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Gobsmacked
adjective · informal
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Utterly astonished and lost for words; completely shocked beyond all belief or expectation.
"I was absolutely gobsmacked when they gave me the promotion — I had no idea!"
Bloke
British: a man or guy
Lit
American: exciting or great
Cheeky
Slightly rude but amusing
No Cap
American: not lying, for real
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Rizz 🇺🇸
Natural ability to attract people romantically
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Chuffed 🇬🇧
Extremely pleased or proud about something
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Bussin 🇺🇸
Really good — especially about food
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Minted 🇬🇧
Wealthy, having a lot of money
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Slay 🇺🇸
To do something incredibly well or look amazing
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Gutted 🇬🇧
Deeply disappointed or devastated
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No Cap 🇺🇸
Seriously, not lying — telling the truth
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Dodgy 🇬🇧
Suspicious, unreliable, or questionable quality
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BlokeA man / guy
KnackeredExhausted / tired
CheekyPlayfully rude
BrilliantGreat / awesome
QuidOne pound sterling
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DudeA man / guy
DeadExhausted / tired
SassyBoldly confident
AwesomeGreat / brilliant
BuckOne US dollar

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