences their physical appearance and social awareness.

While it is most often used to describe the awkward pre-teenager years, it may also be used to describe the general youthfulness of a person, regardless of his or her age. He or she may act or look like an eternal youth and be dubbed a "tweenager."


❓Example
My lil sister just became a Tweenager yesterday.
God help us all!
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🔘 POW


What does POW stand for?


◻️Prisoner of war
POW is a military term that means prisoner of war. It refers to a soldier that has been captured by the enemy and held as prisoner.
The acronym is often see with the MAI acronym on a black flag designed to honor soldiers captured and killed during war. The term may also be used by teenagers sarcastically when texting others that they feel trapped or are grounded by their parents.


❓Example
I feel like a POW in my house. My mom never lets me go out.
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🔘 Ratioed


What does ratioed mean on Twitter?


◻️Receiving many more replies than likes on your tweet

Ratioed is when your tweet gets a disproportionately high number of replies and retweets compared to likes. It is not a good thing because it indicates that a lot of people are disagreeing with what you said instead of liking it.

The term gained popularity in 2017 as a way to label a tweet as universally disliked by other Twitter users. The name comes from the actual definition of ratio in mathematics but specifically describes the relationship between comments and retweets to likes.

Since ratioed has such a negative connotation, it has become another way to say that a person has been owned or dommed. For example, when a person makes a great argument that destroys a person's stance, he ratioed him. It has also become a challenge on Twitter where people post a reply to someone's tweet in hopes of getting a lot more likes than the original tweet.

While the term is primarily used on Twitter, you may also see it on other social platforms, like Facebook and Instagram, when comments vastly outnumber the likes for a post.


❓Example
Wow, her tweet about the president got ratioed hard.
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🔘 Theybie

What is a theybie?


◻️A gender-neutral baby

A theybie is a baby that is being raised in a gender-neutral environment to protect against gender socialization. As the theybie matures, they can choose to identify as a male, female, or nonbinary (NB or Enby).

The purpose of raising kids as theybies is to not push them into gender stereotypes or roles and let them have full control over their identity. This parenting strategy includes no gender reveal party, gender-specific colors or decorations, clothes, or toys.

The "theybie" term became popular in 2018 and is a combination of "they" and "baby." It is primarily used by progressive parents looking to unburden kids with the expectation to behave a certain way or become something just because of their gender.


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Katie and Jon asked for no gifts for their theybie.
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🔘 March Madness


What is March Madness?


◻️NCAA Basketball Tournament

March Madness is the NCAA Division I Basketball Tournament that begins in March and lasts three weeks. The tournament's first year was in 1939 with just eight teams, but it has since expanded to 68 teams for the men and 64 for the women.

Origin of March Madness

The name "March Madness" originated in 1939 when Illinois high school official Henry V. Porter used the term in an essay for the Illinois Interscholastic describing the Illinois high school boys basketball tournament. However, it wasn't popularized in relation to the NCAA tournament until 1982, when CBS broadcaster Brent Musburger uttered it during tournament TV coverage.

Growth of March Madness

Since 1982, the name has become synonymous with the tournament as it has grown into one of the premier American sporting events. Even if you are not a sports fan, you will see the name everywhere during March, including on TV, on social media, in advertisements, and in bracket pool office competitions.


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How's your bracket holding up?
Busted after the first day.
That's why they call it March Madness!
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