Degree & Intensification, Affirmations, Personal Insults and 2 More Topics · English Slang: Judgment

very, extremely, or a lot of; used to intensify an adjective or quantity

"That is hella cool."

"That is hella cool and I wish I had bought one when I had the chance."

exceptionally high, impressive, or beyond normal expectations

"The prices were off the charts."

"The little girl excitement on her birthday was off the charts because she received exactly the present she wanted."

exceptionally high in quantity, intensity, or degree

"Prices went through the roof."

"Prices went through the roof after the storm destroyed most of the crops."

completely filled or saturated

"The room is wall-to-wall."

"The room has wall to wall carpet that covers the entire floor from one wall to the other."

completely or absolutely

"I totes agree with you."

"I totes agree with you and I think you are absolutely right about everything."

used to emphasize a mental state as extreme, ridiculous, or intense

"He was pants-on-head mad."

"The politician's proposal was so outlandish that it seemed pants-on-head ridiculous to most voters."

a very large number or quantity of something

"He bought a truckload of water bottles."

"He bought a truckload of water bottles and donated them to the hurricane relief effort."

openly, obviously, or without trying to hide

"I high-key love this song."

"I have to admit that I high-key enjoy spending my weekends binge-watching shows instead of going out."

quietly, subtly, or modestly

"She low-key wants to leave."

"I low-key think this new restaurant is overrated, but I don't want to say it out loud."

a very small amount of something

"Add a smidgen of salt."

"Add a smidgen of salt to the sauce and taste it before adding more seasoning."

used for saying that something can only happen on very rare occasions

"I see him once in a blue moon."

"My brother visits us once in a blue moon because he lives in Australia and works very hard."

no chance or possibility

"Winning is no shot."

"Given his current performance, there's absolutely no shot he will be able to catch up in the race."

with extreme intensity or enthusiasm

"He is mad good at basketball."

"He is mad good at basketball and can score from anywhere on the court."

a large amount or quantity of something

"I have a grip of work."

"After the merger, there was a huge grip of new tasks for the entire team."

a large amount of something, often money or objects

"He has a stack of books."

"The detective found a significant stack of incriminating evidence hidden in the suspect's apartment."

to a great extent; very much or severely

"He messed up big time."

"He messed up big time and now he has to face the consequences of his actions."

to the utmost degree

"Straight up I do not know."

"Straight up I do not know what happened because I was not there at the time."

used to emphasize that something is undeniably true or impressive

"Facts. That is absolutely true."

"Facts. That is absolutely true, and there is no doubt about it at all."

used to express understanding and agreement, indicating that no further explanation is needed

"Say less. I understand completely."

"Say less. I understand completely what you mean. No need to explain anything further to me."

used to strongly affirm, swear, or agree with a statement

"ONG! I swear it is true."

"ONG! I swear it is true. I am not lying to you about this. I promise."

used to express strong agreement, relatability, or approval of a feeling, vibe, or situation

"Big mood! I feel exactly the same."

"Big mood! I feel exactly the same way you do about this situation. It is so relatable."

used to praise someone for doing something exceptionally well

"Slay! You look amazing tonight!"

"Slay! You look amazing tonight. That outfit is perfect, and you are rocking it confidently."

used to indicate agreement or affirmation

"Fasho, I agree."

"If you need help with the project tomorrow, fasho, I'll be there to assist you."

used to express approval, excitement, or enthusiastic agreement with something

"That's what I'm talking about!"

"When the team scored the winning goal, the crowd erupted with cheers, shouting, "That's what I'm talking about!""

used to express agreement or affirmation with something that has been said

"True that. You are absolutely right."

"True that. You are absolutely right, and I cannot argue with your logic."

a celebratory or enthusiastic way to express excitement, approval, or delight

"Yas! Finally, someone said it!"

"Yas! Finally, someone said it. I have been waiting for someone to speak up about this issue."

to display a personality, attitude, or energy that is considered acceptable, likable, or cool

"The new restaurant definitely passed the vibe check."

"The new guy at work passed the vibe check because everyone found him friendly and easy to get along with."

to support someone or agree with them

"I am with you always."

"I will be with you during the difficult times."

used to express agreement, affirmation, or approval

"Bet! I will do that right now."

