Slang Glossary
Your comprehensive dictionary of Sports slang, internet terminology, and viral phrases. Decode the language of digital culture and stay fluent in the latest expressions.
air ball
A missed basketball shot that doesn't touch the rim, backboard, or net.
airball
A playful callout for a missed shot or awkward play that became a memeable moment in sports TikTok - used both literally and as comedic punctuation.
athlete
A person who competes in one or more sports that require physical strength, speed, or endurance.
ballcontrol
The skill of controlling a sports ball smoothly and effectively during gameplay, especially in soccer and volleyball.
baller
Slang for a highly skilled basketball or football player, or someone who lives a flashy lifestyle.
batflip
The dramatized toss of a bat after a big hit - TikTok uses it as both celebration content and comedic reaction format.
block
A defensive move in sports like volleyball or basketball where a player stops the ball from passing over the net or scoring.
bounce out
A term meaning to leave or escape quickly, used often in sports and street slang.
capcut
A popular mobile video editing app extensively used by sports creators on TikTok to produce high-quality edits and viral videos.
clapout top
A slang for a quick disengagement from a situation, especially when spotting an opponent in sports.
d1athlete
A brag-tag for creators competing or training at NCAA Division I level - used to signal elite training, recruitment journey, or identity.
footy
Informal slang for football (soccer), widely used among fans and players.
forward turned outside back
A soccer player who traditionally played forward but has converted to playing as an outside back, blending offensive and defensive roles.
foryou
A popular TikTok hashtag used to increase visibility by aiming for placement on the 'For You' page.
fyp
Short for 'For You Page', a TikTok term used to describe content that appears on users' personalized recommendation feed.
goat
A cross-sport superlative meaning 'Greatest Of All Time' - used widely to praise players, highlight plays, or ironically in sports edits.
greenscreen
A TikTok video effect used by creators to add creative backgrounds and overlays, popular in sports videos for edits and storytelling.
hurdler
An athlete specialized in hurdling, a track-and-field event involving jumping over obstacles.
no fly zone
A defensive boast used mostly by softball/baseball creators to signal lockdown defense - often linked with highlight edits and catch montages.
soccer
The sport also known as football outside North America, involving two teams aiming to score goals with a round ball.
trusttheprocess
An inspirational phrase used by athletes and fans to emphasize perseverance through challenges.
viral
A trend or content that quickly gains widespread popularity and reach on social media.
volleyballplayer
An athlete specializing in playing volleyball, often featured in sports content on TikTok.
wingback
A position-turned-meme on soccer and football TikTok where creators dramatize playing as a wingback - often used in skit formats to flex skill or poke fun at role debates.
winger
A player position in soccer known for playing on the sides of the field, focusing on speed and crossing.