Want to sound more like a native English speaker? One of the best ways is to learn common slang that people use in everyday conversations. These expressions are casual, fun, and perfect for informal situations with friends or online. Here are 20 popular slang terms you can start using today!
1. What’s up?
A casual way to say “How are you?” or “What’s going on?”
2. Chill
Means to relax or calm down.
Example: I’m just chilling at home.
3. No worries
Used to say “It’s okay” or “Don’t worry about it.”
Example: Thanks! — No worries!
4. Hang out
To spend time together socially.
Example: Let’s hang out this weekend!
5. Bummer
Something disappointing or unfortunate.
Example: That’s a bummer.
6. Sick
In slang, it means “awesome” or “amazing.”
Example: That skate trick was sick!
7. Rip-off
Something that is too expensive or unfairly priced.
Example: $10 for water? What a rip-off!
8. Crash
To fall asleep quickly or to stay somewhere overnight.
Example: I crashed on the couch.
9. Hit the road
To leave or start a journey.
Example: Time to hit the road!
10. Bail
To cancel plans or leave suddenly.
Example: Sorry, I have to bail on dinner tonight.
11. Slay
To do something exceptionally well.
Example: She slayed her speech.
12. Lit
Means something is exciting, fun, or amazing.
Example: The concert was lit!
13. Salty
Feeling annoyed, angry, or bitter.
Example: He’s still salty about losing the game.
14. Ghost
To cut off communication suddenly.
Example: She ghosted me after our second date.
15. YOLO
“You Only Live Once” — used when doing something daring or fun.
Example: I bought the shoes — YOLO!
16. Hype
Excitement or anticipation.
Example: This movie has so much hype.
17. FOMO
“Fear Of Missing Out” — the anxiety of missing something fun.
Example: I went to the party because of FOMO.
18. Flex
To show off.
Example: He’s flexing his new phone.
19. Throw shade
To insult or criticize someone indirectly.
Example: She threw shade at her ex.
20. I’m down
Means “I agree” or “I’m in.”
Example: Wanna grab lunch? — I’m down!
Final Thoughts
Slang brings life and personality to your English. These expressions might not be in textbooks, but they’ll help you sound more fluent and natural. Practice using a few, and soon they’ll become part of your everyday English!
