This list includes 60 Slang words that start with S, from “salty” to “swole”. They are informal, frequently online or regional terms used for tone, humor, or identity.

Slang words that start with S are informal, expressive terms common in speech and on social media. For example, “salty” rose in popularity in gaming communities while “swole” came from gym culture.

Below you’ll find the table with Word, Meaning, Region, Register, Example, and Notes.

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Slang words that start with S

Word Meaning Region Register Description
sick excellent; impressively good US,UK,Global informal Used to praise something impressive or cool. “That new album is sick.”
sicko person who behaves disturbingly or obsessively US,UK pejorative,informal Rude term for someone with disturbing behavior. “He’s a real sicko for doing that.”
suss figure out; investigate informally UK,AU,US informal To work out or investigate a situation; from “suss out.” “I sussed the problem.”
sesh informal session or hangout UK,US,Global informal,playful Short for session (drinking, music, etc.). “We’re having a sesh later.”
skint lacking money; broke UK informal Common UK slang for being out of cash. “I’m skint until payday.”
skanky dirty or sexually promiscuous; unpleasant US,UK pejorative Derogatory adjective for something gross or tawdry. “That place looks skanky.”
snog kiss passionately (British) UK informal British informal verb meaning to kiss. “They were snogging at the party.”
squad close group of friends US,Global informal,affectionate Informal term for a tight-knit group. “I’m meeting the squad tonight.”
scrub worthless or unappealing person US pejorative,informal Insult for someone seen as loser or unreliable. “Don’t be a scrub.”
scam dishonest scheme or fraud US,Global informal,pejorative Common slang for a con or swindle. “That email looks like a scam.”
scalawag mischievous or dishonest person (dated) US,UK informal,dated Old-fashioned slang for a rascal. “You little scalawag!”
scally troublemaking youth; cheeky person (regional) UK informal,regional Regional UK slang, often for a rowdy kid. “He’s a scally from the estate.”
scumbag contemptible person; jerk (vulgar) US,Global vulgar,pejorative Strong insult for someone despicable. “He’s a total scumbag.”
swerve avoid or reject someone or something US,UK,Global informal To dodge or refuse, socially or physically. “I swerved his invitation.”
stan obsessive fan; strongly support someone US,Global informal,playful From fan culture; extreme admiration. “I stan that artist.”
ship support a romantic pairing (verb/noun) US,Global informal,playful To endorse a relationship between people. “I totally ship them.”
shook shocked or deeply unsettled US,Global informal Slang for being surprised or emotionally rattled. “I’m still shook by that twist.”
shady suspicious, untrustworthy behavior or person US,Global informal,pejorative Describes dubious intentions or sketchy people. “That deal seems shady.”
salty bitter, irritated, or resentful US,Global informal Said of someone annoyed or sore about something. “She’s salty about losing.”
stoked excited or enthusiastic US,AUS informal Expresses strong excitement or anticipation. “I’m stoked for the gig.”
slap be excellent or highly enjoyable (music) US,Global informal,playful Internet slang often for music that feels great. “This song slaps.”
savage ruthlessly bold or impressively harsh US,Global informal Praise or description for ruthless statements or actions. “That comeback was savage.”
snack attractive person; visually appealing US,Global informal,playful Compliment for someone’s looks. “Wow — he’s a snack.”
snatched looking great; perfectly styled US,Global informal Fashion slang meaning perfectly put together. “Her outfit is snatched.”
swole very muscular, pumped from exercise US,Global informal Gym slang for bulked-up muscles. “He’s been lifting and is swole.”
simp someone overly attentive, often for affection US,Global pejorative,informal Insult for someone seen as submissive to a crush. “Don’t be a simp.”
snitch informant; to inform on someone US,Global pejorative,informal Slang for someone who tells authorities about others. “He snitched on the crew.”
skive avoid work or responsibilities (UK) UK,AU informal British/Aussie slang for skipping obligations. “He skived off school.”
skank derogatory term for promiscuous or sleazy person US,UK vulgar,pejorative Strong insult about someone’s supposed promiscuity or filthiness. “She called her a skank.”
spliff cannabis cigarette; joint UK,Caribbean,Global informal Slang for a marijuana cigarette, common in UK/Caribbean. “Pass the spliff.”
