ASL Meaning: Origin, Uses, Examples, And More About This Slang
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2 – To24/7 – Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week53x – S*x9 – Code 9, meaning parents are around143 – I love you420 – April 20, a day to smoke marijuana
A
ABT – AboutABT2 – About toACC – ActuallyADD – AddressAFAIK – As far as I knowAFK – AKA – Also known asASAP – As soon as possibleASF – As f*ckAF – As f*ckASL – ATM – At the momentATP – Avocado – Used to describe something basic or healthyA Karen – An aggressive, entitled, or aggressive middle-aged person, mostly a womanAnime – AFAIR – As far as I rememberAFAIC – As far as I’m concernedAAMOF – As a matter of factAddy – Abbreviation for addressAte – To succeed at somethingA mood – A relatable feeling or situationAnd that’s on [something] – Used to after sharing the truth and telling there’s no need for further discussionAura points – A term used to determine how cool, or not, you areAmirite – An informal way to say, “Am I right?”Amped – ExcitedAnd I oop – Used to express surprise, shock, or realization in response to something unexpected or amusingAdulting – To do things a normal adult does, like taxingAesthetic – Referring to someone’s style or visual presentationA real one – An authentic, genuine, and trusted personAwks – Short for awkwardShow More
B
B – Bisexual / BabeB4 – BeforeBased – Used when agreeing with something or recognizing someone being themselves
BB – BabyBBG – BabygirlBC – BecauseBet – Yes, okay; affirming somethingBday – BirthdayBlates – ObviouslyBF – Boyfriend/Best friendBF/GF – Boyfriend/girlfriendBF4Lor BFFL – Best friends for lifeBFF – Best friends foreverBoyf – BoyfriendBrat – A strong-willed person who goes against expectationsBRB – Be right backBTW – BAE – Abbreviation for “baby” or “bae”Boi – BoyBoutta – About toBEE – Used to describe a girl who is a good friend and a good personBOL – “Burst out Laughing” or “Best of Luck”BDE – Big d*ck energy, an acronym for someone who is secure and exudes confidence without any arroganceBed rot – Refers to staying in bed all the timeBoujee – Big back – Refers to someone who is overweight, typically used to bully or shame peopleBruh – Refers to a close friendButtah – A compliment to describe something smooth like ‘butter’Basic – Someone who is viewed as a boring personBoomer/Okay Boomer – To mock the opinions or ideas of older people, mainly the Baby Boomer generationBeige flag – A quality or characteristic of a significant other that is weird but not enough to reject themBeta – Someone who is weak or soft. The opposite of an “alpha” or “sigma” typeBestie – Best friendBih – Short form of b*tchBody count – The number of people someone has slept withBrat summer – Refers to an aesthetic trend defined by heavy partying, cool-girl style, and lime green design, termed by singer Charli XCX’s 2024 album “Brat”BTS – A South Korean boy band also known as ‘Bangtan Boys’Bussin’ – AwesomeBaddie – Name for an independent female who is tough and beautifulBands – Refers to a wealthy personBig yikes – Something that is a huge embarrassment Booed up – To be in a romantic relationshipBop – A really good songBread or Cheddar – Terms that refer to money Brainrot – Consuming too much digital content, which affects your thinkingBeef – A conflict or disagreement between peopleShow More
C
CAP – Lie (often used as ‘no cap’, meaning no lie)CBA – Can’t be bothered/arsedCMB – Call me backCmon – Come onCTN – Can’t talk nowCU – See youCUA – See you aroundCUL – See you laterCYA – See yaCD9 – Code 9, meaning that adults or parents are aroundCrashy – Combination of ‘crazy’ and ‘trashy’ used to describe something wild and of poor qualityCrunk – Excited or intoxicatedCU46 – See you for s*xCurve – To reject romantic interests in a subtle wayCash – Awesome or coolCEO – A term used to describe something that you’re very good atCheug – An outdated or inauthentic person, idea, or situationCuffing – Wanting to date or cuff yourself to someone temporarilyCake – Used to describe a large bottomCanon event – A moment that will help shape your life or personalityCappin’ – LyingCursed – Used to describe something that is unsettling or creepyCrash out – An overreaction or tantrum because of something smallCringe – Feeling of embarrassment or awkwardnessClapback – A sharp and witty response to criticism or an insultCooked – Something or someone that is done, exhausted, or doomedCray cray – Short for crazyChad – A stereotypical, confident, dominant maleShow More
