Top 10 Greek Slang Words & Phrases

You슬롯사이트�re about to touch down in Greece, ready for sun, study abroad, history, and enough gyros to last a lifetime 슬롯사이트� only to realize the locals are dropping words you슬롯사이트�ve never heard before. Greek slang terms are everywhere, and if you want to keep up (or at least not look completely clueless at a café), learning a few key phrases is a must. 

These Greek slang words will have you fitting right in 슬롯사이트� whether you're ordering a freddo espresso, navigating the bustling streets of Athens, or just trying to keep up with the locals' fast-paced banter. 

Top 5 Greek Slang Words 

Greek slang is the secret to sounding like you슬롯사이트�ve lived in Greece forever. These five words will have you speaking with confidence and style while you study abroad in Athens. 

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Greek Slang Word #1: Φίλος (Fílos) 

Meaning: "Buddy" or "Friend" 

Used to refer to your closest homie, the one you슬롯사이트�d always call for a chill hangout. 

Example: "Πάμε για καφέ, φίλος!" (Páme gia kafé, fílos!) 슬롯사이트� "Let슬롯사이트�s grab coffee, buddy!" 

Greek Slang Word #2: Ρε (Re) 

Meaning: "Hey" or "Yo" 

A casual way to get someone's attention 슬롯사이트� think of it like calling out to your friend in a laid-back, familiar tone.  

Example: "Ρε, τι κάνεις;" (Re, ti káneis?) 슬롯사이트� "Yo, what슬롯사이트�s up?" 

Greek Slang Word #3: Μάγκας (Mágkas) 

Meaning: "Cool guy" or "Tough guy" 

It슬롯사이트�s that friend who슬롯사이트�s always got their act together or someone who's got major street cred. 

Example: "Αυτός ο τύπος είναι μάγκας!" (Aftós o típós eínai mángkas!) 슬롯사이트� "That guy슬롯사이트�s a legend!" 

Greek Slang Word #4: Χαλαρός (Chalarós) 

Meaning: "Chill" or "Relaxed"  

Perfect for when you're just vibing or telling someone to take it easy. 

Example: "Όλα καλά, είμαι χαλαρός!" (Óla kalá, eímai chalarós!) 슬롯사이트� "All good, I슬롯사이트�m just chilling!" 

Greek Slang Word #5: Κουλ (Koul) 

Meaning: "Cool" 

A borrowed word from English, but it슬롯사이트�s commonly used in Greek to describe something or someone that슬롯사이트�s legit. 

Example: "Αυτή η ταινία ήταν κουλ!" (Aftí i tainía ítan koul!) 슬롯사이트� "That movie was cool!" 

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Top 5 Greek Slang Phrases 

Now that you슬롯사이트�ve got some key Greek slang words under your belt, it슬롯사이트�s time to level up with some phrases! 

Greek Slang Phrase #1: 슬롯사이트�Τι κάνεις ρε;슬롯사이트� (Ti kaneis re?) 

Meaning: "What슬롯사이트�s up?" / "What are you doing?" 

Use this casual greeting to ask how someone is doing or to check in on a friend. 

Example: 슬롯사이트�Τι κάνεις ρε, πού είσαι;슬롯사이트� 슬롯사이트� 슬롯사이트�What슬롯사이트�s up, where are you?슬롯사이트� 

Greek Slang Phrase #2: 슬롯사이트�Είσαι γαμάτος/η!슬롯사이트� (Eisai gamatos/i!) 

Meaning: 슬롯사이트�You슬롯사이트�re awesome!슬롯사이트� 

A great way to tell someone they슬롯사이트�re cool or doing something great. 

Example: 슬롯사이트�Αυτή η μπλούζα είναι τέλεια, είσαι γαμάτος!슬롯사이트� 슬롯사이트� 슬롯사이트�That shirt is amazing, you슬롯사이트�re awesome!슬롯사이트� 

Greek Slang Phrase #3: 슬롯사이트�Κόψε τη φάση!슬롯사이트� (Kopse ti fasi!) 

Meaning: 슬롯사이트�Cut it out!슬롯사이트� / 슬롯사이트�Stop that!슬롯사이트� 

Used to tell someone to stop doing something annoying or to calm down. 

Example: 슬롯사이트�Κόψε τη φάση, δεν είναι αστείο!슬롯사이트� 슬롯사이트� 슬롯사이트�Cut it out, it슬롯사이트�s not funny!슬롯사이트� 

Greek Slang Phrase #4: 슬롯사이트�Αχ, αυτή η ζωή!슬롯사이트� (Ah, afti i zoi!) 

Meaning: 슬롯사이트�Ah, this life!슬롯사이트� 

A phrase used when you슬롯사이트�re frustrated, tired, or overwhelmed by life슬롯사이트�s challenges. 

Example: 슬롯사이트�Αχ, αυτή η ζωή, πάντα κάτι συμβαίνει.슬롯사이트� 슬롯사이트� 슬롯사이트�Ah, this life, something슬롯사이트�s always happening.슬롯사이트� 

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Greek Slang Phrase #5: 슬롯사이트�Δεν υπάρχει!슬롯사이트� (Den yparchei!) 

Meaning: 슬롯사이트�No way!슬롯사이트� / 슬롯사이트�That슬롯사이트�s unbelievable!슬롯사이트� 

A phrase used to express surprise or disbelief, often when you슬롯사이트�re impressed. 

Example: 슬롯사이트�Δεν υπάρχει, έκανες όλο αυτό μόνος/η σου;슬롯사이트� 슬롯사이트� 슬롯사이트�No way, you did all that by yourself?슬롯사이트�  

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