LegitWhat it means: A shortened form of legitimately; real or truthful, cool or awesome.Why we use it: When we need to let our friends know that something definitely happened or that it’s the truth.In a sentence: (1) “I legit just did five hours of homework.” (2) “That puppy is so cute I legit want to put in my pocket!”
I Can’tWhat it means: You are unable to; you are so overwhelmed by something that you are no longer able to properly function.Why we use it: When we need to tell our friends that we can’t even handle a situation any more.In a sentence: (1) “Did you see what she tweeted? Oh my god I can’t!” (2) “I need those shoes, oh my god I can’t they are just perfect.”
I’m DyingWhat it means: Let’s be serious here you aren’t physically dying but you’ve hit that point of the above “cannot-ing.”Why we use it: To express how we feel when we are sick, tired, bored, hungover or as a second form of the above “I can’t.”In a sentence: (1) “How are people even drinking after last night? I’m dying.” (2) “I have so much homework do this week. I’m dying.”
Combination of the three: “I’m dying I legit have so much work this week, I can’t even.”
AFWhat it means: No, it’s not Abercrombie and Fitch! Times have changed since Gen-Y’s middle school days. Anytime you see AF you can guarantee it means “as f*ck.”Why we use it: Any member of Generation Y knows that if you want to express a large quantity or intensity you add “af” to the end of it.In a sentence: (1) “This class is boring AF.” (2) “Can you please take down that picture of me, I look ugly AF.”
Judge MeWhat it means: When someone does a questionable action and says, “judge me” it usually translates to “I don’t care.”Why we use it: While everyone may do questionable things from time to time, as long as you say “judge me” after it, you’re acting like you don’t care. In a sense you’re daring someone to pass judgment on you for it.In a sentence: “Yeah I wore these yoga pants yesterday, judge me.”
SelfieWhat it means: One of the most used words of 2013, taking a picture of yourself either alone or with a friend which is usually sent to another person via Snapchat, text message or uploaded to Instagram.Why we use it: Unless you are singing the Chainsmokers’ song #SELFIE we usually use it to refer to the picture we are taking of ourselves (possibly with our friends) to send to othersIn a sentence: (1) “But first let me take a #selfie” (2) “Jenna, come take a selfie with me!”
TwerkWhat it means: A type of provocative dance move that requires jiggling your butt at a quick speed.Why we use it: because it is a dance move and pop-culture staple that has been made famous by celebrities such as Miley Cyrus (see VMA’s performance).In a sentence: (1) “She got drunk and started twerking,” (2) “I need a nicer butt so I can twerk.“
BetchWhat it means: An endearing, less harsh form of the word “b*tch” often used among female friendsWhy we use it: Because it is a kind of term of endearment. Referring to someone as a betch typically means she is sassy, funny or kind of an actual b*tch but you just don’t want to call her that directlyIn a sentence: (1) “Chelsea you are my betch forever!” (2) “Takin’ a selfie with my favorite betch! *insert picture of self and best girl friend here*