🤐 Polite? No. Accurate? Absolutely.
We all have that one friend, coworker, or cousin who gets under our skin. They’re not bad—they’re just… annoying. Maybe they’re constantly seeking attention, stirring drama, or always making things about themselves.
But you can’t just call someone annoying directly, right? Thankfully, modern slang lets you say it without actually saying it. Here’s the latest slang people use when someone’s being too much:
🙋♀️ “Pick Me”
Meaning:
Someone who desperately craves attention, validation, or approval—often by putting others down or being overly eager.
Use:
“She always says ‘I’m not like other girls.’ Such pick me energy.”
Vibe:
Eye-rolling, critical, low-key roast.
🤯 “Doing Too Much”
Meaning:
Over-the-top, unnecessary, excessive behavior. The person is being exhausting and dramatic.
Use:
“Three posts about their breakup today? They’re doing too much.”
Vibe:
Tired, exasperated. “Please chill.”
🎬 “Main Character”
Meaning:
When someone thinks the world revolves around them. Acting like the star of their own movie—sometimes charming, often irritating.
Use:
“Late to brunch, making everyone wait again. Main character behavior.”
Vibe:
Amused frustration. Often sarcastic.
💃 “Extra”
Meaning:
Overly dramatic, theatrical, or unnecessarily attention-seeking.
Use:
Vibe:
Playfully judgy. “Calm down, please.”
🤡 “Clowning”
Meaning:
Someone embarrassing themselves publicly by trying too hard or not realizing they’re the joke.
Use:
“Replying to her own tweet three times? She’s clowning today.”
Vibe:
Embarrassed for them, lightly sarcastic.
📣 “Thirsty”
Meaning:
Overly eager for attention, compliments, or validation—often obvious and slightly desperate.
Use:
“Five selfies posted in an hour? He’s thirsty.”
Vibe:
Eye-rolling humor.
🥱 “Giving Secondhand Embarrassment”
Meaning:
Someone’s actions are so cringy, you feel embarrassment for them.
Use:
“Watching him try to flirt is giving secondhand embarrassment.”
Vibe:
Cringe humor, slightly empathetic roast.
🚩 “Red Flag Factory”
Meaning:
Someone continuously demonstrating problematic or toxic behaviors.
Use:
“Another rude comment? She’s a red flag factory.”
Vibe:
Cautionary, tired, over-it humor.
🙃 “Love the Confidence…”
Meaning:
Polite-sounding but heavily sarcastic phrase implying someone is overly confident in an annoying way.
Use:
“Love the confidence, but maybe tone down the speech at every dinner.”
Vibe:
Lowkey sarcastic, playfully shady.
🪞 “Me, Myself, and I Syndrome”
Meaning:
Always turning every conversation or situation back to themselves.
Use:
“Every time we hang out, it’s a TED Talk about his day. Classic me, myself, and I syndrome.”
Vibe:
Tired humor. Quiet roast.
📲 Real-Life Examples: How It Looks IRL
- In a group chat: “Can someone please tell him he’s doing too much in the comments?”
- Texting your friend: “She said she’s ‘not like other girls’ again. Major pick me.”
- IG Story: “Late again with Starbucks, sunglasses indoors… It’s giving main character.”
🌟 Why This Slang Is So Popular:
- You don’t have to say “you’re annoying” directly.
- Softens the blow with humor.
- Instantly recognizable and relatable.
- Perfect for group chats, captions, and subtle call-outs.
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