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Slang Words Starting with B
Below is a complete list of Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang words beginning with B that are used or popularized to help people understand the way the younger generations communicate. These slang words are constantly evolving and being updated, and their meanings may change as the way young people communicate changes.
| Slang Word | Definition | Examples | Variations | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
BBG | Baby Girl, a term of endearment. People use "BBG" as a term of endearment in close relationships. | Good morning, BBG! Did you sleep well?Can't wait to see you, BBG!Thanks for the help, BBG. | ||
BDE | Abbreviation for "big dick energy." Term used for someone who exudes confidence and ease.. | "He just has BDE." | Big dick energy, Big energy | Originated from Twitter post by @imbobswaget in June 2018, claiming that Anthony Bourdain had "big dick energy." Term went on to frequently be associated with Pete Davidson. |
Bffr | Abbreviation for "Be fucking for real." Meaning "be serious" or in response to something so incredible it cannot be real.. | "You think you can play in the NBA? Bffr." | Be so fucking for real, Be so for real | Derived from African-American vernacular, popularized on TikTok due to remix of a sound bite from rapper Slump6s in 2022. |
Bae | Before Anyone Else, referring to a significant other. Bae is often used to affectionately refer to one's romantic partner. | I'm going out with bae tonight.Can't wait to see bae later!Bae just sent me the cutest message. | ||
Bakery | Buttocks or a shop that sells baked goods. Bakery is used as a playful euphemism for buttocks or to refer to an actual bakery. | Going to the bakery, want anything?She's got buns like a bakery!This town's bakery is famous, always a line out the door. | ||
Bandwagon | Adopting a popular trend or opinion. People use "Bandwagon" to describe the act of joining a popular trend late. | Everyone's jumping on the plant-based diet bandwagon these days.He only started liking them because he's on the bandwagon.Don't jump on the bandwagon just because everyone else is. | ||
Banger | Term used to describe something that is exceptional, impressive, or of high quality. Often referring to a catchy or energetic piece of music.. | "Play that song again, it's a banger." | Bangs | |
Basic | Used to denote those who prefer mainstream products, trends, and music.. | "Those girls over there look so basic." | Basic bitch | Derived from the term "basic bitch", which was coined in 2009 by American stand-up comedian Lil' Duval. |
Bed rot | Spending excessive time in bed due to laziness or depression. People use "Bed rot" to describe feeling lethargic or unmotivated, typically due to inactivity. | I've got a case of bed rot this weekend, don't want to do anything.He's been in bed rot since he finished his finals.Sometimes, a little bed rot is what you need to recharge. | ||
Bestie | Short for "best friend". Sometimes used jokingly with someone one does not have any relationship to.. | "You are my number one bestie." | ||
Bet | Yes, okay, "it's on.". | "You want to get ice cream after school? Bet." | Derived from non-slang bet (to bet on something). Originated in its current form from African-American vernacular and campus slang. | |
Bffr | Abbreviation for "Be f*cking for real." Meaning "be serious" or in response to something so incredible it cannot be real.. Bffr is often used to describe a best friend forever, emphasizing a long-lasting friendship. | She's been my bffr since kindergarten.Sending love to my bffr on her birthday!Who else could I trust with this but my bffr? | ||
Big sad | Sad but sadder. One trendy use of "big + another word" to stress the gravity of the word. Sometimes it's used to euphemize depression.. Big sad is mentioned among friends or similar age groups who know how to empathize with the person feeling the big sad. | My pet died today. Big sad.*hears that a friend's pet has died Big sad.*online friend who sees friend's status about a pet Big sad. | ||
Big yikes | Used to describe something embarrassing or cringey, particularly in response to an offensive comment.. | "Wow, when he failed that stunt, that was a big yikes." | Gained popularity in 2017. | |
Blud | Another word for a "friend" or "Bro". It is often used to describe people or animals that are out of place.. | "What is blud doing right now?" | Derived from Jamaican slang and is believed to originally come from the term "blood brothers". | |
