{"id":35,"date":"2017-08-24T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-08-24T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/log.cudoo.com\/2018\/03\/11\/15-dope-words-that-millennials-are-using\/"},"modified":"2020-09-15T19:23:54","modified_gmt":"2020-09-15T15:23:54","slug":"15-dope-words-that-millennials-are-using","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cudoo.com\/blog\/15-dope-words-that-millennials-are-using\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Dope Words that Millennials are Using"},"content":{"rendered":"

For better or worse, all languages evolve, and not just through time, but also within regions. Every 15 to 20 miles you travel, the dialect and lingo changes even within the same states and countries. While some words remain local in the vicinity, some words get picked up by millennials across the board and take a life of their own. Thanks to social media and the internet, this has become a fast-paced phenomenon where new words are created and popularised as well as old words are given new meanings, every day.<\/span><\/p>\n

Keeping up with Millennials and their lingo is tough, as you often find yourself scratching your head over a word or its context that you do not understand.<\/span><\/p>\n

But fear not! Here we have compiled a list of the most popular <\/span>\u2018<\/span>dope<\/span>\u2019<\/span> words Millennials are using these days along with their meanings. You never know when one of these might save you and also\u00a0<\/span>make you more #relatable! <\/p>\n

1. Adulting<\/span><\/h2>\n

Meaning \u2013 Adulting is defined as taking on responsibility, behaving like a grown-up and engaging in activities that are associated with an independent life. For e.g.: Paying your taxes, learning how to cook or just paying your utility bills.<\/p>\n

Usage \u2013 Why is adulting so hard? (often asked by millennials)<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Bounce<\/span><\/h2>\n

Meaning \u2013 Nothing to do with basketballs or bouncy castles. The definition is – To leave<\/p>\n

Usage \u2013 Let\u2019s pay the bill and bounce!<\/span><\/p>\n

Usage \u2013 Alright man, I<\/span>\u2019<\/span>m getting late. I<\/span>\u2019<\/span>ll bounce.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Chill<\/span><\/h2>\n

Meaning \u2013 It was initially (and at times still is) used either in place of the word \u2018calm\u2019 or \u2018cool\/easy going\u2019. For e.g. If a discussion got too heated, one would tell the other to chill out (calm down) or when describing someone who is relaxed and not easily bothered, you would say \u201cMy parents are pretty chill with me going for parties\u201d. It is now also synonymous with saying \u201chang out\u201d.<\/p>\n

Usage \u2013 Can we chill at someone\u2019s house instead of going out for coffee?<\/p>\n

Honorary Mention: Netflix & Chill<\/b><\/p>\n

Be careful when saying these words. Let<\/span>\u2019<\/span>s \u201cNetflix & Chill\u201d seldom means that the person is inviting you over to watch Netflix together. Netflix and chill is actually a popular euphemism to invite someone over for sexual activity, usually casually.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>4. Dope<\/span><\/h2>\n

Meaning \u2013 Dope, depending on the context, can mean cool, excellent or very good. The title of this post might finally make sense to you and just to make it clear, this post has nothing to do with synonyms for illegal drugs (dope). Dope is also used as an answer to show excitement and appreciation.
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Usage – How is your food? <\/span>\u2018<\/span>It<\/span>\u2019<\/span>s dope!<\/span>\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Usage -He can speak 6 different languages fluently. <\/span>\u2018<\/span>Woah! That<\/span>\u2019<\/span>s dope!<\/span>\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Usage \u2013 How was the movie last night? It was pretty dope, you should definitely watch it!<\/p>\n

5. Extra<\/span><\/h2>\n

Meaning \u2013 Something\/someone that is unnecessarily excessive; over the top or over dramatic.<\/p>\n

Usage \u2013 When someone is uncontrollably crying in a not-so-sad movie, you would describe them as being extra.<\/p>\n

6. Fam<\/span><\/h2>\n

Meaning \u2013 Fam is short for family and is used to refer to one\u2019s friends. However, it is mostly used singularly to refer to one friend.<\/p>\n

Usage \u2013 How\u2019s it goin\u2019, fam?<\/p>\n

7. Goals<\/span><\/h2>\n

Meaning \u2013 To a certain extent, it is similar to the actual meaning wherein it is somewhere one aspires to reach\/ something one wants to have but it is used a little differently in a sentence.\u00a0You may have seen this in social media posts and memes as <\/span>\u2018<\/span>relationship goals<\/span>\u2019<\/span>, <\/span>\u2018hair<\/span>\u00a0goals<\/span>\u2019<\/span>, etc<\/span><\/p>\n

Usage \u2013 To say to someone that you like their body and would like your body to look like theirs, you would say, \u201cYour body is goals!\u201d<\/p>\n

