Fun Slang Words to Learn!

Learn These 10 Slang Words, No Cap!

ByTahric Finn

Welcome back! I’m Tahric Finn, and today we’re diving into something a little more playful—slang!

Slang words and expressions are informal words used in casual conversation. You’ll see them all over social media, hear them in movies, or maybe even from native speakers. If you’re learning English, using slang correctly can make you sound more natural—and maybe even get a laugh or two!

Let’s explore 10 slang terms that are fun to learn and use. Feel free to try them out and see what kind of reaction you get!

1. Slay

Literal Meaning: To kill something.

Slang Meaning: To do something very well; to succeed impressively.

Examples:

  • “She slayed her performance at the talent show.”
  • “Dude, you slayed that outfit today!”

Related Term: Kill – “I killed that test” means “I did amazing on that test.”

2. Ghosting

Meaning: When someone cuts off contact suddenly and without explanation.

Examples:

  • “We were texting every day, and then he ghosted me.”
  • “I thought the interview went well, but they ghosted me after.”

Why? Like a ghost, the person disappears from your life without a trace.

woman wearing main character energy t-shirt

3. Main Character Energy

Meaning: Acting like the story revolves around you; being confident and standing out.

Examples:

  • “She showed up with serious main character energy.”
  • “He walks in like he’s the star of the movie. Main character energy.”

Tip: Be confident, be bold—just like the lead character in a movie.

4. Vibe Check

Meaning: Checking the mood, atmosphere, or general “feeling” of a place or person.

Examples:

  • “I didn’t like the vibe there. Definitely failed the vibe check.”
  • “This place passes the vibe check—let’s stay!”

Fun Fact: Vibe is short for vibration or vibration energy.

A boy is using his rizz to get a girl's attention

5. Rizz

Meaning: Short for charisma—the ability to charm people, especially in romantic situations.

Examples:

  • “He’s got mad riz—everybody loves talking to him.”
  • “She used her riz to get free coffee.”

Pro Tip: Use riz when talking about someone who’s super charming or confident.

6. Cap / No Cap

Cap = A lie or an exaggeration
No Cap = Telling the honest truth

Examples:

  • “He said he ran 10 miles? Cap!”
  • “No cap, that movie made me cry.”

Tip: Want to sound authentic? Say no cap to emphasize you’re being real, truthful and not exagerating.

7. Yeet

Meaning: To throw something with enthusiasm or energy. Also used to express excitement.

Examples:

  • “He yeeted the ball across the field!”
  • “I was so excited, I just yelled ‘YEET!’”

Heads Up: This one is a bit loud and silly—but fun to use with friends.

a photo of a hand touching grass

8. Touch Grass

Meaning: Go outside. Reconnect with reality. Stop being online too much.

Examples:

  • “You’re arguing about cartoons again? Go touch grass.”
  • “I’ve been gaming all weekend. Yeah… time to touch grass.”

Why? Too much screen time? Touch some grass. Interact with the physical world!

9. Bussin’

Meaning: Really, really good—especially when talking about food.

Examples:

  • “This pizza is bussin’!”
  • “That mac and cheese? Bussin’ for sure.”

Usage Tip: Best used when you’re biting into something absolutely delicious.

10. Lowkey / Highkey

Lowkey = Not obvious, quiet, subtle
Highkey = Very obvious, loud, strong feeling

Examples:

  • “I lowkey like that song—don’t judge me!”
  • “I’m highkey excited to go on vacation.”

Tip: Use lowkey for quiet feelings; highkey when you’re shouting it from the rooftops (or want to!).

Final Thoughts

Learning English isn’t just about grammar and vocabulary—it’s also about connecting with people. Slang helps make those connections smoother and more fun. So go ahead—try some of these out next time you’re talking to friends or scrolling through TikTok.

Don’t be afraid to play with language. After all, it’s meant to be lived and enjoyed.

Until next time—stay curious and keep slaying it!

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