12 sophisticated C1 terms that describe cultural and social phenomena — essential for understanding modern media, politics and online discourse.
Study tip
C1 slang is often conceptual and appears in media and social commentary. Follow English-language podcasts and news discussions — you'll hear these terms used to describe real events and cultural debates.
Choose the correct cultural slang term to complete each sentence.
1.He kept insisting she misremembered events — classic ___ .
2.Saying someone isn't a "real" fan is pure ___ .
3.Posting about social causes just for likes is ___ .
4.Fans threatened to ___ the brand after the offensive post.
5.The bond between a fan and a celebrity is inherently ___ .
6.Being upset about a meme at 2 am means you're probably ___ .
7.He never listens and always deflects — that's a huge ___ .
8.He just agreed with everything in the meeting — total ___ .
9.Thinking he'll reply after two months is a bit ___ .
10.They've been in a ___ for a year — no label, no commitment.
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