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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”˜ Retweet Offender


What is a retweet offender on Twitter?


◻️A person who constantly retweets on Twitter

A retweet offender is a person guilty of constantly retweeting on Twitter, often to the chagrin of their followers. It is a play on the "repeat offender" that refers to people who have committed the same crime multiple times.

A retweet offender may be passionate about a subject and retweet a series of tweets they think will be informative to their followers or things they generally approve of or like. However, followers may find the retweet offender annoying since they repeatedly fill up feeds with retweets of other users' tweets. To combat retweet offenders, followers may take breaks by temporarily muting, blocking, or unfollowing them altogether.


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I realized after about a day of following Joe that he was a retweet offender, so I unfollowed him right away.
That's a good choice. He's always retweeting crypto experts.
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πŸ”˜ RT


What is rt short for?


◻️Retweet

RT is an abbreviation used on Twitter when re-posting another user's tweet. It contains the user ID (prefaced by the "@" symbol) of the person that originally tweeted the topic as well as the topic itself.

Retweets are an easy way to spread a message because when you a RT a tweet it is posted to all your followers, which can then continue the RT to their followers. This is especially helpful for news stories to get the word out quickly about a current situation. However, it also makes it easy for inaccurate information to spread, which can lead to confusion.


❓Example
RT @userid Fun things to do on vacation!
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πŸ”˜ Retweet Offender


What does retweet offender mean?


◻️A person who constantly retweets on Twitter

A slang word for a person who retweets a lot on Twitter.

A retweet offender can be very annoying on Twitter as he repeatedly fills up feeds with retweets of other user's tweets. Retweet offender's usually get unfollowed pretty quickly, which is necessary in order to discourage their destructive behavior.


❓Example
I realized after about a day of following Joe that he was a retweet offender so I unfollowed him right away.
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πŸ”˜ Griefer


What does griefer mean?


◻️An irritating player

In multiplayer video games, a griefer is a player whose primary objective is not to win, but to harass other players. Griefers go out of their way to troll their teammates and/or their opponents, by purposefully performing antagonistic behaviors.
Some examples of griefing include:

Playing incredibly slowly to waste other players' time

Purposefully killing teammates with friendly fire

Stealing other players' items or kills

Destroying other players' creations in sandbox games (like Minecraft)

Sharing teammates' positions with opponents

Often, griefing involves using a game element or mechanic in an abusive or unintended way. For example, in a game in which players can message their teammates, griefers may spam distasteful messages, turning a normally-helpful feature into an annoyance.


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What a griefer, the admin needs to block this DA!
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πŸ”˜ Flaming


What does flaming mean?


◻️Angering other Internet users
Flaming means angering other Internet users, whether it be when gaming, chatting, or posting in forums online. It usually involves profane insults and ridiculous claims.
Flaming is similar to trolling and griefing as it involves making people angry online. A person who deliberately flames others is known as a flamer. It usally occurs around divisive issues such as religion, politics, and dressgate.


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Austin was flaming the other gamer and made him cry.
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πŸ”˜ Banger


What is a banger?


◻️An awesome, energetic piece of media

People typically use the term banger to refer to a high-energy, tightly-crafted song. Bangers are often but definitely not always pop songs, featuring highly infectious beats. Whatever the genre, the true mark of a banger is that it makes listeners want to get up and dance - or at the very least, bang their head in time with the music.

Over time, Internet users have expanded banger's meaning such that it can be applied to almost any form of media. For example, a fan of Adventure Time might say a very good episode of that show is a banger. In this sense, banger now means "awesome" or "a classic," in addition to its original, music-specific meaning.

Other meanings of banger
The word banger has a few other meanings, which are used less frequently than the one described above. For instance, in the UK, banger is another word for "sausage." Also, those discussing members of a gang may refer to the gang members as "bangers," which is short for "gang bangers." Context should help you sort out whether you're discussing media, sausage, gangsters, or something else entirely.


