There’s nothing quite like slang to be one of the defining factors of a generation, and it seems like with each passing generation, the list gets longer and longer. These aren’t exactly the words you want to be saying when you’re giving a presentation or conversing at an interview, but they make great fun for when you’re texting a friend or commenting on someone’s Instagram photo. Some of the current slang expressions have been dormant for years, and have become popular once again.
It’s about time you get an update because “on fleek” and “bye Felicia” are kinda over. But, why? What does it all meme?? If you don’t have the time to sift through Urban Dictionary to get with the times, read to see our rankings of the 10 best slang words of the moment. In five years, they’ll probably be irrelevant so you might as well say them while you can.
10. Cop
Not a reference to the popo, ‘cop’ is the alternative to saying ‘receive’ or ‘get.’ ‘Copped’ can be used as the past tense.
9. Thirst trap
A step up from the term ‘thirst,’ a thirst trap is a photo posted on social media intended to rake in the likes and compliments. It can be in the form of a selfie taken after a blowout or a body shot that shows off one’s enviable bod. These are most effective right after a breakup.
8. Sus
An abbreviation of ‘suspect’ or ‘suspicious,’ this word is used when calling someone out for being shady.
7. Woke
Yes, we’re aware it’s the past tense of ‘wake.’ If someone is woke, they can probably tell you every current update on the Trump administration and could recite the 10 best ways to alleviate global warming. They could intellectually roast you in five seconds and you wouldn’t have even see it coming.
6. Slim thicc
The physical adjective that almost every girl aims to achieve, slim thicc refers to someone who’s toned, but also curvy in all the right places. If you really want to compliment someone, you can comment this in the comments of their thirst trap.
5. Lookin’ like a snack
When someone is lookin’ like a snack, they’re looking fine AF. If they’re looking really bomb, replace ‘snack’ with ‘buffet.’
4. Zaddy
The replacement of ‘hottie,’ referring to a male who’s really attractive and who you’d probably want to father your children. Usually sounds best when you drag the word out, as “Zadddyyyy!’ Celebrity examples include: Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Ryan Gosling.
3. Finesse
An innate talent, knowing how to finesse is knowing how to maneuver your way through life and obtaining exactly what you want when you want it. It can refer to one’s athletic ability or one’s mastery of the art of persuasion.
2. Shooketh
Another word in the past tense used in the present tense, shooketh is when someone is startled or unprepared. You can use it to express your admiration for someone’s ability to finesse or show how great you think someone looks. If you need a pop culture example, refer to Karen’s reaction when she found out Cady was from Africa.
1. Dead ass
Coming in at number one is dead ass. It’s the equivalent of legit or serious. If someone questions you or your intentions, you simply reply that you’re dead ass. To get the intonation just right, put more emphasis on the end of the term when you’re saying it.
