There’s just too much and it changes too often.
We found a Millennial to help explain all of the words to us. It’s helpful, but still a bit confusing.
14 Definitions for Millennial Slang Words You See All Over the Internet:
1. Shook
Describes anything that makes you feel shocked, scared or excited; can be good or bad depending on context
Ex: “OMG did you see Madison’s snapchat? I’m shook!”
2. Lit
1) extremely intoxicated or 2) used to describe something amazing or awesome
Ex: “Did you have fun at that party last night?”
“Yeah, it was so lit.”
3. Goals
Describes something one desires to have or aspires to achieve (doesn’t require being used in a full sentence)
Ex: “Carrie Underwood’s legs are actual GOALS.”
4. Extra
When someone does or says something that is over-the-top and/or unnecessary
Ex: “Why was Selena acting so extra last night?
5. On Fleek
The state of being on point or very good; originally used to describe one’s eyebrows
Ex: “Girl, your eyebrows are on fleek today!”
Can also be used as a verb
Ex: “Your eyebrows are fleeking today.”
6. TBH
Abbreviation for the phrase “to be honest;” can be added to any statement that is even remotely honest
Ex: “I’m craving Taco Bell tbh.”
7. Aesthetic
Refers to something that is simply pleasing to the eye or in line with one’s own interests or lifestyle
Ex: “Look at this new purse I got, isn’t it cute?”
“Yes! It’s totally your aesthetic.”
8. Lowkey
Secretly, discreetly, slightly; keeping something on the low
Ex: “I’m lowkey sad tomorrow is our last day of school.”
9. Savage
A person who doesn’t care about the consequences of his/her actions; saying or doing something out of control, bad ass, etc;
Ex: “Chelsea Handler is a straight-up savage.”
10. Sus
Word to describe someone acting shady or suspicious; short for “suspect”
Ex: “That Ben guy is super sus…don’t invite him.”
11. Dead
When something is so funny that using “LOL” or “LMAO” doesn’t do it justice; you’re laughing so hard you’re practically dying.
Ex: “LOL, I’m dead!!!”
12. RT
Stands for “Retweet,” in reference to the action of reposting a tweet via Twitter; simply used to express agreement
Ex: “We should go see that La La Land movie tonight.”
“RT.”
13. Shade
A comment or action that involves a subtle amount of disrespect or judgement towards someone or something
Ex: “Jennifer went to the mall and didn’t even invite us! The shade!”
Can also be used as a verb.
Ex: “I don’t mean to throw shade, but his new haircut looks horrible.”
14. Tea
Hot gossip, juicy personal information
Ex: “You better spill the tea about what happened last night.”
