5 Terms We Use To Mean Good That Really Aren't Good At All | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Student Life

5 Terms We Use To Mean Good That Really Aren't Good At All

Can you guess them?

32
5 Terms We Use To Mean Good That Really Aren't Good At All
Developer Ben

I have become accustomed to the many terms that the youth of today use to mean just simply enough, "good." I was thinking about the fact that we use so many terms to mean good that do not actually refer to something that is necessarily “good.” You might be confused as to what I am referring to but if you keep reading you won't be for long.

Here's four terms that can be used for your amusement:



1. Bomb

Bomb or more affectionately known as the bomb.com. “Thanks for letting me use your printer you’re the bomb.com. But the most common definition of bomb refers to this, "a device that is designed to explode in order to injure or kill people or to damage or destroy property." Thanks Merriam Webster.


2. Fire.


“Fire” is generally used more towards outfits and appearance. Commenting the fire emoji on someone’s Instagram post getting ready to go out and not in everyday attire is certainly not uncommon.


3. "It's lit."

NOT THIS MEANING OF LIT:

IT'S ALMOST THAT TIME OF YEAR.

STILL NOT THIS MEANING OF LIT:

THIS MEANING OF LIT:

The term “it’s lit” generally refers to parties or anywhere where there are lots of people flocking to and fro. For example, looking over at your friend at a party and saying “it’s lit.”


4. "Dope"

Need I say more. This was more of a '90s term and Will Smith on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.” He used it quite a number of times.

5. "Killer"

NOT THIS KILLER:

LITERALLY TERRIFYING.

THIS KIND OF KILLER (BODY):

When referring to workouts/tests it still refers to something bad. “Zumba was killer today.” But, when used in reference to food, parties, bodies and almost anything else related in college life it means something good. For example, “Her legs are killer.”

How many of these terms do you use to mean “good?" What do you think of them? Let me know in the comments!

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Entertainment

Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

These powerful lyrics remind us how much good is inside each of us and that sometimes we are too blinded by our imperfections to see the other side of the coin, to see all of that good.

651269
Every Girl Needs To Listen To 'She Used To Be Mine' By Sara Bareilles

The song was sent to me late in the middle of the night. I was still awake enough to plug in my headphones and listen to it immediately. I always did this when my best friend sent me songs, never wasting a moment. She had sent a message with this one too, telling me it reminded her so much of both of us and what we have each been through in the past couple of months.

Keep Reading...Show less
Zodiac wheel with signs and symbols surrounding a central sun against a starry sky.

What's your sign? It's one of the first questions some of us are asked when approached by someone in a bar, at a party or even when having lunch with some of our friends. Astrology, for centuries, has been one of the largest phenomenons out there. There's a reason why many magazines and newspapers have a horoscope page, and there's also a reason why almost every bookstore or library has a section dedicated completely to astrology. Many of us could just be curious about why some of us act differently than others and whom we will get along with best, and others may just want to see if their sign does, in fact, match their personality.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

20 Song Lyrics To Put A Spring Into Your Instagram Captions

"On an island in the sun, We'll be playing and having fun"

546839
Person in front of neon musical instruments; glowing red and white lights.
Photo by Spencer Imbrock on Unsplash

Whenever I post a picture to Instagram, it takes me so long to come up with a caption. I want to be funny, clever, cute and direct all at the same time. It can be frustrating! So I just look for some online. I really like to find a song lyric that goes with my picture, I just feel like it gives the picture a certain vibe.

Here's a list of song lyrics that can go with any picture you want to post!

Keep Reading...Show less
Chalk drawing of scales weighing "good" and "bad" on a blackboard.
WP content

Being a good person does not depend on your religion or status in life, your race or skin color, political views or culture. It depends on how good you treat others.

We are all born to do something great. Whether that be to grow up and become a doctor and save the lives of thousands of people, run a marathon, win the Noble Peace Prize, or be the greatest mother or father for your own future children one day. Regardless, we are all born with a purpose. But in between birth and death lies a path that life paves for us; a path that we must fill with something that gives our lives meaning.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments