Acquire essential English slang and expressions for discussing flirting, romantic relationships, and social interactions.
11 topics213 words
Attraction & Flirting28 words
rizznounpersonal charm or ability to attract and seduce others, often in a romantic or playful way
simpverbto show excessive devotion or attention to someone, often in a way that seems desperate or one-sided
to slide into {sb's} DMsphraseto initiate a private conversation on social media, often with flirtatious or romantic intent
zaddynounan attractive, stylish, and confident older man who exudes charm and sex appeal
babe magnetnouna person who easily attracts romantic or sexual attention from others
green flagnouna positive or healthy sign in a potential partner, indicating compatibility or good behavior
red flagnouna warning sign in a potential partner that indicates problematic or unhealthy behavior
beige flagnouna neutral or mildly unusual behavior or personality trait in a potential partner that is neither particularly positive nor negative
down badphraseexperiencing extreme emotional desperation, often in a romantic or sexual context, usually in a pathetic or hopeless way
heart eyesphrasefeeling or showing intense infatuation or admiration, often toward someone attractive
thirst trapnouna social media post, usually flirty or provocative, intended to attract attention, compliments, or admiration
to Netflix and chillphraseto hang out and watch Netflix with someone, often as a pretext for sexual activity or romantic intimacy
love bombingnounthe act of overwhelming someone with excessive affection, attention, or gifts, often to manipulate or control them in a relationship
turn offnouna characteristic, behavior, or feature that makes someone lose attraction or interest in a person or situation
turn onnouna characteristic, behavior, or feature that increases sexual or romantic attraction toward someone
to [catch] feelingsphraseto develop romantic or emotional attachment to someone, often gradually
mamacitanounan affectionate or playful term used to refer to an attractive woman, often with flirtatious connotations
oneitisnounan intense romantic or sexual fixation on a single person, often to the exclusion of considering other potential partners
Spider-Man kissnouna kiss shared between two people who are upside-down relative to each other, inspired by the scene in the Spider-Man movie
stuck on {sb}phraseinfatuated with, romantically attracted to, or in love with someone
squeezenouna romantic partner or significant other, often used playfully or affectionately
crushverbto have strong romantic feelings for someone, often secretly or from afar
thirstyadjectivedesperate for attention, validation, or affection, especially of a romantic or sexual kind
pullverbto successfully attract, flirt with, or hook up with someone
shipverbto support or hope for a romantic relationship between two people, whether real or fictional
daddynounan attractive, dominant, or authoritative masculine figure, often used in a sexual or flirtatious context
connectverbto establish a relationship, bond, or contact with someone, often romantically
sugarnounaffection expressed through kisses or kissing
Romantic Stages & Status16 words
talking stagenounthe early phase of interaction with someone, often involving texting, flirting, or casual meetups, before a relationship becomes official
boo'd upadjectivein a romantic relationship; coupled with a partner, often in an affectionate or cozy way
hard launchnouna public reveal of a romantic relationship, typically through posting couple photos or other clear evidence online
soft launchnouna subtle or indirect reveal of a romantic relationship, usually by posting subtle hints without showing the partner directly
to get no playphraseto receive no romantic or sexual attention in return
delusionshipnouna relationship where one or both people hold unrealistic or overly idealistic beliefs about it
exnounthe person one used to be married to or have a relationship with
shack upverb(typically of an unmarried couple) to live together and have a sexual relationship
to [get] hitchedphraseto become someone's husband or wife during a special ceremony
baby daddynouna man who is the father of someone's child, typically outside of marriage
baby mamanouna woman who is the mother of someone's child, typically outside of marriage
situationshipnouna romantic or sexual relationship that lacks clear labels, commitment, or long-term expectations
cuffedadjectivein a committed romantic relationship
