If you use social media, chances are you’ve seen how quickly word trends come and go.
And while you may have scoffed at their ridiculous simplicity, it’s universally agreed peppering your conversation with these gems is a huge amount of fun.
In the event you’ve just come to grips with slay, bae and all things lit, Things by Bean have revealed a new list of words you need to know for 2018.
Here, FEMAIL shares this year’s hottest terms, and offers a guide that not only explains their meanings but also shows you how to use them.
Though using buzzwords might seem a little simplistic, there’s no denying they are a huge amount of fun (stock image)
EXTRA
In 2017, extra, as a buzzword, was used as a way of explaining that something, or someone, wasn’t necessary.
In 2018, the word’s meaning has been updated. It now describes someone whose reaction or behavior is unnecessary and over the top.
How to use it: ‘Man, Josh is being so extra today.’
ON FLEEK
Most will be aware the term ‘on fleek’ has been around for a while. Its most common use, if you are aware of it, is to describe perfectly arched brows.
However, in 2018 ‘on fleek’ also gets an update and can now be used an adjective; one that basically describes almost anything that is on point, or on trend.
How to use it: ‘Your eyeliner is so on fleek!’
The saying ‘on fleek’ is now a euphemism that can now be used to mean mean you’re on trend (stock image)
BASIC
Though basic started to gain some ground in 2017, expect to see it become even more heavily used over the coming months.
According to Urban Dictionary, basic describes someone devoid of defining characteristics that might make a person interesting, extraordinary, or simply worth devoting time or attention to.
How to use it: ‘He’s too basic to even carry on a semi-intelligent conversation.’
WOKE
If you’re ‘woke’, you know this word is set to have a major mainstream moment in 2018.
The term is used to describe a person’s awareness of a particular topic. The more ‘woke’ one is, the more sympathetic and knowledgeable one is about a person or issue.
The term is also often used to describe a man who is also a feminist.
How to use it: ‘She/he is so woke’.
The more ‘woke’ one is, the more sympathetic and knowledgeable one is about a person or issue
LOW KEY
Low key can be used in place of the formerly popular phrase ‘down low,’ meaning something you don’t want everyone to know about.
How to use it: ‘I low key hate butterflies… don’t tell anyone.’
ADULTING
The word, understood to be coined by millennials, is used to describe any and all duties, and activities, associated with being a grown-up.
Generally speaking, it’s best to use the term if you are actually a millennial, lest you come across as a person who is unable to function as a mature adult.
How to use it: ‘I cannot be bothered adulting today.’
If you want to check out of adult responsibilities you can say: ‘I can’t be bothered adulting today’
JOMO
If FOMO gets you down – that’s fear of missing out – then the joy of missing out, or JOMO is the perfect antidote.
In 2018, there’s a greater trend towards doing things that make you truly happy. So, rather than just saying yes to everything, this year, embrace all things JOMO, and just say no – but with joy.
How to use it: ‘I can’t make it to the party – I’m staying in tonight and I’m bursting with JOMO.’
FOMO takes a back seat as JOMO: joy of missing out – aka staying in – becomes trendy in 2018 (stock image)
‘Done’ gets a trendy reworking this year as a very to describe feeling tired, exhausted or fed up (stock image)
SALTY
In 2018, if you’re exceptionally annoyed or bitter the term you want to use to show you’ve got your finger on the pulse is ‘salty’.
How to use it: ‘She was really salty because she lost the game.’
DONE
‘Done’ also gets a trendy reworking this year as a very apt way to describe feeling tired, exhausted or just plain fed up.
How to use it: ‘I am so done with today.’