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To do something exceptionally well, to absolutely crush it, to dominate with style and confidence. Originally from ballroom culture, it's now used for everything from a perfect outfit to successfully parallel parking. The bar is wherever you need it to be.
An adjective meaning something is exceptionally good, usually referring to food but applicable to anything that slaps. It graduated from Black Twitter to every suburban teenager's vocabulary in record time. If your grandma's mac and cheese isn't bussin, you need a new grandma.
A warning sign that someone or something is problematic, dangerous, or destined to end in emotional destruction. Originally a legitimate relationship warning, it's now used so loosely that breathing wrong is a red flag. The bar is underground at this point.
A phrase meaning 'no lie' or 'for real,' used to emphasize that you're being completely honest. The opposite of 'cap,' which means lying. Somehow an entire generation decided that headwear was the universal symbol for dishonesty and nobody questioned it.
A personal phase or chapter of life, borrowed from Taylor Swift's Eras Tour and now applied to everything. Your gym phase? Fitness era. Eating healthy? Wellness era. Crying on the couch? Emotional processing era. Everything is an era now and nothing is just a Tuesday.
A romantic entanglement that exists in the gray area between friendship and a relationship, defined by its refusal to be defined. It's dating without the label, commitment without the commitment, and confusion without end. The official relationship status of 'it's complicated.'
Non-Playable Character. Used to describe someone who appears to be running on autopilot through life, repeating the same three phrases and walking into walls. The ultimate insult in a generation raised on video games. Also describes people who stand in the middle of sidewalks.
The invisible energy or vibe a person radiates, now quantified by Gen-Z as if it were a video game stat. You can gain or lose 'aura points' based on your actions. Tripping in public? Minus 500 aura. Perfect comeback? Plus 1000 aura. Life is now scored.
Gossip, drama, or juicy information. 'Spilling the tea' means sharing the gossip. 'Sipping tea' means you know the gossip but you're watching quietly. It's an entire beverage-based communication system for discussing other people's business and it's been boiling for years.
Short for 'delusional,' used to describe someone whose expectations or beliefs are wildly disconnected from reality. Often used self-awarely, as in 'delulu is the solulu' (delusion is the solution). It's manifestation's unhinged cousin who refuses to acknowledge obstacles.
To be in deep trouble, utterly doomed, or completely finished. When someone is 'cooked,' there is no recovery, no redemption arc, no coming back. The goose isn't just cooked -- it's burnt, the kitchen is on fire, and the fire department isn't coming.
An affirmative response meaning 'okay,' 'sure,' or 'sounds good.' It replaced 'cool,' 'alright,' and 'okay' because apparently those words were too many syllables. It's the verbal equivalent of a head nod but somehow cooler.
A directive to go outside and interact with the physical world, usually aimed at someone who has been online too long and has lost perspective on reality. It's the modern 'go play outside' but delivered with the urgency of a medical prescription.
When something feels uniquely special or affects you more intensely than usual, often due to context or timing. Water at 3 AM hits different. A song after a breakup hits different. Everything hits different when you're emotionally vulnerable and slightly dehydrated.
Short for 'suspicious' or 'suspect,' popularized by the game Among Us where you vote out the imposter. Now used for anything even mildly questionable. Your friend cancels plans last minute? Sus. Someone is being too nice? Very sus. Trust no one.
An extremely devoted fan, originally from the Eminem song about an obsessive follower named Stan. Now it's been softened to mean 'enthusiastic supporter' because the internet takes everything and makes it casual. You can stan a person, a show, or a specific type of cheese.
Short for 'for real, for real' -- because saying 'for real' once wasn't convincing enough. The repetition adds emphasis, like the person is swearing on everything they own. It's the text equivalent of looking someone dead in the eyes while making a statement.
A phrase meaning someone knew exactly what was expected and delivered flawlessly. Used when someone shows up perfectly dressed, nails a performance, or just generally exceeds expectations. The assignment was to exist, and they got an A+.
Something you think about with inexplicable frequency, stemming from the viral trend where women asked men how often they think about the Roman Empire (answer: disturbingly often). Now used for any recurring, oddly specific thought that occupies your brain.
A single word used to express that something is deeply relatable to your current emotional state. See a dog sleeping in the sun? Mood. See a raccoon eating garbage at midnight? Also mood. The versatility of this word is matched only by its ability to end a conversation.
The most devastating one-syllable review possible -- meaning something is average, mediocre, nothing special. Not bad enough to hate, not good enough to praise, just... mid. Calling something 'mid' is somehow more insulting than calling it bad because at least bad is memorable.
Someone who does way too much for a person who gives them nothing in return. Originally meant 'Suckers Idolizing Mediocre People' but now it's used anytime anyone shows basic human kindness toward their crush. Held a door open? Simp. Said 'good morning'? Mega simp.
Past tense of 'eat' but used as slang meaning someone absolutely killed it, nailed it, devoured the competition. When someone 'ate,' they performed so well they metaphorically consumed the entire moment. Often followed by 'and left no crumbs' for maximum drama.
An unexpected detour or task that wasn't part of your original plan, borrowed from video game terminology. Going to the store for milk and coming home with a plant, three candles, and a new hobby? That's a side quest. Life is just main quests you ignore for side quests.