Gen X Slang
The original rebels who survived without smartphones
Born: 1965-1980
About Gen X
🏷️ Also Known As
Popular nicknames and alternative names for Gen X
👥 Age & Demographics
Age Range
45-60 years old
Current Age (2025)
Currently 45-60 years old (as of 2025)
Birth Years
1965-1980
💰 Financial Statistics
Average Income
$75,000 - $100,000 annually
Average Net Worth
$150,000 - $300,000 (peak earning years)
👔 Fashion & Style
💼 Common Jobs & Careers
- •Senior management and executives
- •Experienced professionals
- •Healthcare and medical fields
- •Education (teachers, professors)
- •Finance and banking
- •Engineering and technical roles
- •Government and public service
- •Small business owners
🚀 Side Hustles & Extra Income
- •Consulting and advisory work
- •Real estate investment
- •Stock market and retirement planning
- •Rental property management
- •Part-time teaching or coaching
- •Online businesses
- •Investment portfolios
- •Passive income streams
70 terms found
411
Shorthand for 'The 4-1-1' meaning 'the information' or 'the details'.
Example:
""What's the 411 on the party this weekend?""
All that and a bag of chips
The absolute best; having every desirable quality (and then some).
Example:
""She thinks her new boyfriend is all that and a bag of chips.""
As if!
"No way" or "I highly doubt it." Used to express scoffing disbelief.
Example:
""He wants me to go out with him? As if!""
ASAP
Acronym: 'As Soon As Possible' - indicating urgency.
Example:
""I need that report ASAP.""
Awesome
Great, wonderful, or impressive.
Example:
""You got tickets to the concert? That's awesome!""
Barf me out
An expression of disgust.
Example:
""He's eating that? Ugh, barf me out.""
Bitchin'
Extremely cool, awesome, or impressive.
Example:
""He just got a new Trans Am, and it is bitchin'.""
Bodacious
Excellent, attractive, or impressive.
Example:
""That was a bodacious wave he just caught.""
Bogus
Not cool; unfair, unfortunate, or fake.
Example:
""We have a pop quiz today? That is so bogus.""
Bounce
To leave a place.
Example:
""This party is lame. Let's bounce.""
BRB
Acronym: 'Be Right Back' - indicating a temporary absence.
Example:
""BRB, someone's at the door.""
BTW
Acronym: 'By The Way' - used to introduce additional information.
Example:
""BTW, did you hear about the concert?""
Bust a move
To dance, often with skill or enthusiasm.
Example:
""The DJ put on a great song, so I had to bust a move.""
Chill (or Chill Out)
To relax or calm down.
Example:
""Don't get so upset, man. Just chill.""
Crib
A person's house or apartment.
Example:
""We're all hanging out at my crib later.""
Crunk
Getting crazy, loud, and energetic at a party.
Example:
""This party is getting crunk.""
Da Bomb
The best; excellent.
Example:
""That new CD is da bomb.""
Dis (or Diss)
To disrespect someone.
Example:
""Did you just dis my new haircut?""
Don't have a cow
"Don't overreact" or "Calm down."
Example:
""I only borrowed your sweater. Don't have a cow, man.""
Dope
Cool, great, or awesome.
Example:
""That's a dope jacket.""
Dude
A generic term for a person, usually male.
Example:
""Dude, where's my car?""
Duh
"Obviously" or "That's a stupid question."
Example:
""Is 'Star Wars' a good movie? Duh.""
Eat my shorts
An expression of defiance or contempt; "Go away."
Example:
""You want me to do your homework? Eat my shorts!""
Fer sure
"For sure." A strong "yes."
Example:
""Are you coming?" "Fer sure, fer sure.""
Fly
Stylish, cool, attractive.
Example:
""Her outfit is so fly.""
Fresh
New, cool, stylish, or original.
Example:
""He just got some fresh new Nikes.""
FYI
Acronym: 'For Your Information' - used to share information.
Example:
""FYI, the meeting is at 3 PM.""
Gag me with a spoon
An extreme expression of disgust.
Example:
""He asked her out? Gag me with a spoon.""
Gnarly
"Cool" in an extreme or intense way. Can also mean "bad" or "disgusting."
Example:
""He did a gnarly trick on his board." / "That was a gnarly crash.""
Grody (to the max)
Disgusting, gross. "To the max" is an intensifier.
Example:
""Look at the mold on that bread. That's grody... grody to the max.""
Headbanger
A fan of heavy metal music.
Example:
""He's a total headbanger; he only listens to Metallica.""
Hella
"Very" or "a lot of."
Example:
""I'm hella hungry." / "There were hella people there.""
