Slang Through the Ages
This abbreviation became ubiquitous in early texting and social media to express laughter, and its spoken use became slang in its own right.
What is LOL?
"Just Do It" is the iconic slogan of this sportswear brand.
What is Nike?
In 2007, Apple released this game-changing device that revolutionized the smartphone industry.
iPhone
🎬👀🍿
What is Movie Night?
💡 In this word-based game, players place tiles with letters to form words on a 15x15 grid, earning points based on letter values.
What is Scrabble?
In the 1980s, this slang term referred to a cool or impressive person, often used by skateboarders and surfers.
What is rad?
This fast-food chain's slogan is "I'm Lovin' It."
What is McDonald's?
This TV show, which premiered in 2004, followed six strangers locked in a mysterious bunker on a deserted island.
What is Lost?
🏃♂️💨⏳
What is Running Late?
🧩 This board game, created in 1935, features properties like Boardwalk and Park Place.
What is Monopoly?
This term, used in the 1960s, was often said when something was unexpected or impressive, especially in the world of rock and roll.
What is Far Out?
"The Happiest Place on Earth" refers to this famous theme park.
What is Disneyland?
In the early 2000s, which social media platform popularized the "Top 8" friends feature?
What is MySpace?
🎤🔇😬
What is You're on mute!?
♟ In this game of conquest, players try to take over the world using armies represented by tiny plastic soldiers.
What is Risk?
This term gained popularity around 2013 as shorthand for "Fear Of Missing Out" and describes anxiety about missing exciting or interesting events happening elsewhere.
What is FOMO?
This battery brand keeps going and going and going.
What is Energizer?
Before TikTok, this short-form video app allowed users to create 6-second looping videos before shutting down in 2016.
What is Vine?
🛑📧🙅♀️
What is No Emails After Work?
🤣 This game requires players to guess a word or phrase while one teammate gives clues—without saying the word itself.
What is Taboo?
Named Oxford's 2023 Word of the Year, this abbreviated term refers to someone's charm or ability to attract a romantic partner through style, charisma, or conversational skill.
What is Rizz?
The Quicker Picker Upper" is the slogan for this paper towel brand.
What is Bounty?
In 2012, this viral dance move from a South Korean artist became the first YouTube video to hit 1 billion views.
What is Gangnam Style?
📅🔄😩
What is Never Ending Meetings?
🔍 The game Clue was originally called “Cluedo” and was invented in this country.
What is the United Kingdom?