8. Lit<\/span><\/h2>\n

Meaning \u2013 Used to describe something awesome\/amazing.\u00a0Not to be confused with <\/span>\u2018<\/span>Litt up<\/span>\u2019<\/span>, which also deserves an honorary mention. Popularized by the character Louise Litt from the show Suits, to be <\/span>\u2018<\/span>Litt up<\/span>\u2019<\/span> means to get to ready to go to battle or a mission! It is said in the sense of being all charged up to smash the opponent.\u00a0<\/span>\u2018<\/span>You just got me aaall Litt up!<\/span>\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n

Usage \u2013 Last night\u2019s party was lit!<\/p>\n

9. Lowkey<\/span><\/h2>\n

Meaning \u2013 Have you heard of the phrase \u201con the down low\u201d? If you have then that\u2019s great, this has the exact same meaning. But if you haven\u2019t, then fam that\u2019s really not dope. Lowkey is used to describe something that is either on a small scale; not too flashy; to be kept secret or is minimal.<\/p>\n

Usage \u2013 When you want to have a quiet gathering with your friends you could ask them, \u201cHey guys! Let\u2019s chill at my place tonight but can we keep it lowkey?\u201d<\/p>\n

10. On fleek<\/span><\/h2>\n

Meaning \u2013 This is a term that was originally used to describe \u2018perfectly shaped\u2019 eyebrows and means to be on point\/very good.<\/p>\n

Usage \u2013 Girl, your outfit is on fleek! The term “fleeky” means the same.<\/p>\n

11. Salty<\/span><\/h2>\n

Meaning \u2013 This word is on this list because it obviously isn\u2019t solely linked to food anymore. It is now used to describe anyone who is agitated, angry, upset or grudging.<\/p>\n

Usage \u2013 Are you still salty about last night? Let it go, she made a mistake.<\/p>\n

Honestly, we are living in great times! Now, you can be salty about your food being salty!<\/p>\n

12. Ship<\/span><\/h2>\n

Meaning \u2013 To ship two people doesn\u2019t literally mean to ship them to a different country, even if that\u2019s what you want to do sometimes. It is derived from \u2018relationship\u2019 and is usually used by fans to show their support or approval of a romantic relationship between characters.<\/p>\n

Usage \u2013 I ship Ross and Rachel. (We shipped them before shipping was even a thing!)<\/p>\n

13. Shook<\/span><\/h2>\n

Meaning \u2013 It means to be surprised, shocked or scared.<\/p>\n

Usage \u2013 Can you believe my parents allowed me to go on the road trip?? I\u2019m shook!<\/p>\n

14. Slay<\/span><\/h2>\n

Meaning \u2013 When one slays, one successfully executes or dominates a task. It is used in the same way \u2018killed it\u2019 is used, for e.g.: You killed it on the dance floor!<\/p>\n

Millennials Usage \u2013 Beyonc\u00e9 slays every performance of hers!<\/p>\n

15. Woke<\/span><\/h2>\n

Meaning \u2013 To be socially and politically aware and having the knowledge of the ins and outs of the topic being discussed at hand. It is the exact opposite of being ignorant.<\/p>\n

Usage \u2013 If you want to make a real difference in this world, get woke and stay woke.<\/p>\n

16. Bae<\/b><\/h2>\n

This word began as an endeavor to call your loved one or significant other, however, millennials understood mid-route through the word that they simply didn’t have the vitality for that last vowel.<\/span><\/p>\n

Usage \u2013 Hey bae, where are you?<\/p>\n

17. JOMO<\/b><\/h2>\n

The joy of missing out instead of FOMO, fear of missing out.<\/span><\/p>\n

Usage \u2013 Joya: You can go to the party. I’m staying at home.
\nJoseph:\u00a0JOMO<\/b>, eh?<\/p>\n

18. Dead<\/b><\/h2>\n

Read or seen something that\u2019s very funny. \u201cDead\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Usage – Joseph: “say’s something funny.” Chloe: Hahahaha I’m dead!<\/p>\n

19. Break the internet\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Something that goes online and makes a genuine buzz.<\/span><\/p>\n

Usage – The image on instagram you just posted is going to break the internet.<\/p>\n

20. Said no one ever<\/b><\/h2>\n

Negate just about any statement<\/span><\/p>\n

Usage – Anthony: I think this car is beautiful but looks weird.<\/p>\n

Eddy: Said no one ever!<\/p>\n

So how many words did you already know? Which one is your favorite? Which one are you going to start using immediately?<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve read this far, consider yourself woke and don<\/span>\u2019<\/span>t be so shook if you didn<\/span>\u2019<\/span>t know any of this before, fam. Once you get rolling, your vocab will be lit! But for now, keep things lowkey and chill. Share this dope article with your friends. Until next time, we’re<\/span>\u00a0gonna bounce!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Imagine blurting out a word and not knowing the true meaning. These definitely can be added to a list of t sorts. To further reduce your embarrassment around Millennials, check out our article on words you should avoid when in Germany.<\/a><\/p>\n

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