The Slang Dictionary

“Away from keyboard”; temporarily unavailable in a game or chat.

Did something exceptionally well, especially a look, performance, or comeback.

Social presence or perceived coolness, sometimes treated like points gained or lost.

Okay, agreed, or challenge accepted.

Extremely good, especially when describing food.

Caught doing something with clear, undeniable evidence.

Return to a topic or decision later.

In trouble, exhausted, defeated, or—after a different verb—performing extremely well.

Context flips the meaning: “he cooked” is usually praise; “he is cooked” usually is not.

Lose emotional control or act recklessly because of anger or stress.

Completely serious or genuinely truthful.

Playfully delusional or unrealistically optimistic.

Planning or about to do something.

A long-established feature of African American English and Southern speech; it should not be framed as newly invented internet slang.

“Good game,” said at the end of a match; occasionally used sarcastically.

Suddenly ending communication without explanation.

Praising someone so excessively that it seems embarrassing or insincere.

Considered one of the greatest or exceptionally good.

“I can’t lie,” used before an honest opinion or admission.

It has the energy, appearance, or resemblance of something.

A flexible substitute for a person, place, thing, or event, understood from context.

A loss, failure, or embarrassing outcome.

Let the person continue; their idea or performance may turn out well.

Deeply focused, committed, and ready to perform.

Somewhat, secretly, or without wanting to make a big deal of it.

Noticeable confidence or behavior that makes someone seem like the center of the story.

Mediocre, unimpressive, or overhyped.

Honestly; I am not exaggerating or lying.

A joking or insulting label for someone seen as behaving predictably or without independent thought.

The term comes from non-player characters in video games.

Overpowered; stronger or more effective than seems balanced.

Either “pissing me off” or “put me on,” depending on the sentence.

Grammar is the best clue: “this/that pmo” usually means “pissing me off”; “pmo to that artist,” “pmo with a job,” or a request by itself usually means “put me on” or introduce/recommend something.

Noticeably upset, bothered, or overly concerned about something.

A reply or reaction that gets more support than the original post, suggesting public disagreement.

Evidence—often messages, screenshots, or records—that supports a claim.

Staying in someone’s thoughts repeatedly, often without deserving that much attention.

Charm or skill in attracting or flirting with someone.

I understand; no further explanation is needed.

A subtle insult or expression of disrespect.

A mocking label for someone seen as giving excessive attention or effort to a romantic interest.

Often used loosely or unfairly; context and tone matter.

A romantic or intimate connection without a clearly defined relationship status.

Sounds or feels extremely good, most often referring to music.

Hinting at a relationship or announcement without fully revealing it.

Following through, taking responsibility, or firmly backing up what you said.

Suspicious, questionable, or not trustworthy.

Gossip, revealing information, or the real story about a situation.

Log off and reconnect with real life; usually a dismissive or teasing response.

Often “this” or “this stuff,” with stronger wording sometimes implied.

A warm way to address a close friend or someone you strongly relate to—not a claim that you are literally related.

It can signal closeness, shared energy, agreement, or simply friendly familiarity. Tone and relationship matter.

Generation: Popular with Gen Z; rooted in earlier Black and hip-hop speech

A teasing way to call someone old or out of touch, even when they are not actually old.

Good, acceptable, respectable, or approved of.

An informal judgment of someone’s mood, attitude, or fit with the group.

A win, success, or something worthy of approval.

A casual greeting commonly associated with Detroit.

Regional language travels. Association does not mean every speaker is from Detroit.