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40 Weird Terms That Millennials Invented, Explained

The ultimate guidebook to millennial slang.

Sierra Gardner

Mar 12, 2017

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40 Weird Terms That Millennials Invented, Explained

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1. Flamed - Kinda like the new burned, "I offended you"

2. Roasted - Kinda also like being burned

3. Finessed - "You just got fooled/ tricked"

4. Lit - Basically drunk, but if you wanna pretend your kid is a good kid who doesn't drink it means hyped up.

5. Turnt - The same as lit basically

6. Bae - Like a girlfriend/ boyfriend but not necessarily.

7. Wife/Wifey - Used as in "She's wife material" someone who exemplifies wife material

8. Oomf - Something like bae

9. LOML - Standing for love of my life, most likely used by a girl referring to her best friend (ex- omg Shelby is literally the LOML)

10. BB - Short term for baby also mostly used by girls referring to their best friend

11. Hyfer - Drake lyrics standing for "Hell yeah f*cking right) basically meaning an enthusiastic yes

12. Dope - "sounds good"

13. Binge-watch - When someone just can't stop clicking "next episode" on Netflix

14. Netflix and chill - Well Netflix is gonna be on, but there may not be anyone paying attention to it due to the act of "chilling"

15. GOAT - Meaning greatest of all time you might hear this used in a sentence as "Michael Jordan is the goat."

16. Throwing shade - Someone is being shady, being kind of rude

17. Salty - Someone is offended and showing it

18. Dab - It's only a dance move no worries

19. On fleek - Something is looking good

20. One hunna - As in 100% "Keep it one hunna" meaning keep it real

21. Boujee - Looking or presuming that one is rich, looking dressed up

22. FOMO - Standing for "fear of missing out", used when someone is not present and feels like they are missing out

23. Thirsty - Someone is asking for attention, probably of the opposite sex

24. Bye, Felisha - Saying goodbye after a conversation that someone found annoying

25. "L" / "she took an "L" - Someone did not succeed, failed, probably did something stupid drunk (ex- passed out, kissed an unattractive stranger)

26. The Plug - (ex- he plugged me) someone helped someone out, gave them something

27. "What's the move?"- What's happening?

28. Slay - Work it, you look so good

29. Queen/Kween - Someone who is slaying

30. Aesthetic - Someone's vibe

31. Savage - Someone who gets away with something risky

32. Petty - Being rude/doing something to get at someone

33. Ghosting/ghost mode - Someone isn't replying for a while, you haven't heard from them

34. On read - Meaning someone opened your message and din't reply

35. Low key - Keeping something on the down low

36. High key - Making something obvious

37. Extra - Someone is being over the top, trying too hard (ex- wearing too many accessories, makeup)

38. RT - This means retweet but a lot of people say it when something is relatable

39. V - Short for very (ex: "I'm V excited to see you.")

40. Trippin' - Not understanding, sounding crazy

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The world's greatest university meets the world's greatest show.

1. When you get your acceptance letter

2. When you try to figure out how class enrollment works

3. When it’s move in day

4. When you arrive on campus and see all of the attractive people

5. FROG Week

6. When you find your squad

7. When you visit DHall (RIP) or EHall for the first time

8. When you take on way too many credits

9. When you go to your first party at JMU

10. When the rival school shows up for the homecoming game (or any game really)

11. Sunday Brunch

12. When you see the infamous “preacher” for the first time

13. The first snow day

14. Madipalooza

15. When finals week rolls around

16. When you have to say goodbye

17. And when you finally get to go back

Do you have a small get-together or throw a big bash?

1. Your family and friends ask what you want for your birthday, so you give them a list of options.

2. You're super excited about your birthday the week before.

3. Your family flies in town to celebrate with you.

4. Your siblings wake you up.

5. Your friends are so excited to be with you on your big day.

6. If you work, your office might throw a party for you.

7. For your actual party, you plan a small get-together with close family and friends ...

8. ... or large celebration with everyone you know.

9. You eat the best meal you've had in weeks.

10. You devour the first piece of cake proudly.

11. You embarrass yourself somehow.

12. You get the present you really wanted but thought no one would get you.

13. You are a little sad about getting older.

14. That feeling wears off and you realize how happy you are to have family and friends to celebrate this day with you.

15. The morning after your birthday looks something like this.

Syllabus week doesn't exist.

You can forget to breathe OR to buy fruit OR to even pet a dog but you cannot forget these things!!

All names should be "unisex names."

1. Communicating via email can be awkward.

2. Appointments usually accompany weird looks.

3. Introducing yourself to someone is never without a hitch.

4. You’ve probably thought about changing your name.

5. You’re often asked why you have the name you do.

6. You get excited when you meet someone of your gender with your name.

7. You feel awkward when you meet someone of the opposite gender with your name.

8. You’ve had someone say to you, “I knew a [your name], but they were [your opposite gender].”

9. You’ve heard a bad joke/pick-up line or two about your name before.

10. People are surprised when they see you.

11. You’re extra sensitive to other unique or unisex names.

12. You’ve fought with your parents about it.

13. All things considered, you’re happy your name makes you unique.

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