Body count | The number of people someone has slept with. People use "Body count" to talk about one's sexual experiences in a casual manner. | So, are we sharing our body count or too soon?He's not shy about his body count.I don't think body count should matter in a relationship. | ||
Boomer/Okay Boomer | Boomer is short for "Baby Boomer." "Okay Boomer" is a dismissive response to outdated attitudes. Boomer/Okay Boomer is often used to dismiss outdated or old-fashioned viewpoints. | Okay, boomer, but technology is actually good for us.She called me a boomer when I couldn't use the app properly.I got the whole 'Okay, boomer' response when I asked about vinyl. | ||
Bop | Catchy and High-Quality Music that resonates well with listeners, compelling them to dance or engage actively with the music.. Bop is often used to describe a song that is catchy and enjoyable, easy to dance to. | This tune is such a bop, it's stuck in my head.She released a new bop, and it's amazing!Every song on this album is a bop. | ||
Boujee | High-class/materialistic.. | "You must live in a castle since you're acting boujee." | Bougie | Derived from the French term for burghers, bourgeoisie, which originated in the 16th century. By the 1970s, the shortened version had been born as bougie. The term was popularized in 2016 by the song "Bad and Boujee" by the rap trio Migos, featuring Lil Uzi Vert. |
Brain Rot | Mental exhaustion from mindless media. Brain Rot is often used when someone feels overwhelmed by consuming too much media. | Hours on social media, total brain rot.This show is my guilty pleasure, pure brain rot.He calls it brain rot, but I love binge-watching anyway. | ||
Brainrot | Used to describe the state of a person losing touch with the real world as a result of the consumption of meaningless, chronically online, hyperstimulating content, or as a negative term to describe seemingly meaningless buzzwords most associated with members of Gen Alpha (such as "skibidi", "fanum tax", "sigma", or "rizz").. | "Bro, the skibidi gyatt ohio sigma kai cenat rizzler memes are literal brainrot..." | Brain rot, brain-rot | Derived from a euphemism that one's brain would literally "rot", or that one has "brain rot", by regular consumption of offending "brainrot" content. The term was popularized in 2023 with the rising interest in Gen Alpha and concerned discussion surrounding the outcome of Generation Alpha. |
Bussin | Really good or delicious. People say "Bussin" to describe exceptionally tasty food. | This pizza is bussin'!Tried that new taco place; it's bussin' for sure.Your mom's cooking is always bussin'. | ||
Bussin' | Extremely good, excellent. Also used to describe good food.. | "This salad is bussin." | Bussin | Originated from African-American vernacular as a way of complimenting good food. Though not related, it has also been used as a derogative term for ejaculation. |
Buttah | Smooth and attractive. Buttah is often used to describe smooth and effortlessly cool appearances or actions. | His new car is buttah, so smooth and sleek.You make that dance look like buttah, so effortless!Her voice is buttah on that track! | ||
Based | Originally meaning "to be yourself and not care about how others view you", the word is now used to indicate an opinion or something that someone agrees with. It is especially common in political slang and discussions and may be used for controversial topics. Sometimes used as a positive antonym for "cringe.". | "Your opinion is based." | Based and redpilled[a] | Initially, African-American vernacular for being addicted or acting as if one were addicted to crack cocaine. Redefined by rapper Lil B, who used it to refer to his rapping style. |
Bouncing on it | A term used to describe someone who is over-praising or 'glazing' someone, same idea as 'dickriding'. | "Stop glazing him, you're literally bouncing on it." | doing tricks on it | A euphamism for bouncing on someone's phallus during cowboy, the term implies that someone is riding so hard for the person they are praising it is as though they want to have sex with them (and put in all the work themself) |
Bruh | Term used to express a feeling of shock, embarrassment, or disappointment toward something or someone.. | "Did you just dent my car? Bruh!" | Bro, Bru, Brah, Bruh Moment | Originated and was popularized from Black English as a shortened version of "brother." |
Bussy | Portmanteau of "Boy" (a young male) and "Pussy" (slang for vagina). Effectively, a man's anus. See also: -ussy. | "Someone said that they saw his bussy." |