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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| facts | fækts | Used to agree strongly with a statement, meaning 'that's true'. | That movie was amazing. Facts. |
| faff | fæf | Unnecessary activity or fuss. | There's too much faff involved. |
| faff about | fæf əˈbaʊt | To waste time doing unimportant things. | Stop faffing about and get ready. |
| fam | fæm | Short for family, used to refer to close friends or group members. | What's up, fam? |
| fancy | ˈfænsi | To want or like something; to find attractive. | I fancy a cup of tea. |
| fanum tax | /ˈfænəm tæks/ | Taking a share of someone's food, especially snacks, as a joke. | He took a bite of my sandwich as a fanum tax. |
| feral | /ˈfɛr əl/ | Wild, untamed, or behaving in an uncontrolled way. | The crowd went feral when the band came on stage. |
| finna | /ˈfɪnə/ | Contraction of 'fixing to'; means 'going to'. | I'm finna go to the store. |
| fire | faɪər | Means 'very good' or 'amazing'. | This song is fire! |
| fit | /fɪt/ | An outfit or clothing combination. | Nice fit! Where did you get those shoes? |
| fit check | /fɪt tʃɛk/ | Showing off or evaluating an outfit, often on social media. | Doing a fit check before the party. |
| fiver | ˈfaɪvə | A five-pound note. | Can you lend me a fiver? |
| flex | /flɛks/ | To show off something you're proud of. | He's flexing his new car on Instagram. |
| flunk | flʌŋk | To fail a test or course. | He flunked biology and has to retake it. |
| FOMO | /ˈfoʊmoʊ/ | Fear Of Missing Out. | I have major FOMO seeing their vacation photos. |
| for real | fɔr ril | Used to emphasize that something is true or to ask if something is true. | For real? You got the job? |
| fr | ɛf ɑr | Abbreviation for 'for real', used to emphasize truth or ask for confirmation. | That test was hard, fr. |
| fried | /fraɪd/ | Very tired or mentally exhausted; also means drunk or high. | I'm fried after studying for hours. |
| FYI | /ɛf waɪ aɪ/ | For Your Information. | FYI, the store closes at 9. |
| gas | ɡæs | Means 'very good' or 'cool', similar to 'fire'. | That new album is gas. |
| gas money | /ˈɡæs ˌmʌni/ | Money given to a driver to help pay for fuel when they give you a ride. | Can you chip in some gas money for the trip? |
| gassed | /ɡæst/ | Excited; hyped up. | I'm so gassed for the concert! |
| gassed up | /ɡæst ʌp/ | Very excited or full of energy; also means flattered or encouraged. | The crowd got me all gassed up before the race. |
| gatekeep | /ˈɡeɪtkiːp/ | To control access to something, often a community or information. | Don't gatekeep that restaurant; share it with everyone. |
| geezer | ˈɡiːzər | A man, often older or eccentric. | That old geezer lives next door. |
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