English Slang Words Terms

2021-11-09 05:30:47 Smooch

What does smooch mean?

Kiss

Smooch is another way to say "kiss," whether it be a single peck or full-on make-out. The term comes from the sound lips sometimes make when kissing.

Most people use smooch in a romantic sense to tease others about kissing a crush, boyfriend or girlfriend, or spouse. It is similar to the "muah" and "mwah" terms.

You can use it as a noun or as a verb. For example, your girlfriend may give you a smooch or you might be caught smooching in the basement with your boyfriend by your dad.

Example

"Give me a little smooch before you leave."
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2021-11-08 17:30:07 Breadcrumbing

What is breadcrumbing when dating?


Leading someone on romantically

Breadcrumbing is when a person leads someone on in a romantic way with no intention of committing to a relationship (ship). The "breadcrumber" may do it on accident, but typically they do it on purpose because they enjoy being pursued and fawned over.

The term gained popularity in the mid-2010s as a way to identify people who are being breadcrumbed and the people who are doing the breadcrumbing. It comes from the Hansel and Gretel fairy tale. In the story, the two children leave breadcrumbs on the path they take so they can follow it out of the forest.

In heterosexual pursuits, the male is typically the one being breadcrumbed and the female is the one breadcrumbing. The breadcrumber may send provocative texts or give flirty glances but then wants nothing to do with commitment. Some benefits of breadcrumbing a person include undivided attention, free meals, and thoughtful gifts from the breadcrumbed person.

Example

"She is the worst. She's just breadcrumbing me along until she can find someone more fun."
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Breadcrumbing is often done through texting Open / Comment

2021-11-08 05:30:17 Shook

What does shook mean?


Completely surprised

Shook is a slang term for when someone is so completely surprised that they are physically and emotionally shaken. It is commonly used on social media to react to shocking news.

The term is typically used by young females who overreact and use a lot hyperbole. The shock may come from something haunting and mind blowing that is simply too real for a person.

Example

"I was so shook after watching that"
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2021-11-07 17:30:18 Benching

What does benching mean?


Using a person as a backup date

Benching is when a person uses someone as a backup date in case a better option falls through. Benching most often occurs in the dating world but may also apply to friendships.

The term comes from sports where a person on the bench is good enough to not get cut but not good enough to make the starting lineup. In regards to dating or friendships, when a person benches someone he is saying that the person is likable enough to be kept around but not enough to get more attention. It typically manifests itself in communication that is infrequent but consistent. It's just enough to keep someone interested.

Example

"I think she's benching me, she barely even texts me anymore."
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When you realize bae is benching you Open / Comment

2021-11-07 05:30:33 Hits Different

What does it mean when something hits different?


Affects differently

When something affects you in a meaningful way, it "hits different." It may be a new experience that stands out or something you've experienced before but now affects you differently.

The phrase became popular in 2019, particularly on social sites like Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok. People typically use it when reacting to a song, photo, or video that impacts them emotionally.

It may be a song you have heard many times before but makes you cry since going through a break-up. Or it may be your recently deceased dad's favorite movie airing on TV that makes you smile.

Example

"This song just hits different since mom died."
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2021-11-06 17:30:08 Cancel Culture

What is cancel culture?


Canceling people who do anything controversial

Cancel culture is the desire to ostracize a person or company when they do something disagreeable. It's especially prominent on social sites, like Twitter and Facebook where Internet users band together to "cancel" other objectionable users.

The term became prevalent in 2019 to describe the mobs of Internet users that come together to silence, or "get rid of" others that have done something objectionable.

Cancel culture partially grew out of the #MeToo movement, which began in 2017 when victims of sexual abuse started to publicly come forward to share their stories. While the #MeToo movement provided a platform for victims that was empowering, the swift punishment doled out to those accused led to the growth of cancel culture on the web.

A prominent criticism of "cancel culture" is that people are jumping to conclusions without due diligence. Another criticism is that users are dismissing people for minor transgressions instead of working through differences of perspective to get to a shared understanding.

Example

"The cancel culture is attacking our freedom of speech!"
"Not really, you're allowed to say it but now there are more significant consequences, at least online."

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2021-11-06 05:30:17 Onion Check

What does onion check mean?


To check the source of a news headline

A phrase that describes when you have to check the source of an absurd headline to see if it's real or not (from "The Onion").

The Onion is a satirical newspaper that creates crazy and hilarious stories to make fun of current events. Nowadays, it seems that news stories are becoming more and more bizarre, which makes it more difficult to tell what is real and what is fake. This is why the Onion check is becoming more important, because you don't want to look stupid and post a fake story on social media or reference a satirical article in your paper.

Example

"Did you know that Obama ordered an attack on Sweden?!?!
Uhh, you might want to do an Onion check on that."
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Headline from The Onion newspaper Open / Comment

2021-11-05 17:31:06 Swatting

What does swatting mean?


Creating a false emergency to get a SWAT team to respond

Swatting is a term that refers to a prank where a person reports a false emergency to get a SWAT team to respond to an innocent person's house. Swatting grew in popularity when numerous celebrities, such as Tom Cruise, Paris Hilton, and Justin Timberlake, were swatted in 2014.

Some gamers have begun to swat other gamers by retrieving their home address and calling in fake emergencies in order to get points. For example, the more police that show up or the more damage is done, the more points.

Example

"Did you hear that a couple hackers may be responsible for swatting Tom Cruise?"
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A SWAT team responding to a fake emergency Open / Comment

2021-11-04 19:04:14 Crows Before Hoes

What does crows before hoes mean?

Guy friends are more important than romantic interests

Crows before hoes means guy friends are more important than female romantic interests. The phrase comes from Game of Thrones and is often used by fans of the show.

The term is a parody of the popular "bros before hoes" saying with the same meaning. The "crows" part comes from Game of Thrones, which refers to the Night's Watch, a brotherhood sworn to the protection of the Wall from Wildlings and Whitewalkers. The brotherhood's pact lasts until death, which means that the men cannot get married, thus the "guys come before women" sentiment.

Example

"Dude, u can't go on a date 2nite, we r going 2 the game , crows before hoes!"
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2021-11-03 17:30:04 Woke

What does it mean to be woke?


Aware of social issues

A woke person is someone who has "woken up" to modern discrimination and social issues. Examples include cultural differences and racial injustices.

Wokeness is a proclamation and challenge to others, especially those who may be oblivious about discrimination. The challenge is to not give in to pressures from other people and stand firm with those being oppressed.

Woke is often used in the context of "stay woke" or "get woke" and is associated with movements like Black Lives Matter (BLM). In this instance, a woke individual may be a white person who has become aware of privileges they experience because of their skin color.

The term is also politically charged; it is often associated with liberals and denounced by conservatives. You will most likely see or hear it used on social media, in the news, and in in-person discussions regarding race or politics.

Example

"Stay woke, brotha, don't let them brainwash you at school."
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