“Hella” & More Californian Slangs You Need To Start Using

People go to California for the same reasons as they go to an amusement park — to have a very fun time under the sun, to make memorable memories, and to feel the adrenaline rush of the fairground rides.

But then you cannot argue the fact that nothing comes close to the golden coast experience as there’s just something in this wild, wild West Coast air and water that can make your adventure resemble the colorful pages of a pop-up book. One that you cannot find and buy at any bookstore.

Speaking of pop-up books, do you know what else jumps out as you flip through the pages of your one-of-a-kind California dream? It’s rows and rows of California slang words. Words you’ve heard of like Hollywood or the KarJenners, and words you might not have. Let’s look at this mini-glossary of California slang.

• NorCal / SoCal: Northern / Southern California
• WeHo / NoHo: West Hollywood / North Hollywood
• Yeah no: No
• No yeah: Yes
• Sick / Rad / Gnarly: To describe something very cool
• Post up: To chill or hang out
• Heavy: Something emotionally serious
• Bomb / Dank: To describe something very good
• Hella: Another word for "very" or "a lot"
• Dip / Bail: To leave
• Amped / Stoked: To feel excited
• Down: To be okay with or interested in something
• Legit: Something that is authentic or real
• PB / OB: Pacific Beach / Ocean Beach
• Clutch: To come in handy at the perfect time
• The Industry: The film or entertainment industry
• Butthurt: To be upset for no real reason
• The City: San Francisco (to Northern Californians)
• Slaps: To describe music or food that is very good
• Tech bro: Someone who works in the technology sector
• Three commas club: Someone with a billion dollars