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Trendy internet and generational slang expressions

slang A2

acting sus

Find out what "acting sus" means, where it came from, and how to use it to describe suspicious or shady behavior.
slang B1

ate it up

Learn how to use 'ate it up,' a popular slang phrase meaning to perform exceptionally well or to love something enthusiastically.
slang A2

be right back

Find out how to use 'be right back' (or BRB) in casual English conversations and text messages to say you will return quickly.
slang B1

beast mode

Understand the slang expression 'beast mode' and how to use it when describing intense focus, effort, or power.
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slang B2

bed rotting

Discover what 'bed rotting' means, a popular self-care slang term for spending all day in bed doing nothing.
slang B1

being extra

Learn the slang expression "being extra" to describe someone who is being dramatic, over-the-top, or doing too much.
slang B2

big yikes

Master the slang term 'big yikes' to express strong cringe, embarrassment, or shock at a highly awkward situation.
slang B1

boss level

Learn how to use 'boss level' to describe extreme difficulty, high status, or peak performance in everyday English.
slang B2

brat summer

Learn what 'brat summer' means, inspired by Charli XCX's album, and how to use this trendy aesthetic slang.
slang B2

bring receipts

Learn the popular internet slang 'bring receipts' and how to use it when asking for proof or evidence during an argument.
slang B1

bruh moment

Learn the meaning of 'bruh moment,' a popular slang term used to describe an awkward, disappointing, or incredibly stupid situation.
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slang B2

caught in 4k

Learn the meaning of 'caught in 4k', a popular internet slang term used when someone is caught red-handed with undeniable proof.
slang A2

chill out

Learn how to use 'chill out' to tell someone to relax or to describe spending quiet, lazy time. Includes examples, pronunciation, and practice.
slang C1

clout demon

Discover the meaning of 'clout demon,' a popular internet slang term for someone desperately seeking online attention, and see how to use it naturally.
slang C1

clout goblin

Learn the meaning of 'clout goblin,' a funny modern internet slang term used to describe people who are desperately hungry for social media attention.
slang B2

coping mechanism

Learn the meaning of 'coping mechanism,' how it transitioned from psychology to everyday slang, and how to use it to describe stress management.
slang C1

coquette aesthetic

Learn about the 'coquette aesthetic', a popular internet style characterized by playful, vintage, hyper-feminine elements like bows and lace.
slang B2

cottagecore aesthetic

Understand 'cottagecore aesthetic,' the popular internet trend celebrating simple, cozy, rural living and traditional crafts.
slang B1

dead serious

Master the expression 'dead serious' to emphasize that you are completely honest, sincere, and not joking at all.
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deal breaker

Learn how to use the term 'deal breaker' to describe an essential factor that causes a negotiation, relationship, or agreement to fail.