Table of contentsClick link to navigate to the desired location
This content has been automatically translated from Ukrainian.
What is slang?
Slang is an informal, often non-standard language used by certain groups of people to communicate. These may be youth communities, occupational groups, social circles or subcultures. Slang often reflects the culture, interests, and worldview of this group, and may also include new words, phrases, or even altered meanings of pre-existing words.
Why is there slang?
- Identity and belonging: Using slang helps people feel part of a certain group. This creates a sense of community and allows you to be different from others.
- Communication effectiveness: Slang allows you to quickly and succinctly convey ideas or emotions, often using metaphors or abbreviations.
- Creativity: Slang reflects the creativity of speakers. People invent new words or give new meanings to old ones to express their thoughts and feelings in a unique way.
Examples of slang
Flexites
This word comes from the English "flex", which means «to show off» or «to show off your coolness». It has become popular in youth circles through social media, where people can often be seen showing their new shoes, fashion items or achievements. For example: "He constantly flacks his new phone."
Cranch
The word came from the English "crunch", which means "to eat". In slang, it got a slightly different meaning - to work on something very intensively in a limited time. This word is especially popular among gamers and IT specialists when you need to finish the project or prepare for release.
Shipperites
The word came from fandoms and means supporting or wanting to see two characters together in a romantic relationship. "Shipper" comes from "relationship". For example: "I will shipper Harry and Hermione."
Shagged
From English "scam" – fraud. The word is used when someone cheats someone, such as in financial matters or online gaming. It is often used to mean "get into trouble" or "be deceived".
Trip
The word has several meanings, but in slang it is often used to refer to a trip or trip. For example: "We have planned a trip to the Carpathians for the weekend."
Crash
This word came from English and means someone who likes a lot or you have a crush on. For example: "My crash from a parallel class."
Rofle
From English "ROFL" (Rolling On the Floor Laughing). Used to refer to something very funny. For example: "Did you see that video? I'm just roffling!"
Imba
The word comes from "imba", short for "imbalanced" in a gaming environment. Used to refer to something extremely strong or invincible. For example: "This character is just an imba in the game."
Blur
The word came about during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the Zoom platform became extremely popular for online meetings. Now the word "to think" means to hold a video conference or meeting via the Internet. For example: "We will wash it out at 3 o'clock."
Rake
This is the Ukrainian version of the English "to handle" or "to manage". It is used to describe the process of solving complex or confusing situations. For example: "I need to rake all these documents before the end of the day."
How does slang come about?
Slang occurs naturally in the process of human communication. New words can appear due to the influence of pop culture, media, technology or social change. For example, popular movies or series can introduce new terms into use, and technological changes can create new words to describe new phenomena.
Why is it important to know slang?
Knowledge of slang helps to better understand and communicate with different groups of people, to be aware of modern language trends and cultural changes. It also adds richness and expressiveness to the language, makes communication more lively and interesting.
This post doesn't have any additions from the author yet.
