Generation Y is known for their slang vocabulary and unique twist on the English language. Gen Y lingo is constantly changing and adding new phrases and words to everyday conversation. To keep up with this evolving language and be in the know, here is a list with some of the more common lingo used by Gen Y:

  • “im down with that”: i’m okay with that

Matt: “Want to go to the beach today?”
Kelley: “Sure, I’m down with that!”

  • “post up”: hang out in one specific location

“Let’s go post up at the bar and wait for our friends to get here”

  • “defriend”: the act of removing a friend on facebook

“Dan and I got into a fight and are no longer friends, so of course I defriended him on facebook.”

  • “tight”: 1. close friend 2. cool, stylish

“Ever since elementary school, Heather and I have been tight.”

“ Man, those new shoes are tight!”

  • “off the hook”:  cool, excellent, happening

“ That concert last night was off the hook, I had so much fun!”

Written by Kaileigh Maguire, Gen Y

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