Boomer definitions of Gen Z Slang
"They said my sneakers were some kind of plumbing issue... but they smiled when they said it, so I think it was a compliment?"
What is Drip
Holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals by an individual athlete
Who is Michael Phelps
This popular fruit is known to be mildly radioactive
What are Bananas
"It's what people say when someone humbly succeeds without bragging."
What is Lowkey
In this sporting move you keep one foot planted while turning your body to change direction — kind of like when life doesn’t go your way, but you adjust your attitude instead of running off the court.
What is a Pivot
This bird is the only one that can fly backwards
What is a Hummingbird
"I said the event had snacks, games and music, and one of the students called it this- I checked and everything was safe."
What is Lit
She was he 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year
Who is Caitlin Clark
From a flowering plant, the Aztecs used it as a chocolate enhancer, and the Spanish called it this, meaning "little pod."
What is Vanilla
"Right before the game, one of the teens told me to do this. I wasn't mailing anything, but I gave it my best shot!"
What is Send it
When doing an individual medley in swimming this stroke is always first
What is Butterfly
Norville Rogers is the real name of this fictional amateur detective
Who is Shaggy
Back in my day, we just called it having charm and doing a great job. But now apparently, when someone effortlessly wins people over and totally nails it, the kids say this. (2 slang words)
What is Rizz and Slay
In Pole Vault this is the minimum height the bar can be raised after a successful vault
What is 5cm
She had a #1 hit in each year of the '90's- the only singer to do so
Who is Mariah Carey