The topic of conversation was the evolution of words and new gen slang. I continually have this talk with former marketing colleagues and friends. I have a mental time machine combined with GPS when people speak to me. If someone says coffee shop, parlor, outing, necking, groovy, hip, or dude, I already know what era you were in at the peak of your youth.
Slang is the prevailing indication of the times. Now, with social media, there is more and more to keep up with. Like, what is this POV thing? This means point of view, right? But everything you post is your POV already. I once wrote about Gen Z terminology, and even presented a short dictionary. So here I go again with part two, an updated list. Forgive me if I include some millennial words and phrases.
Sometimes they overlap and are still used by zoomers. Extra β over the top, dramatic, attention grabbing; also known as O. Ghost β disappearing with no communication and explanation Andy was so brokenhearted when his girlfriend Stella ghosted him.
Netflix and Chill β I think most older people really innocently think this is about watching a movie or series at home. The hot guy at the party asked if I would like to Netflix and chill.
Mid β just okay; not bad but not great; average The food in that restaurant is mid. Drag β to shame or humiliate someone Audrey was dragged after she lied about being married to single men she met. She ate and left no crumbs. Pressed β feeling irritated about someone or something I felt pressed with the impatience of Rita who kept calling me every five minutes.
