11 Slang Terms That Totally Defined 2015
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You might think you're cool, hip, and know exactly what the latest slang is, but you can always learn more. Before you jump into the newest terms that the teens are using (aka "hunty"), see whether you know Dictionary.com's newest additions.
The popular online dictionary website added 150 words to its repertoire, which include slang gems like "fleek." Check out some of the most notable ones that capture what 2015 was all about, and make sure to add Oxford's newest words too so you can be awesome sauce like the rest of us.
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Kk
"Kk" means "OK" but you basically only use it if you're in a rush and want to end the convo.
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Bestie
When someone is really your best friend, they earn the title of "bestie," which is just a cuter way of saying it.
Drunk Text
These are the texts you send when you're drunk — you think they're a good idea in the moment but tend to completely regret them the next day.
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Facepalm
The act of throwing your hands to your face because you're in such disbelief over what someone has said or done.
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Feels
If something makes you feel an intense emotion, whether it's sad or happy, it gives you the feels.
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Random
When something happens that is so odd, it's random. The word can be used both about someone or something.
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Fleek
Originating in 2014, you use fleek to describe yourself or someone or something that is so incredibly fly — e.g., eyebrows on fleek.
IRL
IRL stands for "in real life" and is usually used to describe how you act differently in real situations versus online.
Sapiosexual
You know when you hear someone talking about literature and politics and suddenly they become hot? That's called being a sapiosexual, aka someone who prefers smarts above all in a partner.