“Joe annoyed me most of the summer, but it’s cuffing season so I guess I’ll date him.” No word yet on how many “cuffed” during the recent polar vortex. commit to a romantic relationship), not for warmth but so as to avoid going outside for a date known to anyone over the age of 30 as fall and winter. Cuffing seasonĭefinition: the time of year when the weather gets cold, leading you to “cuff” yourself to another human (i.e. For an idea of how that could go horribly wrong, check out this comedy bit about boomers awkwardly trying to decipher millennial speak. Important note: As a member of an older generation, utter any of these words or phrases at your peril.
That’s why we’ve consulted with millennial colleagues and friends and family to compile this list of common contemporary slang.
Should I ask? Can I surreptitiously bring up Urban Dictionary on my phone without anyone noticing? Isn’t it enough that I’ve mastered texting shorthand like LOL and know what “woke” means? (Too late: Saying woke to describe social justice awareness is now considered passé.) My god, you think, what do “extra” and “stan” mean? Why does someone want to “spill the tea”? You know the feeling: You’re chatting with your millennial colleagues or catching up with Gen Z nieces and nephews or your grandchildren, and they casually toss off a word or phrase that completely baffles you.
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