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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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A metric measuring the probability that a given chance results in a goal, summed to rate a team's or player's shooting.

Targeted for violence or expulsion, as if crossed off a list. Also 'crossed out.'

A trick where the rider turns the handlebars 180 degrees, crossing their arms into an X shape, then unwinds them before landing. It can be done in the air or rolling.

A naming pattern where you slot a behaviour into 'X' to label a streamer who's known for it — most famously 'React Andy' for someone who just reacts to other people's content.

Stands for "wish you were here," expressing that you miss someone's presence.

Stands for "what you see is what you get," describing an editor that displays content as it will finally appear.

A narrow, twisting street or lane between buildings, common in old Scottish towns.

A confrontational pushback, demanding an explanation for something that sounds off or unfair.

Stands for "what you look like," used to ask someone to describe or show their appearance.

An expression of disapproval, like 'what are you doing?' as in 'why would you do that,' reacting to a bad decision.

A casual link-up feeler asking where someone is so you can meet.

The Houston hello. 'What's happening' compressed into one easy syllable-blur you can mumble across a parking lot. Same energy as 'wassup' but with the H-Town drawl baked in.

Worthless, lazy or good-for-nothing; a common scolding word. From 'worthless'.

Describes a person who is worthless, lazy, irresponsible, or lacking in dignity and reliability.

A global Twitch emote for incredulity or shock after something weird or unexpected happens.

A casual greeting, from 'what are you' / 'what cheer'. Black Country and Midlands.

Told to someone to encourage them to calm down, take it easy, or stop stressing.

Second-person plural, addressing a group. Distinctly Barbadian. Also wanna.

Home. Pure Black Country / Brummie. Pairs with 'goo' (go) — 'I'm goin' wum' = I'm going home. One of the most recognisable shibboleths of the dialect.

A vigorous dance rooted in African tradition, done by rotating the waist and hips; the Bajan cousin of the wine. Also wuk up.

A Bajan cry of shock, distress or disappointment. Also wuh loss, wulloss.

The quintessential Barbadian greeting, meaning 'how are you' or 'what's up'.

Describing a lazy, useless or no-good person or thing. Also wutless.

Stands for "what's up?", a casual greeting or check-in. Also written sup.