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Slang Words Starting with N

Slang WordDefinitionExamplesVariationsOrigin

Netflix and chill

To watch Netflix with a romantic prospect, often with the eventual expectation of sexual activity."Come on, let's Netflix and chill."The term was first recorded in a tweet in 2009 in a nonsexual way. By 2015, the phrase became an Internet meme and its use on teenage social media was commonly described as "sexual."

NPC

Someone who cannot think for themselves and/or has no or little control over their own life, is ready to agree with popular opinion unquestioningly, and always believes what they are told; someone who acts robotic, similar to an NPC (non-player character) in a video game."He's such an NPC. He has no personality."Non-playable CharacterFirst gained popularity in late 2018 around the United States Midterm elections, where it was frequently used by supporters of then U.S. president Donald Trump to mock his opponents. It experienced a resurgence in popularity again in 2022 via TikTok. Originates from non-player characters in video games which can only be interacted with in limited ways and have static, preprogrammed behaviors controlled by the game's developer.

Nyaa

Kitty cat noise, it’s used to portray a cutesy vibe, often used ironically, sometimes not“Nyaa!! >.< ^_^”NyanIt’s a Japanese word similar to the word “Meow” in English.

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