D
Da f/dafuq? – What the f***?Diss – DisrespectDKDC – Don’t know, don’t careDL – DownloadDM – Direct Message, a form of private messagingDnt – Don’tDANK – Very attractiveDayger – Term for a party held during the dayDOPE – Dead – Something is so funny that the speaker has “died” of laughterDo it for the Plot – A phrase of encouragement, telling yourself or a friend to go for itDrip – A term that describes someone’s style as sexy or coolDelulu – Abbreviation for DelusionalDip – To leave suddenly or earlyDL – Down lowDub – Short for W, meaning win or winnerDrag – To mock or humiliate someoneDTF – Down to F*ckDox/Doxing – To seek out and publish someone’s private information online with malicious intentionsDeadass – A phrase used to express seriousnessShow More
E
EMA – Email addressETA – Estimated time of arrivalEZ – EasyEra – A period of time in someone’s lifeExtra – Over-the-top, extremeEgirl/Eboy – Young kids on the internet following Electronic girl/boy aesthetics
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F
F – FemaleFAM – Short for ‘family’, similar to ‘bro’FAQ – Frequently Asked QuestionsFB – FacebookFinna – I’m going toFire – A word to describe something positiveFR – for realFuq/Fuqn – F***/f***ingFWB – Friends with benefitsFwd – ForwardFYI – For your informationFlex – Showing offFML – F*ck my lifeFOMO – Fear of missing outFunction or Func – PartyFWIW – For what it’s worthFacts – When you agree with someoneFinsta – A second Instagram account for a smaller circle of friends and followers
Fish – Fishing for complimentsFit – Short for outfitFBOI – F*ck boy or a guy just looking for s*xFFA – Free for allFlavored air – VapingFRFR – For real for realFTW – For the winFugly – F*cking ugly, or extremely uglyFW – F*ck WithFYP – TikTok’s for you pageFurry – People interested in anthropomorphic or cartoon animalsShow More
G
G – GayG2CU – Good to see youG2G – Got to goG2R – Got to runGamer – Video game playerGF – GirlfriendGG – GJ – Good jobGL – Good luckGLHF – Good luck, have funGOAT – GRWM – Gnite – Good nightGR8 – GreatGratz – CongratulationsGTFOH – Get the f*** outta hereGSW – Get Some WeedGTG – Got to goGUD – GoodGYAT – God d*mn (usually used to admire someone’s b*tt)GAL – Get a lifeGB – Goodbye, God Bless, gang bang, or gravity bongGNOC – Get naked on cameraGUCCI – Something excellent or top-tierGas – Refers to marijuana or to hype someone upGo off – Used to encourage someoneG – A term of endearment for friendsGirl math – A humorous and unconventional way to calculate thingsGigachad – A term to describe “the ultimate man”Guap – A large sum of moneyGlizzy – Another word for a hot dogGlow-up – A major transformation in appearance Show More
H
H8 – HateHella – ReallyHits different – Something that affects you in a particular wayHV – HaveHW – HomeworkHBD – Happy BirthdayHangry – Used when someone is angry because of hungerHTH – Hope this helpsHigh key – Very interested inHundo P – Being 100% certainHammered – Extremely intoxicated from alcohol or drugsHeated – Angry or frustratedHella Skrilla – To have a large sum of moneyHop off – An expression used to tell someone to stop botheringHot take – A controversial opinionHoco – Short for HomecomingHook Up – Refers to having a casual sexual encounter without any commitmentsShow More
I
IB – I’m backIC – I seeIDC – I don’t careIDK – I don’t knowIG – I guess or InstagramIIRC – If I remember correctlyIK(r) – I know (right?)ILU/ILY – I love youIM – Instant messageIMHO – In my humble opinionIMO – In my opinionInsta – InstagramIRL – In real lifeIt’s giving… – Used to describe somethingIYKYK – If you know, you knowICYMI – In case you missed itIDGAF – I don’t give a f*ckISTG – Ick or Ick Factor – The feeling you get when your attraction to someone is suddenly flipped to a feeling of disgustISO – In search ofIGL – In Game LifeIYKWIM – If you know what I meanShow More
