This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Georgia Southern chapter.
Slang has been around for many centuries and continues to sweep each generation off of their feet with new words that are coming out. Growing up, I’m sure you have watched different language come and go. Well, below are just a few words that you probably remember growing up. Which should stay? Which should go? Which should we bring back? Well, ultimately, the choice is up to you. You can think about that as you are taken down memory lane.
Slang term from the 90s:
- Ice- Jewelry
- Home Skillet- friend
- Oogly- Ugly
- I’m gone- Bye
- Step Off- Get out of my face
Slang terms from the 2000s:
- Fiya- Cool
- Jiggy- Cool
- Tight- Cool
- Bling- Jewelry
- Crunk- a mixture of being crazy and drunk
Slang terms that are used today:
- Turnt up- Getting excited
- Ratchet- Ghetto
- YOLO- Stands for you only live once
- Bae- Baby, friend
- Cray Cary- Crazy
- On Fleek- On point
Slang terms from the past that are still used today:
- Crib- House, place of residence.
- Chillin- Hanging out
- Dawg- Another word for friend or acquaintance.
- Hella- Putting emphasis on something. Ex: She was “hella” pissed.
- Salty- Tough, aggressive