![]() This SNL skit from Saturday shows yeet’s place in the culture.ġ. Its origins are found in 2000s Hip Hop culture and resurrected in these popular Vines.ģ. Officially means to throw something with a lot of force, but really it can be used for so much more than that – it’s versatile!Ģ. Alternatively, taken to mean Thanks For The Information. Again, not a heartfelt thanks, but something that didn’t need pointing out like… TFTI.ġ. When your invite was lost in the mail and you’re getting a serious case of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out), you just wanna let the host know that they’ve clearly made a mistake.Ģ. Short Form for Thanks For The Invite… sounds pretty harmless, right? No, it’s only meant sarcastically. The word has been criticized for feeding into ideas of toxic masculinity, particularly when used in a heteronormative context of a guy who treats a girl with respect and is called a “simp” for it.ġ. In a dating context, it means when a person does the most for the person they have a crush on, often unrequited. Liking someone or something waaaaay beyond words.Ģ. It took off as a word to describe a REALLY good song in the early ‘00s and now it’s reached critical mass, and anything amazing just slaps!ġ. The word was used as an adjective for ‘first-class’ as early as the 1800s. When something just hits the spot, or should I say… slaps the spot! (Ba dum tss!)Ģ. I mean, they say a love story starts with Once Upon A Time, but really it starts with ‘So I shoot my shot…’ġ. When you put your life, ego and everything on the line to get your crush’s attention.Ģ. Rooted in hip hop, Ice Cube and Waka Flocka Flame used it but it wasn’t until Rae Sremmurd popularized it with their hit ‘No Flex Zone’ that it entered our vernacular.ġ. The opposite of the ‘humble brag’- you want everyone to know just how slick you are!Ģ. It’s the conversation ender to end all conversations.ġ. The term is rooted in social media culture where a way of mentioning someone directly. An order that you shouldn’t respond to what’s just been said… like it’s not up for debate. A song you like to the point you’re listening to it for hours on repeat and there’s no sign of skipping! See: WAP by Cardi B ft. A song that gets you up and moving without missing a beat.Ģ.Or it can also mean they’re pretty down in the dumps, those feels really got to them. We’d say… “Midterms are coming up, I’m in my bag rn”ģ. Alternatively, if someone is in their bag, it means they’ve got tunnel vision on themselves and in a state of hyper-focus. We’re talking dollar bills when we say this it’s like a short version of ‘Money Bags’.Ģ. It demands that police departments are wholesale changed to reflect a culture that’s more humane and more accountable. Love it or hate it, it’s a repopularized rallying cry at BLM protests that communicates real anger and frustration. Stands for “ All Cops Are Bastards,” used as a result of frustration with the culture of killing and complacency in police departments across the country.Ģ. ![]() Can also be used as a synonym for beautiful, for example, ‘that’s aesthetic’.ġ. A word that describes a collection of visual references that includes film, music, fashion and even literature, for example, ‘Cottagecore’.Ģ. ![]() One day they're holding your hand, the next you don't even know if they're still in the same country as you.1. ![]() What it means: This is when someone cuts off all communication with you without warning. What the Millennials said: The Millennials hit the Gen Zs hard and hit them good, turns out the term was actually stolen from them. What it means: Breadcrumbing is when you flirt with someone and make them feel like they have a chance of going on a date with you, when in reality you know you are staying single and just need them for an ego boost. It was giving Hansel and Gretel fighting off the evil witch vibes and while the move is evil, it doesn't include a witch, an oven or even breadcrumbs. What the Millennials said: Damien said "That's where you leave crumbs to bring the person toward you" and Rebecca said "to entice them into the oven". Here are eight Gen-Z dating terms you probably don't know Breadcrumbing Team Millennial - Co-host of One Day You'll Thank Me, Rebecca Blithe and The Front Page host, Damien Venuto. ![]()
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