Millennial Slang
This word describes something that is exceptionally good or cool, often used as a compliment.
What is lit?
Directed by Steven Spielberg, this 1975 thriller features a giant, man-eating shark terrorizing a small beach town.
What is Jaws?
This Compass staff member grew up with ambitions of playing on the PGA golf tour.
Who is Pastor Stephen?
This major international sporting event took place in Paris in 1924, marking the first time it was held after World War I.
What are the Olympics?
This city in northern Idaho is known for its beautiful lake and downtown area, often seen as the ideal vacation location in Idaho.
What is Coeur d'Alene
A phrase that refers to being overly dramatic or pretending to be affected by something that isn't a big deal.
What is being extra?
This 2010 film, directed by Christopher Nolan, explores the world of dreams and features a team of thieves who infiltrate people's subconscious.
What is Inception?
This Compass staff member has made a lifelong vow to never eat ramen.
Who is Luc
In 1922, this country became the Soviet Union after a victorious Bolshevik Revolution and a subsequent civil war.
What is Russia?
This national forest, the largest in Idaho, is known for its scenic mountains and wildlife.
What is the Sawtooth National Forest?
A word meaning to leave quickly or exit an uncomfortable situation, often used humorously.
What is bounce?
In this 2009 sci-fi film, directed by James Cameron, humans interact with a race of alien creatures on the moon Pandora.
What is Avatar?
Though he possesses skills in teaching and in counseling, this Compass staffer also could have pursued a career in the rap music industry.
Who is Pastor Charlie?
In 1924, this American company became the first to introduce the assembly line for mass production of automobiles, revolutionizing manufacturing.
What is the Ford company?
Idaho’s state flag features a woman holding this item, which symbolizes Idaho’s mining industry. Idaho’s state flag features a woman holding this item, which symbolizes Idaho’s mining industry.
What is a pickaxe?
This phrase is used to describe a moment of extreme awkwardness or an embarrassing situation.
What is cringe?
This 1939 film, based on the novel by L. Frank Baum, is known for the iconic line “There’s no place like home.”
What is The Wizard of Oz?
Though this Compass staffer now can't see doing anything other than working in the church, they once had a career as a manager for Starbucks.
Who is Cody?
In 1925, American president Calvin Coolidge was re-elected, having served during a period of economic prosperity known as what.
what is the "Roaring Twenties."
This nickname was given to the famous Boise State University football field recognized nationwide for its blue color.
What is Smurf Turf?
This term is used to describe someone who is overly submissive or excessively affectionate toward someone they’re romantically interested in, often to the point of self-sacrifice.
What is simp?
This 1981 Steven Spielberg film follows a famous archaeologist as he seeks to recover a religious artifact and battles Nazis along the way.
What is Raiders of the Lost Ark
This member of the Compass staff is the third of four siblings, plays guitar, trumpet, piano, and sings, and also enjoys watching DIY YouTube videos in their spare time.
Who is Pastor Josiah?
This famous U.S. law, passed in 1919, made the production, sale, and distribution of alcohol illegal.
What is the Prohibition?
This famous U.S. President, born in Idaho, is known for his work as a conservationist and his efforts in establishing national parks
Who is Theodore Roosevelt?