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17 Sex Terms You Were Too Embarrassed to Ask About, Defined

Especially with the rise of social media, new terms are coined all the time, including in the arena of sexuality. For instance, while the word "cuck" has become an insult hurled by the right-wing trolls, it's related to cuckolding, which can (and should) be a hot and consensual sexual activity that all involved parties enjoy. If you weren't quite sure of what that particular word's definition is — or you're unclear on terms like felching, docking, or queening, for that matter — I've written a near-comprehensive guide.

Additionally, if you're wondering if any given sex act is really a thing, keep in mind the wise words of sex educator Jimanekia Eborn : " Everything is a thing, is basically what I have learned working in sex education." In other words, if you can dream it, you can do it — or at least rest assured that someone else has probably tried to. With that being said, here are 17 sex terms you probably didn't learn in sex ed, explained.

1. Pearl Necklace

As Samantha explained to Charlotte on a memorable episode of Sex and the City , a pearl necklace is what results when someone ejaculates on or around their partner's neck or chest (yes, so that the semen is roughly where a pearl necklace is when worn). If you're not someone who enjoys wearing this kind of pearl necklace, feel free to stick to Charlotte's preferred version, which you can find at Bloomingdale's.

2. Impact Play

Impact play refers to any impact on the body done for sexual gratification, from spanking to whips and crops . When engaging in impact play, remember to pick a safe word and continually check in with one another to ensure the level of pain is desirable. It's also important to stick to areas on the body which are safe to spank or tap on with a crop, which means fleshy, meaty areas away from the organs, such as the butt and thighs. If this sounds appealing to you, be sure to check out my guide to first-timer BDSM tips .

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3. squirting.

Squirting is when a person with a vagina ejaculates fluid during sex. Eborn says she is frequently asked if squirting is a myth, and she's only too happy to share that it is not, nor is it "just peeing." Research suggests that the fluid involved comes partly from Skene's glands, also known as the "female prostate" — but as with many subjects that don't focus on a penis, more research is required. Not everyone squirts, and among those who do, some squirt from clitoral stimulation and some squirt from G-spot stimulation (that is, stimulation of the sensitive front wall of the vagina).

You may be familiar with cognitive behavioral therapy , a helpful form of talk therapy. However, within the world of kink, CBT refers to "cock and ball torture." This form of CBT can be therapeutic for people with penises interested in having a dominatrix inflict pain on their genitals, through the use of ropes, whips, or even chastity devices.

Pegging refers to when a woman penetrates a man anally with a strap-on dildo . There's a now-infamous pegging scene in a Broad City episode that recently repopularized the term.

6. Queening

Queening is just a glamorous name for sitting on someone's face. There's nothing more to it than that.

7. Scissoring

Scissoring, also called tribadism or tribbing, is most often thought of as the territory of same-sex, female-identified couples. It's usually considered to be two partners rubbing their vulvas against each other's, but can also be defined as one partner rubbing their vulva against other body parts of their partner's (including the thighs and butt), as Autostraddle pointed out . In so-called "classic" scissor position, partners' legs intersect so that they look like — you guessed it — scissors. Porn (especially porn made for the male gaze) has probably hyped up scissoring as a more popular act among women who have sex with women than it actually is in real life, but plenty of people love it.

Women in lingerie touching each other

8. edge play.

When you first hear the term "edge play," it's easy to assume it refers to extreme sex acts that literally involve an edge of some sort, such as knives or needles (and yes, some people consensually incorporate those things into sex). But no sharp objects need to be involved in this type of edge play. The term means kinky sexual acts that push your boundaries (consensually) to the edge, which can be exhilarating for some. What is considered edge play differs from person to person, as we all have our own boundaries and limits. For some, psychological play such as name-calling may be edge play. If you are going to try pushing your boundaries , please do so with a partner you trust and use a safe word.

Figging is one of those sexual acts that are so interesting it's fun to know what it means, but you have to wonder if anyone actually does it. Figging is the act of inserting a piece of peeled ginger into someone's butthole, which would burn, sting, and be quite painful. Figging allegedly originated as a (non-sexual) form of corporal punishment on female prisoners by the Greek and the Roman empires. These days, the term also can refer to the general infliction of consensual pain on the anus.

10. Aftercare

Aftercare is a sexual practice that everyone should be doing, whether you're having kinky sex or vanilla sex. It's a term created by the kink community and simply means checking in with your partner(s) after sex to make sure all parties felt good and safe about what just went down and taking care of one another emotionally and physically. This can mean cuddling, bringing ice to the submissive partners if there are any spanking bruises, and talking about what you liked or what you didn't like. It really just means checking in post-sex, and if anything did happen that one or all parties felt weird about, making sure it doesn't happen the next time.

11. Felching

To felch is to suck up semen out of an orifice (using a straw is optional). For instance, someone may ejaculate inside their partner's anus and then suck their own semen out of the anus with their mouth; they then may or may not swallow. (Keep in mind that exchanging fluids in this way is associated with the risk of STIs , including HIV.)

12. Bukkake

Bukkake is both a sex act and popular genre of porn in which multiple men, typically three or more, ejaculate all over a woman.

