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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