Millennial slang includes terms like "bae," "TBH," "squad," and "basic," which were popular during the early 2000s and early 2010s. Other examples include "low-key," "high-key," "lit," and "shook." Many of these slang terms have origins in hip-hop culture, online gaming, and social media trends. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7]
Here's a more detailed look at some common millennial slang terms:
Everyday Phrases:
- Bae: A term of endearment, short for "before anyone else."
- TBH: Short for "to be honest."
- Squad: A group of close friends.
- Basic: A term used to describe something or someone that is mainstream, unoriginal, or predictable.
- Low-key: A way to express something you're doing or feeling in a subdued or subtle way. Opposite of "high-key."
- High-key: Expressing something with enthusiasm or intensity.
- Lit: Originally meant drunk, but millennials used it to mean "excited" or "awesome."
- Shook: A feeling of shock or disbelief.
- Slay: To succeed in a big way.
- Salty: Annoyed or bitter.
- Ghosted: When someone you're dating suddenly disappears without explanation.
- Hella: A lot of.
- Cool beans: A silly way of saying "cool".
- Whatevs: An abbreviated, dismissive way of saying "whatever".
- YOLO: You only live once.
- Epic fail: A very big mistake.
- Booyah: An expression of triumph or excitement.
- Talk to the hand: A dismissive gesture. [3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21]
Internet/Social Media Slang:
- Rage: A big party.
- Burn: A comeback after a diss.
- The bomb/Da bomb: Something extremely good or cool.
- Legit: Short for "legitimate," meaning awesome or real.
- Owned: Defeated (often in gaming).
- Throw shade: To subtly insult someone.
- Savage: Can mean brutal or petty.
- Shipping: When you want two people to be in a romantic relationship. [3, 5, 16, 22]
Enduring Terms:
- Trill: A combination of "true" and "real," often used by older millennials.
- OG: Short for "original gangster" or "original gangsta," used to describe someone who is an expert or authentic.
- Rizz: Short for "charisma," the ability to charm someone.
- Mood: A way to express that something is relatable.
- Receipts: Evidence of someone's hypocrisy.
- Dunzo: Something that is finished. [3, 4, 22, 23, 24, 25]
AI responses may include mistakes.
[22] https://www.reddit.com/r/Millennials/comments/1cc7hxd/what_are_millennial_slang_terms_you_still_use/
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