“Como” is a Spanish word meaning “how,” “like,” or “as.” Online, English speakers borrow it casually in captions, comments, and...

Slang for awesome includes words like “lit,” “fire,” “dope,” “sick,” “goated,” and “bussin’.” These words all mean something is excellent,...

Midwestern slang is the group of informal words and phrases used by people who live in states like Ohio, Michigan,...

“Ash” in text slang usually means “as hell.” People add it after an adjective to make it stronger, like “tired...

ML usually means “My Love” in slang, texting, and on social media. It’s a sweet nickname used with a partner,...

Memphis slang is a set of regional words and phrases from Memphis, Tennessee, shaped by Black Southern culture, hip hop,...

Triumphant internet slang most often refers to FTW, short for “For The Win.” It’s a three letter abbreviation used online...

Wisconsin slang is a set of regional words and phrases used mostly by people who live in or grew up...

Demure, in slang terms, means composed, tasteful, and put together in a low key way. The phrase went viral through...

By Jamie Ortiz, Staff Writer at SlangGuide Last Updated: July 2026 Reviewed by: Priya Nathan, Digital Linguistics EditorBBL is an...