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               Modern Slang 

Basic- Unoriginal or generic, mostly in style or lifestyle choices. 
Bet- A term to show agreement or acceptance. 
Bussin'- Used to describe something good, usually food that's delicious.  
Chill- Easy going, laidback, or calm. 
Cappin' or Cap- Said when someone is lying or embellishing. 
Cring- Embarrassing. 
Deadass- Serious. 
Delulu- Delusional. 
Dope- Used to describe something cool. 
Extra- Something excessive or unneeded. Mostly used to describe excessive or over-the-top behavior.
Fit- An outfit. 
Fit Check- Reviewing or seeing someone's outfit. 
Flex- Showing off. 
Glow Up- A positive transformation. 
Ghosting- When someone leaves a relationship with no communication. 
You Gucci?- Is everything all good? 
Hot Take- A controversial point-of-view. 

Ick- "He gives me the ick," means a person has an undesirable trait that makes no longer makes them attractive. 
Lit- Used to describe something awesome or exciting. 
Low Key- Means "kind of" or "somewhat." 
Mid- Average or subpar. 
No Cap- Said when someone isn't lying or embellishing. 

Noob- A new or inexperienced person. 
Opps- Opponent, opposition, or opposing force. 
Rizz- To charm or flirt. 
Say Less- I understand. No need to say more. 

Slaps- Used to describe something that's excellent or awesome. 

Slays- Said when something is good or impressive. 
Sigma- 1) Used in dating culture to describe a quiet, rebellious, lone wolf male. 2) Kids say, "What the sigma? which means nothing. 3) Used to describe someone (or something) unique, different, and/or original. 
Sus- Suspicious. 
Tea- Fresh gossip. 
Throwing Shade- Hurling insults. 

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