Silent Generation (1928-1945)
Sentence: "My grandfather always told me, 'Don't take any wooden nickels when you're buying a used car.'"
Meaning: Be careful; don't get cheated.
Sentence: "That new Beatles album is groovy!"
Meaning: Cool; excellent.
Sentence: "That movie was awesome."
Meaning: Really good.
Sentence: "I bought concert tickets even though it was expensive. YOLO*."
Meaning: You Only Live Once.
Sentence: "That pizza was the best I've ever had, no cap."
Meaning: I'm telling the truth.
Sentence: "Ever since he got a promotion, he's been putting on airs."
Meaning: Acting like you're better than others.
Sentence: "Your artwork is far out!"
Meaning: Amazing or impressive.
Sentence: "I ate your last cookie... psych!"
Meaning: Just kidding.
Sentence: "I binge-watched* an entire season over the weekend."
Meaning: Watch many episodes at one time.
Sentence: "His excuse sounds kind of sus."
Meaning: Suspicious
Sentence: "Everyone thought that new radio was the cat's pajamas."
Meaning: The best; excellent.
Sentence: "Come to the concert. Don't be such a square!"
Meaning: Boring or overly conventional.
Sentence: "We can go to either restaurant. Whatever is fine."
Meaning: Expression of indifference.
Sentence: "Paying bills is difficult. Adulting* is hard."
Meaning: Performing adult responsibilities.
Sentence: "'Meet at 7?' 'Bet.'"
Meaning: Okay; sounds good.
Sentence: "That dress is the bee's knees."
Meaning: Expression of surprise.
Sentence: "The test isn't until next week. Hang loose."
Meaning: Relax and don't worry.
Sentence: "He's really chill about group projects."
Meaning: Relaxed or calm.
Sentence: "I wasn't going to the game, but my FOMO kicked in."
Meaning: Fear Of Missing Out.
Sentence: "These tacos are bussin'."
Meaning: Extremely good.
Sentence: "Golly, I didn't expect to see you here!"
Meaning: Expression of surprise
Sentence: "I've got to go. Peace out!"
Meaning: Goodbye.
Sentence: "That skateboard trick was radical!"
Meaning: Extremely cool or exciting.
Sentence: "Let's take a selfie before the concert."
Meaning: A picture you take of yourself.
Sentence: "He has enough rizz to make friends with anyone."
Meaning: Charisma.