(idiomatic, colloquial, MLE, , ) You (plural).
I had a mutual who first unfollowed me (that's fine) and now they blocked me yesterday and I am honestly baffled as to what the hell did I do to them specifically lol, they even drew me an Art Fight gift, like what di…
warms my heart to know!!!! much love to you man, and in that you elicited a positive remark, you’ve done the lords work hahaha
(idiomatic, colloquial, MLE, , ) You (plural).
You man means: You (plural).. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
you man means: You (plural).. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself. A formal-English equivalent (a synonym or descriptive phrase) is usually safer in writing. When in doubt, paraphrase rather than reuse the slang form.
“I had a mutual who first unfollowed me (that's fine) and now they blocked me yesterday and I am honestly baffled as to what the hell did I do to them specifically lol, they even drew me an Art Fight gift, like what did I do to you man”
You man means: You (plural).. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up. For most families this word will pass by without incident; it is more a vocabulary curiosity than a parenting concern.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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hope it gets better for you man
“warms my heart to know!!!! much love to you man, and in that you elicited a positive remark, you’ve done the lords work hahaha”
“hope it gets better for you man”
“RFK Jr. after smoking fent off tinfoil: You gotta watch out for that prozac its bad for you man”
“hey fuck you man you can't say this about us”
(US, slang) A term of address for a man, conveying awe or enthusiastic agreement.