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Black English, Slang Meanings - Tik Tok, Gen Z,  ...

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    Expose ESL learners to slang and Black grammar often used by Generation Z and Alpha.
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  • That fit is a *slay.*
    Do very well, particularly in dancing and fashion.
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  • "You wanna go out tonight?" "*Bet.*"
    Yes; Absolutely
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  • "Her shoes are *drippy*."  "Her boyfriend has *drip* too, they're meant to be."
    Fashionable; cool
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  • This food truck just *hits different* at night.
    Is the best
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  • *Vibe Check*: I'm having a great time, I'd stay another hour.
    Share a true opinion; ask about how a group of people feel
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  • We have to get the brand name pop, *IYKYK* (if you know, you know)
    Only a specific group of people will understand this
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  • She is such a *Karen*, I can't believe her attitude.
    Entitled; demanding
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  • Not to be *shady*, but she looks tired.
    Be lightly insulting; Insult within a nice statement
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  • The music was *lit* at the party last night.
    Exciting; cool
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  • You want to hear some *tea*? Rachel stayed late with Jose after school yesterday.
    Gossip
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  • No way, you're *capping.*
    To lie; to overexaggerate
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  • You wanna *link up* later?
    Hang out; Go on a date
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  • Have you heard their new single, it's a *bop* for real.
    Great song; Good to dance to
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  • He had a *glow up* this summer.
    Get better
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  • You rocked that, man, that's a big *W*.
    Win; to win
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  • You can't do anything about it, take the *L*.
    Loss; to lose
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