Your parents were out here saying the same stuff, just with different words. And your grandparents? Oh, they had slang too - it just sounds like it belongs in a history book or a black-and-white movie.
So what happens if we line them up side by side? Here’s how your fav slang words and phrases translate across time:
🗿 “Rizz”
We mean: charisma, pulling crushes.
Parents said: “Game.”
Grandparents said: “Moxie.” (which honestly sounds like a pet ferret).
💯 “Bet”
We mean: yes, deal, say less.
Parents said: “Word.”
Grandparents said: “Right on.” (probably while rocking tie-dye in a van with flowers painted on the side).
🚩 “Sus”
We mean: shady, suspicious.
Parents said: “Sketchy.”
Grandparents said: “Fishy.” (they really did love comparing people to seafood).
🔥 “It’s giving...”
We mean: the vibe, the energy, the whole look.
Parents said: “It’s a mood.”
Grandparents said: “The bee’s knees.” (yes, bees have knees apparently).
😴 “Ohio”
We mean: boring, not it.
Parents said: “Lame.”
Grandparents said: “Dullsville.” (basically, a town you’d never want to visit).
👑 “Slay”
We mean: nailed it, serving.
Parents said: “On point.”
Grandparents said: “Hot stuff.” (and yes, it’s deeply weird when Grandma says it).
🤯 “No cap”
We mean: fr, not lying.
Parents said: “For real.”
Grandparents said: “Honest to goodness.” (sounds like something you’d say before serving pie).
🔄 Same Energy, New Words
Here’s the truth: slang never dies - it just rebrands. Our “rizz” is our parents’ “game” and our grandparents’ “moxie.” Different outfits, same idea.
So the next time your parents roast you for saying “sus” or “bet,” just remind them they once said “sketchy” and “word.” And trust us - “dullsville” wasn’t exactly a serve either.
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