Millennial Slang

American slang popularised by millennials

はじめに

ミレニアル世代はアメリカ英語に独自のスラングを持ち込みました。「adulting」「FOMO」「vibe check」「low-key」などは、急速に変化する世界で大人になることを模索するミレニアル世代の経験を反映しています。

この章では、ミレニアル文化から生まれたアメリカのスラングを紹介します。X世代とZ世代の架け橋となる言葉です。

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この章のアメリカ英語スラング一覧（88）

• Adulting The act of behaving like a responsible adult, especially when it feels diffic...
• The feels Strong emotions, especially sentimental or nostalgic ones triggered by someth...
• Struggle bus A humorous way to describe having a really hard time with something.
• Dead inside Feeling emotionally numb, exhausted, or completely drained of feeling.
• This is fine A sarcastic expression used when everything is clearly going wrong but you're...
• I'm so done An expression of complete exasperation, frustration, or being fed up with a s...
• First world problems Minor inconveniences or complaints that seem trivial compared to serious glob...
• Facepalm A gesture or expression of embarrassment, frustration, or disbelief at someon...
• Send help A humorous plea for assistance when you're overwhelmed or in a comically bad ...
• I need an adult A humorous admission that you feel unprepared or overwhelmed by a grown-up re...
• TBH Abbreviation for 'to be honest,' used to preface a candid opinion or confession.
• SMH Abbreviation for 'shaking my head,' expressing disapproval, disappointment, o...
• AF Abbreviation for 'as f***,' used as an intensifier meaning 'extremely' or 've...
• FML Abbreviation for 'f*** my life,' expressing frustration or resignation about ...
• YOLO Abbreviation for 'you only live once,' used to justify spontaneous or risky d...
• TBT Abbreviation for 'Throwback Thursday,' a social media trend of posting old ph...
• Totes A playful abbreviation of 'totally,' expressing full agreement or emphasis.
• Obvi A playful abbreviation of 'obviously.'
• Perf A casual abbreviation of 'perfect.'
• JK Abbreviation for 'just kidding,' used to indicate something was said as a joke.
• LOL Abbreviation for 'laughing out loud,' though it now often just signals amusem...
• OMG Abbreviation for 'oh my God,' expressing surprise, excitement, or disbelief.
• Preach An enthusiastic expression of agreement, meaning 'you're absolutely right' or...
• Yaas An enthusiastic, emphatic way of saying 'yes,' often drawn out for dramatic e...
• It me A playful way of saying 'that's so me' or 'I relate to this completely.'
• I'm here for it An expression of enthusiastic support or interest in something.
• Hard pass A firm, emphatic refusal or rejection of something.
• All the things A humorous, emphatic way of saying 'everything,' often used with a verb for d...
• Bye, Felicia A dismissive farewell to someone or something you don't care about.
• Sorry, not sorry A defiant expression meaning you're not actually apologetic about something.
• Go off An encouragement meaning 'speak your truth' or 'express yourself passionately.'
• Epic fail A spectacular, memorable failure or mistake.
• Can we not A plea to stop doing something annoying, or expressing exasperation at a situ...
• I'm screaming An expression meaning something is extremely funny or shocking.
• I'm weak An expression meaning something is so funny it has left you physically weak f...
• That escalated quickly A humorous observation that a situation got intense or out of hand very fast.
• Cool story, bro A sarcastic response indicating you find someone's story boring or unimpressive.
• Do you even? A mocking challenge questioning someone's knowledge or ability, from 'do you ...
• That's what she said A joke that reinterprets an innocent statement as a sexual innuendo.
• Because reasons A humorous non-explanation given when you don't want to justify something.
• OK, Boomer A dismissive retort to older people perceived as out of touch or condescending.
• Literally Used as an intensifier meaning 'really' or 'absolutely,' often when something...
• Humblebrag A seemingly modest or self-deprecating statement that is actually a boast.
• On brand Consistent with someone's personality, image, or established behavior.
• #Blessed A social media caption expressing gratitude, often perceived as a humblebrag.
• No filter Indicating that a photo hasn't been edited, or describing someone who speaks ...
• Double tap To like a photo on Instagram, or to express approval of something.
• So random Describing something unexpectedly weird, quirky, or out of place.
• It's a thing Confirming that something unusual actually exists, happens, or is a real trend.
• Can confirm A humorous way of verifying something from personal experience.
• Self-care Deliberate activities done to maintain your mental, emotional, or physical he...
• Wine o'clock A humorous way of saying it's time to drink wine, usually to unwind after a s...
• Manifest To bring something into reality through positive thinking, visualization, or ...
• Aesthetic A cohesive visual style, mood, or vibe, especially as curated on social media.
• Wanderlust A strong desire to travel and explore the world.
• Good vibes only A motto declaring that only positive energy and attitudes are welcome.
• Unpack that To analyze or discuss something complex, emotional, or problematic in detail.
• Girl boss A woman who is ambitious, assertive, and successful in her career or business.
• Mansplain When a man explains something to a woman in a condescending way, assuming she...
• Bro code An unwritten set of rules governing friendship and loyalty among male friends.
• Doing the most Being over-the-top, extra, or putting in way more effort than necessary.
• Called out To be publicly confronted or criticized for problematic behavior.
• Hustle culture The glorification of constant work and productivity as a lifestyle and identity.
• Doggo A cute, playful word for a dog.
• Smol A cute, intentional misspelling of 'small,' used for anything tiny and adorable.
• Pupper A cute, internet-speak word for a puppy or small dog.
• Hooman An intentional baby-talk spelling of 'human,' used from a pet's imagined pers...
• Floof An extremely fluffy animal, or a word for the fluffy fur itself.
• Heckin' A cute, family-friendly intensifier used in internet pet language, meaning 'r...
• Boop A gentle, playful tap on someone's (or an animal's) nose.
• OTP Abbreviation for 'One True Pairing,' referring to your favorite fictional or ...
• Relationship goals Describing a couple or relationship that is ideal and aspirational.
• Giving me life Something that brings you immense joy, energy, or excitement.
• I could never An expression of admiration for something you feel you couldn't do yourself, ...
• No tea, no shade A disclaimer meaning 'no offense' or 'I'm not trying to be disrespectful, but...
• Sipping tea Passively observing drama or gossip without getting involved.
• Awk A casual abbreviation of 'awkward.'
• Zero chill Having no ability to stay calm, cool, or composed about something.
• Nope An emphatic, definitive 'no' — often a complete sentence on its own.
• Bless up An expression of gratitude, positivity, or wishing someone well.
• Why tho A bewildered question asking why something exists, happened, or was done.
• Turn down for what A rhetorical question meaning 'there's no reason to stop partying' or 'I refu...
• I'm not crying, you're crying A humorous deflection used when something has made you genuinely emotional.
• Who hurt you? A dramatic or humorous question implying someone's behavior stems from past t...
• Right in the feels Something that hits you emotionally, right where it matters most.
• Treat yo' self A declaration that you deserve to indulge and pamper yourself.
• Mood board A curated collection of images, colors, and textures that capture a desired a...
• Inbox zero The aspirational state of having zero unread emails in your inbox.