Gen Z slang
You have decided to focus on doing a task or activity, and in doing so you are____
What is Locked In?
This word describes handling responsibilities like paying bills, doing taxes, or surviving Mondays.
What is adulting?
Known for its Irish-American roots, this neighborhood is also the setting for movies like Good Will Hunting and The Departed.
What is South Boston (Southie)?
This person is the head of Boston’s executive branch and serves as the city's chief executive officer.
What is the Mayor?
The longest river in the world
What is The Nile?
A phrase used (especially on the political left) to describe someone who is down with the cause or that they did something you like
What is Based?
When you’re super jealous of someone’s vacation photos, you might admit that you have this travel-inspired “syndrome.”
What is FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)?
This neighborhood, located near Boston University, is known for its student population, nightlife, and vibrant Commonwealth Avenue.
What is Allston?
Boston’s government operates out of this Brutalist-style building located at Government Center.
What is Boston City Hall?
In Greek mythology, this Titan was punished for stealing fire from the gods and giving it to humanity.
Who is Prometheus?
This word is used to describe something that's exceptionally good, delicious, or impressive
What is Bussin'?
When someone doesn’t respond to your text but posts on Instagram, you’ve just been hit with this haunting phenomenon.
What is ghosting?
This neighborhood, nicknamed “Rozzie,” is loved for its small-town charm, Adams Park, and family-friendly vibe.
What is Roslindale?
This legislative body consists of 13 members, including district and at-large representatives, and passes laws for the city.
What is the Boston City Council?
This author of Go Tell It on the Mountain and The Fire Next Time was known for his explorations of race, sexuality, and identity in mid-20th century America.
Who is James Baldwin?
When someone has the ability to confidently approach people and talk to them, in a more romantic or flirty way, you would say that this person has ____
What is Rizz?
If your favorite team just lost by 30 points, a Millennial might say they’ve suffered this letter-shaped embarrassment.
What is an L?
Boston’s largest neighborhood by area, this diverse district is home to the Franklin Park Zoo.
What is Dorchester?
Boston’s Mayor is elected to serve this many years per term.
What is four years?
This celebrity is infamous for her fiery online feuds with other celebrities and for her self-proclaimed practice of witchcraft, including posting videos of herself allegedly performing rituals.
Who is Azealia Banks?
This phrase is used when something fails to meet expectations, lacks the desired vibe, or doesn’t deliver what was hoped for
Your friend got a fresh haircut and looks amazing—you’d say they’re “on” this eyebrow-inspired slang term.
What is “on fleek”?
Once a center of Boston’s jazz scene, this neighborhood is known for its deep cultural roots, historic landmarks, and the Dudley Square area.
What is Roxbury?
This cabinet in Boston City Government focuses on building relationships with residents, fostering public participation, and ensuring communities have a voice in city decisions.
What is the Community Engagement Cabinet?
What Shakespeare play begins with the line, 'Friends, Romans, countrymen, lend me your ears; I come to bury Caesar, not to praise him'?
What is Julius Caesar?