Famous Phrases
When you need something done right away, you might mark it with this four-letter abbreviation that means "As Soon As Possible.
What is ASAP?
This short-form video app is the go-to social media platform for scrolling, dancing, and life hacks. It's also the sound an old clock makes.
What is TikTok?
Led by Kurt Cobain, this Seattle grunge band defined the sound of the early '90s with the album "Nevermind."
Who is Nirvana?
This trendy breakfast item, often served on toast, is stereotypically associated with this generation's spending habits.
What is avocado toast?
This famous 1969 music festival in upstate New York was a pivotal moment for this generation's counter-culture movement.
What is Woodstock?
This four-letter acronym describes the social anxiety that you might be missing out on a fun or interesting event.
What is FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out)?
This slang term for "style, charm, or attractiveness" was named the Oxford Word of the Year in 2023.
What is "rizz"?
Before playlists, this generation made personalized "mixes" of their favorite songs on this analog audio format.
What is a cassette tape?
Many in this generation grew up eagerly awaiting the next book in this series about a boy wizard at Hogwarts.
What is "Harry Potter"?
This British rock band, known as the "Fab Four," caused a worldwide frenzy known as "Beatlemania."
Who are The Beatles?
Found on invitations, this abbreviation comes from a French phrase asking you to please respond.
What is RSVP (Répondez s'il vous plaît)?
This two-word phrase is used to emphasize that you are telling the truth.
What is "no cap"?
This classic 1985 film brought together a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, and a criminal for Saturday detention.
What is "The Breakfast Club"?
Before Facebook became dominant, this early social media site allowed users to customize their profiles with music and carefully rank their "Top 8" friends ( yes you could re-order the list if anyone dropped in rankings, and yes we did.)
What is MySpace?
In 1969, many gathered around their TVs to watch Neil Armstrong take his "one small step" on this celestial object.
What is the moon?
A diver uses this type of gear, an acronym for "Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus."
What is SCUBA?
To express approval, this generation might say something is “fire,” or drop this single emoji.
“What is the 🔥 emoji?”
This term describes a child who returns from school to an empty home, a common experience for this generation.
What is a "latchkey kid"?
The pop music scene for this generation was dominated by groups like the Backstreet Boys and *NSYNC, known collectively by this term.
What are boy bands?
Artists like Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones, and The Who are staples of this radio format named for their era.
What is Classic Rock?
An email or link might be marked with this acronym if its content is "Not Safe For Work."
What is NSFW?
This generation may have a reputation avoiding difficult conversations — not just on dating apps, but even in job interviews, a phenomenon called this.
What is Ghosting?
This cable channel, which originally stood for "Music Television," shaped this generation's taste in music and fashion.
What is MTV?
Born between 1980 and 1984, these “Elders” were the last kids to grow up offline — and the first Millennials to weather two recessions and a pandemic before 40.
“Who are Elder Millennials?”
This phrase, popularized by a Dolly Parton song, describes the traditional workday that became standard for this generation.
What is a "nine-to-five"?