7 Millennial Lingo Everyone Must Be Familiar With

Producer: Shreeja Bhattacharya

FOMO (Fear of Missing Out): Represents the anxiety of missing exciting events or trends.

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YOLO (You Only Live Once): Encourages taking risks and seizing opportunities in life.

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Lit: Signifies something exciting, cool, or amazing, used to express enthusiasm.

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Slay: Means excelling in something, often used in the context of fashion or personal achievement.

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GOAT (Greatest of All Time): Refers to someone or something considered the best in their field.

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Savage: Describes someone fearless, brutally honest, or someone who does something audacious.

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Bae (Before Anyone Else): Affectionate term for a significant other or loved one.

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