American Slang and phrases People often use shortened language or slang while talking to friends and people they are close to. This document provides definitions and examples of common American slang terms, including "whatcha", "BRB", "hang out", "what's up", "awesome", "dunno", "buck", "same here", and "no biggie". Using slang can make conversations faster but should be reserved for close friends and acquaintances. Knowing these slang terms can help one sound more fluent in English.

1. American Slang
Lower level

2. American Slang and phrases
People often use shortened language or slang while talking to friends and people
they are close to. Of course, slang changes over time but these are some
common phrases you will hear today. Shortening words and phrases makes
talking faster, but you should really only talk this way with people you really
know. If you know these phrases and slang words you will fit into more English
conversations and will sound very fluent in English. Give them a try!

3. Whatcha =
What are you….
Example:
Whatcha doing later today

4. BRB =
Be right back
(I will return
soon)
Example:
Friend 1: Where did you
go?
Friend 2: Hold on, BRB.
I’m going to grab a snack.

5. Hang out =
To spend time
with friends
Example:
Would you like to hang out
tomorrow?

6. What’s up =
How are you?
Example:
Hey what’s up? I haven’t
seen you in a long time.

7. Awesome =
Something great
or spectacular
Example:
That movie was awesome!
I want to see it again
already.

8. Dunno =
I don’t know.
Example:
Friend 1: When is the
English test?
Friend 2: I dunno. Let’s
ask.

9. Buck =
A dollar bill
Example:
Do you have a buck I can
borrow?

10. Same here =
I agree
Example:
Oh, same here, chocolate
cake is the best!

11. No biggie =
It’s not a big deal
Example:
Friend 1: Sorry I hit you
with my backpack.
Friend 2: No biggie. Don’t
worry.