1. LOW KEY
Baby boomer translation: Subtle
The term low key implies you need to keep something, usually a bit of good gossip, secret. It can also be used to identify something that is underrated.
• Use it in a sentence: "That was low key the greatest bagel place I have ever been to."
2. GOAT
Baby boomer translation: An admirable person
Yes, it's a farm animal. But to the millennial it's an acronym first and foremost.
GOAT stands for Greatest Of All Time and can be used to describe anyone from sports stars to a regular all round good person.
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• Use it in a sentence: "Dave took in my washing when it was raining. Dave's the GOAT."
3. SALTY
Baby boomer translation: Angry
If someone has really annoyed you or caused you to dislike them, the feeling you are experiencing in millennial terms is "salty".
If you are feeling salty AF (As F***), you are significantly madder than usual.
• Use it in a sentence: "She stole my boyfriend and I am salty AF about it."
4. DONE
Baby boomer translation: Fed up
Use the term done when you are so completely fed up with something or someone and couldn't possibly deal with said thing for one moment more.
• Use it in a sentence: "She stole my boyfriend. We are so done!"
5. DEAD
Baby boomer translation: Overwhelmed
Technically dead still means dead. Millennials get this. However those dramatic, avo smashing youths have taken to using the word for much more low key (refer to point number one) incidents, some of which are completely positive too.
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For example, should a celebrity wear an outfit that is particularly incredible, or you are served up a meal that is overwhelmingly delicious, you would be correct to describe yourself as "dead". Extra points: The wearer or cook has "slayed" with their level of "extra".
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• Use it in a sentence: "Did you see my girl RiRi wearing those Karen Walker sunnies? I am dead, I just died right now."
5. TD
Baby Boomer translation: Very nice or to die for
While we are on the topic of millennials dropping dead, TD means "To Die". It is most likely an adaptation of the more familiar phrase "to die for".
• Use it in a sentence: "Did you see the new Deadly Ponies handbag? OMG TD."
6. WOKE
Baby boomer translation: Alert
The #woke phenomenon continues to trend online.
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So what does it mean? A statement deemed woke is one that will likely stir some controversy and give rise to the need to stay alert and knowledgeable or, that's right, woke.
A man who describes himself as a feminist is definitely woke and encouraging your friends online to "stay woke fam" is particularly appropriate in times of political turmoil.
• Use it in a sentence: "Did you guys see what Trump just did? You all need to stay woke fam."
7. SAVAGE
Baby boomer translation: Vicious behaviour
Again, this word still holds its original meaning, however the millennial set have managed to utilise it for far more menial occurrences than you might have thought necessary.
• Use it in a sentence: "She just blocked her on Facebook. That is so savage."
8. FAM
Baby boomer translation: Nearest and dearest friends
Your fam is your group of close friends who you consider family.
• Use it in a sentence: "Hey fam, what we doing this weekend?"
9. EXTRA
Baby boomer translation: Too much
Describing someone as extra is another way of saying they are over the top, or "too much".
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• Use it in a sentence: "Damn, that girl was wearing two pairs of false eyelashes. She was so extra."
10. TFW
Baby boomer translation: A relatable emotion
This is an acronym for "That Feel When" and describes a feeling or emotion at any given moment.
• Use it in a sentence: "TFW your online shopping arrives and nothing fits. *Sad face emoji* "
11. KEEP IT 100
Baby boomer translation: An authentic individual
To keep it 100 insinuates you are staying true to who you are and your beliefs.
• Use it in a sentence: "Don't budge on it, man. Keep it 100."