"Bet! I will do that right now without any hesitation because I am confident I can succeed."

used to convey agreement, affirmation, or acknowledgment

"Word! I completely agree with you."

"Word! I completely agree with you, and I think you are absolutely right."

used to express strong identification with or agreement with a feeling, vibe, or expression

"Mood. I feel exactly the same."

"Mood. I feel exactly the same way you do about this entire situation."

used in response to "no way" to indicate that something is true, possible, or can happen

"Way! That's amazing."

"She couldn't believe she won the lottery; her friend exclaimed, "Way! That's incredible news!""

a person who tries to be like someone else or adopts a style, status, or identity they are not

"He is a wannabe."

"The aspiring musician, a total wannabe of his idol, tried to imitate his every move and style."

someone whose sexual behavior or interests are seen as inappropriate or creepy

"Don't be a perv."

"The security guard was fired after multiple complaints about him being a perv towards female employees."

a person whose behavior is disturbing or makes others uncomfortable

"He acted like a creep."

"Everyone in the office felt uncomfortable around him because of his unsettling stare and odd comments, marking him as a creep."

an underachieving son of a wealthy or prominent family, seen as living off privilege without success

"The failson lived in his parents' basement."

"The failson lived in his parents' basement and had never held a steady job."

someone who switches behavior or can't be trusted

"He is a dayroom."

"She warned me not to trust him, calling him a total dayroom who would change his story whenever it suited him."

extremely unpleasant, vile, or morally repugnant in character or behavior

"That man is scummy."

"His scummy behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable and disgusted."

a man excessively submissive, deferential, or eager to please women, often to his own detriment

"He is a simp."

"He acted like a total simp, buying her expensive gifts he couldn't afford."

any silvery fish of the ray-finned family that forms shoals and is commercially important as food

"They caught a mullet."

"The fisherman hauled in a net full of shimmering mullet from the sea."

a person who seeks favor through excessive flattery or servile behavior

"He's a brown noser."

"The new employee was clearly a brown noser, constantly complimenting the manager's every idea."

a sharp, clever, or cutting insult

"That was a sick burn."

"Her witty retort was a sick burn that left the opponent speechless."

to insult, disrespect, or criticize someone

"Don't diss them."

"It's never a good idea to diss your colleagues in a professional setting."

awakened to a supposed truth or reality, often used in right-wing or anti-mainstream contexts

"He is red pilled."

"After extensive online research, he felt he had become red pilled about the political system."

unaware or accepting of mainstream narratives; metaphorically "still in the matrix"

"She is blue pilled."

"Many people remain blue pilled, accepting the news without questioning its underlying motives."

a person who is easily manipulated or used, often due to low intelligence or self-esteem

"He is a tool."

"The con artist manipulated the naive investor, treating him like a complete tool throughout the scheme."

a person regarded as despicable, lazy, or worthless

"He's such a bum."

"After losing his job, he became a bum, spending his days idly on the streets."

a person regarded as overly sensitive, fragile, or easily offended

"Don't be a snowflake."

"The manager warned the new employee not to be a snowflake about constructive criticism."

not seeming real, natural, or genuine

"His smile was plastic."

"The actor's performance felt rather plastic, lacking any genuine emotional depth."

someone who lacks confidence and struggles to make firm decisions

"He is a chicken."

"The potential investor, a total chicken, backed out of the deal at the last minute."

overly sentimental, outdated, or trying too hard to be funny or clever

"His jokes are corny."

"His corny pickup lines were so outdated they were almost embarrassing to hear."

smelly or unpleasant in odor

"That garbage is stanky."

"The old gym socks left in the car created a truly stanky odor."

low-quality, unreliable, or suspiciously done

"The details are sketchy."

"The sketchy details of the plan made the investors nervous and they asked for more information before committing any money."

bad, low-quality, or uncool

"That idea is wack."

"That idea is completely wack and nobody in their right mind would ever agree to it."

extremely boring or uninteresting

"The movie is snoozeworthy."

"The snoozeworthy lecture about tax law made half the students fall asleep in their chairs."

extremely boring or dull

"The lecture is snoreworthy."

"The snoreworthy movie had no action or suspense and everyone in the theater was bored."

not fashionable, popular, or socially acceptable

"That fashion is uncool."

"Wearing socks with sandals is considered uncool by most fashion-conscious individuals."

a supposed substance that helps someone deal with failure, loss, or disappointment

"His excuse was pure copium."

"His excuse was pure copium and he was just rationalizing his failure to himself."

suspicious, questionable, or likely untrustworthy

"His story is sus."

"His story sounded sus because the details kept changing every time he told it."

a strongly stated, often controversial opinion on a current event or popular topic

"His hot take angered the fans."

"His hot take angered the fans and they flooded his mentions with angry replies."

unfair criticism or blame

"The actor got a bad rap from the tabloids."

"The actor got a bad rap from the tabloids but the rumors were completely false."

overdramatic, clichéd, or excessively sentimental

"That movie is cheesy."

"The romantic comedy relied on cheesy clichés and predictable plot twists to entertain the audience."

mediocre, average, or unimpressive

"The food was mid."

"While the presentation was nice, the actual taste of the dish was disappointingly mid."

lacking excitement or stimulation

"This party is dry."

"The lecture was incredibly dry, lacking any engaging content or interesting anecdotes to keep students attentive."

bad, uncool, or disappointing

"That song is weak."

"His argument for changing the policy was weak and lacked substantial evidence to support it."

to be extremely bad, disappointing, or unpleasant in some way

"This traffic sucks."

"The customer service at that company truly sucks, leaving many patrons frustrated and unsatisfied."

excuses or rationalizations someone makes to avoid facing reality, often used dismissively

"He made cope for being late."

"Her constant stream of excuses, or cope, revealed an unwillingness to confront the difficult situation."

to overreact with anger or frustration, often humorously

"He malded after losing the game."

"The online gamer began to mald in the chat after losing the match to a younger and less experienced opponent."

to receive significantly more replies or quote tweets than likes on a post, indicating public disagreement or criticism

"His tweet got ratioed badly."

"The politician's tweet was ratioed by angry voters who disagreed strongly with his controversial statement."

someone suspected of being a government agent, informant, or undercover operative in online spaces

"The glowie watched them."

"The online forum was buzzing with accusations that the new user was a glowie."

a person who seeks attention, influence, or popularity by associating with trends, celebrities, or influencers

"The clout chaser filmed the stranger."

"The clout chaser filmed the stranger and posted the video to gain followers."

a person who behaves aggressively or argues online but avoids confrontation in real life

"The keyboard warrior posted angry comments."

"The keyboard warrior posted angry comments but would never say those things in person."

a hostile or insulting message typically sent online

"He sent KYS."

"The online troll's comment, 'KYS,' was a deeply inappropriate and harmful message."

a popular trend or movement that people join mainly because it is fashionable

"The fan jumped on the bandwagon."

"The fan jumped on the bandwagon after the team started winning and claimed he had always supported them."

a user, usually male, who constantly replies to posts in a cringy, unwanted, or condescending way

"The reply guy constantly tweeted at her."

"The reply guy constantly tweeted at her and his persistent comments were very annoying."

to take a break from online activity or drama, especially when overly absorbed in social media or internet arguments

"You need touch grass."

"After spending all day arguing online, it's time for you to touch grass."

used to indicate a foolish, silly, or clueless action or moment

"Derp! I made a silly mistake."

"Derp! I made a silly mistake again because I was not paying attention to what I was doing."

silly, goofy, or awkward in a funny way

"The dog looks derpy."

"The derpy expression on the pug's face made everyone laugh because his tongue was sticking out."

a person perceived as lacking independent thought or originality

"He is a non-player character."

"She felt like a mere non-player character in her own life, merely reacting to others' decisions."

(computing) someone who posts hostile, irrelevant, or offensive comments on a website or social media to annoy others

"He is a troll."

"The moderator banned the troll for consistently disruptive and offensive comments."

a person who behaves in a scripted, dull, or unoriginal way, like an automated program

"He acts like a bot."

"His repetitive comments and lack of original thought made him seem like a bot programmed to agree."

a person who creates a fake online identity to deceive others, often in dating or social media contexts

"She was a catfish."

"The online dating profile turned out to be a catfish, with the person using entirely fabricated images."