Viral vernacular glossary

the creators dictionary for navigating the latest lingo on social.

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A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

A

Did a good job. Succeeded at something.

B

Used to express agreement or to argue a point depending on the context

Someone who behaves in a robotic or weird manor.

Abbreviation for "be right back"

Playful, stylish, rebel

A term of endearment for a close friend, online acquaintance, etc.

C

A lie or a fake.

Describes trends or styles that are now undated or uncool.

A fashion aesthetic focused on playful and whimsical elegance.

Boycotting a person or company.

To be caught red-handed with clear evidence

D

When someone or something is really cool or stylish similar to swag.

Slang to show someone is serious

Delulu is short for delusional.

Stylishly Reserved

Strong positive emotional reaction.

E

Particular phase or period in someone's life.

Overly dramatic or high-maintenance.

F

Stands for "for the win"

To show off your achievements

Something that wasn't successful.

Stands for "fear of missing out"

Obsessively craving something/someone

G

Stands for "Greatest of All Time"

'GRWM' is an acronym for "get ready with me."

Can mean to get upset or to encourage someone

A glow-up is used for when someone has a major transformation.

Ending a relationship by unexplained withdrawal

H

A way to describe something with higher intensity

Used to describe a controversial opinion.

Better than the standard.

I

A term used to describe a sudden feeling of disgust or repulsion towards someone.

Stands for "I know, right?"

Abbreviation for "in real life"

Stands for "If you know, you know"

A phrase you say when someone is putting off a different kind of energy.

L

Acronym for "Let's Fucking Go"

A way to describe something with low intensity

M

Used to describe when someone or something is less than average.

A pygmy hippopotamus

Mob Wife Aesthetic

A fashion style comprising of wearing, leather, all black, and fur coats.

N

Short for "non-playable character"

O

Short for "original gangster."

Can mean "original poster," "opposition," "overpowered"

P

A nickname for a lover or best friend.

Compliments someone who performed impressively.

Used when introducing someone to a new concept, reccomendation, or trend that they may find beneficial.

Q

A lifestyle that subdued and elegant.

R

When someone is charming.

Synonym for evidence.

Something/someone consistently on one's mind.

Something you think about often

S

SMH' is an acronym for 'shake my head'.

Short for suspicious.

To root for a romantic relationship

To be overly attentive to someone or something

T

A term used when someone is sharing gossip about someone or something.

To intentionally create conflict

Desperate for romantic or social attention

Behaving in a paranoid or overly anxious manner.

A term/ phrase to describe a specific aspirational and admirable female archetype.

U

Understood the assignment

Performed exceptionally

V

The feeling something or someone gives off

Boring and bland.

W

A transformative period from October to January, dedicated to self-improvement.

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