’80s Slang Trivia Quiz — BuzzFeed Quizzes
I’m constantly fascinated by how quickly trends cycle in and out. And I’m not just talking about clothing trends — I’m also referring to vocabulary. Thanks to the internet, today’s popular slang terms cycle in and out so quickly, only Gen Alpha can keep up. Trends become cheugy quicker than ever (is it…
Can You Ace This Gen Alpha Slang Words Quiz?
Every generation uses certain slang words that make older generations raise an eyebrow — and Generation Alpha is no different. Take this quiz to see how well-versed you are in the slang words that have become…
Honestly, I’m an older Gen Z’er, and I still can’t keep up with the slang. Like, WTF does ‘glazing’ mean?! If you’re an older adult, what term or phrase has lost its original meaning thanks to modern slang? Let us know in the comments, or…
"Oomf" Is The Newest Gen Z Affectionate Slang That's Taking Over The Internet — Here's What It Actually Means
January 27, 2025
If you feel old and out of the loop to learn about oomf, that’s by design.
Jessica Rett, a University of California, Los Angeles, professor in linguistics, said that every generation innovates language, and they do it for roughly two reasons: to obfuscate and to…
