Generational Slang

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What does 'having a gas' mean?

Back

Having fun.

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CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.L.4.5B

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What does it mean to call someone 'a cat'?

Back

They are cool.

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CCSS.L.5.5A

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.L.4.5A

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

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What does 'What's the skinny?' mean?

Back

What's the gossip?

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CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.L.4.5B

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What does 'don't flip your wig!' mean?

Back

Calm down!

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CCSS.L.5.5B

CCSS.L.4.5B

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If someone is 'shook,' what does that mean?

Back

They are shocked.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

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What does 'lit' mean in slang?

Back

Exciting or excellent.

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What does 'ghosting' someone mean?

Back

Suddenly cutting off all communication.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.5.10

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What does 'salty' mean?

Back

Being upset or bitter.

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CCSS.L.3.5A

CCSS.RL.3.4

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What does 'throwing shade' mean?

Back

To criticize or insult someone indirectly.

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CCSS.L.8.5A

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What does 'flex' mean in slang?

Back

To show off.