13. Docking

"Docking is when two uncircumcised [people with penises] get together," Eborn explains. "[The first] pulls his foreskin back and holds it while [the second] stretches [theirs] open and outward as far as possible over the head and shaft of [the first partner's] penis." She says she is frequently asked if this act is real and possible, and her response is that with enough imagination and determination, most things are. (That said, remember that comfort and safety should take priority in all sexual encounters, no matter how creative.)

14. Cuckolding

Cuckolding is when a person in a relationship stands by as their partner has sex with someone else. There are many ways to cuck: The "cuckold" may look on while tied up in a corner, or the cuckold's partner may go out on their own, have sex, and report back. There is usually an element of humiliation involved: For instance, a wife may tell her husband all about how her other partner has a massive penis and can satisfy her in ways her husband cannot. Yes, some men are turned on by being told they suck in bed. (Important note: It's totally possible to share sexy fantasies about cuckolding with your partner without actually doing it.)

Professional dominatrixes often get requests to do cuckolding sessions in which they may have their submissive watch as they have sex with a different partner or tell the submissive to buy them lingerie for them to wear on a date with someone else. While cuckolding is primarily associated with married, opposite-sex couples, people can enjoy cuckolding play regardless of gender, orientation, or relationship status.

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15. water sports.

According to safe-for-work Google searches, water sports are aquatic activities such as jet-skiing. In the bedroom, however, the term refers to the incorporation of urine in erotic play. A golden shower, for example, is when one partner pees on the other. If you want to try this kind of play for the first time but are a little nervous, peeing on your partner (or being peed on) in the shower is a good way to dip your toe in the water, metaphorically speaking.

16. Fisting

Fisting is when one partner inserts their entire hand or fist into the other partner's vagina (or anus, for the highly talented). If you enjoy intense penetration but are dating someone with a small penis, remember that they have an entire fist to use on you. (And no, a penchant for fisting won't make your vagina loose ( nor will sex in general , so put that myth out of your head).

If you'd like to try it, go slow and use plenty of lube ; the fister can also wear a latex glove to keep things extra sanitary and help the hand slide into the orifice. And as with any sex act, enthusiastic consent and in-the-moment communication are key to enjoyment by all parties.

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17. queefing.

OK, so this one may not be a sex act, exactly, but it frequently happens during sex. Queefing is when air escapes from the vagina, often during or after penetration, and makes a farting sound. It's a form of flatulence, and it's totally normal. "At one point in time, it happens to all of us. We laugh [about it] to keep from being embarrassed," Eborn says.

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What Slang Do You Use?

Gyat, rizz, sigma: Are you up on the latest lingo?

By Jeremy Engle

Today’s featured article begins:

Do you know what a gyat is? What about a rizzler? And how, precisely, does one pay a Fanum tax?

Do you know the answers to these questions? Have you seen or heard any of these words on TikTok or other social media platforms? Do you use any of them in your everyday life? Or do they all sound like a foreign language to you?

In “ Gen Alpha Is Here. Can You Understand Their Slang? ” Madison Malone Kircher continues:

Welcome to the language of Gen Alpha, the cohort coming up right behind Gen Z. These children of millennials have begun a generational rite of passage — employing their own slang terms and memes, and befuddling their elders in the process. Which brings us back to gyat (rhymes with “yacht,” with a hard “g” and a firm emphasis on “yat”). “There’s no cute way to say it — it’s just a word for a big butt,” said Alta, a 13-year-old eighth grader in Pennsylvania. “If someone has a big butt, someone will say ‘gyat’ to it.” Alta and her brother Kai, an 11-year-old sixth grader, said they had learned the word on TikTok and that it had suddenly become popular among their classmates. The internet encyclopedia Know Your Meme credits the sudden popularity of “gyat” to the Twitch livestreamer Kai Cenat. (In August, Mr. Cenat made headlines when his fans swarmed Union Square Park in Manhattan after he promised to give away gaming consoles at no cost.) “I don’t say ‘gyat’ to people, though, unless they’re my friend,” Alta said. “And we say it to our mom.” Several other new words have become part of this generation’s vernacular, and six members of Gen Alpha offered their decoding services for this article. (Their parents gave permission for them to be interviewed, with the agreement that their last names would not be used.) Many of the children cited a catchy parody song making the rounds on TikTok as a key to the slang’s rising popularity. The lyrics go like this: Sticking out your gyat for the rizzler You’re so skibidi You’re so Fanum tax I just wanna be your sigma A rizzler is a “good person,” according to Malcolm, a 10-year-old in Washington State. “Having rizz is when you have good game,” Alta said. “Being a rizzler is like when you’re a pro at flirting with people.” (Rizz is short for charisma.) The word can be used as a compliment or a joke, according to Jaedyn, 12. She said that the boys at her school in New Jersey had been singing the song lately, adding that it gave her a headache.

Students, read the entire article and then tell us:

How much slang do you use? Do you like using the latest lingo, or do you prefer more traditional forms of expression? When do you think slang is or isn’t appropriate?

What’s your reaction to the article? Do you use any of the terms and expressions it mentions in your everyday life?

Where do you learn slang? From your friends or siblings? At school or online?

What is your favorite slang word (or, at least, a favorite that meets our commenting standards )? What does it mean? Why do you like it?

