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Slang Words Starting with S
Below is a complete list of Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang words beginning with S 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SMD | Suck My D**k, a vulgar insult. SMD is used as a derogatory retort or to express defiance or anger. | Told him to SMD after he insulted me.He can SMD if he thinks I'm going to forgive him.SMD, I'm done with this nonsense. | ||
SMH | Shaking My Head. SMH is used to express disbelief, disappointment, or disapproval. | SMH, can't believe you did that.She lost her keys again, smh.SMH at this traffic, it's always like this. | ||
STAWP | An exaggerated way of saying "stop". STAWP is often used when someone is being overly dramatic or annoying. | STAWP, you're embarrassing me!STAWP, I can't laugh anymore, it hurts!He said 'STAWP' in the cutest way, couldn't help but smile. | ||
Salty | Used to describe someone who is behaving or expressing themselves in a resentful, bitter, or irritated manner.. | "I don't know why she's being so salty." | Originally referred to "racy" or "vulgar" sailors in the 1800s. | |
Say less | Acknowledging understanding and not needing further explanation. Say less is often used to indicate that no further explanation is needed; agreement is understood. | I'll handle it, say less.Say less, I'm there!You need help? Say less, I got you. | ||
Shook | To be shocked, surprised, or bothered.. | "I am shook after that." | Shooketh | Became prominent in hip-hop starting in the 1990s, where it began to be used as a standalone adjective for uncontrollable emotions. One famous example is Mobb Deep's 1995 single Shook Ones, Part II. |
Sigma | An independent male on top of the social hierarchy.. | "He is so sigma""What the sigma?" | From the Greek letter, sigma (Σ), often used above A (as Latin S) in numerical tierlists. | |
Simp | Sycophancy, being overly affectionate in pursuit of a sexual relationship.. | "Stop simping for that girl, she doesn't even know you." | Simper, Simping, Simped | Originally short term for simpering; first used to describe those who were "soft" and "overly affectionate" in the 1980s by West coast rappers. Has been a popular slang on the Internet since the late 2010s on Reddit and Twitter. Adopted by the manosphere community before appearing on TikTok. |
Sip tea | Mind your own business or enjoy gossip. Sip tea is often used to express staying out of drama while enjoying watching it unfold. | I'm just gonna sip tea and watch this drama unfold.She loves to sip tea and gossip.Sip tea, things are about to get interesting. | ||
Sis | Sister or friend. Sis is often used as a term of endearment for a female friend or to address a group of women. | Thanks, sis, you're the best.Sis, you need to see this!What's the plan, sis? | ||
Situationship | Refers to an ambiguous romantic relationship where all parties have mutual feelings for one another, but said feelings are not clearly defined; a mid-point between dating and not dating.. | "I don't really know if he likes me or not, so for now it's a situationship." | Coined by journalist Carina Hsieh in 2017 as the subject of a Cosmopolitan article amid the rise of dating apps. In 2022, it was validated as a legitimate relationship status by Tinder and experienced a glut of usage on TikTok around the same time as it became an increasingly common and controversial relationship status. | |
Situationship | Casual, undefined romantic relationship. Situationship is often used to describe a relationship that lacks labels or commitment. | It's not quite dating, more of a situationship we're in.Ended my situationship, needed something more defined.This situationship is going nowhere, time to move on. | ||
Skibidi | Nonce word, is often used for a comedic or exaggerating effect. | "That was so skibidi of you.""This song is so skibidi." | skibdi, skibiri | First known usage was in 2018 when the song "Skibidi" by Little Big was popularized. In 2022, TikToker Yasin Cengiz renewed the trend with belly dancing videos to a remix inspired by "Dom Dom Yes Yes", created by Bulgarian artist Biser King, before exploding in popularity with the creation of Skibidi Toilet in 2023, which uses a mashup of the song and Give It to Me by Timbaland as the main theme of its titular antagonists. Has since been adopted by Gen A. |
Skrrt | To leave quickly or make a quick turn. Skrrt is often used to describe a quick or abrupt departure, mimicking the sound of tires screeching. | Had to skrrt out of there fast, things were getting weird.Skrrt, we're leaving this party.He skrrt off after the argument, didn't see him again. | ||
