Summary of 50 Popular Slang Words, Explained
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2000s slang (roughly 2000–2009) was heavily influenced by pop culture, early internet chat, and hip-hop, featuring iconic terms like “That’s hot,” “bling,” “crunk,” and “fo’ shizzle”. It was a decade defined by phrases expressing, or questioning, excitement and style, often characterized by the use of “da bomb,” “sketchy,” and “pwned”.
Iconic 2000s Phrases & Terms
That’s Hot: Popularized by Paris Hilton to describe something trendy or good.
Bling: Flashy, expensive jewelry, often associated with hip-hop culture.
Crunk: A mix of “crazy” and “drunk,” often referring to high-energy music or parties.
Fo’ Shizzle: Derived from Snoop Dogg, meaning “for sure”.
The Bomb/Da Bomb: Something excellent or cool.
Owned/Pwned: To dominate or defeat someone, heavily used in online gaming.
Chillax: A combination of “chill” and “relax”.
Sketchy: Something questionable or suspicious.
Holla: A shout-out or a way to say goodbye/hello.
Baller: Describing someone as impressive, wealthy, or high-rolling.
For Real/Fo’ Real: Agreement or confirmation.
Biatch/Biotch: A stylized, often humorous, version of a curse word.
Peeps: Friends or people.
Noob/Newbie: A beginner or someone inexperienced, often in gaming or internet contexts.
“As if!”: A sarcastic rejection popularized in the late 90s/early 2000s.
Other Common 2000s Slang
Sick: Awesome or impressive.
Tight: Cool, good, or close-knit.
My Bad: An admission of a mistake.
Epic Fail: A, often public, mistake or failure.
Rawr: Used in early internet/chat culture (often on MSN or Myspace) to mean “I love you” in dinosaur.
“I see what you did there”: A phrase used to acknowledge a clever joke or observation.
“You Got Served”: Defeated, often in a competition.
Metrosexual: A term for a fashionable, urban man who spends time and money on grooming.
What are some slang phrases you remember? : r/Millennials – Reddit
Some I can think of from the top of my head, mostly from the early-mid 2000’s in the US: * Bling: Jewelry especially flashy jewelr…
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45+ 2000s Slang Words & Phrases That Defined a Decade – wikiHow
An Amazeballs Guide to 2000s Millennial Slang: From the Early Aughts to the ’10s * Amazeballs. * Awesomesauce. * Baller. * Beast. …
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All that and a bag of chips: Excellent; the best. As if!: No way or not a chance. Bling: Flashy jewelry or accessories. Boo-ya: An…
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Here’s What All of Those Popular Slang Words Really Mean
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You’ll be hard-pressed to find an entry for “yas” or “kiki” in the latest Merriam-Webster’s dictionary. Yes, popular slang words beloved by millennials like “binge-watch” and “woo-woo” have been added to the definitive book of words, but what about the slang popping up in your DMs? Or terms that Gen-Z has made popular, like cheugy, and OK boomer?
With a little help from the internet, not to mention Urban Dictionary, knowing the etymology of these terms will ensure you “slay” your next conversation—and avoid cultural appropriation. It’s important to know where these slang terms come from so you can be mindful when you employ them. You’ll see what we mean soon.
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