According to the article, as Gen Alpha’s slang terms make their way into the wider world, the young people responsible for their popularity are ready to move on to what’s next. “If millennials start saying them,” Jaedyn, 12, said, “we’ll be like, ‘We’re done with these now.’” Do you agree? Once a slang word catches on with older generations, is it not cool anymore? Can you think of any recent terms that this has happened with?

Students 13 and older in the United States and Britain, and 16 and older elsewhere, are invited to comment. All comments are moderated by the Learning Network staff, but please keep in mind that once your comment is accepted, it will be made public and may appear in print.

Find more Student Opinion questions here. Teachers, check out this guide to learn how you can incorporate these prompts into your classroom.

Jeremy Engle joined The Learning Network as a staff editor in 2018 after spending more than 20 years as a classroom humanities and documentary-making teacher, professional developer and curriculum designer working with students and teachers across the country. More about Jeremy Engle

What Does G Mean In Slang & How To Use It

What does g mean in text, tiktok and social platforms.

In texting, chat, TikTok, or Snapchat, “G” can mean “mate.” This is a term of endearment or camaraderie that is often used among friends.

To respond to someone using “G,” you could simply say “Thanks, G” or “What’s up, G?” depending on the context of the conversation.

Here is an example of a conversation between two friends

Friend 1: “Hey G, what’s up?” Friend 2: “Not much, just hanging out at home. What about you?” Friend 1: “Same here. Just finished up some work and now I’m relaxing on the couch.” Friend 2: “Sounds like a good plan. Want to hang out later and watch a movie or something?” Friend 1: “Sure, that sounds great. What do you want to watch?” Friend 2: “How about that new action movie that just came out?” Friend 1: “Sounds good to me. Let’s do it.”

In this example, the term “G” is used as a term of endearment between the two friends. They are planning to hang out and watch a movie together.

G in texting, chat, TikTok, or Snapchat can mean “Gangster.” This term is often used as a slang term to refer to someone who is tough or cool, and it is often associated with a particular style or subculture.

It is not appropriate to use this term to refer to someone unless you are certain that they are comfortable with it, and it is generally best to avoid using slang terms or labels to describe others. If someone uses the term “G” to refer to you, you can simply acknowledge it and move on, or you can politely let them know that you prefer not to be referred to in that way.

Friend 1: “Yo, what’s up G?” Friend 2: “Not much, just hanging out at home. How about you?” Friend 1: “Same. Just watching some TV and chilling.”

In this example, Friend 1 is using the term “G” as a slang term for “gangster” or “cool person.” Friend 2 does not seem to have any problem with this, and simply responds by telling Friend 1 what they are doing.

Here is another example of a conversation between a couple

Partner 1: “Hey, I saw that new movie everyone’s been talking about. Want to watch it together tonight?” Partner 2: “Sure, that sounds like fun. What time should I come over?” Partner 1: “How about 7:00? We can order some pizza and make it a date night.” Partner 2: “Sounds good, G. See you at 7:00.”

In this example, Partner 2 is using the term “G” as a term of endearment or affection towards Partner 1. Partner 1 does not seem to have any problem with this, and simply responds by making plans for their date night.

What does G mean from a guy

It is not possible for me to accurately determine the specific meaning or intent behind the use of the letter “G” in a conversation between a girl and a guy. The use of “G” could potentially have different meanings depending on the context in which it is used and the individual using it. It could potentially mean “gangster,” “mate,” or something else entirely.

Without further context or information, it is not possible for me to provide specific suggestions for how to respond or whether the person using “G” likes or dislikes the other person, or if they are trying to make a move.

Here are two examples of a conversation between a girl and a guy using “G” in different meanings

Girl: Hey, what’s up? Guy: Not much, just hanging out with the Gs.

In this example, “Gs” is likely short for “gangsters,” and the guy is saying that he is hanging out with his friends who are part of a gang or who are perceived as being tough or rough.

Girl: I can’t believe I got an A on that test! Guy: Nice, G!

In this example, “G” is likely being used as a shortened form of “mate” or “buddy,” and the guy is expressing congratulations and support to the girl.

It is important to remember that the use of “G” could have different meanings depending on the context in which it is used, and it is always a good idea to communicate and clarify with the person using it to ensure that you understand their intentions.

What does G mean from a girl

It is difficult to accurately determine the specific meaning of “G” in this context without more context or information. “G” could potentially stand for a variety of things depending on the context in which it is used and the person using it.

Here are two possible examples of a conversation between a girl and a guy using “G” in different meanings

Girl: Hey, what’s up G? Guy: Not much, just hanging out at home. How about you? Girl: Same, just watching some TV.

In this example, “G” is likely being used as a shortened version of “guy” or “bro.” The girl is using it as a friendly greeting or term of endearment.

Girl: You know what, G? I’m really tired of you always being so selfish. Guy: What are you talking about? I’m not selfish. Girl: Yes you are. You never think about anyone but yourself.

In this example, “G” is likely being used as an abbreviation for “gangster.” The girl is using it as an insult or to convey her frustration with the guy’s behavior.

It is not appropriate to make assumptions about someone’s feelings or intentions based on a single word or abbreviation. It is important to communicate openly and directly with the person in order to understand their thoughts and feelings.

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The kids are saying ‘GYAT’: What does it mean?

