Discover our mission to preserve and celebrate the vibrant world of informal language from cultures around the globe.
Yung Salita is a global, multilingual urban dictionary dedicated to celebrating and preserving the slang, expressions, and informal language from cultures around the world. From regional idioms to everyday phrases, Yung Salita is a domain for communities to connect and learn. We believe that language is living, evolving, and deeply connected to culture and identity. Our goal is to document the real words people use in real life, in every language.
We support multiple languages and encourage cross-cultural understanding
Our content is created and curated by speakers of each language
We emphasize understanding the cultural background of expressions
Community voting and moderation help maintain accurate definitions
“Yung Salita” comes from Tagalog, meaning “those words” or “the words.” It captures what we're trying to accomplish: preserving and shining a spotlight on the words that matter to communities, language that connects and tells stories. These are the words that don't make it into textbooks, but live in group chats, music, jokes, and everyday conversation. All around the world the informal, creative, and expressive language brings people together.
Whether you’re a native speaker wanting to share your language’s unique expressions, a language learner curious about informal speech, or someone interested in cultural exchange, we welcome you to contribute and learn with us. Yung Salita is your space. We invite you to submit, define, translate and connect to help us build the most authentic, diverse, and culturally rich informal dictionary on the internet.