J
JK – Jit – A young personJuul – Refers to vaping or the device used to vape
K
K – OkayKewl – CoolKthnx – OK, thanksKickback – A small get-togetherKMS – Kill MyselfKPC – Keep parents cluelessKYS – Keep it 100 – Stay true to yourself and stick to your valuesKDA – Kill/Death/Assists, a tally used in gamesKrunk – Extremely intoxicated with a mixture of alcohol and drugsKaren – Used to refer to entitled and aggressive old womenShow More
L
L – Lesbian(Take the) L – LossL8 – LateL8r – LaterLet them cook – A supportive term to encourage someoneLit – It describes something as positiveLMAO – Laughing my a** offLOL – Laugh out loudLOLL – Laugh out loud a lotLuv ya – Love youLMK – Let me knowLMIRL – Let’s meet in real lifeLeft no crumbs – A phrase that means you did something perfectlyLMP – Like my picLock in – To be focused and determined to achieve a goalLow key – Somewhat interested inLMS – Like my statusLFG – Show More
M
M – MaleMIRL – Meet in real lifeMkay – Mmm, okayMMO – Massively multiplayer onlineMoot – Mutual followerMMORPG – Massively multiplayer online role-playing gameMsg – MessageMwah – To give a kissMolly – A fatal party drugMood – To express a relatable feeling or experienceMenty b – Abbreviation for mental breakdownMewing – A facial exercise technique for a sharp jawMid – Average or not greatMogging – One-upping someone on appearance and attractivenessMeal – Someone who looks good enough to eatShow More
N
N/A – Not available or not applicableN2M – Nothing too muchNBD – No big dealNGL – Not gonna lieNe – AnyNE1 – AnyoneNM – Not much/Nothing much/Never mindNo cap – No lieNPC – Non-player characterNoob – Short for ‘newbie’, refers to an inexperienced gamer or online community userNP – Nthng – NothingNvr – NeverNW – No worriesNetflix and Chill – Refers to sexual activityNIFOC – Naked in front of a computerNSFW – Not safe for workNFS – NTY – NMH – Nodding My HeadNSA – No Strings AttachedShow More
O
OIC – Oh, I seeOM – Oh myOMG – Oh my GodOMW – On my wayONL – OnlineOT – Off topicOva – OverOTP – OFC – Short for “of course”OC – OG – ORLY – Oh, reallyOhio – Used to describe someone or something that’s weird, bad, or cringeOK, Boomer – Calling out an idea that is outdated or resistant to changeOpp – Short for opponentOof – An expression for when something bad happensONG – On GodOML – Oh my LordOn fleek – Perfectly done, exactly right, excellentShow More
P
Peak – UnfortunatePeeps – PeoplePic – PicturePIR – Parent in roomPK – Player killPls/Plz – PleasePM – Private MessagePMSL – Peeing myself laughingPOV – Point of viewPPL – PeoplePCM – Please call mePeriodt – Period but with an emphasisPOG – Play Of (the) GamePOS – Piece of Sh*tProlly – ProbablyPwn – Own, as in conquer or defeatPwned – Owned, as in conquered or defeatedPlug – A drug dealerPookie – A term of endearment or nicknamePreppy – Used to refer to a particular aesthetic that involves girly, bright colorsPurr – Expressing approvalPop Off – To react angrilyPMOYS – Put me on your SnapchatPressed – Feeling annoyed or stressed about somethingShow More
Q
QT – CutieQTPI – Cutie pieQQ – Two crying eyes/Quick questionQIK – QuickQL – Quit laughing
R
R – Are or ourRiz/Rizz – CharismaRizzler – Someone who is good at flirting because of their rizzRly – ReallyROFL – RPG – Role-playing gameRU – Are you?RUOK – Are you okay?RT – RetweetRN – Right nowROTFLMAO – Rolling on the floor laughing my ass offRad – Awesome, or very goodRatchet – Someone who is out of controlRent free – Obsessing over someone or somethingRIP/RIP me – Used to express sadness or to say something sucksRoman Empire – Any topic that someone thinks about often for no particular reasonRager – A huge partyShow More
S