What’s GYAT, how do you pronounce it ... and should you be saying it in the first place?

Take note: It's not a G-rated word.

GYAT (which rhymes with “squat” or “bought,” or “Fiat” depending on your pronunciation of the “g”), can be an acronym for “Girl Your A** Thicc” or an abbreviation for “goddamn,” according to Bark , an online monitoring company that tracks teenage slang.

Believe it not, it's a compliment.

Urban Dictionary explains that “ GYAT " is used when complimenting someone with a curvaceous body, while “ GYATT " (spelled with two Ts), describes a man or woman with a large butt.

Dictionary.com has a more general definition: “Gyatt or gyat is a slang term that is used to express strong excitement, surprise, or admiration.” 

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Where does GYAT come from?

"Dayum is a stylized way of saying damn, usually used to indicate surprise, with humorous intent, rather than in response to injury,”  John H McWhorter , an associate linguistics professor at Columbia University, tells  TODAY.com . “It was originally a southern Black pronunciation, exaggerated for effect.”

"Gyat" emerges from similar origins.

“GYAT evolved from ‘goddamn,’” explains McWhorter. “Specifically, a heightened way of saying it has always been ‘GOT-damn!’ which GYAT is based on.”

Kelly Elizabeth Wright, a postdoctoral research fellow in language sciences at Virginia Tech, tells TODAY.com: "It appears there are several competing theories for the provenance of this term, and because of this, there are also conflicting opinions on what type of term it is. Some consider this to be Black Southern, others Jamaican, and still others more generally Black ... there are many places where those traditions overlap."

She adds, "If you were to ask me what community seems to be using it the most currently, I’d place it with younger, online gamers."

According to Wright, "GYAT is one of hundreds of nominees for 2023 Word of The Year, an annual vote held by the American Dialect Society."

How kids these days are using ‘GYAT'

We can thank Gen Alpha — those born after 2012 — for putting “GYAT/TT” on our radar.

“Kids start using this type of slang as they embark on independence from their parents and gravitate toward their peer groups and form their own identities,” David Burke, aka “ Slangman “ and co-host of the podcast “Slingin’ The Slang!” tells TODAY.com.

Teens use GYAT verbally and on social media and messaging platforms like TikTok, Twitch, Discord and YouTube. Slang like GYAT can start a conversation or be shorthand to get around electronic character limits.

Burke says GYAT is not an insult.

“If someone says, “Wow you have a GYAT” it doesn’t mean, “You have a big butt,” he explains. “It means you have a big beautiful butt.” 

Can parents say ‘GYAT?’

Sorry, but no.

Burke says it’s important for parents to be able to interpret teen code to make sure they engage in safe behavior, but the lingo is “age-stamped.”

“If parents start using GYAT, teens will stop,” he says.

Dropping “GYAT” in any conversation — especially in a group of kids — will embarrass most teens, says Titania Jordan, CMO of Bark.us. She adds, “There’s a fine line between being a cool or ' cringe ' parent."

It's better to bring up the topic in private.

“Inquire in a joking manner or type it in a text message to your teen and see how they respond,” suggests Jordan. “Parents can also make it a game by asking their teen to quiz them about slang.”

In most cases, your curiosity will be hilarious to your kid.

“Either way, you’re bonding,” says Jordan. “However that happens with teens is a win.”

Elise Solé is a writer and editor who lives in Los Angeles and covers parenting for TODAY Parents. She was previously a news editor at Yahoo and has also worked at Marie Claire and Women's Health. Her bylines have appeared in Shondaland, SheKnows, Happify and more.

What Does G.O.A.T Mean and How to Use it?

We all have our preferences -- from the best to the not-so much. Here's a slang acronym for the former, that, despite being colloquial carries immense value.

For years we’ve had very few slang or acronyms for people and things that stand out than fit in. Most of our slang is based on emotions, emotional responses, or simply acronymic replies that convey quickly. GOAT is one such rare slang dedicated for a reason.

Spelled out as GOAT or G.O.A.T may seem silly at first if you were to pronounce the acronym as a word. But, it is colloquially, the biggest title anyone or anything could have in the present day and age. It’s a well-deserving crown of recognition that’s often earned and never taken or given without reason or cause.

So, what exactly is GOAT and why does it come with honor, privilege, and hard work?

The Ceremonious Coinage of GOAT

Goat, as we know it, is an animal and the capitalized version of it still stands the same and is spelled out as it is. But, the slang has no animalistic connotations. When ‘goat’, as an initialism, is written out as a word (with just the first letter being capital or all lowercase letters), it is contextually not read in reference to the animal.

The slang ‘Goat’, ‘GOAT’, or ‘G.O.A.T’ expands to ‘Greatest Of All Time’. This inference began with the Greatest himself, Muhammad Ali. Fans, onlookers, and admirers, rightfully began calling and titling Ali as ‘The Greatest’. It was, without a doubt, a reference to his exceptional presence in the boxing ring.

However, the one who attributed this title and created the acronym ‘GOAT’ was Muhammad Ali’s wife, Yolanda Ali. She crowned her husband and the greatest boxer in history as the Greatest Of All Time, in the 90s. Some claim it was a publicity stunt, but we think, it was a reference straight from the heart. And so, the acronymic slang stuck on.

