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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| crash out | /kræʃ aʊt/ | To fall asleep quickly or to lose control emotionally. | I'm so tired, I'm about to crash out. |
| crazy | /ˈkreɪ zi/ | Very intense, surprising, or extreme. | That was a crazy game — we won in overtime. |
| creepy | ˈkriːpi | Causing an uncomfortable feeling of fear or unease. | That abandoned house looks creepy at night. |
| cringe | /krɪndʒ/ | Embarrassing or awkward to the point of discomfort. | That video is so cringe. I can't watch it. |
| crisps | krɪsps | Thin, fried potato snacks; US 'chips'. | I bought a bag of crisps. |
| crush it | /krʌʃ ɪt/ | To succeed greatly at something. | Our team crushed it in the sales competition. |
| cuffing season | /ˈkʌfɪŋ ˈsiːzən/ | The colder months when people seek a romantic partner to settle down with temporarily. | It's November, so cuffing season is here. |
| cuppa | ˈkʌpə | A cup of tea. | Fancy a cuppa? |
| DD | /ˌdiː ˈdiː/ | Designated driver: a person who does not drink alcohol so they can drive others home safely. | Who's going to be the DD tonight? |
| dead (very) | /dɛd/ | Extremely; used to emphasize something is very intense or serious. | I'm dead tired after that workout. |
| deadass | ˈdɛdˌæs | Means 'seriously' or 'for real', used to emphasize truth. | Deadass, I saw a celebrity at the store. |
| delulu | /dɪˈluːluː/ | Delusional; having unrealistic beliefs. | She thinks he'll call her — she's delulu. |
| dench | dɛntʃ | Excellent, cool. | That party was dench. |
| dip | /dɪp/ | To leave quickly. | I'm gonna dip out of here. |
| DM | /diː ɛm/ | Direct message; a private message on social media. | Send me a DM if you're interested. |
| dodgy | ˈdɒdʒi | Suspicious, unreliable, or of low quality. | That website looks dodgy. |
| dope | doʊp | Means 'excellent' or 'cool'. | Those shoes are dope. |
| down bad | daʊn bæd | Desperate for romantic or sexual attention, or in a bad situation. | He's down bad, texting his ex at 2 AM. |
| down horrendous | daʊn həˈrɛndəs | Extremely desperate, worse than 'down bad'. | She's down horrendous, liking all his old photos. |
| drama | /ˈdrɑ mə/ | Exaggerated emotional behavior or conflict. | Why is there always drama at family dinners? |
| drip | /drɪp/ | Very stylish or fashionable clothing. | Look at his outfit. That's some serious drip. |
| dude | dud | A friendly way to address a person, usually a man, but can be used for anyone. | Hey dude, what's up? |
| easy | ˈiːzi | Used as a casual goodbye or acknowledgment; also means 'no problem'. | A: Thanks for the help. B: Easy. |
| ends | /ɛndz/ | Neighborhood; area where you live. | I'm from these ends. |
| extra | /ˈɛkstrə/ | Over the top; excessive in behavior or style. | He wore a tuxedo to a casual dinner. So extra. |
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