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Slang Dictionary — Modern Slang, Decoded

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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Gen Z Slangrizz, delulu, slay Internet Slangbrainrot, based, mid British Slangpeng, bare, peak AAVEbussin, finna, cap

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clapback
Aave
A sharp, effective retort to an insult or criticism — a comeback delivered with force.
extra
Aave
Over the top, dramatic or excessive — doing more than a situation calls for.
squad
Aave
A tight-knit group of friends — your regular crew for hanging out or supporting each other.
thirsty
Aave
Overeager for attention, approval or romantic interest — coming across as desperate.
receipts
Aave
Evidence — usually screenshots or messages — that proves a claim, especially in an online dispute.
snatched
Aave
Looking flawless or perfectly put-together, especially describing hair, makeup or an outfit.
boujee
Aave
Acting or living in a fancy, upscale way — sometimes admiringly, sometimes as gentle mockery of pretension.
epic fail
Internet
A spectacularly bad mistake or failure — one so complete, public, or badly timed that it loops back around to being funny. Used as a standalone reaction to a video, screenshot, or story of something going hilariously wrong.
doomscrolling
Internet
Compulsively scrolling through a feed of bad or distressing news, unable to stop even though it makes you feel worse.
high value
Gen Z
Describing someone seen as an especially desirable partner — usually for being confident, successful, or emotionally secure.
living my best life
Internet
A cheerful way to describe being happy and fulfilled, often used a little ironically about small everyday pleasures.
thug bible
Aave
A definitive, no-nonsense guide to street life, hustling, or the slang and codes of thug culture — the "bible" you'd swear by. Used figuratively for any trusted rulebook on surviving and coming up on the streets.