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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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main character energy

Carrying yourself with the confidence of someone who believes their own life is worth telling a story about.

Making you laugh uncontrollably — something so funny it "sends" you into laughter.

Playful, self-aware logic used to justify a purchase or spending decision, e.g. treating something bought with cash as "free".

A distinct phase in someone's life, style or mood — often used self-mockingly for a short-lived habit or look.

A group of male friends, or one's crew — used both to refer to a friend group and to address them.

A useless, unreliable or disappointing person — someone who consistently lets others down.

Trainers or sneakers — a general British word for athletic shoes.

Physically attractive — usually describing someone's looks or physique.

Flirting with someone, usually with a fairly obvious or persistent chat-up attempt.

An attractive person — combining "peng" (attractive) with "ting" (thing/person).

Excellent or impressive — a Northern English (particularly Mancunian) equivalent to "dench" or "peng".

Describing a song (or occasionally food) as excellent — it "slaps" if it genuinely hits.

To show off something you have or have done, often boastfully — money, achievements, or possessions.

A sharp, effective retort to an insult or criticism — a comeback delivered with force.

Over the top, dramatic or excessive — doing more than a situation calls for.

A tight-knit group of friends — your regular crew for hanging out or supporting each other.

Overeager for attention, approval or romantic interest — coming across as desperate.

Evidence — usually screenshots or messages — that proves a claim, especially in an online dispute.

Looking flawless or perfectly put-together, especially describing hair, makeup or an outfit.

Acting or living in a fancy, upscale way — sometimes admiringly, sometimes as gentle mockery of pretension.

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.

Compulsively scrolling through a feed of bad or distressing news, unable to stop even though it makes you feel worse.

Describing someone seen as an especially desirable partner — usually for being confident, successful, or emotionally secure.

living my best life

A cheerful way to describe being happy and fulfilled, often used a little ironically about small everyday pleasures.