What are the slang words for 2020?

Here's the latest instalment in our “slang for the year ahead” series, featuring terms that range from funny to just plain weird.
  1. Hate to see it. A relatable combination of cringe and disappointment, this phrase can be used as a reaction to a less than ideal situation. ...
  2. Ok, boomer. ...
  3. Cap. ...
  4. Basic. ...
  5. Retweet. ...
  6. Fit. ...
  7. Fr. ...
  8. Canceled.
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What are the latest slang words?

Okay, Boomer, now try not to feel too old as you make your way through our guide for the top 2021 teen slang words and phrases.
  • Extra. This is another way of saying that someone or something is too much or over the top. ...
  • Salty. ...
  • Snatched. ...
  • Yeet. ...
  • Big yikes. ...
  • Finsta. ...
  • Periodt. ...
  • Flex.
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What are the top 10 slang words?

General
  • Dope - Cool or awesome.
  • GOAT - "Greatest of All Time"
  • Gucci - Good, cool, or going well.
  • Lit - Amazing, cool, or exciting.
  • OMG - An abbreviation for "Oh my gosh" or "Oh my God"
  • Salty - Bitter, angry, agitated.
  • Sic/Sick - Cool or sweet.
  • Snatched - Looks good, perfect, or fashionable; the new "on fleek"
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What are the slang words for 2021?

Top 10 Slang Terms for 2021
  • “Yeet” beat out “Lit” in 2019, and would have remained in first place if we discounted the unique circumstances which brought “Rona/Vid” to the top this year. ...
  • “Sus” was not a brand new word like “Rona”, but it was new to our top 10 list.
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What is the slang for 20?

A five-dollar note is known colloquially as a fin, a fiver, half a sawbuck. A ten-dollar note is known colloquially as a ten-spot, a dixie, a sawbuck, or a tenner. A twenty-dollar note is known colloquially as QE2, or a Queen Sheet (after its portrait of Queen Elizabeth II).
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15 English Slang Words You NEED TO KNOW in 2020 (Speak Like a Native)



What's your 1020 mean?

The phrase essentially means, “What is your location?” or “Identify your position,” but is a corrupted phrase from the original “10-20” used by law enforcement to verbally encode their radio transmissions so that non-police listeners would not easily discover police operations, as well as to communicate quicker and ...
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What's your 6 mean?

What is “Got Your 6″? In the military, “Got your six” means “I've got your back.” The saying originated with World War I fighter pilots referencing a pilot's rear as the six o'clock position. It is now a ubiquitous term in the military that highlights the loyalty and cooperation found in military culture.
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What is the new slang words for 2022?

The Newest Teen Slang Trends of 2022
  • Amirite. ...
  • Fit. ...
  • Low-key. ...
  • Situationship. ...
  • Savage. ...
  • Opp. ...
  • Sussy. ...
  • Hits Different.
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What does YEET YEET mean?

An Urban Dictionary entry from 2008 defined yeet as an excited exclamation, particularly in sports and sexual contexts. Another defined yeet yeet as an expression of approval, à la That's what I'm talking about it! Yeet Yeet! Yeet, then, appears to be an organic interjection.
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What is YEET slang for?

Yeet is a slang word that functions broadly with the meaning “to throw,” but is especially used to emphasize forcefulness and a lack of concern for the thing being thrown. (You don't yeet something if you're worried that it might break.)
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How do you say cool in 2020?

Fire: "Fire" is used to refer to something that is really cool and amazing. "That outfit is fire."
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What is top slang?

Slang. the dominant partner in a sexual relationship or encounter, especially the penetrator in anal intercourse (opposed to bottom).
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What are the top 10 slang words 2022?

I've (once again) taken it upon myself to compile this new lingo into a handy list for your reading (and learning) pleasure.
  1. Cheugy. This word (pronounced choo-gee) has swooped in to replace old fan-favorite “basic”. ...
  2. Rent free. ...
  3. Vibe check. ...
  4. Main character. ...
  5. Caught in 4k. ...
  6. Understood the assignment. ...
  7. Bussin' ...
  8. The blueprint.
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What does Z mean in slang?

"Zero" is the most common definition for Z on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.
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What Zaddy means?

While a daddy is an attractive older man, a zaddy is a man "with swag" who is attractive and also fashionable. It appears that it has less to do with age. Zayn Malik, previously of One Direction, is a popular zaddy. Ryan Reynolds is also likely a zaddy.
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What do UwU mean?

Uwu is an emoticon depicting a cute face. It is used to express various warm, happy, or affectionate feelings. A closely related emoticon is owo, which can more specifically show surprise and excitement. There are many variations of uwu and owo, including and OwO, UwU, and OwU, among others.
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What does YUTE mean in slang?

Noun. yute (plural yutes) (derogatory, slang) Youth, young people, often in reference to black youths.
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What is the latest urban slang?

Now Reading 22 Urban Slang Words Every Mama…
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  1. “YAAASSSSS” ...
  2. “Periodt” (the “t” is silent) ...
  3. “Spill The Tea” ...
  4. “Extra” ...
  5. “Shook” ...
  6. “Sliving” ...
  7. “G.O.A.T” ...
  8. “Boujee”
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What does watch your 12 mean?

12. It means law enforcement or the police, and is also often proceeded by the f-word on signs.
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What does it mean to stay frosty?

(military, slang) To be alert and ready for action, without letting one's fear or other emotions get in the way.
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What does 10 78 I got your 6 mean?

WWI pilots were the first to say, "I got your six," meaning they've got you covered so the enemy can't come up behind your back and kill you.
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What does breaker breaker 19 mean?

"Breaker 1/9" is originally a Citizens' Band radio slang term telling other CB users that you'd like to start a transmission on channel 19, and is the phrase that starts C. W.
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What does a 10 21 mean?

10-21. Call ( ) by Phone. Call ( ) by Phone. Call ___ by Telephone. Telephone.
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What does a 10 8 mean?

10-8 In service/available for assignment.
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What is drip slang?

If you have the drip, it means you have swagger, especially in how you look. You're hot. You're cool. You're on point.
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