#modernenglish — Flitin

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 B2

my Roman Empire

Learn the meaning of the popular internet slang term "my Roman Empire," which describes something you constantly think about, and see how to use it in daily life.

slang B2

pink flag

Learn the meaning of 'pink flag' in dating and relationships, how it differs from a red flag, and how to use it in casual conversation.

slang C1

quiet luxury

Discover the meaning of 'quiet luxury'—the fashion trend of wearing high-quality, logo-free clothing—with real-world examples and common mistakes.

slang C1

sad fishing

Learn the meaning of 'sad fishing'—the practice of posting emotional content online to gain sympathy—with examples, pronunciation, and practice exercises.

slang B1

supporting character

Learn the slang meaning of 'supporting character,' how it compares to 'main character,' and how to use it in daily English.

slang C1

algorithmic bias

Explore the definition of 'algorithmic bias,' how it impacts modern technology, and how to discuss it in formal English.

slang B2

chronically online

Find out what 'chronically online' means. Learn how to describe someone who spends too much time on social media and loses touch with reality.

slang B2

echo chamber

Understand the meaning of 'echo chamber,' how it describes online communities, and how to use it in everyday English.

slang B1

fear of missing out

Understand 'fear of missing out' (FOMO), how it describes the anxiety of missing exciting events, and how to use it in daily English.

slang B2

gatekeep information

Master the modern slang gatekeep information. Learn how to describe people who limit access to knowledge, with natural English examples.

slang C1

parasocial interaction

Discover what 'parasocial interaction' means and how it describes our modern online relationships with creators and celebrities.

slang C1

performative activism

Learn the meaning of 'performative activism' and how to use it to describe surface-level support for social causes.

slang C1

rage farming

Learn the meaning of 'rage farming,' how internet users exploit anger for engagement, and how to use this slang term in natural conversations.

slang B2

side character

Learn what 'side character' means in modern slang. Discover how to use this term to describe someone who isn't the main focus of a situation.

slang B2

virtue signaling

Learn what 'virtue signaling' means, how to spot it in modern conversations, and how to use it correctly in English.

slang C1

weaponized incompetence

Learn what 'weaponized incompetence' means, how to identify it in daily life, and how to use this popular modern slang term correctly.

slang A2

green flag

Discover the slang term 'green flag,' used to describe positive signs or healthy traits in a person or relationship.

slang B2

cancel culture

Learn the definition of 'cancel culture'. Understand how this modern term is used to describe public shaming and boycotting on social media platforms.

slang B2

clout chaser

Want to know what a 'clout chaser' is? Learn how to describe someone who does anything for online fame and social media attention in this quick guide.