GOAT’s first appearance in music

GOAT was soon popularised in the 2000s when the American rapper, Ladies Love Cool James (LL Cool J) released his album with the label ‘G.O.A.T’ in the year 2000. In his track ‘Mama Said Knock You Out’, LL Cool J refers to Muhammad Ali along with the latter’s birth name, ‘Cassius’.

It may seem coincidental that the album’s named ‘G.O.A.T’ and further into the record, there’s a track with a Muhammad Ali reference. But we vouch that it’s deliberate and in reference to the Greatest Of All Time, indeed.

GOAT debuts on the internet

An anonymous entry in the Urban Dictionary dating back to 2002 seems to be the earliest internet reference to GOAT as an acronym. Different people had and still have different theories of what a ‘goat’ in slang should be. But, currently, the universal understanding of GOAT is that of a proud title.

How Often Can You Use GOAT?

The nature of the slang itself is exclusive. It’s not ‘Great’ but the ‘Greatest’. So, GOAT must be used sparingly and for justifiable reasons. You could apply it on a small scale, provided someone or something is, indeed, the ‘greatest’ at what they do or it does.

Another reason why GOAT cannot be used as frequently (and sometimes mindlessly) as other internet slang is because it succeeds an entitling article – ‘the’. You cannot use something that follows ‘The’ always — it must be reserved for the greatest, the best, the most, etc. GOAT works only for superlatives and fittingly so.

Now that GOAT’s criterion for infrequent usage is answered by the value it holds, here are all the ways you can use GOAT online and offline:

While referring to the GOAT

Each field of work, profession, art, skill, talent, and passion, has its own GOAT. Besides mainstream sectors of identification, GOATs occupy a well-deserved place even in niches. So, if you’re referring to the Greatest Of All Time in a mainstream or niche sector that you’re personally involved in or generally just a follower, you can use GOAT.

Subjective greatness

GOAT is more a title than slang. But that doesn’t wipe out the fact that it is an informal word at subjective disposal. So, if you personally feel something or someone to be the Greatest Of All Time for you, then too, feel free to use GOAT. Like, ‘ Idk about you, but this album is hands-down the GOAT for me’ or ‘ You’re the GOAT to me’ .

Emphasizing GOAT energy

This is when something isn’t necessarily the Greatest Of ‘All Time’, but it is simply exceptional in its own way. When something or someone carries GOAT energy, it means that despite not being the Greatest Of All Time and earning an objective or subjective official title — it drives the energy of greatness.

The context here is inspirational, admirable, awe-inspiring, and just brilliant in its own way. For example, ‘ Look at her being a GOAT in the face of adversity. LOVE IT’ , ‘ Never quit, mate. Be your own GOAT’ , or ‘ This movie, though non-commercial is such a GOAT, I can’t!!!’ .

Emojis That Go Great With GOAT

It may seem like a hilarious mistake to use a 🐐 Goat emoji in a GOAT context simply because the name coincides exactly . But, chances are, that this is the one emoji that perfectly conveys the slang and is sometimes used as a replacement for it.

There isn’t much space for a misunderstanding when you use 🐐 with GOAT. More often than not, the context would explain the emoji’s usage. However, if you want to get creative and use an emoji other than a goat for GOAT, here are our options:

It’s no doubt that GOAT is not an acquired title, it is given — by fans, onlookers, and people who appreciate one’s work. The person is rightfully crowned as GOAT for a feat(s) that is ideally earned and not bought. So, if you’re referring to a GOAT who won a title fair and square, then, you can use the 👑 Crown emoji.

You could also personify your reference or give the GOAT an emoji face, with a 🫅 Person With a Crown emoji or their binary variants — the 👸 Princess or 🤴 Prince emojis.

Flexin’

Everything about being a GOAT is in the flex. GOATs are not just good at what they do, but they’re the Greatest of All Time at it! What’s a bigger flex than that? If you’re speaking with no cap about how GOAT someone or something is, and respectfully hyping their flex, you can use the 💪 Flexed Bicep emoji.

Cheer for the GOAT

When you crown someone as GOAT, officially or personally, you’re rooting for them. You cheer for them and their achievements. To express this positive emotion, you can use the 🙌 Raising Hands emoji along with your heartfelt message for the GOAT. You can also use a pair of 👏 Clapping Hands to convey your support and respect with applause.

Salute the GOAT

Respect and salutes go hand-in-hand. You can show how much you respect and look up to a GOAT with the 🫡 Saluting Face emoji. This applies in formally informal contexts like captions, comments, and personal contexts like messages as well.

GOAT has been in our slang dictionary for nearly 30 years now. It a one-of-a-kind slang that’s is set aside for the animate and inanimate that stand out and above mediocrity. Although an informal, colloquial acronym/initialism, it is prestigious to be recognized and given the title of GOAT.

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24 slang words teens and Gen Zers are using in 2020, and what they really mean

• Teens and members of Gen Z are using a slew of new slang terms, many of which are confusing to older generations.
• If you've ever wondered what terms like "periodt," "snatched," or "big yikes" mean — then this guide is for you. 
• Here's a list of 24 popular Gen Z slang terms and the correct way to use each of them. 
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In a world dominated by meme culture, ever-changing social media platforms, and the ability to cram your thoughts into a 280-character tweet, your grasp of basic slang can make or break your credibility as a functional and supposedly cool  human. 