stoned intoxicated by drugs, especially cannabis US,Global informal Slang for being high on drugs. “He was stoned at the party.”
shitfaced extremely drunk; heavily intoxicated US,UK vulgar,informal Crude slang for being blackout drunk. “They got shitfaced last night.”
shitshow chaotic, disastrously mismanaged situation US,Global vulgar,informal Colorful slang for a total mess. “The meeting was a shitshow.”
shitpost post low-quality or provocative online content US,Global informal,playful Online slang for posting nonsense to provoke or amuse. “He loves to shitpost on forums.”
sideeye skeptical or disapproving glance US,Global informal,playful Describes eye movement expressing doubt or judgement. “She gave him the sideeye.”
snazzy stylish, flashy, attractively smart US,UK informal,playful Compliment for fashionable or sharp appearance. “Nice jacket — very snazzy.”
sitch situation; what’s happening (shortened) US,UK informal Casual short form of “situation.” “What’s the sitch with the project?”
sauce style, alcohol, or online “source” (meme) US,Global informal Slang for flair, liquor, or asking for a source. “What’s the sauce for that pic?”
shiv improvised stabbing weapon; to stab US,Global slang,pejorative Prison slang for a homemade knife or the act. “He pulled a shiv.”
shank stab; makeshift knife used to stab US,Global slang,pejorative Violent slang for stabbing or the weapon. “They threatened to shank him.”
schmo foolish or contemptible person US,Global informal,pejorative Mild insult for a clueless or silly person. “Don’t be a schmo.”
schmuck jerk or contemptible person (Yiddish origin) US,Global pejorative,informal Common insult for an obnoxious person. “What a schmuck.”
schlub clumsy, lazy, or unkempt person US informal,pejorative Slang for someone sloppy or inept. “He’s such a schlub.”
slay perform spectacularly or impress greatly US,Global informal,playful Compliment for outstanding performance or looks. “She slayed that routine.”
slacker person who avoids work or effort US,Global informal,pejorative Common slang for a lazy person. “Don’t be a slacker.”
skedaddle leave quickly; depart hastily US,UK informal,playful Old-fashioned informal verb for scram. “We skedaddled before dawn.”
skosh a small amount; little bit US informal Casual term meaning a tiny quantity. “Add a skosh of salt.”
smack heroin (drug) or to hit; drug slang US,Global informal,drug Common drug slang for heroin; also means to hit. “He was arrested for possessing smack.”
sprog child or baby (British informal) UK,AUS informal,playful Lighthearted British slang for a young child. “They’ve got three sprogs.”
spiffy smartly dressed or stylish US,UK informal,playful Complimentary old-school slang for dapper appearance. “Looking spiffy today!”
squiffy slightly drunk or tipsy (British) UK informal,playful Humorous British term for mildly intoxicated. “He got a bit squiffy at dinner.”
squid reckless motorcyclist; person who rides badly US,Global informal,pejorative,regional Niche motorcycle slang for a rider who behaves dangerously. “That squid nearly wiped out.”
sus suspicious or untrustworthy (short for suspicious) US,Global informal,playful Popular slang for “suspicious,” boosted by gaming culture. “That behavior seems sus.”
schlep carry or move clumsily; tedious trip US,Global informal Yiddish-origin slang for hauling or trudging. “I had to schlep all those boxes.”
schmooze chat informally to gain favor; schmooze US,Global informal To ingratiate oneself through friendly talk. “He schmoozed the hiring manager.”
skeevy gross, sleazy, or morally dubious US,UK informal,pejorative Describes something creepy or unpleasant. “That alleyway feels skeevy.”
sozzled very drunk (British informal, dated) UK informal,playful,dated British slang for heavily intoxicated. “We got sozzled at the reunion.”
swag stylish confidence or free promotional goods US,Global informal,playful Slang for coolness or free merch. “He walked in with serious swag.”
swagger confident, stylish manner or walk US,Global informal,playful Describes striking self-assurance or style. “He’s got mad swagger.”
sweaty overly intense or try-hard (gaming/online) US,Global informal,playful Used for people who try too hard, especially in games. “Those sweaty players won’t stop camping.”

Descriptions

sick
sicko
suss
sesh
skint
skanky
snog
squad
scrub
scam
scalawag
scally
scumbag
swerve
stan
ship
shook
shady
salty
stoked
slap
savage
snack
snatched
swole
simp
snitch
skive
skank
spliff
stoned
shitfaced
shitshow
shitpost
sideeye
snazzy
sitch
sauce
shiv
shank
schmo
schmuck
schlub
slay
slacker
skedaddle
skosh
smack
sprog
spiffy
squiffy
squid
sus
schlep
schmooze
skeevy
sozzled
swag
swagger
sweaty
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