15 Must Know Popular Slangs from 2018 That Broke The Internet

Technology has an uncanny way of spreading trends. From the latest fashion items to our day to day lingo, the world wide web is changing the way we look, perceive and even speak! You will find that your social media feed is filled with such odd terminology, that even the most contemporary being will have to think twice.

Nonetheless, we’ve got you covered with a list of top 15 internet and texting slangs used by college students world over. Millennials, use these words as a checklist for your age or to just not miss what the world is hying about.

1. Lit

Lit is just another word for something exciting/fun. Can be used to describe a person or an event.

2. Dead

You say you are dead when you are in trouble. Extreme right?

3. Word

It simply means that you agree with what the other person said/ wrote.

4. Low Key/ High Key

When someone ‘low key’ wants something, it means they want it but don’t want to be obvious about it.

5. Thick

The millennial generation uses the term ‘thick’ to usually describe a woman with desirable curvy features.

6. Savage

Use the slang ‘Savage’ to describe a person who does not really care about other person’s feelings or has a no non-sense policy.

7. Slay

When we say that a person is slaying, we imply that he/she looks amazing.

8. Extra

Use Extra as an adjective to describe someone who does/ behaves or dresses over the top.

9. Thirsty

Someone in need of attention in a sexual context is called Thirsty.

10. Shade

This slang is usually used as ‘Throwing shade’ or to ‘throw shade’ on someone. It means to talk badly about someone.

11. Fam

Fam is an abbreviation used for Family! It does not necessarily mean blood relations. It can be used for a group of people the speaker holds in high regard.

12. Squad

Squad is a slang used by the speaker for his group of friends.

13. 100

Numerical 100 is used to describe something that you either agree with or when someone/ something looks great!

14. Salty

Salty is an adjective used for someone who is jealous or dissatisfied.

15. Dope

Dope is a slang used to describe something really cool.

Hope this article helps you relate more to what’s happening around you. These words might not be of any help academically, but will sure help you ground yourself socially.

Thank us later!