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5×5 CLASSROOM & MEETING ICEBREAKER · 100% SFW

Slang Bingo.

Check off five in a row during your next group chat, lecture, or team call.

Play Group-Chat & Classroom Slang Bingo (100% SFW general-audience vocabulary). Use it as an icebreaker in B1–C2 ESL classes, university linguistics clubs, or remote team standups. Click any square to open its sourced definition and examples.

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yeet yeet: an exclamation of excitement or approval. AFK In plain English, “AFK”: away from keyboard. AI slop Low-quality AI-generated material, especially output produ… algospeak Altered words, spellings, euphemisms, or symbols people us… anti-fan anti-fan: person who dislikes a work, character, or person… anti-fandom anti-fandom: group of people who dislike a work. anxious attachment A relationship pattern marked by hyper-vigilance toward te… astroturfing Coordinated marketing or campaigning disguised as spontane… ate Performed brilliantly, looked excellent, or completely del… aura An impression of coolness, confidence, or striking presenc… aura farming Cultivating an effortlessly cool image through a pose, ges… avoidant attachment A relationship pattern where closeness triggers a need for… FREE SPACE (TOUCH GRASS) Take a sip of water and step away from the group chat. ick A feeling or expression of disgust or aversion. “The ick” … ICYMI ICYMI expands to 'in case you missed it,' introducing info… IDK In plain English, “IDK”: I don't know. IMO In plain English, “IMO”: in my opinion. imposter syndrome Persistent internal doubt that one’s achievements are unde… in-group A social circle or subculture whose members share identity… industry plant A creator or musician who presents themselves as self-made… IYKYK “If you know, you know”: a signal that people with the sha… hallucination hallucination: confident but incorrect AI response. hard launch Announcing a new romantic partner unmistakably on social m… haunting haunting: hard to forget, staying in the mind. heckin In plain English, “heckin”: very.
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