burger
/ˈbərɡər/
Slang (informal, chiefly U.S.
urban youth culture)
noun
A person, style, object, or situation regarded as lame, corny, or lacking quality; something considered uncool or
unimpressive.
Example: “That outfit is burgers — you need to switch it up.”
adjective (informal)
2. Describing something as whack, trash, or subpar in quality or appeal.
Example: “Their whole vibe is kinda burger today.”
Origin:
Likely derived from playful slang extension of burger (as in “hamburger”), reinterpreted
metaphorically to denote something plain, basic, or undesirable — similar in tone to slang terms like buns or mid.
Examples of “burger” (slang):
In
conversation:
“Bro, that outfit is straight burgers — you gotta switch it up.”
→ (Meaning: That outfit looks lame or corny.)
Talking about
performance:
“We lost by 30? Nah, our defense was burger tonight.”
→ (Meaning: The team’s defense played terribly.)
On social media:
“Tried that new spot everyone hyped up… total burger. 3/10.”
→ (Meaning: The experience was
disappointing or trash.)
Describing someone’s vibe:
“He’s cool sometimes, but his jokes be burger fr.”
→ (Meaning: His jokes are lame or not funny.)
As a playful insult:
“Don’t be a burger, bro — come to the party.”
→ (Meaning: Don’t be lame or boring.)