cuffing seasonnounthe fall and winter months when people are more likely to seek committed relationships
Facebook officialadjectivedescribing a romantic relationship that has been publicly confirmed on Facebook
OTPnounan ideal romantic couple, either real or fictional, often considered perfect by fans or admirers
Sexual Interactions19 words
smash or passphrasea game or phrase used to indicate whether someone finds a person sexually attractive enough to have sex or not
body countnounthe total number of people someone has had sexual intercourse with
friends with benefitsnouna relationship where two people are friends but also engage in casual sexual activity without romantic commitment
sneaky linknouna person, often a casual sexual partner, with whom one meets secretly
seggsnouna playful or euphemistic term for sexual intercourse, often used online to bypass content moderation
big spoonnounthe person who wraps around or cuddles the other from behind in the spooning position
little spoonnounthe person who is held from behind in the spooning position
booty callnouna late-night call or message intended to arrange casual sexual activity
come on toverbto make a sexual or romantic advance toward someone, often flirtatiously
to get freakyphraseto act wild, adventurous, or sexually uninhibited, often in a playful or intimate context
knocked upadjectivepregnant
screw aroundverbto make out or engage in sexual activity without full intercourse
hook upverbto have a brief sexual relationship with a person
smashverbto have sexual intercourse, often used casually or graphically
easyadjective(of a person, particularly a woman) overly willing to engage in sexual activity with little effort or restraint
playernounsomeone who habitually flirts or dates multiple people, often without serious commitment
parkverbto engage in romantic or sexual activities inside a stationary vehicle
layverbto have sexual intercourse
actionnounsexual activity or intercourse, often used with a quantifier
Rejections & Breakups18 words
ghostverbto abruptly cut off communication with someone, especially online, without explanation
to leave {sb} on readphraseto read a message without replying, often implying disinterest or rejection
R-bombverbto deliberately leave someone's text message on read without replying
benchedadjectivekept as a backup romantic or dating option while the other person pursues someone else
zombieverbto suddenly reappear in someone's life after having previously ghosted them
kicked to the curbadjective(of a person) dumped, rejected, or discarded abruptly or harshly
friend zoneverbto place someone in a category of friendship only, ignoring their romantic interest
slow fadeverbto gradually reduce communication with someone; to end a relationship indirectly
donezoadjectivecompletely finished, over, or no longer continuing, often used for relationships or situations
exverbto end a relationship with someone
hung upadjectiveoverly preoccupied, worried, or obsessed with someone or something
bye Feliciainterjectiona dismissive way to say goodbye to someone unimportant, annoying, or unwelcome
dumpverbto end a relationship that one was romantically involved in, often in a way that is unexpected or unfair
curveverbto reject or turn down someone's romantic or flirtatious advance
icknouna sudden feeling of disgust or loss of attraction toward someone, often due to a minor behavior or trait
cancelverbto remove, reject, or cut someone or something out of your life, often due to disapproval
run aroundverbto cheat on or be unfaithful to a romantic partner
blow offverbto ignore, dismiss, or intentionally skip someone
Greetings & Social Expressions19 words
yointerjectionused to greet someone get their attention
brofistnouna friendly greeting or gesture involving a fist bump
peace outinterjectionused to bid farewell or to say goodbye in a relaxed and casual manner
what's goodinterjectiona casual greeting used to ask how someone is or what is happening
what's poppinginterjectionused to ask what is happening or what is going on
dapnounan informal greeting using a handshake, fist bump, or hand gesture
wassupinterjectiona casual greeting used to ask how someone is or what is happening
all good in the hoodinterjectionused to reassure someone that there's no problem
chillaxverbto take it easy and calm down, often after stress or excitement
chillin' like a villainphraserelaxing in a carefree, easygoing way; enjoying leisure without stress
hang looseverbto relax and take things easy
haters gonna hatesentenceused to express that some people will always criticize or be negative, regardless of your actions
