Gen Z Slang
This term means someone is annoyed, upset, or bothered.
Pressed
These features in the surf—cuts and gutters—reveal where predatory fish are funneled.
Feeding zones.
This dangerous stretch near the Outer Banks earned the nickname “The Graveyard of the Atlantic.”
Diamond Shoals.
What is the minimum rank required before starting an Eagle project?
Life Scout.
These time limits—3 minutes, 3 hours, 3 days, 3 weeks—form a core survival guideline.
The Rule of Threes.
This word meant something was lame, unfair, or disappointing.
Bogus
This adverb means something is subtly or secretly good.
Low-key.
This leader is used to handle heavy casting pressure without snapping the line.
A shock leader.
This NC port was the Confederacy’s major blockade-running hub during the Civil War.
Wilmington
How many merit badges are required to earn Eagle Scout?
21
This material is called “death cloth” because it absorbs water and loses insulation.
Cotton
This phrase meant something was extremely cool or impressive.
Totally rad.
This slang term means someone is being delusional or unrealistically optimistic.
Delulu
These small crustaceans are one of the most effective pompano baits because they match natural prey.
Sand fleas (mole crabs).
This 1775 Mecklenburg document is debated among historians because it may never have existed.
The Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence.
What board must you complete after your project and requirements?
The Eagle Board of Review.
This fire-starting tool works even when wet and produces extremely hot sparks.
A ferrocerium rod.
This dramatic phrase expressed disgust or annoyance.
Gag me with a spoon.
This word means to roast or verbally destroy someone in an argument.
A: Cook.
Cook
This rig allows the sinker to stay anchored while the bait moves naturally.
A fish-finder rig.
This NC city is considered the birthplace of modern NASCAR.
Charlotte
What is the Eagle Palms program?
Additional recognition for merit badges earned beyond Eagle.
These natural features, often animal-made or terrain-based, lead downhill toward water sources.
Drainages and game trails.
This insult described someone pretending to be something they’re not.
Poser
This insult implies a person is basic, predictable, or not thinking for themselves—like a background video-game character
NPC
This water condition, often dirty and churning, can trigger aggressive bluefish feeding.
Rough or churned-up surf.
Which major battle of the Revolutionary War was fought near Greensboro?
The Battle of Guilford Courthouse.
Who was the first Eagle Scout in U.S. history?
Arthur Eldred.
This raised bedding style prevents heat loss through ground contact.
A browse bed.
This phrase meant “calm down” or “stop overreacting.”
Take a chill pill.
In Gen Z gym slang, this term describes someone who mentally collapses under pressure
Fruit roll-up
This pairing of line types provides long casting distance with abrasion resistance and stealth near the hook.
Braid with a mono or fluoro leader.
This 1959 initiative transformed NC’s economy from agriculture into tech and research.
The Research Triangle.
What is the age deadline to complete all Eagle requirements?
Before your 18th birthday.
This primitive device is a trigger-based trap for small game.
A figure-4 deadfall.
Popularized by Bart Simpson, this phrase meant a defiant “screw you.”
Eat my shorts.
This stacked expression means “I swear, for real, no lie.”
Ong fr no kizzy.
This outward flow of water carries baitfish and attracts big predators.
A rip current (outflow).
This colonial governor was executed after being overthrown in Cary’s Rebellion.
Thomas Cary.
What must appear in every Eagle project plan to meet BSA standards?
Demonstration of leadership (planning + directing others), safety, materials list, and work process details.
This reason explains why bushcrafters prefer carbon steel knives over stainless.
They can throw sparks and sharpen more easily in the field.
This phrase meant “excellent,” but adding “-ed” meant something failed or someone got intoxicated.
The bomb