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Understanding Slang to Trendy Slang and Words

by 현냥냥 2023. 12. 19.

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We can go back and look into some of the original slang and wide uses in nowadays languages, especially English in the States. 

Once we look into deepening "The Roaring Twenties: A Guide to Trendy Slang and Small Talk in US Culture" "The Roaring Twenties: A Guide to Trendy Slang and Small Talk in US Culture" is a comprehensive resource for understanding the popular slang and phrases used by 20-somethings in the United States during the 1920s.

While looking into it, and gradually got interested in knowing and searching what are words we have and use nowadays. 

 

Trendy Slang and Words in 2023

From where we begin at the first phrases, depending on situations and even culture or characteristic aspects, slang, and even now we are called "memes" has developed and is widely used in a very various ways.  These are just some of the words that we use, and among them, some of them are already known too much, others may not.

  1. Simp: A slang term that gained popularity in the 2020s and is still widely used to describe someone who is overly attentive, submissive, or accommodating, especially to someone they are attracted to.
  2. Suss: This term is commonly used to mean to figure something out or understand something that was previously confusing or unclear.
  3. Flex: When someone "flexes," it means they are showing off or boasting about something, usually related to their possessions, achievements, or skills.
  4. Yeet: Often used as an exclamation to show excitement or triumph, or as a verb to describe throwing something with force.
  5. Glow Up: Refers to a transformation, usually a positive change in appearance or confidence.
  6. GOAT: An acronym for "Greatest of All Time," commonly used to refer to someone's exceptional skills or talents.
  7. FOMO: Stands for "Fear of Missing Out," used to describe the feeling of anxiety or unease caused by the possibility of missing out on something exciting or interesting.
  8. Clout: Refers to influence, power, or reputation, especially in the context of social media and online presence.
  9. Snack: Used to describe someone attractive or appealing, often in a casual and light-hearted manner.
  10. Salty: When someone is "salty," it means they are upset, angry, or bitter about something.

Those are so commonly used not only in the States but widely used over the countries.  Will bring more of those once get to know them.