Hes letting his freak flag fly.She paid four large for that jewelry??Hes not a burn artist.These are three examples of old school slang I used recently that got a blank stare from the 20 something daughter of a friend, who said these in reply:Flag? What flag? I dont see any flag.Four large what?You mean he was arrested for arson?Slang updatedThe internet is a great way to get tuned into the latest slang, but by the time I know what riz is, theyve moved on to some other catchphrase.I used to try to keep up because of FOMO (Fear of Missing Out).I still dont understand what flex means or the many uses of yeet.Nowadays, though, I dont bother, since it feels and sounds soawkward.(Think of 55-year-old-Steve Buscemi trying to pass as a high schooler in that 30 Rock episode saying How do you do, fellow kids? )via GIPHYIll keep using full tilt boogie Lets book and whatta drag when appropriate, and never mind the blank looks.
After all, it might be a Jeopardy category someday!YOUR TURNBut thats me.How about you? What old school slang do you still use, or miss? What happens when you use it? What new-style slang do you still not understand? Share your thoughts in the comments!Virge Randall is Senior Planets Managing Editor.She is also a freelance culture reporter who seeks out hidden gems and unsung (or undersung) treasures for Straus Newspapers; her blog Dont Get Me Started puts a quirky new spin on Old School New York City.
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