Hey, girl. You'resohip. You know the best celebs to follow on Insta Stories andcan correctly use "on fleek"in a sentence (but you shouldn’t because it’s already over). Here are a handful ofnewterms you may have heard your niece/little sister/cool coworker say, and what they actually mean.
1. Lit
Meaning: Fun, exciting
As in: This party is lit.
2. Savage
Meaning: Not caring about consequences
As in: Did you see whenJ. Lo texted Leo DiCaprio on Carpool Karaoke, and then read his response? Savage.
3. No chill
Meaning: Not calm
As in: When Simone Biles met Zac Efron, she had no chill.
4. Curve
Meaning: To reject someone's advances
As in: “Wait, he doesn’t likeStranger Things? You should curve him.”
5. Slide into the DM
Meaning: Direct message (specifically on Instagram)
As in: I didn't give him my number; he can slide into the DM if he really wants.
6. Put on blast
Meaning: To embarrass someone or be embarrassed
As in: Oooh, Ryan Lochte was put on blast last week.
7. Dank
Meaning: Very good
As in: Those waffles at brunch were so dank.
8.火
Meaning: Extremely good
As in: Your waffles were dank, but my eggs Benny was fire.
9. High-key
Meaning: Refers to a thought or opinion that needs attention
As in: I high-key believe Adele is the greatest singer of our generation.
10. Low-key
Meaning: Something casual or secret in nature
As in: I low-key still listen to Backstreet Boys on the reg.
