Chat SlangEveryday English slang
Informal words that are common in English-speaking chat.
Not all slang is new. Many words have been used in casual English for years and are now common in chat in India as well. They are friendly, informal and easy to learn.
Use these with friends. In a job interview or a formal email, choose the plain word instead.
Cool
Good, fine, impressive.
Example: "that is a cool idea"
Chill
To relax, or calm.
Example: "just chilling at home"
Dude
A casual word for a man or friend.
Example: "dude, listen to this"
Awesome
Very good.
Example: "the trip was awesome"
Hang out
To spend time together casually.
Example: "we hang out on Sundays"
Buzz
A feeling of excitement, or to call someone.
Example: "buzz me later"
Fam
Close friends or family.
Example: "dinner with the fam"
Legit
Genuine, real.
Example: "is this shop legit?"
Hyped
Very excited.
Example: "I am hyped for the match"
Ace
To do very well at something.
Example: "she aced the exam"
Nailed it
Did something perfectly.
Example: "you nailed it"
Epic
Impressive, great.
Example: "an epic view"
Crash
To fall asleep, or to stay overnight.
Example: "I crashed at his place"
Binge
To do something a lot in one go, such as watching many episodes.
Example: "I binged the whole series"
Cheesy
Too sentimental or corny.
Example: "that line is cheesy"
Bummer
A disappointing thing.
Example: "what a bummer"
Hit the books
To study hard.
Example: "I will hit the books tonight"
Catch up
To meet and talk after some time.
Example: "let us catch up"
Plus one
A guest brought along.
Example: "I can bring a plus one"
Heads up
A warning given in advance.
Example: "heads up, it may rain"
Questions people ask
Do these words mean the same everywhere?
Mostly, but not always. Slang changes with the group, the app and the year. Use the meaning here as the usual one and check with the context.
Why is a word not listed?
We list words that are common and not mainly abusive. Tell us on the contact page if you want one added.