(1946-1964)
Groovy
Very cool, excellent, or enjoyable.
Rad
Short for “radical”; meaning very cool or awesome.
FOMO
“Fear of missing out”; anxiety about missing experiences others are having.
Vibes
The overall feeling, mood, or atmosphere of a person, place, or situation.
Rizz
Charisma or charm, especially in how someone talks to people they like.
Far Out
Impressive, unusual, or amazing.
Duh
Used to indicate something is obvious.
Life Hack
A clever tip or shortcut that makes everyday tasks easier.
Glow‑up
A significant positive transformation in appearance, confidence, or style.
Ohio
Used humorously online to describe something bizarre or “cursed,” based on meme culture.
Bummer
A disappointing or unpleasant situation.
Chill
Relax or calm down; also used to describe something relaxed or
Adulting
Handling responsibilities typically associated with being an adult (bills, chores, etc.).
Salty
Bitter, annoyed, or upset about something minor.
Capybara
Refers to a chill, relaxed vibe, based on the popularity of capybara memes and songs.
Pad
Someone’s home or apartment.
Talk to the hand
Dismissive phrase meaning “I’m not listening.”
Ghost
To suddenly stop responding to someone, especially in dating or messaging.
High‑key
Very or openly; the opposite of low‑key.
Fanum tax
Meme phrase meaning someone takes a portion of your food or stuff, like an informal “tax.”
Fuzz
Informal term for the police.
Veg out
To relax and do nothing, often while watching TV.
Basic
Unoriginal or mainstream in a way that lacks individuality.
Stan
To be an enthusiastic, devoted fan of someone or something.
NPC
Originally “non‑player character” in games; used to describe someone acting in a robotic or unoriginal way.