Millennial Slang
The avocado toast and side hustle generation
Born: 1981-1996
About Millennial
🏷️ Also Known As
Popular nicknames and alternative names for Millennial
👥 Age & Demographics
Age Range
29-44 years old
Current Age (2025)
Currently 29-44 years old (as of 2025)
Birth Years
1981-1996
💰 Financial Statistics
Average Income
$65,000 - $85,000 annually
Average Net Worth
$75,000 - $120,000 (varies significantly by location and career)
👔 Fashion & Style
💼 Common Jobs & Careers
- •Middle management and leadership
- •Tech and software engineering
- •Healthcare professionals
- •Finance and consulting
- •Education and teaching
- •Marketing and communications
- •Entrepreneurship and startups
🚀 Side Hustles & Extra Income
- •Freelancing and consulting
- •Real estate investment
- •E-commerce and online businesses
- •Stock market and investing
- •Blogging and content creation
- •Online courses and coaching
- •Rental properties (Airbnb)
- •Part-time gig work
82 terms found
Adulting
Performing mundane, responsible adult tasks (e.g., paying bills, scheduling appointments).
Example:
""I just paid my taxes and scheduled a dentist appointment. #adulting.""
AF
Acronym for "As F*ck." Used as an intensifier.
Example:
""I'm tired AF.""
ASAP
Acronym: 'As Soon As Possible' - indicating urgency.
Example:
""I need that report ASAP.""
Awesomesauce
An enthusiastic way to say something is excellent or "awesome."
Example:
""You got us front-row tickets? That's awesomesauce!""
Bae
"Before Anyone Else" or a short form of "babe." A term for a significant other.
Example:
""I'm hanging out with my bae tonight.""
Basic
A derogatory term for someone (usually a woman) who likes mainstream or "cheugy" things.
Example:
""She only drinks pumpkin spice lattes and wears Uggs. She's so basic.""
Bling (or Bling-Bling)
Flashy, expensive jewelry.
Example:
""Check out the bling on his new watch.""
BRB
Acronym: "Be Right Back."
Example:
""BRB, someone's at the door.""
Bromance
A close, non-sexual friendship between two men.
Example:
""They're inseparable. It's a total bromance.""
BTW
Acronym: 'By The Way' - used to introduce additional information.
Example:
""BTW, did you hear about the concert?""
Bye, Felicia
A dismissive way to say goodbye to someone unimportant or annoying.
Example:
""He's complaining again? Bye, Felicia.""
Canceled
To publicly reject or stop supporting a person/brand for problematic behavior.
Example:
""After that tweet, he is officially canceled.""
Catfish
Someone who pretends to be someone else online, often for romantic purposes.
Example:
""She found out the guy she was talking to was a catfish.""
Chillax
A blend of "chill" and "relax."
Example:
""You're too stressed. Just chillax.""
Cray (or Cray-Cray)
Short for "crazy."
Example:
""The party last night was cray-cray.""
Deadass
To be completely serious.
Example:
""Are you serious?" "Deadass.""
Epic Fail
A spectacular failure, often in a humorous way.
Example:
""He tried to jump the curb and fell. It was an epic fail.""
Extra
Over-the-top, dramatic, or trying too hard.
Example:
""She's being so loud. Why is she so extra?""
Fam
One's close friends, considered "family."
Example:
""What's up, fam?""
Fo' Shizzle (My Nizzle)
"For sure," "definitely."
Example:
""Are you coming?" "Fo' shizzle.""
FOMO
Acronym: "Fear Of Missing Out."
Example:
""I have to go to the party. I have major FOMO.""
For Real
"Seriously," "That's true," or "Are you serious?"
Example:
""This is the best burger ever, for real.""
Fur Baby
A pet, especially one that is treated like a child.
Example:
""I have to get home to feed my fur babies.""
FYI
Acronym: 'For Your Information' - used to share information.
Example:
""FYI, the meeting is at 3 PM.""
Ghost
To suddenly and completely stop all communication with someone.
Example:
""We went on three dates, and then he ghosted me.""
Gucci
Good, cool, or okay.
Example:
""It's all good." "Yeah, we're gucci.""
Hits Different
To be uniquely special or impactful.
Example:
""I've heard this song before, but it hits different at 2 AM.""
Holla
"Holler." To call or get in touch with someone.
Example:
""I'm leaving now, holla at me later.""
Humble Brag
A seemingly modest statement that is actually intended to show off.
Example:
""Ugh, I'm so tired from my 10-mile run this morning.""
Hundo P
"One hundred percent."
Example:
""Are you sure?" "Hundo P.""
I Can't Even
An expression of being overwhelmed (with humor, frustration, or cuteness).
Example:
""That puppy is so cute, I can't even.""
I'm Dead
A hyperbolic reaction to something hilarious.
Example:
""Stop, that joke was too funny, I'm dead.""
IDK
Acronym: 'I Don't Know' - expressing uncertainty.
Example:
""IDK what to do about that.""
IMHO
Acronym: 'In My Humble Opinion' - used to express one's opinion.
Example:
""IMHO, that movie was overrated.""
IRL
Acronym: 'In Real Life' - distinguishing online from offline.
Example:
""I've never met him IRL, only online.""
Jelly
Jealous.
Example:
""You're going to Hawaii? I'm so jelly.""
JOMO
Acronym: "Joy Of Missing Out." A response to FOMO.
Example:
""Everyone is at that crowded party, but I'm here with a book. Pure JOMO.""
