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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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Used to mean someone else's turf or a specific area.

A crash where the front wheel stops abruptly and the rider is pitched forward over the handlebars. The word is a contraction of 'end over end'.

The last coordinated stance a group holds as a song ends, designed to leave a strong final image. A signature element of stage choreography.

The member who delivers a cute or striking final close-up pose as a stage ends, captured by the ending camera. A coveted moment for gifs and clips.

The couple confirmed as the final, lasting romantic outcome of a story.

Describes a fast, exciting match where play surges from one goal to the other with attacks flowing both ways.

end of year stage

An elaborate, often collaborative performance idols give at year-end festivals and award ceremonies, frequently featuring covers, remixes, or cross-group units. Highly anticipated each December.

A pre-snap foul in which a defensive player crosses the line of scrimmage and makes contact with an opponent before the ball is snapped.

A short additional performance or celebration a group gives right after winning first place on a music show, often emotional and off-the-cuff. A cherished fandom moment.

When something fits perfectly or is on point — literally or figuratively 'in size'.

To be completely broke, out of money. Literally 'in the pot'.

To be in jail; 'el bote' is slang for prison.

To be in trouble, in a jam, or in a rough patch. Literally 'in flame/fire'.

emptying the bench

When a coach pulls starters and inserts rarely-used bench players, usually in a blowout.

A respectful term for a woman or wife within Rastafarian culture, elevating her as royalty.

employee value proposition

The complete package of pay, benefits, culture, and development a company offers employees in return for their skills and effort, used to attract and retain talent.

employee ghosting

When a candidate or new hire abruptly cuts off all contact with an employer, such as skipping interviews, not showing up on the start date, or leaving without notice.

emotional support

Loosely, anything that keeps you calm or comforted.

emotional labor

Loosely, the draining effort of being someone's unpaid therapist or organizer.

'Every Minute On the Minute': starting a prescribed set of reps at the top of each minute, resting for whatever time remains.

A block of text where every word gets carpet-bombed with emoji, usually to the point of unreadability. The chaos is the joke — a normal sentence about getting a sandwich ends up looking like the UN flag pavilion.

A Cornish word for the summer visitors who swarm the county, literally meaning 'ant'.

To get excited, enthusiastic, or worked up about doing something.

embrace the suck

An exhortation to accept a miserable, uncomfortable, or difficult situation as unavoidable and get on with the mission rather than complain.