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  1. sliving

    Created by celebrity Paris Hilton, sliving is a blend the slang slaying and living (your best life). A person is sliving when they are glamorously successful, self-empowered, and fulfilled—they are "killing it" all on their…
  2. big mood

    Online, people post big mood as a way to react to or describe something they find relatable or resonant in some way. Big mood can at once capture a feeling at a specific moment but…
  3. fo shizzle my nizzle

    Fo shizzle my nizzle is a slang way to say "for sure, my friend." It was popularized as a catchphrase of the rapper Snoop Dogg and is meant as a playful way to express affirmation.
  4. finger guns

    Finger guns are a hand gesture made by pointing the index finger and cocking the thumb in a way that imitates a handgun. They can be used as a greeting or to acknowledge something as funny,…
  5. receipts

    Receipts is slang for "proof" or "evidence," often used to call out someone for lying or to show someone is being genuine. In popular culture, such receipts may come in the form of screenshots, images,…
  6. Becky

    Becky is a stereotype for a white woman, especially one who is unaware or takes advantage of her social privilege. Becky is also used more generally to mock a young white woman as "basic."
  7. periodt

    A variant of period, periodt is an interjection used to signal the end of a discussion or to emphasize a point. It usually occurs at the end of a statement or in the phrase (and) that's on…
  8. Hype House

    Hype House is a collective of young social media content creators and influencers who are especially popular on the video app TikTok. It is also the name of the mansion in Los Angeles the group uses…
  9. dank

    When not describing something as "moist" and "humid" like a basement, dank is a slang term describing something as "excellent," especially marijuana. Dank can also refer to memes that are played out or extremely weird.
  10. it’s been real

    It's been real is a phrase used as a casual farewell. It's often used to express that a good time was enjoyed by all, though sometimes is used ironically to express such feelings as anger…
  11. bet

    You're using Dictionary.com to look up something you don't know? Bet! Bet is a slang term of affirmation, agreement, or approval along the lines of "Cool!" or "I'm down!" It can also suggest doubt or…
  12. funeral potatoes

    Funeral potatoes are a type of cheese and potato casserole, often served at large family gatherings in the Midwest and especially in the Mormon Church.