10 Slang Words You’ll Only Hear in the US & What They Mean

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00:0010 slang words you'll only hear in the U.S. and what they mean.

00:04Number 1. Bummer.

00:07Bummer expresses mild disappointment when plans fail, like missing a bus,

00:11conveying casual frustration without sounding dramatic.

00:14Number 2. Dude.

00:16Dude evolved from describing flashy men to a friendly attention-getter for anyone,

00:21common in surf, skate, and youth culture.

00:24Number 3. Hype.

00:26Hype signals excitement or heavy promotion around events or products,

00:30as a verb, it means energize, especially in entertainment.

00:34Number 4. Chill.

00:36Chill means relax, calm down, or hang out,

00:38also describes easygoing personalities and America's emphasis on laid-back leisure.

00:44Number 5. Hangry.

00:46Hangry blends hungry and angry, describing irritability from missed meals,

00:50a playful, relatable way to explain moodiness driven by hunger.

00:55Number 6. Ghost.

00:57Ghost means abruptly ending communication.

00:59Often via texting or social media, highlighting avoidance in modern, technology-shaped relationships.

01:06Number 7. YOLO.

01:08YOLO, you only live once, encourages spontaneity and risk-taking.

01:12Once trendy, it still motivates adventurous decisions and memory-making.

01:16Number 8. Cringe.

01:18Cringe describes awkward, embarrassing moments causing second-hand discomfort,

01:23especially online, where missteps quickly become widely shared entertainment.

01:28Number 9. Bail.

01:30Bail means canceling plans or leaving suddenly.

01:33Adapted from legal usage, it can imply unreliability or escaping uncomfortable situations.

01:38Number 10. FOMO.

01:42FOMO, fear of missing out, is anxiety from others' visible fun.

01:46FOMO reflects the struggle to balance personal rest with social connection,

01:50often pushing people to join events simply to avoid regret.

01:52FOMO.

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01:55YES!

01:56FOMO, here we go.

01:59FOMO, it's