Everyday Speech:
* Gonna: Going to
* Wanna: Want to
* Gotta: Got to
* Y'all: You all
* Y'know: You know
* Like: Used as a filler word, expressing agreement, or introducing a new thought
* Dude: A male friend
* Sweet: Good, excellent
* Awesome: Amazing, impressive
* Chill: Relax, calm down
Informal Conversation:
* Hangry: Hungry and angry
* Epic: Awesome, extraordinary
* Booze: Alcohol
* Cram: To study intensively in a short time
* Crash: To sleep unexpectedly, often at someone else's house
* Bummer: A disappointment
* Sucker: A person easily fooled
* Flabbergasted: Extremely surprised
* Nuts: Crazy
* Whack: Bad, awful
Regionalisms:
* Y'all: You all (Southern US)
* Pop: Carbonated drink (Midwestern US)
* Soda: Carbonated drink (Northeastern US)
* Fixin' to: About to (Southern US)
* Wicked: Very (New England)
Internet Slang:
* LOL: Laughing out loud
* OMG: Oh my god
* BRB: Be right back
* AF: As f*** (intensifier)
* Salty: Upset, angry
* Lit: Exciting, fun
* Yeet: To throw something with force
* Fam: A close group of friends
Important Note:
Colloquialisms can vary greatly depending on region, age group, and social context. What's considered colloquial in one place might be formal in another.
It's generally best to avoid using colloquialisms in formal writing or professional settings.