{"id":10082,"date":"2025-01-17T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-17T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=10082"},"modified":"2025-01-22T00:08:08","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T00:08:08","slug":"english-slang-on-social-media","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/english-slang-on-social-media\/","title":{"rendered":"English Slang on Social Media"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/english-slang-on-social-media\/#Sus\" >Sus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/english-slang-on-social-media\/#Drip\" >Drip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/english-slang-on-social-media\/#Ded\" >Ded<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/english-slang-on-social-media\/#ofc\" >ofc<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/english-slang-on-social-media\/#Slap\" >Slap<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/english-slang-on-social-media\/#Yeet\" >Yeet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/english-slang-on-social-media\/#NGL\" >NGL<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/english-slang-on-social-media\/#Low_key\" >Low key<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/english-slang-on-social-media\/#Destim\" >Destim<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/english-slang-on-social-media\/#Delulu\" >Delulu<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/english-slang-on-social-media\/#Soft_life\" >Soft life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/english-slang-on-social-media\/#Wrap-Up\" >Wrap-Up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Confused by words and expressions you're seeing online or hearing fluent English speakers use? Slang changes so quickly that sometimes even native speakers have trouble understanding!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can't explain <em>every<\/em> slang term, of course, but here are a few of the more common ones you should know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sus\"><\/span><strong>Sus<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/07000416\/social_media_slang_1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A suspicious man with a serious expression and a scar on his face\" class=\"wp-image-10084\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/07000416\/social_media_slang_1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/07000416\/social_media_slang_1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/07000416\/social_media_slang_1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/07000416\/social_media_slang_1-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/07000416\/social_media_slang_1-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is short for \"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/suspicious\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAAmdiw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">suspicious<\/a>.\" Just like the longer word, it's used to talk about situations, locations or even people that\/who seem dangerous or unpleasant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This neighborhood can be a little <strong>sus<\/strong>, so be careful.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>That guy in the corner looks pretty <strong>sus<\/strong>. Do you know him?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Drip\"><\/span><strong>Drip<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike the verb form, which refers to a small amount of falling liquid, this slang term is a noun related to fashion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Drip\" particularly means stylish or fancy clothes and accessories. This term, like many others, began as slang in African-American communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>She came back from her shopping trip with serious <strong>drip<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Antwan never attends a party without the newest <strong>drip<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also say \"dripping,\" as in the following example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Max is <strong>dripping<\/strong> in <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/tiktok-or-tick-tock-the-meanings-behind-9-popular-brand-names\/#Supreme\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Supreme<\/a> today.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ded\"><\/span><strong>Ded<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Ded\" is a misspelling of \"dead\" and is used as a reaction to something very funny, surprising or embarrassing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>That meme has me <strong>ded<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I just got tickets to Taylor Swift's concert. I'm <strong>ded<\/strong>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"ofc\"><\/span><strong>ofc<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These three letters are short for \"of course.\"<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-left\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141737\/avatar_28.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">A<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">Are you coming to the party tonight?<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-right\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141619\/avatar_15.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">B<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\"><strong>ofc<\/strong>, see you there<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Slap\"><\/span><strong>Slap<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/07000441\/social_media_slang_2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman enjoying pasta in a restaurant\" class=\"wp-image-10085\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/07000441\/social_media_slang_2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/07000441\/social_media_slang_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/07000441\/social_media_slang_2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/07000441\/social_media_slang_2-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/07000441\/social_media_slang_2-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The original meaning of this word is to hit something with an open hand. But as slang, something that \"slaps\" is great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/espresso-lyrics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">song<\/a> <strong>slaps<\/strong>. Turn it up!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It's often used to talk about music, but it can refer to other things too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>This pasta <strong>slaps<\/strong>! Did you make it?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Yeet\"><\/span><strong>Yeet<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Yeet\" can be used in more than one way. When it first became popular, it was something people would say when dancing. But now it's used similarly to <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/exclamation\/kB0GNhxwEeeFxSviDO0HIw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exclamations<\/a> like \"Yes!\" when someone is very excited or happy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I got a perfect score on my test. <strong>Yeet<\/strong>!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It's also an informal verb that means \"to throw.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He got frustrated with the <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/essential-english-vocabulary-for-video-games\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">game<\/a> and <strong>yeeted<\/strong> the controller across the room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This meaning can also be figurative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I <strong>yeeted<\/strong> that video up on YouTube last night, but I didn't expect it to go viral!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NGL\"><\/span><strong>NGL<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is short for \"not gonna lie.\" It indicates that the speaker is being completely honest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No one else likes that movie, but I love it, <strong>ngl<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NGL<\/strong>, she's nicer than I expected her to be.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_key\"><\/span><strong>Low key<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In its regular usage, \"low-key\" is an adjective that describes something that is not flashy or attempting to attract attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The hotel lounge has a calm and <strong>low-key<\/strong> decor that's perfect for a relaxing dinner or drinks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In social media and in daily conversations, \"low key\" is used to talk about things that are secret or not well known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These are <strong>low key<\/strong> the best burgers in town.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Low key<\/strong>, I think I'm in love with Tanya.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Destim\"><\/span><strong>Destim<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Destim\" is a verb that means \"to calm down\" or \"to reduce pressure or stress.\" <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This uses the prefix \"de-,\" which often refers to the negative or opposite of the rest of the word. In this case, it connects with \"stim,\" which is short for \"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/stimulate\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAABjZg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stimulate<\/a>.\"\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>I'm starting to feel a bit anxious in here. I'm going outside for a moment to <strong>destim<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It's hard getting my kids to <strong>destim<\/strong> before bed; they're so energetic!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Delulu\"><\/span><strong>Delulu<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"540\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/07000743\/social_media_slang_3-1024x540.jpg\" alt=\"A politician speaking in front of an assortment of press microphones\" class=\"wp-image-10086\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/07000743\/social_media_slang_3-1024x540.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/07000743\/social_media_slang_3-300x158.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/11\/07000743\/social_media_slang_3-768x405.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Delulu\" is a shortened form of \"delusional.\" These are both adjectives describing someone who has beliefs that do not match with reality. In other words, they seem to believe things that are not true.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you think the Giants are going to win the championship game, you're <strong>delulu<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The politician made some really <strong>delulu<\/strong> statements during the debate. Does he actually believe that <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/what-does-stuff-mean-and-how-do-you-use-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">stuff<\/a>?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Soft_life\"><\/span><strong>Soft life<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It's common for fluent English speakers to say \"hard life\" when referring to a life with lots of challenges and difficulties. More recently, however, the slang term \"soft life\" has become popular as a way to describe the opposite \u2014 a life with no stress or worries. Sounds nice, doesn't it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>He comes from a rich family, so he only knows the <strong>soft life<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I'm on vacation all week, so nothing but sun, beaches and relaxation! <strong>#SoftLife<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-Up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-Up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you're interested in learning more English slang, book a lesson with one of our <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/tutors?v=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">online tutors<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Engoo has native and fluent English speakers around the world who can help you stay up to date with the latest expressions you'll see on social media and hear on the streets.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Confused by words and expressions you're seeing online or hearing fluent English speakers use? 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