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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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An emphatic full stop added to a statement to mean "and that's final". The extra "t" strengthens the ordinary "period".

Close friends treated like family — or a friendly way to address someone, similar to "mate" or "bro".

Gossip or the inside story. "Spill the tea" means share the gossip; "what's the tea?" asks for the latest news.

Subtle, pointed disrespect or a sly insult. To "throw shade" is to put someone down without saying anything openly hostile.

Bitter, resentful or annoyed, especially over something minor or a loss.

Very much, openly, or obviously — used to admit something strongly and without embarrassment. The counterpart to "lowkey".

Somewhat, quietly, or on the down-low — admitting something in a subtle or understated way. The opposite of "highkey".

An affirmation meaning "okay", "sure" or "it's a deal". Can also signal confident agreement to a challenge.

A lie or exaggeration. To "cap" is to lie; "no cap" means "no lie, I'm serious".

"Fixing to" — about to, or going to. Marks something you're on the verge of doing.

Extremely good, especially of food — delicious. "Bussin bussin" is even better than bussin.

Obvious or easily noticed. If something is "bait", it's not subtle and everyone can tell.

A versatile word meaning thanks, cool, or agreed — also used as a friendly sign-off.

Overly excited, hyped up, or full of yourself. Being "gassed" can mean thrilled, or getting a bit above yourself.

Excellent, impressive or great — a term of strong approval.

Your local area or neighbourhood — the streets you're from and know well.

A greeting meaning "what's going on?" — roughly "what's up?" or "how are you?"

Tedious, or more effort than it's worth. If a task is "long", it's a drag.

Leave it, forget it, or don't bother — a way of telling someone to drop something or let it go.

Fine, okay or no problem — an all-purpose word of reassurance or agreement.

Unfortunate or a real shame — describing a bad situation. Despite sounding positive, "that's peak" means "that's rough".

A lot of, or very. "Bare people" means many people; "bare long" means very tedious.

Attractive or very high quality. Used of people ("she's peng") and of things, especially food ("peng food").

A jokey points system for how cool or composed you are. Do something smooth and you "gain aura"; embarrass yourself and you "lose aura points".