SMH – SMDH – Shaking my damn headSMS – Short Message ServiceSO – Significant otherSOB – Son of a B*tchSOS – Spk – SpeakSrs – SeriousSrsbsns – Serious businessSrsly – SeriouslySry – SorryStan – Being a fan of someoneStr8 – StraightSH – Sh*t happensSup – What’s upSus – SuspiciousSux – Sucks or “it sucks”Swag – Boasting about one’s skills or styleSec – SecondSeggs – Sex; used as a way to get around language filtersShip – To actively support or wish for a romantic relationship between two people or fictional charactersSimp/Simping – Someone who does too much for their crushSkibidi – A reference to a video about an army of toilets taking over the world. This term is used for something cool, bad, or dumbSkl – SchoolSksksk – Representing laughterSlaps – Describing something as good (e.g. This song slaps)Sic/sick – Snacc/Snack – A nice-looking or sexy personSnatched – Attractive or perfectSQUAD – Close group of friendsSSDD – Same Sh*t (Stuff), Different DaySTFU – Shut the F*ck up!SWAG – Refers to displaying confidenceSWAK – Sealed with a kissSYS – See you soonSalty – To be bitter or cranky about somethingSigma – Someone who is a lone-wolf type, independent but still strong. As opposed to the more dominant “Alpha” male typeSis – Short for sisterSkeet – To ejaculateSkibidi toilet – A surreal animated video featuring a singing toiletSmash – Means to have casual s*xSkrrt – To leave quickly or get awaySheesh – A term used to compliment someoneShawty – An attractive femaleShook – To be incredibly shocked or shaken upSpill the Tea – Asking someone to spill gossipSloshed – To be drunkSlay – Doing something extremely wellSmol – Describes something small, cute, or endearingSmut – Sexually explicit written content like romance novels or some fanfictionSO – Shout OutShow More
T
TBH – To be honestTC – Take careTea – GossipTGIF – Thank God it’s FridayTT2T – Too Tired to TalkThanq – Thank youThx – ThanksTMI – Trans, T*, T+ – TranssexualTTFN – Ta-ta for nowTTYL – Tweet – Twitter postTFW – That feeling whenTxt – TextTY – Thank youTBC – ‘To Be Continued’ or ‘To Be Confirmed.’TDTM – Talk dirty to meThicc – To describe someone, usually a woman, with a voluptuous figureThirsty – To describe someone who is needyThrow Shade – To criticize someoneTIME – Tears in my eyesTTM – Tool – A foolish personTope – Combination of tight and dope that means something extra coolTurnt Up – Excited or intoxicatedTF – The f**kThot – Stands for “sl*t”Trash – Terrible or unacceptableThirst Trap – A sexually provocative video, post, or comment posted on social mediaTotes – Short for totally, completelyTouch grass – To encourage someone to spend more time in the real world instead of onlineTwizzy – Variation of twinTo sleep on – Refers to something underratedShow More
U
U – YouU2 – You tooUl – UploadUhh – Used to express confusionUnalive – Kill; used to get around language filtersUr – Your or you’reUnc – Short for uncleUnderstood the assignment – When someone goes above and beyondURAL – You’re A LoserShow More
V
VM – VoicemailV – Abbreviation for VeryVanilla – Ordinary, boring, lacking special featuresVibe – A feeling or ambianceVSCO girl – (pronounced visco), A young girl posting trendy pictures edited on the VSCO app
W
W – Win or winnerW@ – What?W/ – WithW/e – Whatever or weekendW/o – WithoutW8 – WaitWag1 – What’s up?WBU – Wk – WeekWrk – WorkWTF – What the f*ck?WTH – What the hell WB – Welcome backWig – To express excitement, surprise, or intoxicationWTG – Way to goWYD – What (are) you doing?Wuf – Where you from?WYSIWYG – What you see is what you getWYA – WSP – Woke – Socially or politically consciousWTTP – Want to trade photos?Whip – CarShow More
X
X – Kiss (used at the end of the messages). It also refers to the drug ecstasy and the popular social media TwitterXOXO – Kisses and hugsXan/Xans – Terms short for Xanax, a sedative used to treat anxiety
Y
Y? – Why?Yeet – To throw something forcefully/angrilyYKTV – You know the vibeYOLO – Yr – YourYt – White (or YouTube)YW – Yassify – A dramatic makeover or applying several beauty filters to a picture until the person is totally unrecognizableYAAS – An enthusiastic way of saying “yes”YK – You’re kiddingYKTS – You know the scoreYGTBF – You got to be freaking kidding meYIKES – To express shock or alarmShow More
Z
(Gen) Z – People born from around 1997-2012Za – PizzaZaddy – A handsome, fashionable, older manZa – Slang for marijuana. An abbreviation of exoticZZZ – Used to express tiredness or sleepiness
