Slang Dictionary — Modern Slang, Decoded

A preppy, well-off young person from the upper class, usually flashing brand-name style.

A brevity code reporting that an aircraft is in clouds or an area of reduced visibility (instrument meteorological conditions).

Weak, plentiful enemies that show up in waves and go down instantly. More about screen-filling and chaining than actual threat.

Before anyone said 'voguing', the category was Pop, Dip and Spin — a literal description of what you did. Pop your arms to the beat, fall into dips to punctuate the line, use spins to carry you between standing and floor work. This is the acrobatic spine of what's now called Old Way: clean, geometric, moving seamlessly up and down. 'Spin' on its own is the same heritage — the spinning, dipping foundation the whole dance grew out of.

A brevity code for a group that has suddenly appeared, in the air-to-air context between the meld and threat range — an unexpected new contact demanding attention.

The signature slab move: trunk that pops open on a remote or a flip of the visor switch to reveal a full audio install — amps, subs, neon, mirrors, sometimes the rapper's name spelled out in LEDs. You roll up to the parade, pop the trunk, and the back of your car becomes the speaker stack for the whole block.

Literally, to set off a colored smoke grenade to mark a position for extraction; figuratively, to leave abruptly or finish a period of service.

A shove-it combined with an ollie so the board rotates 180 degrees flat while airborne, giving more height and control than a flat shove-it.

To debut or arrive in a way that demands attention, as in 'pop out and show up.'

To passionately rant or speak your mind with intensity.

Thrown so it explodes the moment it clears cover, giving the enemy zero time to turn away. They're blind before they even register the flash coming.

What people in the Midwest call soda. Coke, Sprite, Mountain Dew — all pop. The East Coast says soda, the South says coke (for anything), the Midwest says pop and will mildly judge you for not. The dividing line runs roughly through Ohio.

Describing someone who puts on airs of wealth despite having little. Also 'poor-behind-great'.

An affectionate label for a villainous or sketchy character a fan loves while fully aware they're 'problematic', often shortened to 'meow meow'.

An expression of genuine sympathy — 'poor thing', 'bless him/her'. Reached for when someone's had bad news, fallen ill, or just generally been dealt a rough hand. Said by mams and nans across South Wales with a small shake of the head.

Having very little money; church mice have no pantry to raid.

An empty backyard or public swimming pool skated for its transitions and coping; the historical origin of bowl and vert skating.

Tied to the 'pookie' couple meme of an over-the-top loving partner.

A sulk, a strop, a fit of sullen ill temper. Almost always used as 'in a poody' or 'having a poody'. Toddler-tier mood, applied to adults who absolutely should know better. Officially entered the OED in 2024.

A punt or kickoff kicked with less than full force, often to drop it just short of the return man or pin the offense.

What the Royal Navy and Royal Marines call a soldier — specifically a British Army squaddie. The line is 'where the army goes, the pong goes' — i.e. soldiers stink because they're stuck in the field without proper washing facilities, unlike sailors on a ship with showers.

On or upon; extremely common ('deh pon' = on/into, 'pree pon' = focused on).

A term for prison used chiefly in the North of England.

To flaunt oneself, especially in new or fancy attire. Also pompaset.