Definitions by mrgrimm

slangworm 

A piece of slang that rapidly enters a collective global or regional consciousness and is overused by speakers without their intent ... THEY CAN'T HELP IT.

"Stop saying, 'Epic.' It's played out."

"I know, but I can't help it. It's totally a slangworm."

1975 - Groovy; 1985 - Rad; 1995 - Sick; 2005 - Hella; 2010 - Epic

slangworm by mrgrimm August 14, 2012