Scroll through the comments of any Gen Z influencer's Instagram feed, and you may feel completely out of the loop on what the world is talking about. 

Though many of these terms have been around for decades , oftentimes derived from the language of Black and queer communities, online spaces have made the spread, appropriation , and evolution of language more rapid than ever before. 

Whether you're a millennial, Gen Xer, or baby boomer trying to stay up to date — or a Gen Zer in need of a refresher — here's a handy list of 24 popular slang terms and the correct way to use them all. 

Ally Spier contributed to an earlier version of this article.

Extra: To be "extra" is to be unnecessarily dramatic and over the top.

"She celebrated her birthday for an entire month. She's so extra." 

Source : Merriam-Webster

Periodt: "Periodt" is a word used at the end of a sentence, meant to add emphasis to a point that has been made. It is often regarded as a more extreme or intense version of "period." It is also often preceded by the words "and that's on" to add further emphasis.

A comma separates "periodt" from the rest of the sentence. It also sometimes seen as "periot."

Situation One: "I don't want to hear anything else about what I'm doing wrong until you find ways to get yourself right, periodt."

Situation Two:  "This is the best movie of all time, and that's on periodt."

Source:  Urban Dictionary

Snatched: The word "snatched" has two common definitions. The first refers to when someone is wearing something that is very fashionable, or has a look that looks really good. The second refers to the process of supporting an insult against someone who has lost an argument.

Situation One:  "That outfit is snatched, you look so good."

Situation Two:  "Then I said, 'by the way, everything you said and stand for is wrong, and I can't even believe people as ignorant as you exist'." "Oop, s natched ." 

Source: Urban Dictionary

Wig: "Wig" is a phrase used to refer to something that is amazing. It refers to the idea that what you saw was so amazing, and incited so much shock in you, that your wig flew off.

*Beyonce posts a photo*

Comments:  "Wig!" 

Big Yikes: "Big Yikes" is a more intense version of the word "yikes." It refers to something that is so very embarrassing that another, much larger "yikes" is needed.

"I thought I was posting it to my finsta but it went to my actual account."

"YIKES." 

"Even worse: Now she knows I was with her boyfriend last night."

"BIG YIKES."

Fit: Unlike the British version of the term "fit," which means attractive, in the United States, "fit" is just the shortened version of outfit.

"She had on a fire fit at the party." 

"Their fit was bold." 

Source : Buzzfeed , Urban Dictionary

Bet: "Bet" is a word that has many uses. It can be used in lieu of the word "OK" or "YES," but it can also be used as a response when someone challenges you, instead of saying "watch" or "we'll see."

Situation One: "Hey, I got your text message. See you at the club later." "Bet."

Situation Two: "You're not going to come to the party tonight. You never come to these types of events." "Alright, bet."

Fire: "Fire" is used to refer to something that is really cool and amazing.

"That outfit is fire."

"The movie was fire, you have to check it out."

Cap / No Cap: To "cap" is to lie about something, whereas "no cap" means to tell the truth.

"What you said is the biggest cap I've heard in a minute."

"All you do is cap, there's nothing real about you."

Shade: The word "shade" can be used as itself to refer to a situation where someone illustrated sneaky actions toward someone or something. On the other end, the person who has done the sneaky action has participated in the verb form of shade, which is to "throw shade."

"I see you over there throwing shade."

"She was out here throwing shade."

"You are being so shady right now, omg."

Flex: To "flex" (as a verb) is to knowingly flaunt and show off. As a noun, a "flex" is the thing being shown off itself.

Situation One: "He drove himself to school in a new car the day after he got his license. He's trying to flex."

Situation Two: "Big flex, I just got a job promotion last night." 

Source : Bustle

Go Off: "Go off" can be used to encourage a choice, or to support a rant or ridiculous behavior that's already occurred, usually meant humorously. Often, the phrase "I guess" follows it.

"You sat there for five minutes trying to tell me how to live my life, meanwhile I have yet to see you get yours together. But go off, I guess." 

Source : Urban Dictionary

Lewk: "Lewk" is a variation of "look," a signature physical trait, or a specially and carefully constructed outfit or appearance

"Their dress at prom was a lewk."

"Did you see Megan Thee Stallion's lewk in her newest video?" 

Source : The Cut

Lit: "Lit" is an adjective to describe when something's amazing, exciting, high-energy, or otherwise great. It can alternatively mean intoxicated or drunk.

Situation One:  "That party was lit."

Situation Two: "I was way too lit last night."

Source : Merriam-Webster Dictionary

Lowkey / Highkey: "Lowkey" means slightly, secretly, modestly, or discretely. It's the opposite of "highkey," for when you're sincerely or assertively into something.

"I lowkey can't wait for summer to be over."

"I highkey love snow."

Source : Business Insider

Salty: To be "salty" is to be annoyed, upset, or bitter, usually about something minor.

"You look really salty right now. What happened?"

"I'm mad salty right now though, lowkey." 

Slay: To "slay" is to do really well or succeed at something. The term first emerged during the 1970s and '80s in the midst of black drag and ballroom culture.

Situation One: "She slayed that fit" or "I slayed that test." 

