28 Generational Slang Words And Phrases Your Parents Just Won't Understand
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28 Generational Slang Words And Phrases Your Parents Just Won't Understand

A "40 and above" adults guide to how whippersnappers talk now days.

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28 Generational Slang Words And Phrases Your Parents Just Won't Understand
Kaitlyn Krueger

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!



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