max outverbto fully relax or take it easy, often after stress or activity
to stay frostyphraseto remain calm, alert, and composed, especially in stressful or tense situations
no sweatinterjectionused to indicate that something is easy, simple, or not a problem
no biggieinterjectionused to say that something is not important or is not a problem
no bigsinterjectiona casual or ironic way to say something is not important or not a problem
no probinterjectionused to say it is okay or do not worry, usually in response to thanks or an apology
peaceinterjectionused as a farewell
Honesty & Disclosure14 words
for realinterjectionused to emphasize that something is genuine, serious, or not a joke
real talkinterjectionused to introduce a serious or honest statement
keep it realinterjectiona farewell expression urging someone to remain genuine, authentic, and true to themselves
no capinterjectionused to stress that one is telling the truth
to [spill] {one's} guts (out|)phraseto share with someone all one's feelings, most private thoughts, and secrets
to spit factsphraseto say something true or accurate in a blunt, emphatic way
straight dopenounthe true facts or full, reliable information
word vomitnounspeech that comes out without thinking, often excessive, awkward, or triggered by nerves, alcohol, or strong emotions
I can't liesentenceused to preface a statement when admitting honesty or truthfulness
to keep it a buckphraseto speak truthfully without holding back
mugged by realityphrasehaving one's idealistic views replaced by the harshness of real life
capnounsomething false or untrue
spill one's guts (out)phraseto share with someone all one's feelings, most private thoughts, and secrets
buyverbto accept, believe, or trust something as true
Affection Words30 words
bestienouna close and trusted companion
homeboynouna male friend from one's neighborhood or social circle
homegirlnouna female friend from one's neighborhood or social circle
famnounfamily members or close friends treated like family
smoladjectivea playful or affectionate way to describe something or someone as small and cute
polyculenouna network or group of people connected through a polyamorous relationship
ride or dienounsomeone who is extremely loyal and supportive, willing to stick with you through any situation
baby girlnouna term for someone or something cute or endearing
shortynounan attractive girl, often used playfully or flirtatiously
sisnouna friendly or affectionate term used to address someone
bro codenoununwritten rules that guide male friendships and behavior
bromancenouna close, non-romantic friendship between two men
circle jerknouna sarcastic term for a group of people who excessively praise each other or engage in echo-chamber behavior
honnouna friendly or affectionate form of address someone warmly
mommanounone's wife or girlfriend
OGnounsomeone authentic, respected, or a veteran in a community
palnouna close friend or companion, typically used in a friendly manner
peepsnounpeople, often referring to one's friends or close associates
possenouna group of friends or close associates
the boysnouna group of male friends, emphasizing camaraderie and shared activities
baenouna romantic partner or someone cherished
kidnouna friendly or affectionate way to address a close friend
sonnouna casual, often affectionate or playful way to address a close friend
boonouna close friend, romantic partner, or significant other
chatnouna group of friends or people, often used when addressing them collectively
gangsternouna term of respect or endearment for a friend, often implying loyalty or closeness
twinnouna close friend with whom one shares many interests, experiences, or personality traits
dudenouna word that we use to call a man
chicknouna young woman
cinnamon rollnounsomeone who is sweet, innocent, or too good for the harsh world
Props & Respect18 words
goatedadjectiveexceptionally talented or the best at a particular skill or activity
built differentadjectiveremarkably talented, skilled, or capable in a way that sets someone apart from others
ten toes downadjectivefully committed, loyal, or unwavering in support
real onenouna genuine, loyal, or trustworthy person
vibeyadjectivehaving or projecting a distinctive, appealing, or cool atmosphere, mood, or energy
to leave no crumbsphraseto perform or present something so perfectly that there is nothing to criticize or improve
CEO of {sth}phraseused to describe someone who excels at or dominates a particular skill, activity, or area
boss upverbto take charge of one's life or situation, often improving it with confidence and authority
