Englishbix brings you an amazing and interesting list of popular American English Slang words. These words can help you to master conversational English used by Americans.
The following American slang words list would come handy to you when you are reading a novel or any other content written by US authors. Unlike British slang words and phrases, American slang may seem somewhat easy.
American Slang Words List with Meanings
These common terms and expressions used in US English will help you talk in the standard American Accent and make you sound like an American.
- On Fleek: It is similar to “on point” to refer to something attractive.
- Hitched: It is an adjective that means two people getting married.
- Goals: To achieve something great in life. It is usually used as couple goals, friendship goals, marriage goals etc.
- Squad : It is a slang English word referring to a group of friends
- GOAT: It is an acronym – Greatest Of All Time.
- Low Key: It means not to show off or keep something a secret.
- Nerd Out: This slang word means to get enthralled or engaged by nerdy geeky activity.
- Mood: It is used to refer to a temporary state of mind. For example, you can be in a mood of self-improvement.
- Chill: It is basically a colloquial word. It means that something is relaxed, easy and fun.
- Bombed: It is an interesting slang word that means to completely fail in something. (It can also be used to convey that someone is getting drunk)
- Fire: This word means that something spoken is quite outstanding.
- Retweet: The word is originated from the Twitter word ‘retweet’. But here it means that you agree with something.
- Dime: It is as common as other words. It is used to describe a woman who is genuinely sweet, good looking and very kind.
- Swing: This term has multiple informal meanings in the English language. One of the meanings is to tell someone that they would be reaching their place in a short time.
- Fly: It is used to describe clothing attire.
- Drop: The drop word is to describe when you need to enlighten someone with information
- Slide: The word is used as its literal meaning ‘glide’. It actually means that the person is becoming apart from another person’s life.
- Bestie: It means best friend.
- Hot: It should not be confused with temperature. In American English, it is used to refer to someone beautiful and sexy.
- Jacked: The word is used to describe someone who exercises a lot and has large muscles.
- Swag: The words are quite trending and it means style or attitude.
- YOLO: It is used as an acronym that states ‘You Only Live Once’
- ASAP: One more acronym – As Soon As Possible
- Chick: Basically used as a noun; It is used to refer to a young female between the age group 12 to 40 years
- BAE: (It is an acronym and used as a noun). ‘Before Anyone Else’. The word is used to refer to the significant other.
- Boo: (It is a noun) This word is similar to boyfriend or girlfriend or sometimes husband and wife.
- Poppin: The word is used as an adjective. It can be used to refer to any social event such as parties, gatherings or clubs.
- Lit: (Adjective Form) This word means something fun and interesting.
- Dope: It is a generic word that describes something exciting and cool.
- Sick: The word is a negative connotation but is used to symbolize something exciting.
- Nada: (Pronoun Form) The word is used commonly instead of saying ‘nothing’.
- Brah: The word is used in American conversational style that means “Are you serious?”
- On Point: It is a colloquial way of conveying that something or someone is attractive or fashionable.
- Pass The Buck: Transfer responsibility to someone else.
- Piece Of Cake: Easy or effortless
- Rip Off: Overcharge
- Score: To get something you want
- Screw Up: To make a mistake or do something wrong or Bad
- U Card: U mass term for the university students Identification card
- What’s Up?: How are you?
- Wicked: Amazing, or a modifier
- Wrap Up: To finish, to bring something to a close
- Spill The Beans: Reveal a secret
- Take A Rain-Check: Do at another time
- That Hit The Spot: That was really good, that’s just what I needed
- The Bomb: If something ‘is the bomb’, it is awesome
- Shoot The Breeze: Casual conversation
- Snagged/Nabbed: To take something without asking or slyly
- Jonesing: To want something badly
- Lemon: A bad buy or purchase
- My Bad: My fault or my mistake
Conclusion:
American English slang words will help you to take the conversation with native people to the next level. You will already know the meaning of the sentences and the meaning behind it. Englishbix will keep helping you to learn different things.
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