American Slang and phrases People often use shortened language or slang while talking to friends and people they are close to. Some common American slang phrases included in the document are "no biggie" meaning it's not a big deal, "epic fail" meaning something went horribly wrong, and "I feel you" meaning I understand you. The document explains that using slang makes conversations faster but should only be used with close friends, and learning common slang phrases can help one sound more fluent in English.

1. American Slang
High 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. 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.

4. Epic fail =
When something goes
horribly wrong
Example:
I dropped my coffee on my
shirt this morning. It was
an epic fail.

5. I feel you =
I understand you
Example:
That sounds really difficult.
I feel you.

6. Shady =
Suspicious or odd
Example:
Don’t go to the park at
night. I’ve seen people do
shady things there.

7. Nailed it (that) =
To do something perfectly
Example:
I nailed that English test
earlier.

8. Crush =
Someone you like
Example:
Stella has a crush on
Andrew.

9. Freebie =
Something given away
for free
Example:
The concert gave us tons
of freebies for showing up
early.

10. Big mood =
That’s how I feel right now
Example:
Friend 1: I’m so tired, I had
so much homework last
night.
Friend 2: Big mood.

11. Delish =
Delicious
Example:
That cookie was delicious.

12. Salty =
A feeling of being
annoyed or a little angry
Example:
He was feeling salty after
his friends told him he was
bad at basketball.

13. Smol =
A cute way of saying
small. When talking about
something adorable or
cute.
Example:
OMG, look at that smol
kitten! It is so cute.

14. GOAT=
Greatest of all time
Example:
Kobe Bryant was the
GOAT.

15. Go dutch =
Split the bill equally
50/50
Example:
Should we go dutch on
this meal?

16. Catch some rays =
Spend time in the sun Example:
I want to catch some rays
on the beach this summer.

17. Dough =
Money Example:
I wish I had more dough,
so I could buy a new car.

18. Laid back =
Easy going, relaxed
Example:
We should all be more like
Carl, he is so laid back
and is never stressed.