Ever tried talking to your younger cousin and felt like they just switched to a whole new language… mid-sentence?
Yeah, same. Words like “Mid,” “Bussin,” and “Low Key” are everywhere now. And let’s be honest—we’ve all secretly Googled them under the table at some point (no judgment).
No worries, I got you. After spending way too much time on Urban Dictionary—seriously, it’s a rabbit hole—I’ve pulled together a cheat sheet of 25 slang terms. Your job? Try to guess their meanings. No pressure… but your cool factor might be hanging by a thread.
Think you’re the GOAT, or are you about to find out you’re tragically “Mid”? Only one way to know. Let’s go!
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A strict work ethic
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Faking productivity
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A new office software
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A method for time management
Correct!Wrong!Fauxductivity is when someone looks busy but is actually doing unimportant tasks instead of real work.
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2
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A police officer
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A new worker
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A workaholic
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A strict boss
Correct!Wrong!A "probie" is a term used to describe someone who is in a probation or training period at work.
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3
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A barter system
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A trade ban
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A failing stock market
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Profit over ethics
Correct!Wrong!The "rot economy" refers to how businesses today focus more on making money than on ethics and sustainability.
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4
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Too Long; Didn't Read
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Totally Lame; Didn't React
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Talking Loud; Deep Regret
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Text Language; Delayed Response
Correct!Wrong!A reply to something that was too long to read.
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A new environmental movement
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A type of bike made from recycled materials
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A meditation practice involving nature
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Throwing non-recyclables into the recycling bin
Correct!Wrong!Throwing things in the recycling bin, hoping they can be recycled.
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The buildup of stress over time
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Tiny bits of knowledge that serve no purpose
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A term for daydreaming
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A method for clearing your thoughts
Correct!Wrong!Unnecessary information that fills up your mind.
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A wrinkle caused by deep thought
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A term for overthinking
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A small crease in clothing
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A technique to increase brain power
Correct!Wrong!A wrinkle that shows up when you’re thinking hard.
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A new type of AI assistant that talks in urban lingo
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A popular video game technique
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A person who tries too hard to impress someone
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A slang term for a brilliant thinker
Correct!Wrong!"Simp" is used to describe someone who is overly dedicated to another person, often in a way that feels excessive or one-sided.
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A type of hair product
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A trick to make your hair grow faster
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A Star Wars reference for hairy people
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A large mass of hair clogging the drain
Correct!Wrong!A "wookie plug," named after the furry Star Wars character, is the gross clump of hair that collects in your shower drain.
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10
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Small dog’s barking
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New speech technique
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Annoying, nonstop talking
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Viral trend
Correct!Wrong!"Yapping" refers to talking nonstop, often in a way that's annoying to people who aren't interested.
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Fashion trend
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Natural charm
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Slang for money
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Type of energy drink
Correct!Wrong!"Rizz" is short for "charisma" and is used to describe someone who is really good at flirting or has a lot of charm.
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A strategy used in competitive games
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A rule that says your reputation follows you
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A principle related to goat farming
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A legal guideline for business ethics
Correct!Wrong!The Rule of Goats says that being aware of or acknowledging something ironic doesn't change how people see it. If you do something controversial, even as a joke, you'll still be judged for it.
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13
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A millionaire
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A job recruiter
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A banker
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A spoiled rich kid
Correct!Wrong!"Medio meco" is Spanish slang for someone who got their job thanks to family connections.
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14
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Losing control
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Baking stress relief
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Cooking late
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Food challenge
Correct!Wrong!Losing all control over your life.
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15
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Meditating in a peaceful and quiet environment
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Taking time for yourself to fully relax and reset
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Doing something chaotic in the name of wellness
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Eating healthy food and following a structured routine
Correct!Wrong!Self-care is humorously seen as doing extreme or odd things in the name of wellness.
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Something is questionable
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Super Uncool Situation
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Someone Under Surveillance
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Susceptible
Correct!Wrong!Giving the impression that something is questionable or untrustworthy; shady.
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A way to start a joke
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A sarcastic compliment
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A phrase to change the topic
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A subtle way to call someone out
Correct!Wrong!This phrase is often used to show frustration or to indirectly call someone out.
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18
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A defender of the wealthy elite
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A financial advisor for billionaires
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A rare type of ancient coin collector
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An act of excessive luxury spending
Correct!Wrong!An "oligargler" is someone who defends or makes excuses for the extremely rich and powerful.
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A fishing technique used in deep waters
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A term for moving too slowly
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Doing something completely the wrong way
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A style of walking backward for fun
Correct!Wrong!"Bass ackwards" is a playful twist on "a** backwards," meaning something is done in a completely wrong or illogical way.
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20
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I'm Yours, Keep Yapping
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If You Know, You Know
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I'm Yawning, Keep Yelling
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I'm Your Key to Your Knowledge
Correct!Wrong!"IYKYK" means "If you know, you know," and refers to something that only makes sense to those who are familiar with the situation.
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21
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A type of gambling
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A secret challenge
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A phrase for taking risks
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An agreement or confirmation
Correct!Wrong!"Bet" is used to say "okay" or "got it," showing agreement.
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22
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Really crazy
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Fancy seafood
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Super happy
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Viral TikTok dance
Correct!Wrong!"Cray cray" is a fun way of saying "crazy," often used to describe something wild or extreme.
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23
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Wearing no hat
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Saying something true
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Quitting
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Faking confidence
Correct!Wrong!"No cap" means someone is being honest or real, without exaggeration or lies.
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Go Run With Motivation
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Get Ready With Me
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Good Rest Will Matter
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Greatly Recommend Watching Movies
Correct!Wrong!"GRWM" is a social media term for a video where people show their morning or night routines, usually with beauty or skincare products.
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I think we can win this, let me cook and I'll prove it.
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This meeting is so boring, let me cook a nap real quick.
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I don’t like this song, let me cook a better one on the radio.
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I need a new phone, so let me cook a new one.
Correct!Wrong!"Let me cook" means asking others to give you space so you can do your thing.
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