Unless you want to sound a whole lot older (read: ancient) than you truly are, it is time to remove these slang words and expressions from your vocabulary right now.
Woke
To be or become fully aware of a specific topic, or to realise something beyond the level of expectation.
Lit
When you get intoxicated, or in a real exciting situation.
Shook, Shookt, Shooketh
In a state of shock, surprise or in complete disbelief.
Slay
To successfully and fabulously kick ass.
Fleek
On point.
AF
Let’s just go back to saying it in full ok? As f*ck.
Hashtag
How, well, older folk introduce something supposedly cool or viral or viral-sounding…usually accompanied with the hashtag hand gesture.
Squad
Just another word for a group of like-minded individuals, crew, team, gang etc.
Turnt
To reach a state of energetic ecstasy either through alcohol or celebratory hype
Cray
Basically crazy, in short form, sometimes said twice.
Goals
An expression to show major admiration for something one wishes he/she could be or do – e.g. Holiday Goals.
Extra
Over the top. A little too much to handle.
FOMO
Fear of missing out is out—Joy of missing out (JOMO) is in.
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