This isn’t a curated list of polite “what a lovely day” language. Expect terms like “ghost,” “no cap,” and “salty” — the kind of words that give your English personality. Whether you’re texting, scrolling social media, or hanging out with friends, these slang terms help you connect without sounding like a robot. They’re organized in a searchable, clickable table so you can find what you need fast.
Remember, slang can be trendy and regional — what’s cool in New York might raise an eyebrow in London. But the words here are widely understood across the English-speaking world. Use them with confidence, but keep an ear open for context. Work through the list at your own pace, listen to the audio, and try slipping a few into your next chat.
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Words on a list are a great start, but you need phrases you can actually speak. Our free chunk-based English lessons take slang and everyday vocabulary and build them into real, usable sentences — start with Lesson 1: First Greetings to get the rhythm of natural English, or explore the full course to level up your conversation skills.
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| Term | IPA | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| stan | /stæn/ | An extremely devoted fan of a celebrity or thing. | I'm a huge stan of Taylor Swift. |
| starving | ˈstɑːvɪŋ | Very hungry. | I'm starving, let's eat. |
| steal | /stiːl/ | A great bargain; something bought very cheaply. | I got this jacket for $10 – what a steal! |
| stoked | /stoʊkt/ | Very excited or enthusiastic. | I'm so stoked for the concert tonight! |
| stroppy | ˈstrɒpi | Bad-tempered and argumentative. | She gets stroppy when she's tired. |
| sus | /sʌs/ | Suspicious or questionable. | He's acting really sus. I think he's lying. |
| swag | /swæɡ/ | A confident, cool style or manner. | He walks with so much swag. |
| sweaty | ˈswɛti | Describes a player who tries extremely hard, often to the point of being overly competitive. | That team is so sweaty; they're using every exploit to win. |
| ta | /tɑː/ | Thanks. | Ta very much! |
| take the mickey | teɪk ðə ˈmɪki | To tease or mock someone playfully. | They're just taking the mickey out of you. |
| taking the piss | ˈteɪkɪŋ ðə pɪs | Mocking or making fun of someone. | Are you taking the piss? |
| talking stage | /ˈtɔːkɪŋ steɪdʒ/ | The early phase of getting to know someone romantically before dating. | We're in the talking stage, so it's not serious yet. |
| tbh | /tiː biː eɪtʃ/ | To Be Honest. | Tbh, I didn't like the movie. |
| tea | /ti/ | Gossip or juicy information. | Spill the tea about what happened. |
| tenner | ˈtɛnə | A ten-pound note. | I found a tenner on the street. |
| the ick | /ði ɪk/ | A sudden feeling of disgust or repulsion toward a romantic partner. | He chewed with his mouth open and I got the ick. |
| thirsty | /ˈθɜːrsti/ | Desperate for attention, especially romantic or sexual. | He comments on every post. He's so thirsty. |
| throw a wobbly | θroʊ ə ˈwɒbli | Become very angry or upset, often in an exaggerated way. | Mum threw a wobbly when she saw the mess. |
| throw hands | /θroʊ hændz/ | To fight physically. | He was ready to throw hands if provoked. |
| throw shade | /θroʊ ʃeɪd/ | To insult someone subtly. | He threw shade by not inviting her. |
| tilted | ˈtɪltɪd | To be emotionally upset or frustrated, affecting performance. | I'm so tilted after that loss; I need a break. |
| tipsy | /ˈtɪp si/ | Slightly drunk. | She got tipsy at the wedding. |
| tosser | ˈtɒsə | An insult meaning a contemptible person. | That tosser cut me off. |
| touch grass | /tʌtʃ ɡræs/ | Go outside and get fresh air; stop being online so much. | You need to touch grass instead of arguing online. |
| toxic | /ˈtɑːksɪk/ | Describes harmful or negative behavior, especially in relationships. | That's a toxic friendship. |
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