❓Example
Did you put on the new Janelle MonΓ‘e single yet? What a banger!
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πŸ”˜ DBEYR


What does DBEYR stand for?


◻️Don't believe everything you read

DBEYR is an acronym that stands for "don't believe everything you read," which is commonly seen in forums, text messages, and online chat rooms. It is used to tell someone to not be naive and to make sure his information comes from a reliable source.

The saying is especially true on the Internet, where fake news is prevalent and cybercriminals abound. It's also true for those magazines at the checkout register.


❓Example
Where did you get those stats from? After all, DBEYR...
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πŸ”˜ BLTN


What does BLTN stand for?


◻️Better late than never

BLTN is an acronym for "better late than never" and is used online or in text messages. It is meant to communicate that being late isn't great but it could be worse, like if you didn't show up at all.

It is typically used by a person that is late to an event as an excuse for his tardiness. To avoid any lecturing, it is best to just be on-time.


❓Example
I finally sent them a wedding present on their first anniversary. BLTN I guess.
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πŸ”˜ Emoji Tennis


What is emoji tennis?


◻️Texting emojis back and forth

Emoji tennis is a term that refers to when two or more people message only emojis back and forth to each other. It can be done just for fun or to actually communicate a message.

The phrase comes from tennis where the ball is hit back and forth over the net. Emoji tennis is commonly played when people are bored or to be funny since there are a number of humorous meanings that can be made from different emoji combinations.


❓Example
We both had the same 3 hour night class so we played emoji tennis the whole time.
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πŸ”˜ Rekt


What does rekt mean in online gaming?


◻️Wrecked

Rekt is an alternate spelling of wrecked. Gamers use this term to describe a moment in which they've thoroughly destroyed and/or humiliated another player.

For example, after a Counter-Strike player head shots (hs) you, they might enter "hs rekt" in chat. Rekt is also commonly used as part of the phrase "get rekt" - which may seem like a command for you to destroy yourself, but actually means "you got wrecked."


❓Example
Dude, u just got rekt by a noob.
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πŸ”˜ T4LMK


What does T4LMK stand for?


◻️Thanks for letting me know
T4LMK stands for "thanks for letting me know." The person who sent you this acronym is grateful you shared a piece of information with them. For example, if you tell your comic-loving friend there's a sale at your local comic book shop, they may respond with "Awesome, T4LMK!"
When someone sends you T4LMK, you can send back NP or YW if you feel the need to reply. These acronyms let the recipient know you were HTH.


❓Example
Mtg is @ 10:30 AM 2mrw.
OK, t4lmk.
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πŸ”˜ AFC


What does AFC stand for?


◻️American Football Conference

AFC is an acronym for the Atlantic Football Conference. It is one of the two conferences (along with the NFC) that make up the NFL, the most popular sporting organization in the United States.

The AFC and NFC function similar to the AL and NL leagues in MLB. The conference contains 16 of the 32 football teams, the NFC holds the other 16 teams. It was created in 1970 and consists of the East, West, North, and South divisions. The winner of the conference plays the winner of the NFC in the Super Bowl in the playoffs to crown the champion.


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Which conference do you think will be tougher this year, AFC or NFC?
Basically a coin flip IMO.
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πŸ”˜ Tree Hugger


What does tree hugger mean?


◻️A person who cares about the environment
A tree hugger is a popular term that refers to a person who is dedicated to preserving the environment. The term comes from the symbolic meaning of a person hugging a tree to express love and care.

The term originates from people protesting deforestation by hugging trees to save them from being cut down. It is often associated with hippies and liberals. The prominence of the tree hugger movement has led to more renewable energy research and products made out of recycled materials.

❓Example
Look at the evidence, climate change is real.
You are one of those tree huggers aren't you?
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πŸ”˜ 420


What does 420 mean?


◻️Marijuana

420 is a code name for pot or marijuana that is pronounced "4-20." The term may refer to buying or smoking weed or to the counterculture day celebrated on April 20 (4/20).

