Boomer definitions of Gen Z Slang
Sports, Games and Sports Games Alike
Pot luck
100

"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

100

Holds the record for the most Olympic gold medals by an individual athlete 

Who is Michael Phelps

100

This popular fruit is known to be mildly radioactive

What are Bananas

200

"It's what people say when someone humbly succeeds without bragging." 




What is Lowkey

200

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

200

This bird is the only one that can fly backwards

What is a Hummingbird

300

"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

300

She was he 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year

Who is Caitlin Clark 

300

From a flowering plant, the Aztecs used it as a chocolate enhancer, and the Spanish called it this, meaning "little pod."

What is Vanilla

400

"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

400

When doing an individual medley in swimming this stroke is always first

What is Butterfly

400

Norville Rogers is the real name of this fictional amateur detective 

Who is Shaggy

500

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

500

In Pole Vault this is the minimum height the bar can be raised after a successful vault

What is 5cm

500

She had a #1 hit in each year of the '90's- the only singer to do so

Who is Mariah Carey

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