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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.
01:53It's delightful.
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01:55YES!
01:56FOMO, here we go.
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