Potheads see 4/20 as a day to celebrate weed and get high. The day most likely sees record sales in snacks due to the munchies.


❓Example
I saw an ad in the paper for an apartment that is 420 friendly.
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πŸ”˜ Bruh


What does bruh mean?


◻️A male friend

Bruh is a term that refers to a male friend. It can be used as a friendly address or in a confrontational and disbelieving manner.

Bruh is commonly used by bros and laid back surfers to address each other. It is just one variation of brah and broham.


❓Example
Hey bruh, what's good?
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πŸ”˜ IRS


What does IRS stand for?


◻️Internal Revenue Service

IRS stands for the Internal Revenue Service of the United States Government. It the organization responsible for collecting taxes in the United States.

The IRS is a bureau of the Department of the Treasury and under the direction of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue. It employs roughly 80,000 government workers.

The annual IRS federal tax filing deadline is April 15, though it may be few days later if April 15 lands on a weekend or holiday. In 2023, for example, the last filing date is April 18, because the 15th is a Saturday, the 16th is Sunday, and the 17th is Emancipation Day.


❓Example
If you're doing contract work, don't forget to make estimated tax payments to the IRS!
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πŸ”˜ Stunad


What is a stunad?


◻️An unintelligent person

A "stunad" is a person who lacks common sense (otherwise known as "stupid" or even "crazy"). It is a derogatory term people (typically Italians) may utter when annoyed by someone making stupid decisions.

For example, if your brother borrows money from you and gambles it away, you might say, "I can't believe I lent that stunad any money." Or, if your friend gets hit by a reckless driver, she might exclaim, "That stunad nearly killed me because she was texting and driving!"

Origin of stunad

The slang term "stunad" originates from Italian-American immigrants. Stunad (or "stunod") comes from "stonato" (or "stunat" or "stunatu" depending on the language variation), an Italian word for "out of tune." It became slang for people who were out of tune with the rest of the world, whether it be in an unintelligent or crazy manner.


❓Example
Do you remember Roger from high school?
Yeah, that guy was such a stunad. He almost got me killed once. Why?
We just got engaged.
Ohhh ... congrats!
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πŸ”˜ Green Person


What does green person mean on TikTok?


◻️A close friend you met by chance
A TikToker's green person is someone they met by chance but now couldn't live without. You may see people refer to "their green person" in videos that answer the questions "Who is your green?" or "Who's your green person?" These videos are part of TikTok's color person trend.
What is TikTok's color person trend?
TikTok's color person trend involves users shouting out various significant people in their lives. Each of these people fits a specific set of criteria, associated with a color. Thus, an important person in someone's life might become their green person, blue person, or pink person. The color person trend went viral in summer 2023, giving rise to a host of "Who's your (color)?" videos.


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Who is your green person?
My boyfriend! We met by total chance, and now we've been dating seven years.
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πŸ”˜ Annivorcery


What does annivorcery mean?


◻️Anniversary of a divorce

Annivorcery is the anniversary of your divorce to your ex-spouse. It combines "anniversary" and "divorce" and refers to the day that a married couple was officially divorced.

Annivorcery can be used in a celebratory manner but commonly is used in a morose manner. The term may also be spelled "annivorsary."


❓Example
Tomorrow is my 5 year annivorcery and I don't want to be alone at home, can I come over?
Sure man, of course.
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πŸ”˜ Manspreader


What does manspreader mean?


◻️A guy who sits with his legs spread wide

A manspreader is a male who sits with his legs spread in a very wide stance. He is commonly seen on a subway, bus, airplane, and park bench.

Manspreaders may sound harmless but can wreak havoc in many ways. One of the biggest negatives of a manspreader is when space is at a premium, such as a busy restaurant or subway car, and his wide stance prevents others from sitting down. Public campaigns have been launched to increase awareness of this epidemic but many men have staunchly defended their position citing male biological reasons.


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These manspreaders have to be stopped! I counted at least 3 people that couldn't sit on the bench at the bus stop.
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