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9 slang words teens and Gen Zers are using in 2020 - and their boomer equivalents

Mar 24, 2020, 03:40 IST

Wig: "Wig" is a phrase used to refer to something that is amazing. It refers to the idea that what you saw was so amazing, and incited so much shock in you, that your wig flew off.

The boomer slang equivalent of "wig" is "fab."

Big Yikes: "Big Yikes" is a more intense version of the word "yikes." It refers to something that is so very embarrassing that another, much larger "yikes" is needed.

The boomer slang equivalent of "big yikes" is "bummer."

Salty: To be "salty" is to be annoyed, upset, or bitter, usually about something minor.

The boomer slang equivalent of "salty" is "ticked off."

Lewk: "Lewk" is a variation of "look," a signature physical trait, or a specially and carefully constructed outfit or appearance.

The boomer slang equivalent of "lewk" is "decked out."

Go Off: "Go off" can be used to encourage a choice, or to support a rant or ridiculous behavior that's already occurred, usually meant humorously. Often, the phrase "I guess" follows it.

The boomer slang equivalent of "go off, I guess" is "don't flip your wig."

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