1. "girlie(s)."
In Urban Dictionary, "girlies" can refer to a few different things. Most commonly, it's used to describe women or girls, often in a friendly or playful way. 有点像中文的铝孩纸， It can also be used to refer to "the women in my group,"
You can call yourself too, “I’m such a healthy smoothie girlie”…
2. Next up, “Chad.”
Chad originally is a name.
“He walked in late, no notes, gave a flawless presentation, and left early. Total Chad move.”
“He ghosted her after two dates and bragged about it to his boys. Classic Chad move."
"The Chad at the bar just cut the whole line because he 'knows the owner.'油腻猛男，直男癌
3. Now, onto “Karen.” 事儿妈，女杠精
A “Karen” is the stereotype of a demanding, entitled woman — usually middle-aged — who insists on “speaking to the manager,” causes a scene in public, or complains in a way that feels unfair or privileged.
“She called the police because the neighbors were having a barbecue? That’s peak Karen behavior.”
4. “It’s giving...”
This one is everywhere. “It’s giving” is basically a way to describe the vibe something gives off. It’s a shorthand for “This reminds me of…” or “This has the energy of…”
For example:
"That outfit? It’s giving 90s supermodel."
Or: "This rainy weather is giving sad indie movie."
5. And then, we’ve got: “Gives me the ick.”
When you say something “gives you the ick,” you're talking about something that turns you off, often suddenly and irrationally. 下头
6. Next, "I can't even"
“Did you see that cat wearing sunglasses and riding a Roomba? I can’t even.”
And yes, you can stop at just “I can’t.” Gen Z loves a good sentence fragment.
我不行了，忍不了了，我快笑死了，太恶了，太可爱太萌了（受不了）
7. It’s the ___ for me
A way to point out or roast a specific trait or behavior someone has — either to hype them up or (often) tease them.
o “It’s the fake laugh for me.”
o “It’s the way you still text with a dot at the end... for me.”
最戳我的是____” / “就冲你这点我不行了”
8. "Delulu"
It’s short for “delusional,” but in the funniest, cutest way possible.
“She thinks her barista is secretly in love with her. She's so delulu — but like, in an adorable way.”
疯癫，自我催眠，好会脑补
9. "Soft launch" & "Hard launch"
A soft launch is when you post a hint that you're dating someone. For exmaple:
A blurry picture of two drinks on a table.
A photo of someone’s hand, but no face.
Caption: “Nice view today ”
Meanwhile, a hard launch is when you drop the full thing:
Couple picture, arm around the waist, maybe even a kiss. Boom. Insta-official.
10. Next one "Demure"
Now for something a little classy , you say “demure.”
“She wore a demure little dress and then tried outdrink everyone there.”
“I like your outfit today. Very cutesy, very demure.”
11. And then we have: "Ship" 磕CP
To “ship” two people means you want them to be together — romantically.
It comes from “relationship.”
“I totally ship them. They’d be such a power couple.”
12. "Cap" / "No cap"
This one’s slang for lying or truth.
If someone says “That’s cap,” they mean “That’s a lie.”
If they say “No cap,” they mean “I’m serious.”
“He said he met Beyoncé in an elevator.”
“That’s cap.”
“No cap, I really did — okay, maybe it was a wax figure.”