A word that used to be used to describe a book, a movie or other
work as timeless, great, and meaningful. Is
now used by douchebags who combine it with "win" or "fail" to describe
everyday things.
CORRECT usage:
Guy #
1: Hey dude did you see the movie Gladiator?
Guy #
2: Yeah man that was an epic movie!
INCORRECT usage:
DBag #
1: I forgot my wallet so I had to go home and get it.
DBag #2: EPIC FAIL!
or
DBag #
1: I found five dollars today.
DBag #2: EPIC WIN!