Roasting Dictionary
Master the language of roasting with our complete glossary
Clapped
appearanceWhen someone or something looks terrible, ugly, or broken. Often used to roast someone's appearance or outfit.
Example:
"Your selfie game is absolutely clapped, bestie."
Mid
generalAverage, mediocre, or unremarkable. The ultimate insult for someone trying to be special.
Example:
"Your whole Instagram aesthetic is just... mid."
Ratio
engagementWhen a reply or comment gets more likes than the original post, indicating the original was bad.
Example:
"You got ratioed by your own mom in the comments."
No cap
emphasisNo lie, for real, genuinely. Often used to emphasize the truth in a roast.
Example:
"No cap, your feed looks like a Pinterest board had a mental breakdown."
Bussin
sarcasmReally good or amazing. Used sarcastically in roasts to mean the opposite.
Example:
"Your photography skills are really bussin... said no one ever."
Cheugy
trendsOutdated, trying too hard, or off-trend. The millennial trying to be Gen Z.
Example:
"The 'Live Laugh Love' energy in your posts is extremely cheugy."
Salty
reactionBitter, upset, or angry about something. Often the reaction to being roasted.
Example:
"Don't get salty just because your aesthetic is giving 2016 vibes."
Pressed
reactionBothered, stressed, or upset about something insignificant.
Example:
"You're pressed about likes while your content is pressing everyone's unfollow button."
L + Ratio
comboTaking a loss plus getting ratioed. The ultimate combo roast.
Example:
"L + ratio + your feed is mid + touch grass."
Touch grass
lifestyleGo outside, get off the internet, experience real life.
Example:
"370 posts this month? Please touch grass immediately."
NPC Energy
personalityActing like a non-player character; basic, predictable, no original thoughts.
Example:
"Your captions are giving major NPC energy."
Caught in 4K
exposedCaught doing something embarrassing with clear evidence.
Example:
"Caught in 4K using the same caption for 12 different posts."
It's giving...
comparisonIt resembles or reminds me of... Used to compare someone to something unflattering.
Example:
"Your profile pic is giving 2010 Facebook energy."
Rent free
psychologyLiving in someone's head without paying; they can't stop thinking about you.
Example:
"Your ex viewing all your stories = you living rent free."
Down bad
thirstyDesperately wanting someone or something; extremely thirsty.
Example:
"Commenting '😍' on every post? You're down bad."
Simping
thirstyDoing too much for someone who doesn't care about you.
Example:
"Stop simping in their comments, they don't even follow you back."
Pick me
personalitySomeone who seeks validation by putting others down or being 'not like other girls/guys'.
Example:
"Your 'I hate drama' posts are giving pick me energy."
Main character
personalityActing like life revolves around you. Can be positive or negative.
Example:
"You think you're the main character but you're barely an extra."
Slaps
sarcasmSomething that's really good. Opposite when used in roasts.
Example:
"Your content definitely slaps... the unfollow button."
Vibe check
energyChecking someone's energy or mood; failing means bad vibes.
Example:
"Your whole profile failed the vibe check."
How to Use These Terms
Know Your Audience
Gen Z terms work best with younger audiences
Keep It Light
Roasting should be funny, not hurtful
Mix & Match
Combine terms for maximum roast impact
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