Epic
Slang Term
BritishAmericanAustralian
★★★★☆ Common
Casual
Meaning: Extremely impressive (modern slang).
极其令人印象深刻（现代俚语）。
Extremadamente impresionante (argot moderno).
めちゃくちゃすごい（現代のスラング）。
엄청나게 인상적인 (현대 슬랭).
Modern slang for something hugely impressive or memorable.
现代俚语，形容极其令人印象深刻或难忘的事物。
Argot moderno para algo enormemente impresionante o memorable.
非常に印象的で記憶に残るものを表す現代のスラング。
엄청나게 인상적이거나 기억에 남는 것을 표현하는 현대 슬랭.
Examples
- That was epic! 太史诗级了！Eso fue epico!あれはすごかった！대박이었어!
- Epic fail.' (ironic) 讽刺地说en tono ironico皮肉で완전 망했네. (아이러니)
Pronunciation
/ˈepɪk/
Usage Guide
Context: youth
Tone: impressed
✓ Do Say
- Epic!太厉害了！¡Épico!すごい！대박!
✗ Don't Say
- Youth slang年轻人的俚语Argot juvenil若者のスラング젊은층 슬랭
Common Mistakes
- Sometimes ironic (epic fail)
Origin & History
From epic poems—something on a grand scale. Modern youth slang.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: Young adults
Social background: Universal
Variations
EpicEpic winEpic fail
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