Sksksk | Used to convey happiness/laughter.. | "OMG that's so funny sksksksk." | A form of keysmashing. Earliest known usage is by Brazilian users on Twitter. Used by various British, African-American, and gay communities before becoming associated with stan Twitter in 2019. Became associated with VSCO girls. Similar forms can be found regionally, like the Indonesian "Wkwkwk" or the Korean "kkkk." | |
Slaps | Used to refer to something that is perceived to be good, particularly used when referring to music.. | "This song slaps." | Slap, Slapped | Used in the 18th century to refer to "excellence," and in the 19th century for something that was "first-rate." It was first applied to music in the early 2000s. |
Slay | To do something well.. | "She slayed in her new album." | Slaying, Slayed | Possibly a 19th-century term for being fashionable, slay's modern origin stems from Black and Latino queer culture from the 1970s, which was used to describe when one's appearance was "flawless." The term was popularized by American singer Beyoncé in 2016. |
Sleep on | When something of value is underestimated or overlooked but is deserving of attention.. | "People always sleep on this song.""Their talent is slept on." | Sleeping on, Slept on | Originated as early as the 1500s from the phrase "sleep on it" when it was believed that once well rested, a better decision could be made on an important matter. |
Snack | An attractive person. Snack is often used to compliment someone's attractive appearance in a playful or flirtatious way. | Looking like a snack in that dress!Who's that snack over there?He came through looking like a snack, wow. | ||
Snatched | Amazing, attractive, or flawlessly styled. Sometimes used to particularly describe a person as having a narrow waist.. | "Your eyebrows are snatched af." | Originated in Black drag culture to describe someone as fashionable. | |
Soft | Emotional or sensitive. Soft is often used to describe someone who shows a great deal of empathy or vulnerability. | He's soft for kittens, always melts when he sees them.Don't be soft, stand up to him!She's soft-spoken but has strong opinions. | ||
Spill the tea | To share gossip or secrets. Spill the tea is often used to encourage someone to share juicy or interesting gossip. | Come on, spill the tea, what happened last night?He's got the best gossip, always ready to spill the tea.Spill the tea, I need all the details! | ||
Stan | Supporting something to an extreme degree. Specifically used in cases of overzealous or obsessive support of celebrities.. | "Do you stan Taylor Swift?" | Stanning, Stanned | Portmanteau for "stalker" and "fan." Derived from the 2000 song of the same name by Eminem. |
Stanning | Showing intense fandom or support. Stanning is often used to describe the act of being a dedicated fan or showing intense admiration. | Stanning her is my full-time job now, she's amazing.Started stanning that show, can't stop watching.He's stanning the wrong team, they never win. | ||
Steez | Style with ease. Steez is often used to describe someone's unique and effortless style. | He's got the steez, always dressed to impress.Love her steez, it's so unique.Need to update my steez, feeling outdated. | ||
Sus/Sussy | Suspicious or suspect.. Sus or "Sussy" is often used to describe something or someone that appears questionable or untrustworthy. | That sounds sus, are you sure it's legit?He was acting sussy, hiding something for sure.Something's sus about this deal, doesn't feel right. | ||
Secure the bag | Working to reach your goals, usually referring to making money.. | "I've gotta secure the bag." | Bag secured, securing the bag | Started in hip-hop culture and used as the opposite of the phrase "fumble the bag." The phrase first appeared on Urban Dictionary in 2017. Likely popularized by songs with the same title by Gucci Mane and Lil Uzi Vert. |
Sheesh | To praise someone when they are doing something good. The vowels are often emphasized, as in "sheeesh". The one being praised is to do the "ice in my veins" pose popularized by Basketball player D'Angelo Russell.. | "Sheesh, those shoes are stylish." | Shee, Sheeesh | Believed to be a variation of another word such as "jeez," "Jesus," or "shit." First used in 1955 as a word to express "disappointment, annoyance or surprise." |
Sus | Short term for suspect/suspicious.. | "You're acting pretty sus." | Sussy, Sussy Baka[b] | Popularized in 2018 by players of the online video game Among Us and received mainstream usage with the game's explosion in popularity in mid-2020 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Merriam Websters, the term has been in use among English speakers since at least the 1960s. |