The Most Common English Slang Words So You Sound Like A Native!!!!!

 Slang words are an essential part of conversing in English!!!

Hello Folks! As you know American slang is full of eccentric sayings and colloquialisms, which are useful in a wide variety of casual situations. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned English speaker, you’ll want to brush up on your command of American slang words and their meanings! 

What's up?

- What’s up, Doc?

- Not much!”

Made popular by the cartoon character Bugs Bunny as part of his catch phrase “What’s up Doc?”, as early as 1940.

OK Boomer

It essentially boils down to: "I disagree with you, but I can't be bothered to argue. Keep your opinions." The term "OK boomer" is, in short, both an expression of frustration and a way to end an argument.

She ghosted me

Say you went on a date with someone you met online. You thought things were going well—and then they never responded. Unfortunately, you've been ghosted. This term emerged from the online dating landscape, and describes a romantic partner who withdraws suddenly, back into anonymity (like a ghost). Ghosting is rejection without any concrete explanation as to why you're being rejected. 

Glow Up

"Glowing up" is like the upgraded version of "growing up." As you age, you only become more fabulous. The staggering transformations associated with glow-ups are often accompanied by photographic evidence.

Damn, Gina

Use this phrase if you’re either surprised by something or want to express approval. If someone finally earned their PhD, for instance, you could say, “Damn, Gina. Look at you!” It’s a throwback to Martin Lawrence’s ‘90s sitcom Martin, in which he’d regularly use the phrase when addressing his wife Gina (Tisha Campbell-Martin).

Bye, Felicia

If you’re tired of putting up with someone, tell them, “Bye, Felicia!” It’s a way of dismissing them or their request. In 1995’s Friday, Ice Cube used the term in a scene during which his character responds to Felicia’s (Angela Means-Kaaya) unapproved request to borrow Smokey’s (Chris Tucker) car.

Kiki

A kiki is a party or festive gathering, though it can be used as a verb. To kiki, for instance, has a double meaning: either to celebrate, or to share gossip. This is perfectly expressed in the Scissor Sisters music video for “Let’s Have a Kiki," and since it stems from ball culture, Paris Is Burning offers examples.