The English language can be hard, and it changes from place to place. Here are some important Californian phrases to help you fit in.
- "sup" -- hello; how are you?
- "chill" -- good; cool
- "dank" -- very good; very cool
- "bruh" -- I am pleasantly surprised
- "bro" / "brah" -- friend; brother
- "brooo" -- good idea
- "bro!" -- what are you doing?
- "fosho" / "aight" -- yes, sure, no problem
- "mad" / "hella" -- very; lots
- "gnarly" -- excellent; terrible
- "faded" -- high on marijuana
- "gnar" -- something cool
- "shred" -- what you do to a gnar
Most importantly, if you ever forget what to say, the word "dude" can mean anything and is always acceptable.