Gen Z Slang
Glow Up
In American slang, what are "bucks"?
Dollars
If her looks could kill, she's a...
Femme fatal
This person is an expert in wine
Sommelier
Which US city is called "The Big Apple"?
New York City
Popularized by Migos' hit song "Bad and _______," this word is used to describe something/someone that is extravagant or fancy.
Boujee
This popular Gen Z saying that goes: "Let's get this _______" replaces the word for "money" with a type of food.
Bread
In the United States, this word is used for the main dish of a meal, though I think the French would disagree...
Entree
Starting with "au," this phrase means nude or naked.
Which U.S. state is the flattest?
A) Kansas
B) Nebraska
C) Florida
D) Oklahoma
C) Florida
To most, it’s just a letter of the alphabet, but to Gen Zers, it simply means “win.”
W
What dollar bill does a "Benjamin" refer to?
A) $5 bill
B) $20 bill
C) $50 bill
D) $100 bill
$100 bill
An intense feeling of boredom, nearly depression
Ennui
An evening party
Soirée
What capital city is known as “Music City”?
Nashville, Tennessee
This term, shortened from the word "suspicious" is used by Zoomers to describe something that is shady or unexpected.
This classic term for money is the English translation of "pâte."
Dough
Used to describe an undefinable special quality or allure
A je ne sais quoi
A common way to describe a murder or murderer
Cold-blooded
What state is home to the Las Vegas Strip?
Nevada
This term can describe someone who is jealous, or the French fries at McDonalds.
Salty
True or False: American currency includes a $2 dollar bill.
True
Often referring to politics or economics, this term describes a particularly casual or "hands-off" attitude or approach to something
Laissez-faire
Justification or purpose of existence
Raison d'être
Which American city has the world's busiest airport?
Atlanta, Georgia