People always assume that I'm a "whoops baby" or an accident child because my parents and only brother are considerably older than me. I'm only 21 years old, not even out of college yet while my brother is 32 and has a career and all that adult stuff and my parents are entering their mid-60's (sorry for telling).
Whether I was an accident or not doesn't really matter to me. I always tell myself if I am, then I am the best accident to happen to this world.
But, the point I am trying to make here is that my parents are not one, but two generations older than I am. This sometimes is the cause of disconnect between us. We each see the world, careers, social norms, and styles in very different ways sometimes. The way we talk can be very different too at times.
They will make references to movies and music that are wayyyyy before my time. While on the other hand, I use slang around them that my generation came up with that they do not understand what-so-ever.
So, mom and dad, here are all the slang words I use and what they mean.
1. It's lit
Meaning: That's cool.
2. Sketchy
An adjective used to describe a person, situation, place or object that is weird and distrustful.
3. Savage
An adjective used to describe a person who does not care about consequences of their actions.
4. Okurrrr
okay.
5. I'm on my Kylie Jenner sh*t
I am acting and feeling like I am more important than I really am.
6. "Extra"
An adjective to describe over the top, excessive, dramatic behavior.
7. Zaddy
An adjective to describe a really cute guy.
8. @ me
To call someone out or to subtweet someone.
9. Subtweet
Mentioning someone on Twitter without using their name, usually to say something negative.
10. Dope
I swear I don't mean drugs when I say this, it means cool.
11. Dusty
Someone dressed badly.
12. Boo
A significant other.
13. Try me
A dare to test or challenge me.
14. Insta
Instagram.
15. Bible
I swear or I promise.
16. Bet
Usually, a response when someone says you won't do something but you want to prove them wrong.
17. [Someone] ripped me a new one
To verbally tear someone apart.
18. Tool
Describing a guy who is way too confident and is annoying.
19. Nug
Again, I'm not talking about drugs when I say this (although that is one way to use it) I'm describing a cute baby or just talking about chicken nuggets.
20. She doesn't even go here
Reference to the movie Mean Girls but meaning she doesn't fit in.
21. Iced
Someone had to chug a whole bottle of Smirnoff Ice
22. Darty
Day party and day drinking
23. She's my B*tch
Not to be confused with "she is a b*tch", but "she's my b*tch" means she's one of my best friends.
24. Dm's
Direct messages on a social media app.
25. It was on their snap/ insta story
A photo that was posted on a storyline on an app that isn't up permanently.
26. Acting brand new
I'm acting like someone is better than their friends and family, acting like they are so important.
27. Fam
My close group of friends
28. Throwing shade
Talking sh*t to or about someone
So, mom and dad (and any other adults above the age of 50), I hope this alleviates some of the confusion when you hear us young whippersnappers talking all funny!
