Props & Respect: English Vocabulary List

exceptionally talented or the best at a particular skill or activity

"He is the goated player."

"He is the goated player and everyone agrees that he is the greatest of all time."

remarkably talented, skilled, or capable in a way that sets someone apart from others

"She is built different."

"She is built different and can run faster and jump higher than anyone else on the team."

fully committed, loyal, or unwavering in support

"He is ten toes down for his family."

"He is ten toes down for his family and will do anything to protect and provide for them."

a genuine, loyal, or trustworthy person

"He is a real one."

"He is a real one and you can count on him to show up when you need help."

having or projecting a distinctive, appealing, or cool atmosphere, mood, or energy

"The song is vibey."

"The new coffee shop has a vibey atmosphere with soft lighting and relaxing lo fi music playing."

to perform or present something so perfectly that there is nothing to criticize or improve

"Her performance left no crumbs."

"The chef managed to leave no crumbs with his flawless presentation, leaving the judges with absolutely nothing to criticize or improve."

used to describe someone who excels at or dominates a particular skill, activity, or area

"She is CEO of baking."

"With his impeccable style and confident demeanor, he is the undisputed CEO of fashion."

to take charge of one's life or situation, often improving it with confidence and authority

"She decided to boss up this year."

"She decided to boss up and take control of her career instead of waiting for opportunities to come to her."

to recognize when it is wiser to quit, step back, or withdraw from a risky or unproductive situation

"He knew when to fold 'em and quit the business."

"The gambler knew when to fold em and walked away from the poker table before losing all his money."

to accept blame or punishment, especially for one's own actions or for someone else's wrongdoing

"His friend took the rap for the crime."

"The loyal friend took the rap for the crime even though he was completely innocent."

used to describe someone exceptionally talented or accomplished

"He is a goat."

"The legendary athlete is considered the greatest of all time, a true goat in his sport."

a person who is confident, in control, or exceptionally skilled

"She is the boss."

"With her strategic mind and decisive actions, she is clearly the boss of this operation."

bold, fearless, or impressively blunt, often used as playful praise

"That was savage!"

"His brutally honest assessment of the situation, though harsh, was refreshingly savage and accurate."

a person, typically female, who is confident, glamorous, and excels in their style, talent, or presence

"She is a diva."

"The pop star arrived in a dazzling gown, embodying the confident and glamorous diva."

a person, typically female, who is admirable, impressive, or deserving of praise

"She is a queen."

"Her grace and resilience in overcoming adversity made her a true queen in everyone's eyes."

a person, typically male, who is respected, admirable, or praiseworthy

"He is a king."

"The respected elder, known for his wisdom and fairness, was truly a king in his community."

confidently true to oneself; not influenced or concerned by others' opinions

"He is based."

"His unapologetic stance on the issue, completely based on his convictions, was admirable."

relaxed, easygoing, or calm in manner or attitude

"The vibe is chill."

"The vibe at the beach party was very chill and everyone relaxed under the warm sun."