2023-11-14 07:37:43
Are you part of Generation Z? Then these words should sound familiar to you!
Young people want to differentiate themselves from adults not only through their clothing style, but also through their language.
Test yourself! Do you know and use these terms? Then you definitely belong to the younger generation!
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Do you know these modern words?
Here you will find an overview of all the selected youth words from the last ten years, including their meaning:
WordMeaningYeargoofysilly person who makes others laugh2023smashsomeone is particularly attractive2022cringeembarrassing, strange2021lostlost, clueless2020Man and woman of honor cool woman/man2018I bims”It’s me”2017fly being cool, being casual2016SmombieSmartphone + zombie, person who constantly stares at the cell phone 20 15Running with you is what they say when someone did something well in 2014BaboBoss, Chef2013
Why do young people speak differently?
Youth words know no age, but they are the trademark of the younger generation. Still, the words capture the interest of many adults every year, even though they often dismiss them as silly or don’t understand them.
Young people look for differences from adults – not only in fashion, but also in language. Therefore, young people are increasingly using synonyms in everyday language and creating words that are often incomprehensible to adults.
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The “Youth Words of the Year” reveals the mysterious language of children and relatives and helps older people understand youth.
★Here are some differences between adult and youth language
Teenage slang …
… is very brief and direct, adults speak more complicatedly… follows fewer rules, words are often left out… is very emotionally influenced, often uses short expressions… mostly come from English
Young people quickly learn the “new” language of those around them. This does not mean that they forget their native language. This only sets them apart from other age groups.
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