Lithuanian, like every living language, evolves with its speakers, and so does the plethora of slang and informal expressions sprinkled within daily speech. Here’s a dive into some colloquial treasures of the Lithuanian language, which will not just spice up your vocabulary but also give you a glimpse into the playful side of Lithuanian culture.

Čia viskas čiki-piki
This phrase translates to “Everything is fine here,” with “čiki-piki” being an onomatopoeia representing something nice and pleasant.
Kaip gyveni? – A, čia viskas čiki-piki!

Nebėra čia tos foros
This expression means “It’s not cool here anymore” or “The fun/atmosphere is gone.” “Fora” stems from the word “forum,” which implies a gathering place.
Vakarėlis buvo geras, bet dabar nebėra čia tos foros.

nepūtik
This is a familiar term for “chill” or “relax,” commonly used to calm someone down in a non-aggressive fashion.
Eik, nepūtik, viskas bus gerai.

Aš tau parodysiu kur raktas į kambarį parduodamas
A colorful way to say “I will teach you a lesson,” invoking the idea of “showing where the key is sold,” implying a reprimand is in order.
Jei dar kartą taip pasielgsi, aš tau parodysiu kur raktas į kambarį parduodamas!

žvėriukas
“Little beast” or “party animal,” often used to describe someone who is full of energy or who loves going out.
Vakarėlyje Tadas buvo tikras žvėriukas!

reikalas smulkus
This expression denotes “it’s a small thing” or “no big deal,” used to downplay issues or concerns.
Nenusimink dėl klaidos, reikalas smulkus.

bičiulis
Equivalent to “buddy” or “mate,” this word is used for close friends or companions.
Eikime į krepšinį, bičiuli.

bambeklis
Literally meaning “cotton ball,” this word is used to describe an indecisive, timid, or fearful person, somewhat akin to “scaredy-cat.”
Nebūk bambeklis, pabandyk tai padaryti!

tas pats kas nieko
The phrase means “it’s as good as nothing,” indicating that something is of minor value or impact.
Jų pagalba buvo tas pats kas nieko.

ūžia
Originally from Romani language, “ūžia” is an expression of disbelief or disagreement, much like saying “no way” or “you don’t say.”
Jis sakė, kad laimėjo loterijoje. Ūžia!

Incorporating these slang expressions into your Lithuanian conversations can make your speech sound much more native and expressive. Like with any slang, however, context and familiarity with the speaker are key, as the informal nature of these expressions means they are best used among friends and peers. So next time you find yourself chatting with a Lithuanian friend, sprinkle in some of these phrases and watch as your language skills shine with a newfound, casual flair.