Situation Two: "How do I look?" "Girl, you slay." 

Source : The Philadelphia Inquirer , PushBlack Now , Business Insider

Shook: If someone's "shook," they're affected by something, usually negatively and very emotionally. It can also mean shocked, surprised, or scared.

"Can't believe how that movie ended. I'm shook." 

Stan: "Stan" can be a noun for an overzealous and obsessive fan, and a verb meaning to be that kind of fan. It originated from an Eminem song of the same name. Someone can be a "stan" of a celebrity, or used as a verb, they can "stan" them. The word can also be used to express tame support of a person or a cause.

Situation One: "I stan pretty hard for Lizzo."

Situation Two:  "Don't say that to the 'Game of Thrones' stans."

Situation Three: "She is an incredible pop singer, unproblematic, who loves and supports equal rights. We have to stan." 

Source : Rolling Stone

Tea: "Tea" is gossip, and "spilling the tea" is the act of gossiping. We can also thank black drag culture for this iconic phrase. "Tea" is also used when one is agreeing with a point someone has just said.

Situation One: "Spill the tea, what did he say?"

Situation Two: "Last night was a mess. Here's the tea." 

Situation Three:  "And then I said, I can't support or be with someone who doesn't love and support me." "Tea." 

Source : Merriam-Webster , Urban Dictionary

Thirsty: Someone is "thirsty" if they're overly eager and desperate, usually for attention, approval, or compliments.

"He's posted, like, 10 selfies in the last hour. He's so thirsty."

Source : New York Times

Yeet: "Yeet" is a versatile word, mostly used either as a verb or to narrate the process of discarding things at high velocity.

Situation One: As someone throws something into the trashcan, that person may scream "YEET." 

Situation Two: "That car hit the fire hydrant and then quickly went away. It went YEET." 

Sksksksk: This phrase is also very versatile, but is mostly a filler expression of excitement, used when people do not know what else to say, or how to transition into a new phrase. It's popular among VSCO girls who use it to express their excitement.

"Are you going to the party tonight?"

"SKSKSKSK YES!"

Source: Business Insider

Simp: Basically the modern way of calling someone a schmoozer or a people pleaser, "simp" is mostly used to describe people (generally those who identify as male) who are willing to do anything to get somebody to fall in love with them.

While "simp" exploded in 2019 and 2020, the term and its current meaning actually originate from late 1980s and early '90s hip-hop, according to Dictionary.com.

"Yes, I bought her flowers, took her to dinner, gave her my Netflix password, and now we're planning to go to the park tomorrow to watch birds."

"Man, you're a simp."

Source: Urban Dictionary , Dictionary.com

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Language is constantly evolving, but there’s one type of language that so often changes even faster than the rest: slang. Every generation has its own unique slang words, and these terms seem to spring up faster than many people can keep up with. The popularity of TikTok and other social media trends has only made it easier for new slang to take hold, and if you aren’t keeping up with the latest trends, you might be left scratching your head.

These terms may be new to you, but it’s essential to remember that so many of the slang terms that seem suddenly brand new in the dominant, mainstream culture actually have origins and long histories of use in Black culture, the LGBTQ+ community, the drag community, and other marginalized groups and subcultures. From there, the creativity, appeal and just plain usefulness of these terms frequently leads to them being adopted by youth culture at large (including by white people and those who are not part of the communities where the terms originated), from where they may spread into the general population. This adoption, in many cases, involves appropriation that ignores, obscures, or erases the terms’ origins and originators.

If you need to brush up on the latest “cool” words so you don’t seem so cheugy , here are the meanings and likely origins of 16 essential Gen Z slang words to know—at least for the moment.

You’ve likely seen cap and no cap used on social media, but these terms actually pre-date social media and Gen Z by several decades. In Black slang, to cap about something means “to brag, exaggerate, or lie” about it. This meaning dates all the way back to at least the early 1900s. No cap , then, has evolved as another way of saying “no lie” or “for real.” Though it’s currently popular with Gen Z, no cap was mostly influenced by hip-hop culture.

Are you cool or are you cheugy ? This word, used to describe “uncool” things that are either out of style or trying too hard to be in style, is believed to have been coined in 2013. According to New York Times reporter Taylor Lorenz, Californian Gaby Rasson started using cheugy  then to describe people who unsuccessfully try to be trendy. The term got a great deal of exposure in a viral TikTok video in 2021. By May 2021, the hashtag #cheugy had over 10 million views on TikTok. Cheugyness or cheuginess are noun variations of the word, and a person who is cheugy is sometimes referred to as a cheug . Beware: Slang changes fast, and some may consider cheugy itself to be cheugy already.

During previous generations, drip was slang for “an unattractive, boring, or colorless person.” Now, if someone mentions your drip , it’s actually a good thing. Drip refers to your look or style, particularly when it’s considered extremely fashionable or sexy (kind of like a newer version of swag ). The origins of this usage are the subject of some debate. Many credit the early 2000s hip-hop scene in Atlanta, while others think drip may have evolved from slang used on the teen comedy Zoey 101 . Either way, if someone mentions your drip , now you know that you can take it as a compliment.

4. hits different

Sometimes something is so awesome that it impacts you or inspires you on a whole new level. The proper Gen Z term for this is hits different . In this sense, hit means “to have a marked effect or influence on; affect severely.” For example: That new Adele album just hits different.

