Workplace-Safe Slang
Casual slang that will not raise eyebrows in a work Slack — no offensive or vulgar terms, just the everyday words that keep conversation natural.
18 terms
Mediocre — distinctly worse than good, slightly better than bad. A dismissive verdict that something…
Kind of, somewhat, or secretly — used to soften an admission. "Lowkey like the remake better." Pairs…
A lie — flat-out untrue, inflated, or an exaggerated claim. "Capping" (verb) is the act of lying. "N…
British adjective meaning mildly impudent in a charming way — or a slightly indulgent, casual act. "…
Suspicious; giving off the feeling something isn't right. "He's acting sus" = something's off. Can t…
(slang) A close-up taken with the ultrawide lens of a smartphone camera, resulting in a distorted ap…
A warning sign in dating or friendships — a behavior that suggests incompatibility or trouble. Compa…
To throw something with great force and very little care for where it lands. Also an exclamation ("Y…
An exclamation of excitement, hype, or awe — "POGGERS!" dropped after a clutch play or a genuinely s…
Extremely good — usually food, but increasingly applied to songs, weather, and outfits. The doubled …
British tag question: "isn't it?" Also a filler word, a whole sentence, and a mood. Spelled "innit" …
When something occupies your thoughts constantly without your permission — a song, a memory, or some…
A universal one-word reaction — exasperation, disbelief, or affection. Can stand alone as a complete…
Charisma, charm, or the ability to attract a romantic partner through smooth talk and confident ener…
To do something exceptionally well or look amazing doing it. Originated in drag ballroom culture ("s…
When a reply to a post gets more likes than the original — signaling the replier dunked on the poste…
The lifecycle of online platforms: first they're good to users, then they squeeze users to please ad…
Low-effort AI-generated content flooding the internet — generic images, soulless blog posts, fake pr…