Talk:Glossary of 2020s slang

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Add "Chopped" to list

chopped: ugly

Popular tiktok singer cartervailmusic used in lyrics "I am chopped. I'm an unc now."

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOXAe-lgTwB

Discussion about "chopped" in /r/teenagers seems to have a consensus on meaning

https://www.reddit.com/r/teenagers/comments/1hieov4/what_the_fuck_does_chopped_mean/ Zvodd (talk) 20:36, 9 September 2025 (UTC)

(I don't know how to add a new comment on this topic so I'm using the reply feature)

I don't know if knowyourmeme is a valid reliable source but since "gem" is in the glossary "coal" should also be added. Superlocolillool (talk) 11:36, 10 March 2026 (UTC)

Know Your Meme is not a reliable source, unfortunately. Cadddr (talk) 16:36, 10 March 2026 (UTC)

Ah, bummer. I suppose I'll have to find another source then. Superlocolillool (talk) 06:42, 12 March 2026 (UTC)

Tagged with Unreliable tag

I tag this article with Unreliable sources. As this article uses, WP:FORBESCON (7, 122), WP:URBANDICTIONARY (43), WP:KNOWYOURMEME (60, 95), WP:DISTRACTIFY (107) Warm Regards, Miminity (Talk?) (me contribs) 15:00, 18 February 2026 (UTC)

Chat

Add chat to list Courtney Sol (talk) 18:15, 25 February 2026 (UTC)

Description of troon does not match the sources

the description of troon states it's a portmanteau of trans and coon, but both sources cited instead say it's a portmanteau of trans and goon ~2026-68588-8 (talk) 19:58, 3 April 2026 (UTC)

That term seems more like hate speech rather than a "slang", so I'll remove the entry instead. Some1 (talk) 01:54, 5 April 2026 (UTC)

Title

This appears to only discuss English-language slang. Given that slang can be found in most languages, shouldn't the title state what the actual topic is? AndyTheGrump (talk) 23:20, 6 June 2026 (UTC)

This is the English version of Wikipedia, as denoted by the URL: EN.wikipedia.org. Other languages have their own separate Wikipedias. Adam Takvam (talk) 22:58, 20 June 2026 (UTC)

Yes, I am well aware of which version of the encyclopaedia this is. That doesn't alter the fact that slang can be found in other languages, and in consequence could be discussed in an article on '2020s slang'. Since this one doesn't, it should say so. AndyTheGrump (talk) 23:36, 20 June 2026 (UTC)

Consistency and Formatting

These definitions are all over the place. If this page is intended to be taken seriously as a repository of generational vernacular, then it would benefit from some structure like a real dictionary where pronunciations and parts of speech are declared for each definition.

It is also very unclear from these definitions which abbreviations are intended to be spoken as words and which are spelled out. The terms "acronym" and "initialism" are haphazardly applied but could be cleaned up to denote this distinction.

Another interesting new designation that has now become necessary is for terms that are never spoken, only written. For example, no one is going around saying "IYKYK" unless they're just trying to make a joke about how awkward certain internet terms sound when spoken.

Also, definitions, etymology, variations, and usage examples should follow a standard stylistic template for easy perusal. However, this template should be minimally intrusive so as not to needlessly bloat the length of the page.

Let's consider some examples:

Red Flag [current]
A warning sign indicating behaviors or characteristics within a relationship that may potentially be harmful or toxic. On the other hand, a green flag indicates positive aspects or healthy behaviors. The use of the term red flag as a warning dates back to the 18th century. Historically, red flags were used as signals during wars or battles to indicate danger. The term green flag comes from the use of green-colored flags indicating permission to proceed. The concept of 'beige flags' has gained popularity to represent behaviors that are neither positive nor negative, but rather depend on individual preferences or boundaries.

Red Flag (/rɛd flæɡ/) [proposed]
(n) A warning sign indicating behaviors or characteristics within a relationship that may potentially be harmful or toxic.
hist: Usage as a signal indicating danger dates back to the 18th century.
see: Green Flag, Beige Flag

tea [original]
Secret information or rumors. Originates from Black drag culture of the 1990s, where the letter "t" was used to mean "truth". "Spilling the tea" means to share gossip or rumors. Another meaning was popularized on TikTok, using 'tea' when referring to a person, action, outfit, or thing to mean it's fab, cute, iconic, etc.

Tea (/ti:/) [proposed]
(n) Secret information or rumors.
hist: Originates from Black drag culture of the 1990s, where the letter "t" was used to mean "truth".
(adj) to be fabulous, cute, or iconic
hist: TikTok
var: "Spilling the tea" : (v) to share gossip or rumors.

Syntax:

Word (pronunciation)
(part of speech) Definition
info type: Information

Enumeration Values:

part of speech:
n = noun
v = verb
adj = adjective
adv = adverb
cl = independent clause

info type:
hist = history / etymology
var = variation
see = see also / related terms

Note: This is not an attempt to turn the page into a proper dictionary. That would be MUCH more complicated. This is just the bare minimum to establish some consistency among the definitions and ensure that each word has what a person who is actually expecting to learn these terms would need to be successful.

If you'd like that restated in more visceral terms: I just think it might be nice if the place didn't look like the aftermath of 4 drunken honey badgers trying to play Scrabble. Adam Takvam (talk) 01:21, 21 June 2026 (UTC)