Yangming Junior High彰化縣立陽明國民中學
Week 12 · 2026-06-10 · ESL with Teacher Shannon · 🔥
American Slang
美式俚語 · 讓英文更自然、隨性、有趣
0.

Why Do We Use Slang?

為什麼要學俚語？
🎤 In real life, native English speakers don't always talk like a textbook!
Slang is fast, it matches our feelings, and most importantly, it connects us with our friends.
Slang helps your English sound natural, casual, and fun!
在現實生活中，英文母語者不一定會像教科書那樣說話！
俚語很快速、能表達我們的心情，最重要的是，它能拉近我們跟朋友之間的距離。
俚語能讓你的英文聽起來更自然、更隨性、也更有趣！
I.

Greetings · Hello

打招呼 · 5 種道地問候語
HELLO 01
What's good?
最近好嗎？
A modern casual alternative to "How are you?"
"Yo Jason, what's good?"
HELLO 02
Sup
嗨 / 幹嘛
A highly casual short version of "What's up?"
"Sup, bro. Ready for class?"
HELLO 03
Yo
喲
A brief, direct greeting for friends.
"Yo, look at this game!"
HELLO 04
Howdy
你好呀
A playful, informal Western hello.
"Howdy, everyone!"
HELLO 05
What's happening?
有什麼新鮮事？
A casual way to ask what someone is doing.
"Hey, what's happening tonight?"

Goodbye · 5 種道地告別語

BYE 01
Catch ya later
回頭見
A relaxed way to say "see you later."
"I have to go to cram school. Catch ya later!"
BYE 02
I'm gonna bounce
我先閃了
An informal way to say you are leaving immediately.
"It's getting late, I'm gonna bounce."
BYE 03
Peace out
再見
A casual sign-off phrase.
"Alright guys, I'm heading out. Peace out."
BYE 04
Take it easy
保重 / 慢走
A friendly, relaxed way to say goodbye.
"Have a good weekend! Take it easy."
BYE 05
Later
拜拜
Short and clipped version of "see you later."
"Good game, bro. Later."
II.

How to Answer "How Are You?"

如何回應近況 · 12 種地道回法
Living the dream
過得很棒 / 活在夢想中
Everything is going perfectly.
Can't complain
還不錯 / 沒啥好抱怨的
Things are good enough, nothing to grumble about.
Chillin'
放鬆中 / 沒幹嘛
You are relaxed and not stressed.
Vibin'
享受當下氛圍
Enjoying a good mood and atmosphere.
All good
都很好
Everything in life is fine.
Peachy
極好的
Playful word for "wonderful" or "excellent."
Same old, same old
老樣子
Nothing has changed, life is moving along as usual.
Not much
沒什麼事
Standard automatic reply to "What's up?" or "Sup?"
Getting by
還過得去 / 勉強撐著
Surviving — managing life fine, even if it's a busy week.
Beat
累趴了
Completely exhausted or tired out.
Running on fumes
電力耗盡
Having absolutely zero energy left.
Under the weather
身體微恙 / 不舒服
Feeling slightly sick or unwell.
III.

General & Everyday Slang

日常與網路流行語 · 17 個必學俚語
01
Bet
沒問題 / 換
Used to express agreement or "sure."
"Want to grab lunch? Bet."
02
Gas / Fire
超好吃
Used to describe extremely delicious food.
"This bubble tea is fire."
03
Cap / No cap
吹牛 / 說真的
Cap = lying. No cap = "no lie."
"I beat the whole game in one day, no cap."
04
Delulu
幻想 / 不切實際
Overly hopeful or unrealistic.
"She thinks she'll marry a celebrity. She's delulu."
05
Spill the tea
講八卦
To share gossip or news.
"What happened yesterday? Spill the tea!"
06
Ghosting
不讀不回 / 玩消失
Cutting off communication without explanation.
"I sent him a message but he's ghosting me."
07
Lowkey
有一點點 / 偷偷覺得
Kinda / Sorta — admitting a small feeling.
"I lowkey want to stay home today."
08
Side eye
斜眼白眼
A look of suspicion or disapproval.
"He cut in line, so everyone gave him a side eye."
09
GOAT
神級的 / 最強
Greatest Of All Time — the absolute best.
"Michael Jordan is the GOAT."
10
Snatched
亮眼 / 完美
Looking flawless, fashionable, or perfect.
"Your new outfit is completely snatched."
11
Slaps
超讚 / 好聽
Something (usually songs) is excellent.
"This new song absolutely slaps!"
12
Brain rot
無腦短影音
Mindless or excessive internet content.
"Watching too many video shorts gives you brain rot."
13
NPC
盲從者 / 路人甲
Someone who blindly follows the crowd. (Non-Player Character)
"He just repeats what everyone else says like an NPC."
14
Let him cook
讓他大展身手
Letting someone proceed because their idea is working.
"He's making a great plan. Let him cook."
15
I'm down
加一 / 我可以
Agreeing to an invitation or plan.
"Who wants to go to the movies? I'm down!"
16
Take a rain check
改天再約
Politely declining an invitation to do it later.
"I can't go tonight, can I take a rain check?"
17
Sus
可疑的
Short for suspicious — weird or untrustworthy.
"Who sent you that text? It looks sus."
IV.

Expressions for Extremes

表達極端情緒的感嘆詞 · 5 個必學反應
That's crazy
太扯了 / 太瘋狂了
For shocking, unbelievable, or wild news.
"You won a brand new phone? That's crazy!"
No way
不可能吧 / 沒門
Expressing total disbelief or surprise.
"The school lunch today is actually pizza?! No way!"
Dude
欸！/ 天啊！
Shock, excitement, or sudden realization.
"Dude! Look at the size of that bug!"
Nice
讚啦 / 水喔
Short reaction to show approval or congratulations.
"You unlocked the rare skin? Nice!"
Bro (or Broooo)
傻眼 / 拜託喔
Exclamation to show frustration or disbelief at bad news.
Friend: "I can't meet you tonight." You: "Brooo"
✓ Essential Slang Notes · 流行俚語必知重點
"Bro" and "Dude" are for Everyone!
Traditionally used when talking to males — but in modern slang, they are completely gender-neutral! It's all about the emotional reaction, not the gender.
傳統上 Bro 和 Dude 用來稱呼男生，但在現代流行語中完全不分性別！這純粹是一種情緒反應的表達，跟性別無關喔！
Slang Changes!
Slang changes. What is popular today might be different next year! Be confident, have fun, and just try using it!
流行語是不斷在變的。保持自信、享受樂趣，大膽嘗試去用就對了！
Make Friends and Share Your Culture!
Other teenagers your age will love it when you try to speak like them — language is a two-way street! Teach them some Taiwanese slang too!
語言交流是雙向的！當你學會了他們的俚語，你也可以教他們一些你自己的流行語喔！
No cap — ready to take the quiz? 🔥
說真的，準備好測驗你的俚語了嗎？
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