to know when to fold 'emphraseto recognize when it is wiser to quit, step back, or withdraw from a risky or unproductive situation
to take the rapphraseto accept blame or punishment, especially for one's own actions or for someone else's wrongdoing
goatnounused to describe someone exceptionally talented or accomplished
bossnouna person who is confident, in control, or exceptionally skilled
savageadjectivebold, fearless, or impressively blunt, often used as playful praise
divanouna person, typically female, who is confident, glamorous, and excels in their style, talent, or presence
queennouna person, typically female, who is admirable, impressive, or deserving of praise
kingnouna person, typically male, who is respected, admirable, or praiseworthy
basedadjectiveconfidently true to oneself; not influenced or concerned by others' opinions
chilladjectiverelaxed, easygoing, or calm in manner or attitude
Petty & Annoying Behavior16 words
yapverbto talk excessively or continuously, often in a way that is annoying to others
frontingnounthe act of pretending to have skills, knowledge, or confidence in order to impress others
negverbto subtly insult or undermine someone to lower their confidence, often to manipulate or gain favor
gripeverbto complain or express dissatisfaction about something
buzzkillnouna person or thing that ruins the enjoyment, excitement, or positive mood of a situation
cattyadjectiveshowing spite, malice, or subtly mean behavior, often in social interactions
goof aroundverbto waste time or behave in a silly, playful, or careless way
humblebragnouna statement that seems modest or self-critical but is intended to highlight something impressive
smart offverbto speak rudely or disrespectfully, often with sarcasm
tee offverbto anger, irritate, or annoy someone
mug offverbto insult, belittle, or make a fool of someone, especially in public
rip onverbto mock or ridicule someone, often playfully but sometimes harshly
to swag it outphraseto act with flashy self-confidence
jellyadjectivefeeling jealous or envious of someone or something
mouth offverbto speak rudely or disrespectfully, especially to someone in authority
mess withverbto bother, provoke, or antagonize someone
Anger & Rage18 words
pressedadjectiveoverly upset, annoyed, or preoccupied with something
to get bent out of shapephraseto become upset, angry, or agitated, especially over something minor
to [see] redphraseto suddenly become enraged and uncontrollably angry
crash outverbto make a reckless, impulsive, or regrettable decision, often fueled by anger or frustration
big madphraseextremely angry or upset; very irritated
to [go] postalphraseto become extremely angry, agitated, or uncontrollably violent, typically in a workplace
hangryadjectivefeeling irritable or angry due to hunger
hulk outverbto lose control of one's emotions, typically from anger or stress, often in a dramatic or explosive way
no chillnouna state of lacking calm, self-restraint, or composure
to pitch a fitphraseto react with anger or frustration, often through an outburst
torqued offadjectiveannoyed, upset, or angry
out of pocketadjectivebehaving or speaking in a wild, extreme, or inappropriate way, often crossing social norms
saltyadjectiveannoyed, bitter, or upset, often over something minor
pop offverbto suddenly start expressing anger, ranting, or confronting someone verbally or physically
apeadjectiveextremely wild, crazy, or overexcited
ballisticadjectiveextremely angry or enraged
flip outverbto suddenly lose control of one's emotions, usually out of anger or frustration
steamedadjectivefeeling extremely angry or irritated
Confrontation & Shade17 words
to throw shadephraseto subtly insult, criticize, or express contempt for someone, often in a clever or indirect way
clapbacknouna sharp or witty reply to criticism or insult
receiptsnounproof or evidence, often screenshots or messages, used to back up claims or accusations
to put {sb} on blastphraseto publicly shame, embarrass, or expose someone, often on social media
subtweetverbto post a message on Twitter that indirectly criticizes or calls out someone without tagging them
to [spill] the teaphraseto tell others about what has happened to someone, especially about things that are private or controversial, in the person's absence
to sip teaphraseto observe drama or gossip without getting involved
hop offinterjectionused to tell someone to stop bothering, annoying, or interfering
roastverbto mock, tease, or criticize someone in a humorous or often harsh way