Homeboy / Homeslice
A close friend from your neighborhood or group.
Example:
""What's up, homeboy?""
I'm so sure
A sarcastic "no way." The opposite of "fer sure."
Example:
""You're gonna get an A on that test? Yeah, I'm so sure.""
IMHO
Acronym: 'In My Humble Opinion' - used to express one's opinion.
Example:
""IMHO, that movie was overrated.""
Lame
Uncool, boring, or pathetic.
Example:
""You're staying home on a Friday? That's so lame.""
Like
A filler word, used... like... all the time.
Example:
""So I was, like, at the mall, and he, like, totally saw me.""
LOL
Acronym: 'Laughing Out Loud' - used to indicate something is funny.
Example:
""That joke was hilarious, LOL!""
Mad
"Very" or "a lot." An intensifier.
Example:
""He's got mad skills on the guitar.""
No Duh
"That is extremely obvious."
Example:
""You're telling me the sky is blue? No duh.""
NOT!
Said immediately after a false statement to reverse its meaning.
Example:
""That outfit looks great... NOT!""
Oh snap!
An exclamation of surprise, often at an insult ("burn") or sudden event.
Example:
""Oh snap! He just told the teacher off.""
OMG
Acronym: 'Oh My God' - an exclamation of surprise.
Example:
""OMG, did you see that?""
Poser
A "poseur." Someone who pretends to be part of a subculture (skater, punk, etc.) but isn't.
Example:
""He can't even skate. He's such a poser.""
Preppy
A style or person associated with expensive, clean-cut prep school fashion (e.g., polo shirts, sweaters).
Example:
""Look at his popped collar. He's a total preppy.""
Psych! (or Sike!)
"Just kidding!" Said after tricking someone.
Example:
""I'm moving to Alaska... Psych! I'm just going to the store.""
Rad (or Radical)
"Cool" or "awesome."
Example:
""You got a new skateboard? That's rad!""
Righteous
Excellent, cool, or genuine.
Example:
""That was a righteous move.""
Sellout
Someone who abandons their principles or subculture (e.g., punk, grunge) for money or fame.
Example:
""That band used to be cool, but they're total sellouts now.""
Slacker
An unmotivated person who avoids work or responsibility.
Example:
""He just plays video games all day. He's a slacker.""
Stoked
Extremely excited or happy.
Example:
""I'm so stoked to go to the concert.""
Take a chill pill
"Calm down."
Example:
""Stop yelling! You need to take a chill pill.""
Talk to the Hand
A dismissive phrase. ("'Cause the face ain't listening.")
Example:
""I'm not interested in your excuses. Talk to the hand.""
That's my bad
"That's my mistake."
Example:
""I forgot your drink. That's my bad.""
The 4-1-1
"The information" or "the details."
Example:
""What's the 4-1-1 on the party this weekend?""
Trippin'
To be overreacting, "crazy," or high.
Example:
""Why are you getting so mad? You're trippin'.""
TTFN
Acronym: 'Ta-Ta For Now' - a playful way to say goodbye.
Example:
""I'm heading out, TTFN!""
TTYL
Acronym: 'Talk To You Later' - a way to say goodbye.
Example:
""I gotta go, TTYL!""
Tubular
"Awesome" or "cool."
Example:
""That was a tubular wave.""
Valleyspeak
The stereotype of how "Valley Girls" (from the San Fernando Valley) spoke.
Example:
""She's, like, totally using Valleyspeak.""
Veg out
To relax in a lazy, mindless way (e.g., watching TV).
Example:
""I'm just going to veg out on the couch all weekend.""
Wack
Bad, crazy, or "uncool."
Example:
""That new song is wack.""
Wannabe
Someone who "wants to be" something they're not; a poser.
Example:
""He's just a rockstar wannabe.""
Way! / No Way!
"No Way!" is an expression of disbelief. "Way!" is the confirmation.
Example:
""I got us backstage passes." "No way!" "Way!""
What's your damage?
"What's your problem?"
Example:
""Why are you being so mean? What's your damage?""
Whatever
A signature expression of apathy, dismissal, or "I don't care."
Example:
""You don't like my attitude? Whatever.""
Word
"I agree" or "Okay."
Example:
""We're meeting at 8." "Word.""
Word up
An exclamation of agreement or "That's right."
Example:
""That was a great speech." "Word up.""
Yo
A greeting ("Hey") or a way to get someone's attention.
Example:
""Yo, check this out!""
Yuppie
"Young Urban Professional." A derogatory term for a young, wealthy, materialistic, and career-focused person.
Example:
""He works on Wall Street and wears suspenders. He's a yuppie.""