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  • For real
    Phrase. To agree with someone, emphasize a statement, or ask if someone is serious. Example: “This is my favorite class so far!” “For real?”
  • Facts
    Used in response to a point well-made. E.g., Person 1: "This school is wack!" Person 2: "Facts."
  • Vibe Check
    Verb - To make sure someone is having a good time. Example: Sanjit: “Hey, Amir, vibe check!” Amir: “All good.”
  • Basic
    Adjective. Refers to someone who is unoriginal and only follows mainstream trends. Example: “Let’s get out of here. This party is basic.”
  • Glow up
    A transformation of one's appearance.
  • Ded
    Phrase. humorous, often ironic, deliberate misspelling of dead. It can be used when you find something so funny, overwhelming, or outrageous.
  • Extra
    Over the top or excessive. Someone who is exhibiting dramatic behavior.
  • Chill/Chill out
    Verb. Relax, calm down, or be easygoing. Example: “We’re done with exams, so let’s just chill tonight.”
  • Woke
    Adjective - Socially conscious, culturally aware. Example: “After his Modern Perspectives in Poetry course, he became woke to different points of view.”
  • Cap/No cap
    "Cap" means you're lying (like you're hiding beneath your cap/hat). "No cap" means you're not lying. E.g., "I did my homework all by myself, no cap!"
  • Legit
    Adjective. Something that is good or worthwhile. Short for legitimate (meaning authentic or real). Example: “That 65% off sale at the campus store is totally l
  • Fire
    Describes something that is really good or cool.
  • Shook
    Adjective - Stunned, shocked. Example: “That Oscar slap has me shook.”
  • Can't even
    An expression that denotes various emotional responses when a person can't comprehend what was said or what's happening.
  • Boujee
    Adjective - Rich, luxurious, special, fancy. Example: “She’s so boujee with that Louis Vuitton bag.”
  • Cray or Cray Cray
    Adjective. Shortened version of crazy – something wild or out of control. Example: “The new Beyoncé album is cray.”
  • Bet
    An affirmative response meaning "definitely," "absolutely," etc. E.g.,"When this quarantine is over, wanna meet up at the mall?" "Bet!"
  • Bruh
    Noun. Gender-neutral term for a friend; can be used in disgust or excitement.
  • Ratio
    Verb. A situation in which a post has a high proportion of replies compared to likes or reposts
  • Periodt
    Phrase. Finished, all done. Example: “I don’t want to hear another word from you, periodt."
  • Bussin'
    Adjective - Amazing, really good. Example: “Those potato chips are bussin’.”
  • Rent-free
    Adverb - To become an obsession, to dominate someone’s thoughts. Example: “Since I saw Shang-Chi, Simu Liu is living rent-free inside my head.”
  • Low-key
    Adverb (sometimes adjective). Low-key can variously mean “quiet,” “restrained,” “moderate,” or “easygoing.” It can also behave as an adverb meaning “of low or m
  • Cringe
    Adjective or Adverb. The feeling of physical discomfort without something physical happening to your body, that is usually caused by: second-hand embarrassment.
  • Drip
    Adjective - Stylish, sophisticated clothes or appearance. Example: “Li’s shoes and belt are dripping today.”
  • High-key
    Adjective (or Adverb). Used to describe one's thoughts, desires, or feelings in a proclaiming, exclamatory manner. The opposite of "low-key."
  • Salty
    Adverb - To overreact. Example: “He got so salty after I didn’t text back right away.”
  • Epic
    Adjective. Especially awesome, big, strong, or incredible. Example: “Did you see that movie? So epic.”
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