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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acoustic
In plain English, “acoustic”: unplugged.
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…
asw
In plain English, “asw”: as well.
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…
FREE SPACE (TOUCH GRASS)
Take a sip of water and step away from the group chat.
avoidant attachment
A relationship pattern where closeness triggers a need for…
zombieing
When someone who ghosted months ago suddenly resurfaces in…
zonked
Completely drained of energy and ready to fall asleep imme…
rage applying
Sending out dozens of job applications in a single burst o…
rage bait
Content designed to provoke anger so people will react, ar…
ratio
A social-media response showing stronger pushback than app…
real one
real one: trustworthy, loyal friend.
red flag
A warning sign that something may be wrong or deserves clo…
rejection sensitivity
Intense emotional distress triggered by perceived criticis…
rent-free
Occupying someone’s thoughts without effort or invitation,…
resenteeism
Staying in an unsatisfying job out of financial necessity …
retconning
retconning: rewriting past events to match a new storyline…