Pop Culture Vocabulary

adjective causing feelings of fear and wonder : causing feelings of awe

adverb in an impressive manner; extremely

• The presentation was truly awesome, showcasing the team's hard work and dedication.
• The concert last night was so awesome, I can't stop thinking about it!
• That new movie was totally awesome, I can't wait to see it again!
• His skills on the basketball court are awesome, he's like a magician with the ball.

noun a person who is addicted to a particular substance, typically drugs

adjective relating to or characteristic of a junkie

• The rehabilitation center specializes in treating drug addicts and junkies.
• I heard he used to be a junkie but has been clean for years now.
• She's a total junkie for reality TV shows.
• He's a junkie for adrenaline, always seeking out extreme sports and risky activities.

noun a slang term used to describe something as very bad or unpleasant

adjective describing something as very bad or unpleasant

• The smell coming from the garbage bin was quite stinko.
• Ew, that cheese is stinko, throw it out!
• I can't believe you wore those stinko sneakers to the party.
• His attitude towards the project was stinko, he didn't put in any effort.

noun a verb or noun that means to walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way

verb to walk or behave in a very confident and typically arrogant or aggressive way

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• The CEO walked into the boardroom with an air of confidence and swagger.
• He strutted down the street with his signature swagger, turning heads as he passed by.
• That guy has so much swagger, he can charm anyone he meets.
• Her writing style had a certain swagger to it, making her articles stand out from the rest.

noun a term used in the fandom community to refer to the hiatus period between seasons of a TV show

• The television show went on a Hellatus, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the next season.
• I hate when my favorite show goes on Hellatus, it feels like forever until the next episode.
• I'm going through Hellatus without new episodes of my show to watch.
• The company's production line went on a Hellatus due to a supply chain issue.

adjective describing something that is so engaging or entertaining that one wants to watch or consume it in large quantities, typically in one sitting

• The new historical drama series has been described as bingeworthy by many critics.
• I couldn't stop watching the show last night, it's so bingeworthy!
• This show is totally binge-worthy, you have to check it out!
• Her storytelling skills are so captivating, it's like a bingeworthy novel come to life.

verb To surpass in stupidity or foolishness

• It is important to avoid making decisions that may outstupid your competitors.
• Don't outstupid yourself by trying to fix the car without any experience.
• I can't believe she outstupided herself by falling for that prank.
• His actions were so reckless that they outstupided all previous mistakes.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

adverb a word that describes or modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

• The memista analyzed the trends in viral memes for their research paper.
• My friend is such a memista, always sharing the latest memes on social media.
• I aspire to be a memista one day, creating memes that go viral overnight.
• She has a memista mindset, always looking for the humor in everyday situations.

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'obsessed' describes someone who is overly preoccupied with something.

adverb A word that modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, in this case, 'obsessed' can also function as an adverb to describe how someone is preoccupied with something.

• She is completely obsessed with achieving perfection in her work.
• My brother is so obsessed with video games that he plays all day long.
• I'm totally obsessed with that new TV show, I can't stop watching it!
• His mind was obsessed with thoughts of revenge, consuming him completely.

adjective excited or nervous

adverb in a state of nervous excitement or anticipation

• The social media world was atwitter with excitement over the new product launch.
• Everyone was atwitter about the surprise party for Sarah.
• The gossip had everyone atwitter at school.
• His mind was atwitter with ideas for the upcoming project.

noun A type of musical theatre production that features a collection of popular songs by a particular artist or group, used as the musical score

adjective Describing the type of musical theatre production that features popular songs from a specific artist or group

• The Broadway show was a jukebox musical featuring all of the greatest hits from the 80s.
• I love going to see jukebox musicals because I already know all the songs they'll be playing.
• Jukebox musicals are like a blast from the past with all the classic tunes.
• Her life felt like a jukebox musical, with each song representing a different chapter or emotion.

noun a slang term for a session or gathering, typically involving recreational activities such as smoking marijuana or drinking alcohol

• The scheduled meeting will be a productive seshie to discuss the new project.
• Let's have a study seshie at the library tonight.
• I had a seshie with my friends last night and it was lit.
• The sunrise yoga session was a peaceful seshie for the mind and body.

adjective comparative form of the adjective 'fun', meaning more enjoyable or amusing

• According to recent research, engaging in recreational activities is funner than just sitting at home.
• I think playing video games is way funner than studying for exams.
• Going to the beach is so much funner than staying indoors all day.
• Some people find roller coasters funner than bungee jumping, but it's all about personal preference.

noun a group of fans or supporters of a particular person, team, or organization

• The artist's fanbase grew exponentially after the release of their latest album.
• The fanbase for that TV show is crazy, they are so dedicated.
• The K-pop group has a massive fanbase that goes wild for their music.
• The politician's fanbase is like a loyal army, always ready to support and defend them.

noun a slang term used to describe something that is on point, perfectly styled or looking great

• Her makeup was on fleek for the gala event.
• I love how your outfit is on fleek today!
• My eyebrows are so fleek right now.
• The team's performance was on fleek during the championship game.

noun A group of fans or enthusiasts who are devoted to a particular subject or hobby

adjective Relating to or characteristic of a particular fandom

• The fandom of the popular TV show continues to grow with each new season.
• I love being part of the fandom for this band - the concerts are always so much fun!
• That movie has a huge fandom that is always hyping it up on social media.
• Her dedication to the fandom of classic literature is truly inspiring.

noun a photograph taken by oneself, typically with a smartphone or webcam and shared via social media

verb to take a photograph of oneself, typically with a smartphone or webcam and share it via social media

• The group of friends took a ussie to capture the moment at the event.
• Let's take a ussie before we leave the party!
• We need to snap a quick ussie before we head out.
• The artist painted a ussie of the bustling cityscape.

noun a slang term combining 'chill' and 'relax', referring to a state of being calm and relaxed

verb to relax or take it easy

• After a long day of work, I enjoy spending my evenings chillaxing at home with a good book.
• Let's just chillax and watch some movies tonight.
• I'm just chillaxin with my friends at the beach.
• Sometimes you just need to take a step back and chillax, everything will work out in the end.

noun a suffix used to form abstract nouns denoting a collection of items or memorabilia related to a particular person, place, or event

• The museum has a collection of ancient artifacts and -abilia on display.
• I love collecting movie -abilia like posters and action figures.
• I'm always on the lookout for cool sports -abilia to add to my collection.
• Her room was a treasure trove of sentimental -abilia from her travels.