LET’S CATCH UP WITH CURRENT SLANG

Here, according to Business Insider, are 13 slang terms Gen Z is using in 2024 and what they mean.
– For the plot: If you’re told to do something “for the plot,” it means to do it for the experience.
– Rizz: A person with “rizz” is confident, charming, and generally successful in romantic endeavors.
– The ick: A turnoff.
– Rent-free in your mind: Thoughts taking up so much space in your mind that they might as well be paying rent.
– Mother: A woman deserving of your respect who’s had a profound influence on your life.
– Ate: Often associated with fashion and beauty, saying someone “ate” is a way of expressing they look amazing. “See that picture of Zendaya? She ate.”
– And left no crumbs: She looks so good, she ate… and left no crumbs.
– Bussin’: It’s very good.
– Mid: Something that’s “mid” is mediocre.
– Lock in: To focus on something. “Come on, lock in to what I sayin’, because it’s bussin’.”
– Let him cook: Don’t stop him from doing his thing.
– Delulu: Delusional.
– Sus: Short for suspicious.
* Well. That bit was mid.
* The sad part? The folks at Business Insider think that using these expressions will make them look cool.
* Meh. These slang terms can’t hold a candle to the slang from 2019: Bet, Don’t Trip, Flewed, Get a bag, No cap… Wait – actually, those suck.
* Here’s the traffic. I’m gonna go ate, and leave no crumbs.
* PHONE TOPIC: Are your kids using slang words you don’t understand?