GEN-Z LINGO THAT LEFT US BEHIND
Someone who exists in your story but never drives the plot
Who is an NPC?
In Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!, what’s the name of the family dog who basically runs the plot?
Who is Tuffy?
Bolo mere lips, I love ___.
What is Uncle Chips?
Before WhatsApp, everyone flexed their status with a unique number only "cool" people had, what was it called?
What is a BBM pin?
This term describes a life event so painful it becomes character development
What is a Canon event?
Which country was the second Hrithik Roshan supposedly living in during his double role debut film?
Where is New Zealand?
Yeh dil maange more
What is Pepsi?
This reality TV show pioneered the televised ‘loyalty test,’ featuring hidden cameras and betrayal montages.
What is Emotional Atyachar?
High praise for food, outfit, or vibe (stronger than fire)
What is bussin'?
In Hum Saath Saath Hain, Prem and Sadhana’s family honeymoon (picnic baskets included) takes place where?
Where is Rampur?
Daag achhe hain.
What is Surf Excel?
Before sliding into Instagram DMs, this feature on Facebook was how people tried to get attention.
Used when someone is overreacting or losing touch with reality
What is tweaking?/What is delulu?
Name the critically acclaimed SRK film released in 2004 for which he won Filmfare Best Actor?
What is Swades?
This 2000s ad showed a pug following a boy to the tune of ‘You and I, in this beautiful world.’ Which brand was it for?
What is Hutch?
This Indian actress made headlines after being photographed kissing Cristiano Ronaldo at a party.
Who is Bipasha Basu?
New slang to describe something that’s just...mid, but trying
6 7
Two 2000s movies where Salman Khan and Akshay Kumar played rival lovers competing for the same woman
What are Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Jaan-E-Mann?
Har ghar kuch kehta hai
What is Asian Paints?
Before Spotify, this was the sketchy website every Indian teen used to download music with 47 pop-ups.
What is Songs.pk?