This usage is believed to have originated in the LGBTQ+ community. Many people may have first encountered the term being used by popular YouTubers such as Daniel Howell and Phil Lester. In 2019, it further gained popularity thanks to social media platforms like TikTok and Twitter. Now, hits different has achieved widespread usage in a variety of situations.

5. main character

Do you ever wish you could be the main character in your favorite movie? Main character , for Gen Z, originated from a TikTok trend in which people post either a montage of their life featuring themselves as the main character or they reenact popular scenes from favorite movies and TV shows. Main character can also refer to someone who is the subject of viral outrage on social media. For example: I checked Twitter to see who the main character is today.

6. snatched

RuPaul’s Drag Race may well have been the vehicle that brought this slang term to the mainstream. For Gen Z, snatched means “fierce” or “ on point ,” particularly when it comes to someone’s hair, makeup, and physical appearance. Historically, snatched is slang from the Black drag community, in which performers often wear artificial hair called weaves. In the drag community, snatched is slang for saying something is so amazing it snatched your weave off.

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Are you ready to learn the next slang word? Bet ! As you may have guessed from the previous sentence, bet is a term of affirmation, agreement, or approval along the lines of “Cool!” or “I’m down!” It can also be used to express doubt or disbelief. This usage likely originated in Black slang. It’s also even more proof that Gen Z appears to love recycling trends from the ’90s, since bet can be traced back to that decade.

Does slang become less cool if we tell you it’s also an onomatopoeia ? Skrrt is supposed to mimic the sound of screeching tires, and it’s used as an interjection. For example, if someone is sharing some juicy gossip, their friend might respond with a skrrt to get them to stop and repeat something exciting they just said. The term has been in use since at least 2015, and it’s closely linked to the rising popularity of trap music .

9. understood the assignment

If you spend time on Twitter, you’ve probably seen tweets about actors who understood the assignment , or were perfectly suited for the role they were playing. This slang phrase is used to mean that someone was successful at or totally nailed something they needed to do. This isn’t limited to famous people. Someone who’s well-dressed or has the exact right comeback may also have understood the assignment . Saying this about someone is like giving them a gold star.

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10. OK boomer

Gen Z and Millennials are two distinct groups, but they found something to agree on with the term OK boomer . Both generations helped popularize the phrase starting in 2019, and it’s still going strong today. OK boomer is used as a clapback when people from older generations post condescending or out-of-touch things about younger generations online. It’s also used in a humorous or ironic way to dismiss out-of-touch commentary from people of any age group.

11. say less

Say less may come off as rude to some because it’s essentially a request to stop talking. It’s an abrupt, often funny way of saying “I understand” or “I’ve got the point.” Say less is the title of a 2019 song by R&B artist Ashanti. It’s also the name of a 2017 album by Canadian musician Roy Woods. It appeared online as early as 2011, but it may have reached its current level of popularity thanks to a 2021 Saturday Night Live skit.

This next word really slaps . It essentially means “to be excellent or amazing.” You’ve most likely heard slap in reference to music, as in “This song really slaps.” This slang word is also a total blast from the past. It was an adjective for “first-rate” in the mid-1800s and an adverb, meaning “excellently,” even earlier, in the mid-1700s. By at least the early 2000s, slaps was being used to celebrate everything from great music to good food. The musical slap is often credited to Bay Area hip-hop slang. There are many other slang terms that draw on force and motion to characterize great music, including bops , whips , and smacks . A track that slaps can be called a banger .

13. low-key/high-key

Low-key generally means “quiet,” “restrained,” “moderate,” or “easygoing.” In the slang sense, it’s more about a subtle feeling or something you want to keep on the downlow, such as low-key being excited about a cheesy new movie coming out or having a low-key crush on a celebrity. Alternatively, high-key is used to express open excitement about something, like being high-key invested in the ongoing drama between Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal. Fun fact: while low-key originates as an adjective, it is also widely used as an adverb, as our examples show above.

Were you low-key fixated on the slang term Karen ? Read more about it here.

14. bussin’

If something is really, really good, you might describe it as bussin’ . This term originates in African American Vernacular English (AAVE), likely based on various senses of bust meaning “to explode, do well, enjoy.” Many say it’s been appropriated by Gen Z in a way that changes the original meaning. While younger generations use the term for everything from a great outfit to good music, in AAVE, bussin’ typically refers to delicious food.

Gen Z didn’t invent simp , but they’ve found a way to make it their own. Simp is used—often, it’s important to note, in sexist ways—as an insult for men who are seen as being too submissive to women, especially under the guise of trying to win sexual attention from them. It’s controversial, though, as many say the term is degrading to women and a way of bullying men. Though the term found viral fame among TikTok influencers in 2019 and early 2020, rappers like Ice-T and DJ Evil E were using the term as far back as 1987.

Back in the day, kids used to chill out . Now, you might find them vibing instead. Vibing means relaxing, tapping into good feelings, and just generally enjoying the atmosphere. It’s closely related to vibe , which is an older slang term—from the late 1960s—that means “a feeling or flavor of the kind specified.” Vibing is used in many situations, but especially when someone is losing themselves in great music or conversation.

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