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  • Salty
    Bitter, annoyed, or jealous. / “He got salty when I beat him in the game.”
  • Savage
    Harsh but impressive (usually a clever insult or move) / “She made a savage comeback in the argument.”
  • Slay
    Do something extremely well (often fashion). / “She slayed that presentation.”
  • Call it a day
    Stop working for the day. / “We’ve done enough - let’s call it a day.”
  • Hang in there
    Don’t give up, stay strong. / “I know finals are tough - hang in there!”
  • Squad
    A close group of friends. / “I’m going to the movies with my squad.”
  • Sus
    Suspicious or sketchy. / “That deal sounds kinda sus to me.”
  • Crash
    Fall asleep suddenly (from exhaustion). / “I crashed right after dinner - I was so tired.”
  • Lit
    Really fun or exciting. / “The concert was so lit last night!”
  • Wanna / Gonna / Gotta
    Want to, Going to, Got to. / “I gotta go now. I’m gonna be late.”
  • Hang out
    Spend time casually. / “Let’s hang out after school.”
  • No big deal
    Not a problem. / “Don’t worry about being late. No big deal.”
  • Spill the tea
    Share gossip or personal news. / “Okay, spill the tea - what happened at the party?”
  • Low-key
    Secretly, quietly. / “I’m low-key nervous about the exam.”
  • Vibe
    Mood, feeling, or atmosphere. / “This cafe has a chill vibe.”
  • Cool
    Great, awesome. / “That jacket is so cool!”
  • I'm dead
    That was so funny, shocking. / “That meme was hilarious - I’m dead!”
  • Not my thing
    Not something I enjoy or am into. / “Camping’s not really my thing.”
  • In a nutshell
    In summary, simply put. / “In a nutshell, the project failed because of delays.”
  • Flex
    Show off. / “He’s always flexing his new phone.”
  • Ghosting
    Suddenly stop responding to texts. / “He ghosted me after two weeks.”
  • Cap / No cap
    Lie / No lie (used to emphasise honesty) / “He said he ran 10 miles—no cap!”
  • Glow up
    Big improvement in appearance or confidence. / “He had a serious glow up over the summer.”
  • No worries
    Don’t worry, it’s okay. / “Sorry I’m late!” - “No worries!”
  • Bail
    Leave or cancel suddenly. / “He bailed on the movie night last minute.”
  • Throw shade
    Subtly insult someone. / “She was totally throwing shade at her ex.”
  • Cram
    Study a lot quickly. / “I had to cram for the science test last night.”
  • Zone out
    Lost focus or attention. / “Sorry, I zoned out during maths class.”
  • Chill
    Relaxed, Relax. / “You need to chill. It’s just a quiz.”
  • Bummer
    Disappointment. / “Oh no, that’s a bummer.”
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