Millennial phrases consist of analogies and slang words that are used to express happiness, shock, anger and a wide variety of emotions. In this quiz, we'll take a look at 35 common millennial phrases that you may or may not have heard of.
If someone is being "extra," it means that they are overusing their speech patterns and body language in a dramatic fashion. This is often met with feelings of extreme anger, frustration or disappointment. Another common phrase is "basic." This is used to describe someone who is average, and lacking special, or unique, qualities. For example "His face looks so basic" translates to "His face looks so average."
Another common phrase is "adulting," which is used to express discomfort in the "adult life." Aspects of growing up, like paying bills or dealing with a broken-down car, are all considered to be common annoyances with "adulting." Some phrases are also used to dismiss someone from a conversation. "Bye Felicia" is a common way of doing this, even though the person doesn't necessarily have to be named "Felicia."
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If someone is acting "salty," what does that mean?
The person is upset.
Someone who is acting "salty" is typically upset with a situation. For example, "He is so salty that he has to work tonight."
If someone is "thirsty," it usually means that they want something that is not related to food or drinks. For example, "I'm thirsty for more likes on my Facebook post."
If I say, "His girlfriend is so 'basic,'" what do I mean?
His girlfriend is not very smart.
His girlfriend is a wonderful human being.
His girlfriend is average and lacks special qualities.
If I say, "His girlfriend is so basic," I'm implying that there is nothing special about his girlfriend, and that she's average at best. This it typically used as a mild insult.
To over exaggerate emotions, gestures and vocabulary
If someone is being "extra," it means that they are over exaggerating their emotions, gestures and/or vocabulary, usually in a dramatic fashion. For example, "She's acting so extra since she found out her purse wasn't actually brand-name."
Another word for "baby" (in the context of a relationship or close friend) is...?
Bae
While the other answers in the options are certainly nicknames for a close friend or a spouse, "bae" is synonymous with the word "baby." For example, "Bae, can you get me a glass of water?"
"Cray cray" is another way of saying "crazy," especially with regards to a situation or to a person. For example, "She's been acting so cray cray lately."
If I say, "Her dress is 'on fleek,'" what am I saying?
Her dress looks cheap.
Her dress is ugly.
Her dress is ill-fitting.
Her dress looks really good.
When something is "on fleek," it means that the object in question looks aesthetically pleasing. You could also say, "His speech was on fleek," meaning that the speech was really good.
If you say, "This burger is fire," what does that mean?
This burger needs more seasoning.
This burger is under-cooked.
This burger is really tasty.
If a person says, "This burger is fire," it actually means that the burger is really tasty. Now if a person says, "This burger is ON fire," than that might mean that it's too spicy.
"Sus" is short for "suspicious," and is often used in text messaging. For example, "He's been acting so sus lately since he found out I cheated on him."
Someone doesn't want to deal with a problem or situation.
When someone doesn't want to deal with a situation or a problem, they might say, "I can't even." For example, "Ugh, I have to go to work tonight. I can't even."
"JOMO" stands for "joy of missing out" and is used to express happiness with NOT wanting to do activities that are within the "norm." For example, "Hey, do you want to go to the party tonight?" "Nah, I'm going to stay home and play video games. Jomo!"
If someone "breaks the internet" with a YouTube video, what does it mean?
The YouTube video is too boring to watch.
The YouTube video is too long.
The YouTube video went viral.
When someone or something "breaks the internet," it has to do with going "viral." For example, "Her Facebook post broke the internet last night with 10 million likes."
To brag about something or someone in a humble way is to...?
Humble brag
To "humble brag" is to humbly brag about yourself, someone else or about an object. It's often used to brag about something without sounding overly pretentious.
What does the following phrase mean: “Pics or it didn’t happen."
A person lost their photos.
A person wants proof in the form of photos.
A person who wants proof in the form of photos may say "Pics or it didn't happen." This is often used because the person doesn't believe you, and wants evidence.
When someone is shocked or expresses disbelief, they might often text the phrase "FOH." For example, "Hey guess what? My boss gave me the day off tomorrow." "FOH!"
"Said no one ever" is usually used at the end of a sentence to "cancel" out the sentence before it. For instance, "I hate Christmas...said no one ever."
To partake in "adult-like" responsibilities is called...?
"Homewrecker"
"Ratchet"
"Adulting"
"Adulting" is a common millennial phrase that is used to express discomfort with adult-like responsibilities. This includes things like paying bills, trying to eat healthy and doing well at a job.
"Sorry not sorry" is used in a sarcastic manner to show that someone is not sorry for what they said, or for their actions. For example, "So what if I came home late last night? Sorry not sorry."
If someone wants you to "swerve," what does that mean?
They want you to talk louder.
They want to go out with you.
They want to talk to you.
They don't want to talk to you.
When someone is upset with you and doesn't want to talk to you, they'll often tell you to "swerve." For example, "You missed my birthday Ben, now go and swerve out of here!"