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What does that word actually mean? Our slang dictionary explains modern slang clearly — Gen Z, internet, British and street slang — with real definitions, examples and where each term came from.

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Stands for "in my knowledge," used to share what you believe is true while hedging that you're not fully certain. Similar to "as far as I know."

Stands for "in my humble opinion," a slightly more modest or ironic version of IMO. Sometimes read as "in my honest opinion."

Indicates a medication delivered by injection into muscle tissue, such as into the deltoid or thigh.

Stands for "I love you so much," an intensified version of ILY.

Stands for "I love you," a quick affectionate message to friends, family, or partners.

Mischievous, naughty, up to no good. Almost always said about weans with a glint in their eye — not properly bad, just trouble. The Doric way of saying 'wee scamp'.

Wild, crazy, or out of control in a bold and admirable way.

Each or every; 'ilka day' means every day.

A run of one level or dungeon on its own, with its own leaderboard. Lets you grind a single stage to perfection without doing a full game run.

Short for 'I know, right?' A reply that strongly agrees with what someone just said.

An acronym for "I'm just kidding," used to clarify that a prior statement was a joke. It defuses potential offense.

Named after the Ijele masquerade, the towering, elaborately decorated 'king of masquerades' in Igbo culture, regarded as the largest and most revered masquerade in the region. As slang, calling someone (often a woman with a striking, statuesque presence) 'Ijele' or 'ijele nwanyi' is high praise for grandeur, class, wealth, or sheer impressiveness.

Used when something actually made you laugh out loud, not the autopilot 'lol' you type with a flat face. The whole point is it claims a real reaction — so people use it when something properly got them.

A way to share info without claiming total authority, leaving room to be corrected.

'If It Fits Your Macros': a flexible-dieting approach where any food is fine as long as it fits your daily calorie and macronutrient targets.

Used when a situation has spiralled beyond anyone's ability to manage or fix.

Timing pulled from the game's internal clock instead of a real-world stopwatch. It usually ignores loading screens and pauses, so it can differ from RTA.

Meaning uneducated, but often specifically bad-tempered or acting up. Also ignrant.

The brain of the team. The IGL makes the mid-round calls, sets the strats, manages the economy, and adapts to what the enemy is doing. Often not the team's best fragger, because their head is full of the bigger picture.

Used to describe someone who has become wealthy or successful, as if they've 'killed' at business or life.

A resigned trailing-off, basically 'I suppose so' with low energy.

A stretched variant of "if you know, you know," spelled "if you know you know" with the initial "if" included. Used the same way to flag an insider reference.

Of uncertain quality or reliability; questionable.

'Individual First Aid Kit' — the personal medical kit each service member carries for immediate self-aid or buddy-aid, typically including a tourniquet and hemostatic dressing.