You’ve got Internet acronyms on lock. But you still have no clue what the average teenager is talking about. (“On fleek” means what now?) Herewith, PureWow’s guide to the nonsensical tech-speak of today’s youths.
Here's What "On Fleek" Means, Once and for All
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Published Aug 13, 2015
1. Turnt
Meaning: Excessively hyped or excited
As in: Julia brought rosé; book club’s about to get turnt.
2. Squad
Meaning: Your crew/posse
As in: About to meet the squad for dinner.
3. Goals
Meaning: Something you aspire to
As in: Olivia Palermo’s style is goals, man.
4. Fam
Meaning: Group of friends. See also: squad
As in: What’s up, fam?
5. Slay
Meaning: Something is awesome
As in: You are slaying in that new sweater, my friend.
6. On fleek
Meaning: On point
As in: Business casual on fleek.
7. Cray
Meaning: You’re too tired to type a ‘z’
As in: That presidential debate was cray, no?
8. Ghosting
Meaning: Ending a relationship by simply ignoring the other person entirely
As in: LOL @ Charlize Theron ghosting Sean Penn.
9. Yasss
Meaning: A more enthusiastic “yes,” often followed by "queen" (alternately: "kween"). Add a’s and s’s as you see fit.
As in: Vacation in three days—yaaaassssss!
10. Dead
Meaning: Awesome. And not actually dead.
As in: OMG those s’mores bars? Dead.
11. Bye, Felicia
Meaning: A way to dismiss someone. Originally from the 1995 Ice Cube movie Friday.
As in: You’re not coming to my birthday party that you RSVP’d yes to? Bye, Felicia.
12. Swerve
Meaning: Another way to dismiss someone
As in: I don’t have time to hear about your brother-in-law’s start-up that needs funding. Swerve.
