Define the pop-culture reference: "extra"
Dramatic, attention-grabbing, too much
Define the pop-culture reference: "boujee"
Rich, luxurious, special, fancy.
Define the pop-culture reference: "sus"
“Sus” is short-form for suspicious and is used when someone does something unusual or questionable.
Define the pop-culture reference: "Oof"
to express discomfort from watching someone else experience an uncomfortable or embarrassing moment.
What are my children's names?
Pharaoh and Phoenix
Define the pop-culture reference: "salty"
To overreact or be in a bad mood
Define the pop-culture reference: "Spill the tea"
Asking for someone to spill the tea is a gen Z slang way to say “So, tell us what happened…” or "Give us the gossip.."
Define the pop-culture reference: "Stan"
the term used for the obsessive fans of a popular celebrity. It can also be used as a verb.
Define the pop-culture reference: "cap"
Short for “lying,” “a lie,” or “to deceive.”
What is my favorite color?
Black/Neutrals
Define the pop-culture reference: "shook"
stunned, shocked.
Define the pop-culture reference: "slay"
Define the pop-culture reference: "Rent-free"
To become an obsession, to dominate someone’s thoughts.
Define the pop-culture reference: "mid"
Saying something is “mid” is to say that it’s mediocre or not that good.
What college did I go to?
The College of St. Rose
Define the pop-culture reference: "Gaslighting"
Gaslighting is the act of distorting the truth in a way that’s intended to make another person accept the deception due to doubting their own memory, reality, or sanity. It’s considered a form of psychological manipulation or emotional abuse.
Define the pop-culture reference: "drip"
Stylish, sophisticated clothes or appearance.
Define the pop-culture reference: "vibe check"
Verb - To make sure someone is having a good time.
Define the pop-culture reference: "Periodt"
It’s basically a way to “drop the mic” after saying something important.
How many dogs do I have?
1
Define the pop-culture reference: "Bussin'"
Amazing, really good.
Define the pop-culture reference: "It's giving"
You can throw this one into conversation to describe the vibe something is giving you.
Define the pop-culture reference: "era"
Think of this as a substitute for “phase”. Super into ramen lately? Looks like you’re in your ramen era. Maybe someone’s been causing a lot of drama recently — they’re in their villain era.
Define the pop-culture reference: "gate-keep/gate-keeping"
to withhold information from others/not want to share it.
What city did I move from to work at KIPP?
New Jersey (I grew up in Brooklyn, lived in New Jersey for 2 years)