10 Slang Terms That Completely Baffle Boomers

No, it's not about putting a fire out. These days, if something is "lit," it means it's great. That party was lit," they don't mean that the lighting was good.

“Lit”

Originating from a viral video about eyebrows, “on fleek” means something is perfect or flawless.

“On Fleek”

Originating from a viral video about eyebrows, “on fleek” means something is perfect or flawless.

“On Fleek”

f someone says they were "ghosted," it means that someone they were talking to or dating stopped talking to them out of the blue and didn't give a reason why.

“Ghosting”

The word "stan" comes from an Eminem song, and it means to be an obsessive fan of a certain star. It's no longer just the name of someone's uncle.

“Stan”

If someone is “salty,” they’re not over-seasoned. They’re just bitter or angry about something.

“Salty”

Nope, it’s not always the drink. When someone says, “That’s the tea,” they’re dishing out some gossip or truth.

“Tea”

This isn’t a new dance move. A “clapback” is a quick and witty comeback, usually in response to criticism.

“Clapback”

It’s not the farm animal. It stands for “Greatest Of All Time.” So, if someone refers to an athlete or artist as the G.O.A.T., they’re giving them high praise.

“G.O.A.T.”

Short for “before anyone else,” it’s an affectionate term for a significant other. It’s not just a sound sheep make.

“Bae”

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