Gen Z
Used to refer to something that is perceived to be good.
What is Slaps?
Expression of having seen or read something that's so good or funny, it's awesomeness has killed them with joy.
What is I'm Dead
Meant to mess with them or their head. Michael Jordan was famous for this.
What is Psych?
The term originally referred to a pair of flip-flops.
What is Thong?
To praise someone when they are doing something good, popularized by Basketball player D'Angelo Russell.
What is Sheesh?
Description a situation or event that’s extremely cool, exciting, or crazy.
What is Lit
The word is commonly used when referring to or greeting a friend. It comes from the phrase “a little slice of home”.
What is Homeslice?
Any activity or event that was either fun or inspired you to laugh.
What is Gas?
Often used to describe something that has a strong emotional impact or resonance, or something that feels particularly relatable or personal.
What is Hits Different?
This shortened version of "___" is often used as a term of agreement and self identification.
What is It Me
This phrase came from the surfing culture in the late 1970s and meant that a wave was “challenging” or “frightening”. This phrase would later evolve to mean "Amazing!".
What is Gnarly?
It’s the boomer equivalent to Gen Z’s “fit.” The term was first used in 1926 and derives from the ____ that are used to make clothing
What is Threads?
This is a way of saying something is bad. Really bad.
What is Big Yikes?
Means to be on ____. In a business context, it means something was well executed and is worthy of acknowledgement.
What is On Fleek
The word is based on an acronym formed from the initial letters of “young, urban professional”.
What is Yuppie?
In the early '50s, the phrase was used to tell someone to calm down after they were acting up.
What is Don't Flip Your Wig?
Used to express shock, embarrassment, and or amusement, popularized by Drag Queen Jasmine Masters.
What is I oop
Should be used for anyone in need of help or self improvement.
What is Milk?
This colourful way of expressing anger comes from the incidents in the 80s and 90s where American postal workers ran amok and brought out loaded guns, and shot randomly at fellow employees.
What is Going Postal?
A modern-day equivalent would be "snitch."
What is Fink?