Keepin' It Real
To be authentic, honest, and true to oneself.
Example:
""I'm not going to lie to you, I'm just keepin' it real.""
l33t (Leetspeak)
"Elite." A system of writing using numbers and symbols instead of letters.
Example:
""h0w 4r3 y0u? 1 4m 4 h4x0r." (How are you? I am a hacker.)"
Legit
"Legitimate." Used to mean "really," "actually," or "cool."
Example:
""This is legit the best pizza I've ever had.""
LOL
Acronym: "Laughing Out Loud."
Example:
""That's hilarious, LOL.""
Low-key / High-key
"Low-key" means secretly or slightly. "High-key" is the opposite.
Example:
""I'm low-key excited for this." / "I'm high-key mad about it.""
My Bad
"My mistake."
Example:
""Oh, I took your pen. My bad.""
Netflix and Chill
A euphemism for inviting someone over to hook up.
Example:
""He asked me if I wanted to 'Netflix and chill'.""
Newbie / Noob
A beginner, especially in online gaming. "Noob" is often used as an insult.
Example:
""I just started playing, I'm a total newbie." / "Stop dying, you noob!""
OMG
Acronym: 'Oh My God' - an exclamation of surprise.
Example:
""OMG, did you see that?""
On Fleek
"On point." Perfectly done or styled.
Example:
""Her eyebrows are on fleek.""
OOTD
Acronym: "Outfit Of The Day."
Example:
""Posting my OOTD on Instagram.""
Owned / Pwned
To be completely defeated or dominated, especially in a game or argument.
Example:
""I beat him 10-0. He got pwned.""
Peace Out
"Goodbye." Often accompanied by a peace sign gesture.
Example:
""Alright, I'm done with work. Peace out.""
Peeps
People, or a close group of friends.
Example:
""I'm hanging out with my peeps tonight.""
Phat
"Pretty, Hot, And Tempting." An adjective for "cool" or "excellent."
Example:
""That's a phat track.""
Photobomb
To jump into the background of someone's photo unexpectedly.
Example:
""We were taking a selfie, and he totally photobombed us.""
Props
"Proper respect." To give credit or recognition.
Example:
""You have to give him props for trying.""
Selfie
A photo one takes of oneself, usually with a smartphone.
Example:
""Let's take a selfie.""
Shook
Shocked, surprised, or shaken up.
Example:
""After that plot twist, I am shook.""
Sick
Extremely cool or impressive.
Example:
""That skateboard trick was sick!""
Sike!
"Just kidding!" Said after a false statement to trick someone.
Example:
""I'm dropping out of school... SIKE!""
SMH
Acronym: 'Shaking My Head' - expressing disappointment or disbelief.
Example:
""He forgot his keys again? SMH.""
Snatched
Looks amazing, or "on fleek." Also, "wig snatched" (to be shocked).
Example:
""Her outfit is snatched.""
Sorry Not Sorry
A sarcastic, insincere apology for something one is not actually sorry for.
Example:
""I ate the last cookie. Sorry not sorry.""
Squad
A close-knit group of friends.
Example:
""Hanging with the squad this weekend.""
Stan
An overly obsessive fan (a blend of "stalker" and "fan"). Also a verb.
Example:
""I'm a hard-core Taylor Swift stan." / "I stan her.""
Swag
Style, confidence, or "coolness."
Example:
""He walks with so much swag.""
Sweet
An exclamation for "awesome" or "cool."
Example:
""You got the job? Sweet!""
TBH
Acronym: 'To Be Honest' - used to introduce an honest opinion.
Example:
""TBH, I didn't really like that movie.""
TBT
Acronym: "Throwback Thursday."
Example:
""Posting my baby picture for TBT.""
That's Hot
"That's cool" or "stylish."
Example:
""I love your new bag. That's hot.""
Thirst Trap
A photo or post shared online to get attention and compliments.
Example:
""He just posted another shirtless pic. It's such a thirst trap.""
Throw Shade
To make a subtle, indirect insult or rude remark.
Example:
""She wasn't being mean, but she was definitely throwing shade.""
Tight
Cool, impressive, or close.
Example:
""That song is tight." / "We're tight." (close friends)"
Totes
"Totally."
Example:
""Are you coming?" "Totes!""
Troll
A person who posts inflammatory or off-topic messages online to provoke a reaction.
Example:
""Don't feed the trolls in the comments section.""
TTYL
Acronym: 'Talk To You Later' - a way to say goodbye.
Example:
""I gotta go, TTYL!""
Turnt
Excited, high-energy, and ready to party (similar to "crunk" or "lit").
Example:
""It's Friday, let's get turnt.""
Wassup?!
"What's up?"
Example:
""WASSUP?!" (often screamed as a greeting)"
Whatevs
A more dismissive, casual form of "whatever."
Example:
""You don't like it? Whatevs.""
Wig
A term for when something is so shocking or amazing that your "wig flew off."
Example:
""When she hit that high note... wig!""
Word
"I agree" or "Okay."
Example:
""We're meeting at 8." "Word.""
WYWH
Acronym: 'Wish You Were Here' - expressing longing for someone's presence.
Example:
""This concert is amazing, WYWH!""
YOLO
Acronym: "You Only Live Once."
Example:
""I'm going to buy the ticket. YOLO!""
ZOMG
An exaggerated, "l33t" version of "OMG" (Oh My God).
Example:
""ZOMG, I can't believe he won!""