English slang: Everyday & Phrases
30 slang words with meanings and example sentences.
hang in therekeep trying during a difficult timeHang in there, the exam will be over soon.Formality: informal — supportive and common
under the weatherslightly illI'm feeling a bit under the weather today.Formality: informal — polite and widely used
wiped outextremely tiredI'm completely wiped out after the long drive.Formality: informal — fine with friends, avoid in formal writing
hit the sackgo to bedI'm exhausted, so I'm going to hit the sack.Formality: informal — fine with friends, avoid in formal writing
hit the roadstart a journey; leaveWe should hit the road before the traffic starts.Formality: informal — fine with friends, avoid in formal writing
grab a biteget something quick to eatLet's grab a bite before the movie.Formality: informal — fine with friends, avoid in formal writing
a piece of cakesomething very easyThe test was a piece of cake.Formality: informal — fine with friends, avoid in formal writing
no biggienot a problem; not importantDon't worry about being late, no biggie.Formality: very informal — among friends and casual settings
my treatI will payDinner is my treat tonight.Formality: informal — fine with friends, avoid in formal writing
pull an all-nighterstay up all night, usually to study or workShe pulled an all-nighter to finish the project.Formality: informal — fine with friends, avoid in formal writing
cut it outstop doing something annoyingCut it out, you're making too much noise.Formality: very informal — among friends and casual settings
blow offto ignore or skip somethingHe blew off the meeting and went to the beach.Formality: informal — fine with friends, avoid in formal writing
freak outto react with sudden panic or strong emotionDon't freak out, it's only a small scratch.Formality: informal — fine with friends, avoid in formal writing
zone outto stop paying attentionI zoned out during the long lecture.Formality: informal — fine with friends, avoid in formal writing
wing itto do something without preparationI forgot my notes, so I'll just wing it.Formality: informal — fine with friends, avoid in formal writing
crack upto laugh a lotThat joke totally cracked me up.Formality: informal — fine with friends, avoid in formal writing
chill outto relax or calm downChill out, we still have plenty of time.Formality: informal — fine with friends, avoid in formal writing
bummedsad or disappointedI'm bummed that the trip got cancelled.Formality: informal — fine with friends, avoid in formal writing
stokedvery excited and happyI'm so stoked for the concert tomorrow.Formality: very informal — among friends and casual settings
psychedexcited and readyShe's psyched about starting her new job.Formality: informal — fine with friends, avoid in formal writing
pumpedfull of energy and excitementThe team is pumped for the final.Formality: informal — fine with friends, avoid in formal writing
fed upannoyed and tired of somethingI'm fed up with this slow internet.Formality: informal — common in everyday speech
on the fenceundecidedI'm on the fence about buying a new phone.Formality: informal — acceptable in most settings
over the moonextremely happyThey were over the moon about the baby news.Formality: informal — warm and common
down in the dumpssad or depressedHe's been down in the dumps since the move.Formality: informal — fine with friends, avoid in formal writing
rain checka request to do something at a later timeCan I take a rain check on dinner?Formality: informal — polite and common
ride or dieextremely loyal friend or partnerShe's my ride or die, no matter what.Formality: very informal — among friends and casual settings
bestiebest friendI'm meeting my bestie for coffee.Formality: very informal — among friends and casual settings
famclose friends or familyThanks for coming, fam.Formality: very informal — among friends and casual settings
homiea close friendHe's my homie from the old neighborhood.Formality: very informal — among friends and casual settings
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