Ah, millennials , what can you say about them? They sure have their quirks, huh? Being a child of the ’80s and a teenager of the ’90s was definitely a fun time. But since then, millennials have grown up. And with that comes a change of behavior, no?
So don’t you think that as an adult, it’s time to retire some of the millennial catchphrases that are now pretty much outdated? I think so, too. Let’s take a look at a few things millennials should stop saying right now.
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‘I can’t even.’
Ugh, I can’t even! Again, who came up with that? Try using this in a sentence as a writer. Yeah, good luck with that. Grammarly will totally yell at you, and I can see why. Let’s pick a new way to show our inability to handle things, okay?
‘Selfie’
Yes, we know you’re taking a selfie, so you don’t have to say the word. Newsflash, you don’t have to spell everything out — we get it. That goes along with using a selfie stick, too. I’ve seen enough of those, lol.
‘Adulting’
First of all, who came up with that catchphrase? Truth be told, I never liked it. So I’m really thrilled that people are sick and tired of it. Let’s get rid of it once and for all. Who’s with me?
‘I did a thing.’
Seriously? Usually, millennials say “I did a thing” and then show us the most basic stuff like shopping at Ikea. I don’t care if you shop there. It’s not earth-shattering news. So don’t make it sound like it’s more important than it is. Am I right?
‘Doggo’
Aww, this one I kind of like. In fact, I used this phrase like last week, ha, ha. It’s just so cute, so I can’t help it. But I get it — it definitely has been overused in the past. Maybe we can find another word to replace it, huh?
‘Fur babies’
Just like “doggo,” the “fur babies” phrase has been used to death, no? But I still dig it, hee-hee. As a fur baby mama, I like that title, and I’m sticking to it, okay? So don’t try to take it away from me.
‘Funsies’
Millennials are always there to tell us how much fun they’re having. So much so that they had to come up with a catchphrase just to describe it. And I don’t know about you, but I’m over it. It’s time to find another “fun” word to replace it. Let’s go.
‘Basic’
How does one find a so-called nicer way to insult somebody? Oh, yeah, use the word “basic,” and you got them. I think it’s just a way to one-up each other. It’s like the last thing you want is for somebody to use “basic” to describe you or your lifestyle. Let’s drop this all together. Shall we?
‘On fleek’
I would really love to know who was the first person to say that? I mean, it’s catchy — you have to give them that. But it makes zero sense. Why not just say that something is on point, huh? I don’t get it.
‘Lit’
Every generation has its catchphrase to showcase that something is really happening. And for millennials, that phrase happens to be “lit.” That party last nite was so “lit.” I don’t know about you, but I prefer to say “cool.” That word will never go out of style, at least for me, hee-hee.
‘Bye Felicia’
Since when did Felicia become the person nobody cares about hehe? Aww, I feel bad for anybody who’s got that name. Unless you’re saying bye to them, then it actually makes sense, lol. I think it’s time we say “sayonara” to that phrase, eh?
‘Netflix and chill’
So an innocent Tweet turned this phrase on its head, and it took on a life of its own, huh? I guess every generation has its own way to hint that they’re about to get it on with someone, and this happened to be the millennials’ way of saying so.
‘Sorry not sorry’
Okay, if you’re going to say you’re sorry and then immediately take it back, then why say it at all? Oh, you’re not sorry. I get it. That’s one way to rub it in, huh? Well, let’s just move on from that.
‘Salty’
Since when being in a bad mood has become cool? Oh, yeah, since the word “salty” came into play. I mean, it sounds a lot sexier to say that than telling people you’re grumpy. Am I right? Maybe not.
‘Bae’
Don’t you love it when people invent cute ways to call their partners? There were the “sweethearts,” the “lovebugs,” the “babes,” and so on. And then millennials got tired of saying the word “baby” or “babe” and invented “bae.” To me, it never sounded right. That’s all I’m going to say.
‘Bounce’
Let’s “bounce” this joint, okay? I guess there had to be a word to describe when a person wants to leave right away. It takes too long to say that, so millennials borrowed “bounce,” and it totally became the thing. However, I think it’s time to move on, no?
‘Goals AF’
When did everything in life become goals AF? Ha, ha! Honestly, I think people started this whole trend just so they can say that. And now it has become one of the most overused millennial catchphrases of the decade, no?
‘The struggle is real’
Newsflash, if somebody says this to you, they don’t really understand what you’re going through. In fact, they’re making fun of whatever you’re struggling with, lol. Yes, it’s true. So if you spill your cup of coffee first thing in the morning, it’s not as bad as you think. Deal with it, lol.
‘Do it for the ‘gram’
Millennials grew up with social media which makes them a unique generation for that reason. So, it’s no wonder that a lot of their slang revolves around posting things online. “Do it for the ‘gram” basically means taking a picture of something just for the sake of posting it on Instagram. Let’s all stop saying — and doing — this, okay?
‘Shook’
How many times have you heard someone say that they’re “shook” and instantly got confused? Well, it just means that someone is feeling surprised, shocked, or scared, but maybe we can just retire this word and say how we’re really feeling from now on?
‘Low-key’
Using the phrase “low-key” isn’t completely terrible. There are times when you might attend a low-key (aka casual) event. However, millennials are definitely guilty of overusing this word. What does it even mean to be “low-key sad” about your favorite show getting cancelled? Can someone explain this to me?
‘Literally’
Remember how valley girls in the ’90s used to say the word “like” all the time? Well, “literally” is the millennials’ version of “like”. We get it — we know you’re being serious. There’s no need to insert the word “literally” into every sentence.
‘Sus’
If someone or something is “sus” all it means is that they are suspicious (according to millennials, anyway). I don’t hear this one too much, but why not just say the rest of the word so everyone else knows what you’re talking about?
Ha, ha, I can’t stop laughing at these catchphrases here.
Who knew there were so many, huh? It’s like millennials invented their own language. I admit it sounded fun for a while, but now it’s time to move on. What catchphrase do you think is the most overused one, and you’re happy to see it retired?
