Slang for saying something is great: lit, dope, fire, slay
Short answer: Slang for saying something is great includes “lit” (very exciting), “dope” and “fire” (very good), “sick” (very cool), “legit” (real or very good), “slay” (do something very well) and “go off” (perform very well). It is very informal.
What do these expressions mean?
| Expression | Meaning | Example | How informal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lit | Very exciting or fun | The school fair was lit this year. | Informal |
| Dope | Very cool or good | Your drawing is dope. | Informal |
| Fire | Very good or exciting | Your new playlist is fire. | Informal |
| Sick (as praise) | Very cool or impressive | That jump was sick! | Informal |
| Legit | Real, or very good | This bakery is legit. Try the bread. | Informal |
| Slay | To do something very well | You slayed that speech. | Informal |
| Go off | To perform very well or speak strongly | The drummer went off at the concert. | Informal |
| Score | To get something you really wanted | I scored the last ticket! | Informal |
Is it safe to use?
These words are informal and are best with friends and online. At school and at work, use words such as “excellent” and “impressive”. Slang changes fast, so some of these words may sound old in a few years.
Common mistakes with this slang
- “Sick” can mean ill. In slang it can also mean very cool. Use the situation to decide: “That jump was sick!”
- “Fire” is a word for something very good here, not a real fire.
- “Slay” is about doing something very well. It is not about hurting anyone.
- “Legit” means real or very good. “That bakery is legit” is praise.
Similar words
“Lit”, “dope” and “fire” all say that something is exciting or very good. “Slay” and “go off” are about how well a person does something.
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Questions
What does “lit” mean?
It means very exciting or fun. People use it for parties, concerts and games.
What does “slay” mean?
It means to do something very well. “You slayed that speech” means the speech was excellent.
What does “fire” mean in slang?
It means very good or exciting. For example, “Your new playlist is fire.”
What does “legit” mean?
It means real, or very good. “This bakery is legit” means it is really good.
What does “sick” mean in slang?
It can mean very cool or impressive. It depends on the situation.
Part of the English slang guide in the 🗣️ Teen Talk tool.
Written for English learners by the English for Fun team. How we write our lessons · Last updated 2026-11-05.